Derek,
I am actaully shocked for getting some praise. You also brought up something that I was worried about. I did not want this guy to look like he was a pathetic little loser, and if you say that I avoided that, then I will take it smile Thanks for the rad and the kind words. Much appreciated!

Ken,
Thanks. I am proud that you took the time to comment. It means a lot!

Janice,
I think you have made some really great sugs. I always tend to have filler words when I write...mainly because I still consider myself new to writing. What reads right to me, may not read right to others. That is why I always take others people's opinions seriously. I am surely going to take a better look at the points that you have brought up.
It is crazy that this came out like this. Normally I shy away from writing things that have a lot of emotion because to me it is not the easiest thing in the world to do. But for some reason, once I started this one, it kept on going!
And yes, I am thinkin' rockin' country would be the only way that this could go!

Thanks again
Melissa smile