Catharsis Time... Thank you for indulging me.

Craig, of course we noticed you not being around as much...always an ear out here in Alabama if... 

Craig,  You still have your priorities in order.  Now make sure you don't ever lose that sense of humor.  Everything will be OK.

The void will take care of itself in time Craig.........the love of your daughter, your job and your friends will keep you motivated and focused.  I can't even imagine you going off in the wrong direction.  My best to you my friend..............I'm here for you if you need me, just not in that way!

Keep your "pecker" up! 

Just in case someone took this the wrong way:

Whilst pecker is a word now associated with American slang the usage here is the English pecker, i.e. nose or mouth, as opposed to the American, i.e. penis. The phrase is equivalent to keep your chin up.

I about choked on my water reading Roger's comments.  Hurry back soon Craig...you make so many of us smile with your creative posts.

You're a natural, Craig!  I think you've found your calling!  (Hope that void wasn't too big!)

Craig, been there , done that. Like riding a bike, get back up and work them pedals

I know just how you feel Craig and we will be here when you get back into the full swing of things. I too, almost choked on my soda after looking at Roger's comment, lol :)!

Craig, I think I'm going to start Cathar...si...si...si...ng...er...doing something therapeutic too! Wishing you the best! 

Craig Rutman, you indulge as much as you want!  You bring us smiles and touch our hearts everyday.  Now it is you that needs a little bit of just that medicine.  That's what friends are for.  To be there for you when you need them.  Now, it's our turn to do what we can to put a smile back on your face.  We love you Craig, now,... as Roger says; Keep ya pecker up man!  :)

Craig, 

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger and I know you will find your way.  

Sculpting as a hobby, only has me scratching my head thinking of what you will come up with next. 

And Roger, well, that was a little nuts:-)

All the best, Michelle

Craig ~ Sing..Smile...Focus...Take time for yourself....write more cathartic posts or bake cookies for your clients with your daughter! 

Perhaps underwater basket weaving is more your style!? Or sky-diving omlet making? Whatever works and I'm sure we can find you a suitable alternative to photoshop...... because we all know you have NO hobbies..  ;-)

 Some days are like that.  Please remember you have friends if you need them.  Meanwhile, that scupture pic is amazing, even for you!

Whatever the void, I'm glad you have your daughter and your crazy caring Rain friends to help you through it.  Stay busy, and keep those creative juices flowing.  And keeping your pecker up is always a good thing!

Craig:  You better be careful or the government might try to recruit you to do a sculpture at Mt. Rushmore.  Those guys look familiar.

Craig,

Buddy I know the feeling.  I also went and released some stress today down at one of the firing ranges.  I ended up running into a former client and friend with his wife.  I shot my .357, and their two Kimber .45s and a 9mm as well as a .38.  

Hello Craig, I just stopped by to check on you and see how you're doing today.  I too, almost choked on Roger's comment.  Ahh...what are friends for.  Glad to see you're photo shopping and blogging.  I hate to sound cliche' but some of the hardest times of my life turned out to be the greatest blessings as time passed.  I wish that for you too.

Craig, Life has a way of challenging us in painful ways. Often, our attitude toward the challenge makes all the difference. Like Roger says "Keep your pecker up". The sun will come up tomorrow.

Hmmm.  I am definitely intrigued and of all times now is diary time.