Bill W

Thanks for the feedback flesco and I'm glad you're enjoying this. Yes, there is a lot going on and some things need to be delayed, but life goes on. The Currie family deals with situations and problems just like the rest of us, even though there are more people involved.

Yes, Pat is adjusting nicely and the sermon may have given him a push. As kids can do, Joshie and Nicky are trying to be helpful, but that doesn't always work out the way they intend. Hopefully Pat's new focus will help both him and others as they deal with the obstancles life has put in their path. Thanks for the feedback.

Don't feel badly, because I had the same problem when I was writing those chapters.

Thanks for your feedback, Jim, and let me try to answer your questions. First of all, writing the various chapters varies and depends on if I have to do any research first, such as when they go on trips, see specific movies, or do something different - such as riding the go karts or four-wheelers. Some chapters I can write in a few hours, while others can take a couple of days, and then I proof read each chapter two to three times, but I never do that on the day I write the chapter or proof read it more than once per day. I want fresh eyes each time I do it, so from start to finish a chapter can take from a few days to an entire week. During that time, I'm usually working on more than one chapter. Multiply that by the number of chapters in each book and you get an idea of the total process. Yes, if I write the next book from Trey's POV, then I can include school experiences, since both he and Dion are teachers, but let's get through this book first.

Thank you, Tony, and you're correct - nothing is easy. In the past people have said things go too smoothly and this isn't realistic, and I can't imagine anything more realistic than solving each of these issues at home. Thanks for the feedback.

When we got home from work on Friday night, as soon as we walked through the front door we noticed the younger boys were obviously excited about something. “Both of the pads in the carrier were dry this morning,” Hunter announced triumphantly. “Wow! That means both of the puppies made it through the night without having an accident. That’s a good start, so now we just have to see if it continues.” While we were chatting with the boys, I suddenly remembered about something else. When we

Yes, I dumped on Kevin, but I'm just showing that sometimes terrible things happen to nice people. Yes, Pat could still dance, but he's still getting used to being blind and isn't ready to take chances. Not everyone reacts the same way to these events and tragedies.

Yes, although I may have forgotten to include it in the chapter. There was a great deal going on.

Yes, Kevin suffered his first heartbreak, but he'll get over it.

Thank you, but I thought the term coq was only used to describe the feathers when used to trim a lady's hat.

Thanks, flesco, and there's definitely a lot going on. Elliot seems to have come to grips with the situation with Ian, and the puppies and the younger boys appear to be getting along and developing amid expectations, and we'll have to wait and see what happens with Noah and Ryan. Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks, Tony, and I'm not going to answer your question. You'll just have to wait and see. lol

Jim, you can never ask too many questions, and let me attempt to answer this one. Since Danny and Brandon's family is growing, I opted to focus on them and not so much on Joshie and Wyatt, unless of course they're interacting with the other boys. Joshie and Wyatt still spend time with their mothers, although primarily around certain holidays and their birthdays, and that's why there are occasions when they're not mentioned at family gatherings. I know it's confusing and may seem harsh, but with so many characters I have to make choices, otherwise each book would be two to three times as long. I hope that answers your question.

Thanks, Jim.

When we arrived home after work on Monday, I stayed in the car and asked Brandon to send Owen out so I could take him to exchange his bus ticket. As soon as Owen joined me, I asked if he had his ticket with him and he showed me he did, so we took off to see how this was going to work out. When we got to the bus station we had to stand in a short line to be waited on, and when we got to the window Owen handed the man his ticket and explained what he wanted to do. “I called the bus company an

Thanks for the feedback, flesco, and you are correct on each of those issues. The short outings not only give the family a chance to bond and enjoy each other's company, but they're less expensive and fit into Danny and Brandon's schedules more easily. Yes, there are still tensions under the surface with Ryan and Noah, but so far haven't ignited into a firestorm. Let's hope it stays that way.

As far as Danny, Cole, and Graham's mothers are concerned, the women attempted to reinsert themselves into their sons' lives, and although Josh blocked them from gaining any legal status, he left it up to the boys if they wanted to remain in contact with them. It seems the did for a while and that's kind of tapered off as they got older. I hope that helps. As far as Jessie's mother is concerned, he's had no further contact with his mother.

Yes, the other boys objected to the 'white' boys hanging out with Dion, Carlos, Sammy, and Andrew, and although the situation was handled and the Curries didn't have any further problems, it's unfortunate that the other group really didn't learn anything from the situation. Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks, Butcher, and actually I'm posting the 12th book currently.

Thanks, tor.

Thanks for the feedback Jim, and I must admit that with so many characters it tough to go into too much detail about each one. As far as Owen is concerned, he realizes he and Ryan live too far apart now to make Ryan commit to just him, and he's known that Ryan is bisexual from the beginning, so I believe this is more like a Shannon and Nick relationship. We'll have to wait and see how it all works out.

Thanks, Butcher, and I'm glad you're enjoying this. The trips serve multiple purposes and give the family a little distraction. The trips to the nursing home allow the kids to pay attention the their mom and Alice and they enjoy doing that as well. Thanks for the feedback.

Don't get too far ahead of me. Just enjoy the chapters as they come out.

Maybe and maybe not, but thanks for the feedback.

When Brandon and I got home from work on Saturday, we changed quickly and went down to have lunch with the rest of the family. While we were eating, I decided to inform the boys about what we were going to do. “As soon as you finish your lunch we’re going to do something a little different, and I think you’ll enjoy it.” “Why? What are we doing?” Benny wanted to know. “We’re going to a go-kart track, and they have four-wheelers there as well.” “You mean we’re gonna get to driv