Boo! Much love from the East Coast. Part of my absence can be attributed to scheduling-I tend to take on a lot :) - but more importantly, to the hardening of my heart. Thanks for the gentle prodding and encouragement! As a result, here I am.

These days, I'm full-time at school and almost full-time at work. My rations are generally rich and consistent, but when they suffer, they REALLY suffer. And so do I. The past month has been a very difficult one, but things are improving a little lately. Between final exams last semester and Christmas, I've had little time or motivation to address issues that have come up for me. I'm guilty again of pushing my feelings down. It's even difficult to write this, thinking about you guys and knowing you're remembering me. I've sat down to post several times since the fall and wrestled with it every time. Anyway, please be praying against loneliness-it's the thing I'm struggling with the most.

Ok, I know there's more to say but I'm spent emotionally. Tears make you really tired!!!

I Love you guys so much. Thanks for actively being interested in my life-I can't express how much it means and how you've made a difference.

Much love.
Jill.