Dawn, reading your comment made me both laugh and tear up a bit. We all need more free therapy during this economic downturn! I’m so glad my stories can help. There’s no better reason to write them.

Lance, I know I took my kids for granted, too, before my divorce, and there's still so much in my life that I take for granted. I'd like to say I've been cured of that disease, but I'm afraid it isn't possible. It's such a part of being human. Other people's stories do help put things in perspective, though, and I'm grateful. Thanks for your encouragement and joyful Christmas wishes.