Thank you Dianne. You are way more than alive! You are a vibrant being who brings life to others as well. I am helping a woman write her story of DV, and the injustice of the systems, such as custody battles. The book she borrowed from me to give her hope, insight, and inspiration is yours: Whose Face is In the Mirror. Even when you don't know it, you are helping others with your courage and love for others. As for me, I know I must have learning lessons during this time of lack of income. I'm sure the lesson is to focus on what is abundant, which has nothing to do with income. What is abundant is friends. The woman I am helping to write her book did not describe a friend who was a crucial support person. I encouraged this would-be writer to describe her friend more fully, because often women in dire straights are helped not by family, but by friends. Anyway, thank you for your kind thoughts. L, PL