My family means a lot to me, even if I do not always constantly tell them.   Mum and dad are both still alive and well.   I am the oldest of their four sons, and as a family we are pretty close-knit, and had a fairly enjoyable upbringing overall.   Stephen is number two, Damien is number three boy, and Patrick came a few years later as a special surprise for mum and dad.   To my mum and dad I am grateful for everything, and I think I couldn't have cracked it for a much better family.   So here they are....