I am working on a channel update for my YouTube channel and am going to split my channel into two channels; one primarily firearms and the other fitness. When I was doing it, I got to thinking where I have come from and what got me doing what I am doing. I went through a period a couple of years ago where we'd had a violent confrontation at our house from my oldest daughter's boyfriend at the time. It was the cumulation of a lot of bad mistakes by my daughter. It was a hopeless time for both my youngest daughter and my oldest daughter.

But you pray and hold on. Knowing how sneaky and snakey this guy was, my daily carry of a firearm started during this period. Along with that, my nephew committed suicide and my grandmother died not too long after. It was a hard time. I didn't train much. I know on the old forum, people were wondering where I was at and why I wasn't participating on my own forum.

I didn't confide to many people what was going on except for GB and Michael. Those guys were very supportive and helped get me through some rough times. Sometimes it is the small kindnesses and encouragement that get you through. Anyway, I thought this would a good time to publically thank those two gentlemen. They are very much appreciated.

And my daughter's situation? She has two beautiful daughters and just married a fine young man. He's a manly guy and protective of my daughter and granddaughters. They are in good hands.

Greg Newton