Here's a few results that your words (and those of others here) have had on me:
1. You made me think! 2. You helped me calm down (very important!) 3. You gave me confidence. 4. You showed me how to look at my situation from a different perspective. 5. You lifted me up and gave me very comforting, sweet reminders of my worth. 6. You helped me be "practical" and solution focused. 7. You made me laugh. 8. You made me cry with realizations derived from your words and by just feeling touched. 9. You helped me see how humans (even me!) could survive this, worst of nightmares, and truly make a happy marriage. 10. You helped me learn how to look only to myself for change and lasting, real happiness.
I could go on....Thanks, Kent, and all the other folks who've helped me. Thanks Michele, for wise words and especially for creating this opportunity.
With your departure Kent, I'm going to officially graduate myself from alottolearn to learning2 because, I'm happy to report, I've earned it! (with lots of help from all kinds of helpers) and it's easier to type .
I wish you, your wife and all your loved ones overflowing wellness in every form possible .