I agree with you Meredith -- I believe in the "spirit" of religion -- just not in the "religion" part of religion --

I think the power is within us all -- some people find that the way to tap into that power is through prayer -- I, for one, have found other ways to tap into that healing energy -- and feel that it's up to me to repel the NEGATIVE energy around me and embrace the POSITIVE energy around me.

That's why I say to you, Lil, it's up to YOU to change your life -- use the power of prayer -- if that's what you believe -- but realize that no one is going to get you out of your situation but YOU -- pick up the phone and don't put it down until someone gives you the help you need --- and when you finally get that little bit of positive energy near you --- grab on and hang on for dear life !!! cuz believe me -- it's a great ride

and Dotsie -- I agree that it's a great feeling to know that I don't have to worry about being edited or judged because of my words