Santa Barbara September 2005

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Ok, this was the LAST time we were in California, before we visited last week. I thought I'd post the picture, as it shows how much we've changed since moving to St. Louis. This is also my victory picture, after overcoming the worst 6 months of my life - look, we made it!!! If you ever want the story, you'll have to email me. It was the most awesome terrible experience I've ever had, and hope to never have again (knock on wood). The morale was "Never give up - you are probably inches from gold when you feel like your life has gone to h#*% in a handbasket! Lisa proved herself worthy of exhaltation that year. 2005 was the year of the Phoenix for the McDermotts. Me, specifically. Good thing the kids were too young to realize how terribly wrong things can go. :) I love these little peeps and my wife more than I can ever fully express. Thank you Lisa, for helping me through that year. Speaking of helping me through that year, we visited the other person who helped me get through my trial. I'll post his pictures here on my next blog.