[Billie]

'Tis a GREAT gathering place you've put together, Billie. Lots of FRiendships established here. Joy, laughter, teasing, sadness and tears. Inspirational contributions and music to uplift and soothe. Yep, a great place.

Thanks for the AttaGirl Award, Dave! (I see you visited Raven's link) :) It has been a good 18 months, and with the new year on our heels, we already have a few nice surprises for 2004. :)

[Diver Dave]

I mentioned the joy and sadness that takes place on these threads in that previous post. If I may...

Late Saturday night we received one of those dreaded phone calls that turn your world upside-down.

Our neighbor and good friend called with news that her one year old grandson died shortly after going to bed for the night. Cause is unknown at this time.

Bradon will forever be one year old and I will forever remember how he walked up to me with outstretched arms two weeks ago with a big hug and laid his head on my shoulder.