I can relate to you very well. My father passed away a couple of weeks ago, leaving my Mom a widow after 71 years of marriage. Of course prior to my father actually passing away was all the time spent in hospital with him as he steadily got weaker. Mom of course has been spending time with me and my family, and has only just recently returned to her assisted living quarters. I really know what it feels like to have to raise kids on one end, and care for elderly parents on the other end. My creative side has been beaten into submission by having to focus on life's obligations. I seem to have lost interest in everything, as I have had to deal with stress at home, at work.(Company merger creating uncertainity about the future), and two kids(Beautiful young women) in University, and all the worry that goes along with that.

Mom has been a rock, which helps, but she is 89, and is starting to have health issues of her own that are starting to require my commitment.

I am a man of faith which I have leaned on heavily to get me through these tough times. It has been a big shock absorber as I have travelled this very rocky road. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as you work through this. I'll pray for your strength to soldier on, and for life to show you it's pleasant side as you get a chance to recharge your batteries. Hopefully we will see you back at the modeling bench, as you begin to heal.

Take care of yourself

Dan