Well done, Bert !~!~!
You had/have the courage and fortitude to do a most difficult task... i.e., do a complete "turn-around" in your life and goals.
Yes, it was truly "tough going", BUTTTT...
YOU DID IT !~!~!Many "pats-on-the-back" for having the fortitude to accomplish what many (including a lotta "young pups") consider a "difficult", if not an "impossible", journey into the "teeth-of-tough going"!!!
You're made of really "good stuff" , Oldgrouse ... and
PROVED it!
Strength & Honor...
Ron T.