the family is the foundation for this hobby the blood and association , mine has always encouraged me when I was young my mom would buy me stick and tissue models then control line,when I purchased my first RC my grandfather set a shop up for me and was always helping when he could .unfortunately my dad died from cancer and wasn't there to be part of my hobby, but my mom always was there encouraging me on .now that my boys are starting to get old enough to see what I am doing in the shop, when I ask them if they want to go downstairs to help, there "helping " in there young way, the reward is the bond I share, and will continue to share with them. the moments are fleeting and precious and not to be taken for granted for sure.
this family although computer generated, I am sure will be thinking of your story and sending you there prayers and good thoughts I know I will B.T.