Confessions of an optimist in tragedy and triumph

The Lyman County Herald is gracious to print my happy stories and accepts my quirky humor. But if you will permit me, I desire to be transparent and share another side of my life with you. It is my confession of despair and depression...the “good, bad, and the ugly.” However, my intent is to encourage you to not jump ship in the storms of life. October 5, 2001…worst day of my life. I started…