Sam,

I really don't know what to say...What a wonderful compliment to have paid to you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that, and consider my self very fortunate to have you as my friend as well. I'm very glad that you are part of my extended family.

Interesting that we should both have a Grandfather that had such an impact on our lives. I'm glad that yours seems to have had one in a positive way. Mine did have his good points I do suppose, he was a good provider for his family, and treated the women in the family very well. I suppose I'll never know why he chose to do the things he did to me. I guess the important thing is that I continue to work hard to move past that, and never let that experience affect the way I treat my children.

Perhaps we are brothers, twins separated at birth? Wouldn't that be a kick? Again, thanks Sam. To be thought of in this way is really an honor.

All my best,
bp

"When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance."