Thank you for all the kind words of sympathy and caring. Its been surreal adjusting to life without the skunk. I'm hoping this journal entry alone means that things are coming to some semblance of calm-I had no desire or drive to look at FA until now. Heck, I don't even want to see his FA page right now.

But as time creeps by, its time to step from out of his shadow and make a mark for myself. I will do my best. Your kind words help and encouragement help in unfathomable ways.