long time

it seems like i have spent so much time in pain for so long - i never feel like sharing - i wouldn't want to have anyone suffer the pain for me - i don't wish to suffer it myself - but the Lord is always with me and He does see me through each day

i do many things to keep my mind from dwelling - but it is hard at times.

presently i have soldiers to write to - they are all so far from their family & loved ones - what pain that must be for them all - i am writing to about 20 and just rotate down the list - i pray my silly daily words are good for their spirits & that it does them good - i know it does me good . i started writing as a Lenten act last year & have had my list change a few times - i even got to greet a few of the soldiers as the returned from war - that sure humbled me

i am going to try to add writing more often - but we will see how that goes