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Don Wesley

Change Agent , President Weslite Inc

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What is most precious to you and how far would go to protect such?

I am wondering more about the thinking that goes on in the heads of individuals.
I onced asked my young son when he was about eight years of age [he looked so pensive] "a penny for your thoughts?" He answered without a pause or change of mood; how about a nickel, he replied. I never ever did find out what was on his mind. It bothers me to this very day.

He is a psychiatrist now and never talls to me. He talks very little to his son so I am told.

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    Martin Varhnis

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    Apr 18 2012: My mother is the most precious thing in my life. Her and I have had our falling-outs as the years have passed; but things resolved themselves through time. No matter what downfall her and I may have, I would absolutely risk my life in order to maintain hers. She has done the same for me in the past; the feeling has become mutual as the years have passed.

    People are wired differently. I am very sorry to hear of your son's disassociation with his family. I am sure that some how, some way, he will come back from the 'void' he is in.
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      Apr 18 2012: Thank you Martin for your answer; it is very clear indeed
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