Michael, I grieve for your problems as though they were my own.

Rest assured that whatever problems you face, whatever blame you may place on yourself for these unfortunate circumstances, your reputation with me remains totally unblemished.

In the on-line exchanges we have had, even though I was not in agreement with what you said, I had utmost respect for what you said and especially the way you said it. That ability to charm and postulate with utmost logic while resisting all temptations to evangelize made you one of the most revered and appreciated posters on this bbs in an astonishingly short time.

I hope with all my heart that you, who have guided so many people to a better life, will be able to find your own path to happiness.

tanstaafl.