Yeah, I really ached for the little ones, and I'm not a kid person. But they were helpless and I so wanted to help. So I decided to write stories that I hope will reach people and help them grow. Each of us finds our way to use our talents and make a difference.

That's exactly why I wrote my book. You can reach a few or hundreds.

Dianne, yes, writing is a good venue to get the message to those who need it. I didn't realize until I went to your site this time that you were the same Dianne who contacted me about my book. Love and compassion are so important to help others heal, and in the process of sharing it, we heal ourselves. Cool how that works.

Vi

I ordered the book about your brother from Amazon. Looking forward to reading it and will pass it on to a woman from my site who needs it.

It is cool how it works. The more we reach out, the better our lives become.

Vi, I can tell you for sure that Dianne is a very compassionate person and a good listener.

My former neighbor called me because she was contemplating suicide. She was in tears and hysterical. She said she felt, "worthless."

I asked her why she would ever think such a thing when she is a such a compassionate, caring person who raised three wonderful and intelligent children. I asked her how a person like that could ever be considered worthless. After gently talking to her for awhile she calmed down and said she felt better.

That was eight years ago. Her and her husband adopted a Chinese girl last August. I'm proud to say I was also a part in helping her qualify as an adoptive parent. She has given me the best compliment of my life. She says I "saved her life."

And, from time to time she still calls me when things get her down. I treasure her because she's comforted me too. We help one another lift the heavy weight from each other's shoulders. Isn't that what it's all about?

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Dianne, I hope the book helps the woman you told me about. I was pretty upset with the publisher - she changed some things in the book she should not have changed. But what you going to do? The main thing is if it helps someone. It's wonderful how you have/are making a difference.

Ladybug, I'm sure you did save your neighbor's life. Sometimes all it takes is one person to care enough to give encouragement. You are indeed a treasure. Yes, this is what it's all about.

Vi, thank you for posting such a profound topic that got us all thinking.

I'm glad. I so value the free expression of thought that allows for all to give their opinions in a kind and considerate way. It helps compassion and understanding to grow.

Hugs,
Vi

Vi,

You are so smart !!! I wish the world could have more of you...........