Hey Suzanne

I just wanted to tell you how much you are appreciated.  You have gone through so much and it is true...when you have gone through things people sense that and they look to you for help.  But you are only one person and sometimes you cannot help everyone who needs it.  When we have been through bad times...we so easily identify with others who are also going through bad things.  There is this whole world out there of tears...one could drown in them.

I remember a story about Mother Teresa once where a reporter asked, "Isn't it terrible Sister?  Ten thousand refugees are pouring into Calcutta everyday from Bangladesh, and there is no food or housing for them."  "No," replied Mother Teresa, "it is wonderful.  See, he just took food," pointing to the malnourished child in her arms who had just taken a spoonful of milk.  Even saints can only help one person at a time.

Sometimes you have to find grace in the small things you can do...to know that you have helped many people just by surviving your own existence...by sharing your story in words...by reaching out when you are able.  But do not feel bad when you must look after yourself and your own well being. 

Thank you so much for all that you do and especially on these sites.  But do look after you...we need you well and feeling good.