One could come from less than humble beginnings, to become a winner from within.

Gripping my arm, Mother held it in the orange-blue flame. My skin seemed to explode from the heat.

The most beautiful highway in the world

Whatever you do for the sole purpose of having others admire you, your efforts will most likely be in vain.

David what your mother did to you was wrong. Verry wrong.No child deserves to be treated like that. She's sick.

I am proud of who you were, David-that hurt person who refused to "die." And I'm more caring, giving, fixing person, the guy with the same sense of humor and that deft, sensitive touch. Good on you, David I love you.

Everybody has a tragedy or two in their lives.