Thank you dear Brothers and Sister for your kind thoughts and support.  

Randy, I loved the song - "Smile" Chris Rice.

Rhonda I know there are many of us out here struggling these last few steps in this world.  If it be dealing with this carnal world or longing to be Home (most times both) there must be a handful of souls out there that need to be drawn to Jesus.  He still is tugging on their sleeve I guess?  Being an impatient temporal being I wonder why He doesn't just smack them with a 2x4 and drag them over the finish line (ha, ha).  By the way, I go to the link you included often.

Mike C., I read all of your post and bless you for sharing those scriptures with me.  Of course, I was bawling like a 5 year old again.  By Isaiah 40:27-31 I got a grip on myself - thank you so much.

I did have a friend talk to me and tell me not to beat up on myself too much when I start crying.  She believes it is the Holy Spirit in us causing this reaction.  Jesus reaching out in the Spirit and giving us all a hug as a reminder He has not forgotten He promised He would come for us - shortly.

Sorry for babbling on.  Thank you in advance for anyone else who sent a message.  I scan 5 Doves quickly in the morning and then come back in the evening and read in more detail.

Your Sister in Christ - Bonnie M.