Day 448

I'm really just worn out today; something's just not right with me. The last two days I've just been ridiculous...slugish, lethargic, unable to think straight. I can't seem to get the words out of my mouth right, and seriously can't even hold things in my hand without dropping them. Something's just not right. I think I'm just going to have to go straight to bed after writing...maybe some extra sleep tonight will do me good.

Since my brain is mush tonight, I thought I'd just share a prayer that a friend mailed my way. The amount of love and support that my family and I have received in the past year has really been overwhelming, and the fact that this love has continued on way past our normal "mourning period" shows that you really care and understand what we're feeling. It doesn't go away once the flowers have dried up...it stays with us forever.

Anyway, this was sent to me by my friend Kate a month or two ago. My friends especially always look out for me around that time--with dad's anniversary, my birthday and Christmas so close together, you all understand how that time of year is particularly hard, and I appreciate it more than I can ever say. Thanks Kate for sending this my way...you are always so great at sending on your personal thoughts and care. I thought this was beautiful.

God, make me brave for life.
Let me straighten after pain,
As a tree straightens after the rain,
Shining and lovely again.

God, make me brave for life.
As the blown grass lifts,
Let me rise
From sorrow with quiet eyes,
Knowing thy way is wise.

God, make me brave,
Life brings such blinding things.
Help me keep my sight.
Help me to see aright.
That out of dark comes light.






My college friends








My Little Rock friends












My DC friends


I know there are some of you missing, but know I love you all and wouldn't be the same without you!