[ConorMacNessa]

When I was a child, I was fortunate enough to have the company of Grandmothers, parents (two - one Father, one Mother) and a cadre of uncles and aunts. They, through their example, instruction, and love, formed my character as much as any school did. It doesn't take a village - it takes a family - I had one then, and have one now - I am truly blest!

Would that the older ones were with us now - I am now the senior member of my family - I can never forget what big shoes I have to fill.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[potlatch]

You were fortunate indeed, all of my grandparents lived out of state but came for visits. I had wonderful parents and did grow up during ‘better days’.

I have no doubt that you fill those ‘big shoes’ very well Conor. Family and friends that we love are what counts in life. Without that, life would be lonely indeed.