So excellent to hear from you, Big D. Thanks for the clarification on cobbler. I once had a problem with some shoes, and the manufacturer told me to take them to a cobbler. Of course, that manufacturer was from MA, and I don't reckon they realized that we have but humble shoe repair facilities here in The Four, and the only cobbler we are likely to encounter is going to be coming out the oven. And thank you, too, for the masterful analogy about the bear. I truly adore a well turned analogy.

I am most thankful, though, to hear the outcome. Isn't it amazing what can take control of your life? But I have to say this - somewhere down the road, benefit will be realized from what you have experienced, endured and survived. It's not too difficult to see how almost anything can be used for good, just as it can for bad. If nothing else, just being able to witness about what God has delivered you from is reason enough to have suffered through it in the first place. Victory too easily won lacks significant value.

Glad to hear you hooked up with other members of the club. Looking forward to whatever type of get-together is in the offing. Thanks again for the update.

Be happy and careful