Wow ty, that was really touching. You've come through a lot & are an awesome example in the truth. You did it by yourself, and made the truth your own at a very VERY young age. I'm proud to say you're my friend!
It's weird though cuz, I have the exact opposite, i had 2 brothers until i was about 8... then they both got d/fed... the middle ones in the navy, the other one is a sheriff... so, for 11 years they have basically been strangers to me.
Oh yeah.. Wow , that's pretty interesting.