Thanks guys, I really appreciate your support and well wishes. I've been trying to post that message for the past two years. I've typed it several times but have never submitted the post. I knew you guys would all support me but I just wasn't ready to tell people what was going on. I was also in shock that it was actually happening.
Very few of my friends know what has happened, mainly because I'm scared of their reaction. I feel more comfortable telling my Soapboards friends everything that has gone on than telling my main life friends.