Lucie,

You're right... It is funny how a common shared experience in life can bring people closer together. We can live thousands of miles from each other, never meet, and still feel a closeness that cannot be understood by anyone who has not shared the experience. Thank you so much for the kind words and believe me; I do try and set the best possible example for my Son which aided in my decision to quit smoking. Now that I've quit smoking, I'll hopefully add many additional years to my life to see my son grow to adulthood and have children of his own. These are things I suppose we all want out of life.
I'm glad Spring is nearing as I'll be able to get outside more and get a bit more active. I've not yet been successful in shedding a few unwanted pounds that I put on early in my quit :-( I suppose now that I'm 40, it's just a little harder to stay as trim as I've been all my life. I vow to work on that over the coming months. Anyway, keep up the good work. Take care.

Love
Brian