[Duke]

Star I don't even have anything remotely close to a logical response to your post above. You've been through so much with your daughter and her situation that you've done nothing for yourself. As a friend (yes, I consider you a true friend!), I've watched as the turmoil has chipped away at you ever so slowly and now I'd be lying if I didn't feel your a shell of the woman I met a few years ago.

True to form, another thing comes along to suck the life out of you and I just don't think it's fair. I really feel for your daughter too so please don't think I'm glossing over her situation but it's remote to me as I don't know her, I only know of her through you. I sincerely hope she can get through this and carry on with life, not just for her but for the both of you and of course, the babies.

This sort of stuff terrifies me because of my daughter and the unseen dangers lurking around every corner of her future. I know this sounds a bit bleak but as a parent, don't we always worry about this, especially in our dreams?

Please let your daughter know that there are those that she doesn't even know whom are thinking of her and praying for her well-being!

I ask you though Star, please don't beat yourself up over decisions you've made in the past given this new situation. You can't afford nor do you deserve to do that to yourself. You're one of the toughest women I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and someone I dare say that I look up to. When your not here I miss you, when you are here I rejoice and when you hurt, a part of me hurts with you.

In other words, I love you Star, you're like the sister I never had.

If you ever need to talk, you know where to find me.

Ken