To all that have replied, Hostilis, Tizocau, AllIsDistraction, Tativamasi, UniversalCannon, CYB, thank you for the overwhelming response.  I joined the site today, and can not believe the intense warmth I feel right now.  I look forward to my future in this community, and truly appreciate your embrace.  I hope I can provide others with the advice you all have shared with me over the past few months that led to this breakthrough.