I think you all already know I am an atheist..........but there is a saying that I try and live by and it says it all in one fell swoop.

"There but for the grace of God go I"

I know my pain and anguish is far less than some who I encounter on a daily basis............and of some whom I will never meet but read and learn about in the news. At the end of a particularly rough day.......I lay my head on my pillow and think......."This pillow is a sanctuary of which many have none.......neither the sanctuary or even the pillow. I am blessed to have both.......life is good".

Hurry back IAKG! Sounds like a wonderful and giving experience you will be on. In my own little way, I do charity work from my pocketbook. If we had a functioning chapter of Habitat for Humanity around here I would be out and about already today to raise my hammer and help in a more physical way. It's coming soon and I am anxious to lend a hand.

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Minds are like parachutes. They only work when they are open.

~Thomas Dewar~