New and Old

If you are wondering why I haven't posted anything in a while, it is because I have been very busy with a new and old ventures. It is the first of the month and I have the monthly support group at a local church. I also was invited to attend a 1st meeting to address the impact of Mental illness and substance abuse in our County. I was so very shocked and honored to be invited and can see that after the 1st meeting there is an abundance of work to be done in many areas and venues. Including local behavioural health agencies, Law enforcement, schools, churches, and the media. I hope to be able to offer something too the group. A task force is truly an answer to my prayers. I hope to stay healthy and able to continue the ongoing efforts started with Heartbeat and include other community efforts that are clearly urgent.
We have had a bit of weather in our area and getting places has presented a slight problem. I was able to meet all of my obligations and am thankful for that. I have also had a printer problem that has required a bit of time to correct. (My husband was the champion in getting it up and running) .
I have had some correspondence with some very old friends and with the communication via the Internet have rekindle old friendships, which has been uplifting. I hope all that I am doing here with this time blogging is reaching someone who needs to receive it. My feelings of loss are still a part of my grieving that will never end.It changes shape and form but is always a part of who I am and what I have come to be so passionate about.
I leave you today with this prayer. I hope it offer some peace to everyone.



Prayer for the brokenhearted.

O God,
whose love restores the brokenhearted of this world:
pour out your love,
we beseech you,
upon those who feel
lonely, abandoned, or unloved.
Strengthen their hope
to meet the days ahead;
give them the courage
to form life-giving friendships;
and bless them with joy of your eternal peace

Vienna Cobb Anderson