This thread was and is always about hope. It is what binds this family together. We are here for you and still praying.
You are so on target, LakeMary.
In troubling times, I tend to try to figure out solutions, ways to come back at a problem from a new direction, if you will. My friends and family give me a hard time but more often than not, digging into the whys and the what-fors lead to better understandings and, eventually, a solution.
I found people here who do this, too.
I tend to believe the best in people - many on here do, too.
I found people who share my sense of humor.
I found people who stubbornly persist until they figure out how to post gifs, etc.
I found people who sincerely care about each other - even though were from all walks of life and all different spokes of the political spectrum.
I found people who chose hope over despair and will take instant action when the need arises.
I found people who can party together virtually!
In my real life, I would never publically acknowledge sadness or hurt - I tend to be the person others lean on during troubling times. I leaned on all of you, though.
I will always treasure you all.