Hi, MilitaryMech. While I was trying to find words to reply to your post, I read manicminer's post. He has better life experience than I to give you an answer you might chew over.

For what it's worth, manicminer's earned some heavy-duty credentials with me. I hold out little hope that 2013 will be a better year for me than this one, but if he gave me the advice he just gave you--I'd at least dance it around a few times.

And yes ... echoing him, thanks for your service & sacrifice. My parents and husband all served during wartime. I am grateful.

Roadie