"The tasks are done and the tears are shed. Yesterday's errors let yesterday cover; Yesterday's wounds, which smarted and bled, Are healed with the healing that night has shed." -Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, author of children's novels and poetry. Born in Cleveland, OH, on January 29, 1835.

Last week was a long one and it is now history. We must move on a look ahead. You'll be glad to know I'm happier this week. At the risk of sounding completely selfish, the Katrina news fell on top of a very hormonal time and, as you can imagine, I had to struggle between watching the unending live reports and trying my best to not watch at the risk of absoutely losing it.

But, luckily, this week things look a little better for a lot of people. Even though, for many, many others, the weeks ahead will be just as trying as more deaths are accounted for and the realization of the disappearance of life as it was once known sets in. I continue to pray and hope for things to come out as best they can. I'm proud of all of the unnamed saints who've been there to comfort and serve those in need. I'm proud of all of the courage and comraderie displayed by so many victims and helpers alike. Once again it has been proven, even through all of the madness, there are a lot of heroes out there!

other weekend points of interest:
Mike will not have to go to Louisiana with his services now being needed here, instead. I'm glad.
Nicky got four new teeth!!