But don't ever EVER belittle your own problems as not important. Sure, the scope may be less than others, maybe miniscule, compared to things like the New Orleans diasaster, but hon, your problems are still yours, and they are HUGE to you! I get that, believe me!

You need to feel important, worthy of being cared about, and I hope that we all are managing to do that, where your Ex isn't. You are a very important person! You are important for your kids & family, for your friends, and to us!

I'll pray that things get better, that you get the new job, and that your son is able to come to terms with all that's happened. I know you feel like you're lost and smothering in an black hole right now, but let us reach in and pull you out.

Don't hold back the emotion though, don't stuff it, that's so bad to do. Cry, vent, cuss him out in FQ, do whatever *you* need to do for yourself!!! I can't offer money, I wish I could... I wish I had a million dollars to send half to you and half to New Orleans... but I can offer caring thoughts, wishes, and a listening ear. If you need to talk to someone, I can offer my phone number, or you can e-mail me privately, let me know if you want the number.

I care about you Laura, you're special... hang in there and take care!

Brenda