Whoa... That's really bad news Steve, so sorry to hear that
It's strange sometimes how life takes it's little twists and turns, and I can only hope that this turns into a great opportunity for you. I've experienced times in my life when things looked really bad, but something has always happened that turned the sadness around.
I truly hope that this happens for you and that everything works out without causing you too much pain along the way. We're feeling for you and you have our very best wishes (if that helps).
Cheers, and try to keep smiling.
Jem
Quote: "There is a theory which states that if ever, for any reason, anyone discovers what exactly the Universe is for and why it is here it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another that states that this has already happened.”... Douglas Adams 1952 - 2001