[RudeDawg]

Dan,

I wish I had kept up with the going-ons here in the last year. I am sorry to hear about this.

You may remember that I lost my mother to cancer just before I found you and this haven. I must admit that IronWorks helped me get through it. The community that you have built accepted me, and pulled me in. I am forever grateful to you.

Know that you are in my prayers.

I remember the end, before she slept. I can attest that the pain goes away before the end, and the relief is a joyous thing. I held my mother in my arms as she slept. She awoke, and we spent ten beautiful minutes talking. She was coherent, and peaceful, and happy. After she closed her eyes, she fell asleep again, and passed within the hour. That last sleep was the most peaceful she had been in over a year.

I know that this won't help right now. But it may one day.

I know that any man who has built a community like this must be a wonderful son, and I know she must be proud.

Peace to you and your family. I am here for you.

Rudy