I want to thank all members of my HIDE family for their prayers and inspiration and gifts from the heart. All this from men I have not yet met or even shaken their hands. I would like to name them all, but would not do that without permission. Several have given advice and inspiration for years when I lost my immediate family, including my only son. Others have sent me prizes they won at matches, some vendors here gave me their price on parts for AR's I assemble and sell to friends. One member very dear to my heart with whom I corresponded monthly while eagerly awaiting remission status passed away before I could personally thank him (RIP onedayer). Veterans and current soldiers and patriots have shared their innermost thoughts and life stories, so I do not feel so bad about my own encounters. A very prominent member here took it upon himself to get my first custom bolt gun completed. Every part had been purchased used off HIDE members and was awaiting funds to be sent In to a HIDE smith for a complete build. When I was worried about my hair growing back he and a famous gunsmith here took my parts pile and turned them into a work of ART! Other members, some previously unknown to me and others I can count as good friends, found out about the uild and asked to contfibute, though it was already done. This custom smith had surely moved me to the top of his list and new and old members sent me gifts and prayers on their own. All this before my recent bicycle accident! I know that others have it much worse than I and this helps me with my rehab. I can already walk again, and even since learning of the brain and optic nerve problems, I know I am truly blessed! I have an awesome rifle that I will be trying to master as broken bones mend. Many thanks to those who helped me mend my mind. I even babysit to get over the loss of my only son and several HIDE members send me pics of their beloved children, including me In their family lives. I truely hope to meet and thank as many of the patriots and life counselors as possible upon recovery. The HIDE is my family and I truly thank each and every one of you for your known and unknown efforts. They have not gone un-noticed and I feel so lucky to be alive. Anyone should be able to shoot lefty, right
