This isn't going to be an update, as much as it is an actual "BLOG" entry.   For those who might not be familiar with the term, "blogs" are used by some of the internet community to express their emotions, daily "goings-on" of their lives and such.

I recently re-read an email I received from a dear friend of mine.  I've known her for years, and she's one of those people that make you feel good about yourself, and know you're loved.  This isn't the only touching piece of literature that has been bestowed upon Rita and myself over the last few months.  Some of you have sent touching cards and letters that if I were to say "warmed the heart", it would be an understatement.  There are some of you who truly know about the emotional rollercoaster of having a child in Neonatal Intensive Care, and have shared your stories with us.  And I know there's even more people out there who have emotionally invested themselves in little Lauren's development. 

I have been told I'm doing remarkably well despite everything that has transpired within the last month and a bit.  To this effect, I would liken myself to a house on stilts.  I have many support beams, and without them, I would crumble.  But my support beams are made of the strongest material known to mankind, and not even huge gusts of wind make me shake.  I'm on a solid foundation of love, and the interconnecting support beams keep me where I need to be.  So, to all our support beams, may the love and generousity you have shared with my family be returned upon you a hundred fold.  I don't think you can even fathom the strength I receive from you.  And I see your works in my daughter and wife as we are getting closer to a time of going home. 

May God bless all of you.  I love you, and I thank you more than words can express.