Dearest Mish, I hardly know how to begin to express the love and tenderness I feel for you as my lil Sis and my Rock of Gibraltar... You have played here now for a very long time, always spirited and good-natured - NEVER as crabby as yours truly... and always adding your own brand of delight to every post... Most people don't know.. could not know... what a phenomenal woman you are... the way you have overcome your own tragedies going on to help others in times of need... always leaving a smile in the hearts of whoever you have touched.. and somehow, always leaving your friends feeling better about themselves, stronger and more hopeful... You have contributed so much of the laughter to our community with your funny jokes! But what I will always think of, when I think of you, is the special tenderness you offered when I was in so heartsick... the times you spent with me on Messenger as I vented... and the insight that made it so much easier for me to feel comforted that you truly knew what I was going through... I will think of how you jumped in to offer to share what you learned through your own pain to help the members of this community if they knew of someone who was thinking of hurting themselves... and my eyes will mist at the thought of being so blessed as to have you in this community but more importantly, as my friend... You are a very very special lady and this world could use about a gazillion more just like you! Congratulations on being our Member of the Month for January and for attaining that high level of beauty in your soul that the rest of us can only stand back and admire! With so much love always, Silken   The following prayer is dedicated to Mish..  A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER    This morning when I wakened,    And saw the sun above,       I softly said, "Good morning, Lord, Bless everyone I love."       And right away I thought of you,       And said a loving prayer,       That He would bless you specially,       And keep you free from care.       I thought of all the happiness,       A day could hold in store,       I wished it all for you because       No one deserves it more. ****************   html Maria @ MariasPages2