It was back in September when I wrote a diary about the difficult and what seemed hopeless situation my family found itself because of actions from the biological father of my step-daughter.
I would have never expected what happened after I published it. The outreach from this amazing community hit me by complete surprise and gave me strength I did not know I had still left.
No, I did not ask for donations and got a lot of money.
I did not ask anyone to support a noble cause I feel strongly about.
In fact, I really didn't ask for anything.
But I got something so valuable, I still have difficulties comprehending it.
Something absolutely priceless.
I got the feeling that I am not alone in this.
I was shown in what can only be described as an unbelievably impressive display of compassion, that there are people out there who have my back - No strings attached. Just like that.
Complete strangers not only encouraged me, but offered incredibly helpful advice.
People who had no stake in my battle refused to let me give up at a time when I was very close to do just that.
This community took my hand and pulled me up, straightened me out and told me:
"We are in this with you, you got this!"
The diary I am referring to can be found here:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
I made the promise to this community that day to keep you posted and I am about to make good on this promise.
Let me tell you what happened since then...
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