Thank you SO much for your feedback and encouragement! There have been so many times I've wanted to ask for feedback about things. Collectively it seems we have a lot of information to share. Thank you for sharing with me.
MHL, thanks for posting about Holly06 and for posting the link. I went right to that link and read many of the posts. SO encouraging! Thank you!.....after a sidetrip to a virtual cocktail party, I found your current thread. I will be watching and taking notes.............have to admit I'm confused about whether the squirrel is real or a metaphor for something else? ........guess that's what happens when you arrive late to a party. Oh well!
Lance, thank you VERY much for your guidance. I went to the link you sent me in the alt (Thanks!). Good info there. I will work on reading through that info.
Punkin, CW, SA..........thanks for your welcomes! I have read many of your posts. You are a wonderful trio!
Eric, thanks for your wise words to "take it slow". This is a good reminder and bears repeating.
Question for group: I have read HeartsBlessings overview of the MLC stages a number of times, but am confused about how much and what type of interactions tend to be initiated by the MLCer in the Depression and Withdrawal stages? Just curious. Can someone point me to a resource that discusses this in more detail? Thanks.
Heading out for a bike ride before sunset. YEAH!!!!!!!!!
........guess that's what happens when you arrive late to a party. Oh well! 
