Thanks lynncoyle! And it did indeed fly by pretty quick, more so once the IFC started though! That kept me so busy... AND.. It was really fun! So.. Time definitely flew.
Glad to hear you liked reading the post! And thanks again for the nice words about the hat! :D
In regards to the last part.. I agree! Except.. Lucky in some ways, not so lucky in others.. But.. Definitely lucky in some ways! Including the way in which you referred to. I'm really grateful I was able to pull out of that downward spiral to the extent I have, that was a path that was not looking good the more I look back.