Hi Team, Hi Linda,

John Here,

Congratulations my friend, yes we have been friends a very long time as I recall. You were on my friends list way back when Luella and myself had seperate accounts. Always the Lady, always the friend. I know I cannot add to Carla's wonderful write up, only to say, WHAT A WONDERFUL choice she has made in you. You certainly deserve our Woman of Courage accolade. You are joining a great bunch of courageous women in our archives, and judging by the many friends and collegues who have come here to honour you, everyone loves you so much. I have always known you as a very humble, warm and caring lady, whom I've always been so proud to call my friend.

Once again Congratulations Linda, enjoy your week of fame, we love you so much.

And to Carla, thanks for a marvelous write up and choice. Thank you team without whose continued support our Woman of Courage forum would still be a pipe-dream, each week you make all this totally possible, and also shows what great teamwork can do.

Lots of Love & Peace always

John aka Oaky Wood

Jennie, The 8 years I did foster care, I didn't think much about it, as I was raising my own, in therapy with the adopted child, and trying desperately to get these kids thru high school and to some type of stable life, being able to function and live on their own or a semi assisted living arrangement... You know the thing a TEACHER spends their whole life doing, struggling with... kids ! Thank you for being a good friend and GREAT TEAM LEADER ! You have been so helpful to our TEAM ~ and more ! Linda TeamLeader/Guardian

John, Thank you and for presenting me with this forum and award! A great day for me! What a Monday! Linda TeamLeader/Guardian

Carla, Thank you for the roses and the awesome write up! Linda TeamLeader/Guardian