Ed i wished you happy birthday on the neck cramps thread but i guess it can be said again so HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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When Rob died,then petey,then brenda and then robs brother went missing,then the court case,i began to wonder just how much pain and bad news one human being could take.I also wondered when it would be someone else turn!!!Guess i know now.
I don't know how we find the strength to survive all these knock down blows,but i do know that turning up here every day helps.There always seems to be someone worse off than you feel yourself,and always someone new who needs help or advice or just a shoulder to cry on.My shoulders have grown to the size of a rugby prop forward and thats what gets me through every day.The knowledge that experience brings comfort and words can sooth,and the hope that what you say and what you do makes just a small difference to someones life.
I know you will find that comfort here as the dawn breaks in the US and your friends rally round.
LOVE LIZ