I've never had the good fortune to meet you, Rick, but have been blessed with your kindness over the years. There have been a few instances when I posted a problem- often non-music-related, sometimes quite trivial, and you made one of the truly kindest and most sincere posts. As little as we know one another, I think of you as one of my "Mudcat friends"!
I'm rooting for you- and hope to see you here again sometime soon!

Love,
Allison