...that I've thought anything good could come of the situation my son is in. I have searched and searched for a reason why all of this came to pass and could find none. We tell him over and over that there must be a greater plan than we could possibly conceive at work here. I tell him to have faith that the future is a possibility and to be grateful he has that opportunity, for many do not. I found PTO in a very dark hour and found others sharing that darkness. Parents, spouses, children, siblings--all sharing the same heartwrenching experience I was. I was astounded by the positive attitudes and the truly caring people that posted. I've guided others to this site and offered my support as best I can. Each small bit of information, each word of encouragement, each reaching out by someone has changed my life in some way. In answering some of the questions and offering small words of encouragement, I hope I am giving others the same hope that PTO and its members have given me. For all of us, there is a Higher Power, but there is no greater power than that we give each other when we offer hope in what seem to be hopeless situations. Thank you, all.

DeNada,

I know you are giving hope to others here at PTO!

I cannot tell you why any of us has to go through this, except as you said God knows the plan.

Maybe, why each of us has to travel this road, is the very reason, to show that we can give the hope and love that is at PTO to each other, I don't know, but that is what I like to think.

Do not ever doubt, you are returning the blessing of hope to others who walk in our shoes.

Each piece of information passed, each encouraging word you say, is a ray of light in the darkness. Each ray of light is a ray of hope to others.

Never, never doubt yourself or what you do for others.

You are a Blessing to us here at PTO, never forget that.

Stay strong and keep you chin up,

Patti