To

June 20, 2005

I just wanted to say I am sorry about your losses -- the babies,

cancer, problems with the insurance, your sister-in-law -- all of

it. I didn't know about a lot of them, and you have a bit more than

your share of losses it seems.

I am starting to believe some of us go through so much so that we

can in turn be a " beacon of light " for others who are not strong

enough yet.

You handle your losses with such strength and I know you have your

moments. You wouldn't be human if you didn't, but just your

presence alone on this board is healing on some levels for me and I

am sure it is healing for many others.

Are you keeping a journal of these experiences? I like what you had

to say about women believing they were making the right decisions at

the time. You know hindsight is always 20/20. I believe those

women grieve even if it was there decision to begin with. I think

your perspective needs to get out there beyond this board. Have you

ever thought of writing? You should get together with a publisher

or however it is done, to put your experiences down in a book. You

are obviously placed on this earth as a healer. Everything about

you and your past experiences can heal so many. I know this doesn't

make the grief any lighter or longings any less. I don't think a

healer's pain is any less than anyone else's; healers heal because

of their pain. It's cathartic and therapeutic for them to heal

others and thank God for them. Imagine how it would be with no

healers.

I would love to read your book when it comes out. I don't know if

writers are attracted to the internet, or if people suffering from

pain get in touch with their creative side or what is happening, but

I am meeting quite a few people suffering from either physical pain

or emotional pain or both who I feel would make excellent writers

and you are one of them. I don't teach or write but I love to read

a good book every now and then.

I hope to write as well. My focus group would be girls (self-help

book). Your book can reach everyone.

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