...Compassion ...Integrity ..Reason ..Caring ..Lively* ..Endurance *(what other breakup board contains book reviews, weather reports, poetry postings, and 'writerly' diary entries?) ....and don't forget HOPE itself... That's what I've found here. It's so great to see that others have survived, or are surviving, what you're going through. Seeing others' progress and even setbacks help you to understand that what you're experiencing is normal. Lifted Hearts is wonderful b/c it helps us get through the day with the advice of others it's important to realize that there are others like you that are going through the same situation as you you meet people that live in a different country that are trying to help you too you can help others and post all you want and not get a "Oh god, not again" sigh. And how about these wondrous acclamations: we love and care for each other our lives and emotions have truly improved since we came here you are a hot mamma! NR is a stud muffin! there is no greater catharsis than writing and posting your feelings here, for all the world to see!

It's only the beginning now,
A pathway yet unknown;
At times the sound
of other steps ...
Sometimes we walk alone.

The best beginnings
of our lives
May sometimes
end in sorrow;
But even on our
darkest days ...
The sun will shine tomorrow.

So we must do our very best
Whatever life may bring,
And look beyond
the winter chill ...
To smell the breath
of spring.

Into each life
will always come
A time to start anew;
A new beginning
for each heart ...
As fresh as morning dew.

Although the cares
of life are great
And heads are
bowed so low,
The storms of life
will leave behind ...
The wonder of a rainbow.

The years will
never take away
Our chance to start anew;
It's only the beginning now
So Dreams can
still come true.

~ Gertrude B. McClain ~