You know, I just would like to say how we have worked together, and I really appreciate all that you have done. And what's different is that you had this family. And that is the hardest thing to have, you know, the kids and a wife, but to have the kids that you're always worried about. You always want to be to their games. I know you were always rushing around to do that and driving home, and I appreciate that. I have four children and a husband. Actually, we just celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary, which I can't believe, as time flies when you're having fun.
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