Gosh Ladybug, do you think they had it right about Abraham Lincoln? I'd think anyone in his position, would be using every means possible not to drown in absolute despair, considering the circumstances and sufferings he knew others were facing.

To me, it is the healthy mind, the deep and caring heart, which reaches beyond oneself, that becomes devasted in certain situations...

But how to heal from devastation, how to return to life, hope, some form of peace and a measure of enjoyment?

Jackie .. did you also find it hard to say no at first, and feel guilty about it? I sure did. But i dont think i often tried my best though ... unfortunately,i concluded early on that it didn't seem to matter if i gave my best, someone would always find fault with whatever... (not too smart a conclusion on my part) ....

[ January 19, 2006, 03:42 AM: Message edited by: norma ]