Good morning!

The honor is mine. I'm happy to share – almost as happy as I am that I found Connect.

And I'm indebted to John not only for this opportunity to spend a little while in the Spotlight, but also for all of the guidance he's given me since I've been around Connect. He's helped me become a much more educated man regarding my disease. What I've learned from John – and many others at Connect – has lessened the anxiety that can so easily petrify someone when facing an incurable disease.

I've also learned – from John and others – that there is so often real pain – excruciating pain – attached to conditions like ours, pain that cannot be cavalierly brushed aside by simply telling some to look on the bright side. Learning this – that many around the Forum have it far more challenging than I do – has been one of Connect's greatest lessons.

Thank you both for this opportunity and for keeping Connect going!

Ray (@ray666)