Today is the day ShellB and I have to speak to our children about my cancer. To this point their knowledge has been very limited. They know only what we have told them thus far, and what their wondering minds have created. It will be a difficult time for us all I'm sure.

I recall a very trying time years ago when I first got my pilots license. A wise man, who I love dearly and respect more than anyone, suggested that ShellB and I sit down and write a letter to each of our kids in the event that something were to happen to us. He obviously didn't have much faith in my piloting skills! Whenever I'm facing a difficult task I reflect on how hard it was to write those letters. I liken today's event to be similar in nature.