Thank you sooooo much everybody for your wonderful comments!
I am really happy with the way that this "experiment" turned out. I appreciate all the encouragement, compliments, and messages that you all have posted during this "journey". They have meant so much to me. I just joined this board a little over 2 months ago, but it feels like I've been here for years. You all are an exceptional group of the friendliest, most giving, people I have ever 'met'. I sure am glad that I found this board and you!
May God bless each and every one of you!