Thank you for your post. You are doing the right thing for you and yours and should be commended. I am glad things have turned for the better for you.

As for `Footprints in the Sand`, I just glanced over at it as the words sit here on my desk just to the left of my computer screen. And, it is here for good reason as these last 6-8 years have been difficult, but are now much improved.

It has been through the blessings of the Lord and the Holy Spirit working through the loved ones around me, that the strength to persevere was there and the realization of what truly matters in life was brought forth.

If it is to be that this investment proceeds to heights we have not yet seen, then I hope to be able to provide some special measure of comfort to those who have always been at my side, comfort in addition to the love and understanding that shall always be there.

I could have sold my original shares long ago at a big loss but for some inexplicable reason chose not too, and in fact added more at low prices a couple years ago. I guess there was something I sensed that was gleaned from the knowledge of you and others here that `kept me at home` here. For your willingness to share, I thank you. Highest Regards, Mark