Lisa Gallagher, you and I have talked a few times, and I know how impossibly hard this is for you. You’re not alone in anyway — I can related to much of what you’ve written about not admitting to needing help.

I am so happy for you that your son and daughter will be there — I’ll bet Bill is, too. Your friends, even though many of us don’t live near you, are still your friends, and we’re here to listen, to help in any way we can.

Please know this, OK?