Thistle, I'm fairly new here but I wanted to let you know that I feel I know you through reading some of your messages, to pass along my condolences and to let you know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It must be really tough to have lost so many in such a short time.

My name, newhope, was taken from a prayer group that I joined about 26 years ago. One of the leaders felt the Lord wanted us to be called "People of New Hope," and since joining this group, I've always felt that He has given me lots of hope for our future.