First I would like to offer you sympathy and condolances on your many losses. Secondly, in this time of my own pain (my sister's 25th birthday would have been tomorrow), I would like to thank you for reminding me that I do not have the market cornered on suffering and loss and there are people who have lost as much or more.

Take comfort in your children, family, and friends who love you. and of course the occasional Smithwicks

John