This has spoken great volumes to me and has come at a good time too, as this happens with me all the time.  I think I have something of value to write, and I get onto scrabble or mindsay and lose it all because of reading what others have to say.  And although they may be of value to them, they may just be (some of it, that is) a time waster for me. 

You are a great encouragement to me, both in my Christian walk and in Mindsay.  I have tried to keep only the friends who are an encouragement as well, so that most of the stuff I read is worthwhile.

I have been trying to get my life jump started...I turned it all over to Christ again, after many backslidden years (on the church pew, that is) and was all gung ho for Him at first.  But it was all happiness and joy, and now I feel he is exacting more from me because "to whom much is given, much is required".  There is a work to do, and I do not want to be thrown into outer darkness with the fella who buried his talents in the sand.

God bless you today and always, and keep on keeping on.  By the way; my latest poem is about not giving up....do you read my poetry at all, Warren?  I just wondered, as you may get something from it, altho I have not written often of late, and I would be encouraged if you would comment from time to time.

Way to go my friend!