I am really sorry I have not been around here at all lately. I have no good excuse other than that I took a break from the computer for a while. Mom and Dad kinda wanted me too....It was kinda needed I think. :) I guess you could say that life has been busy lately. I was just thinking that lately life is good despite the things I have had to go through. :) I have it good compared to some ppl. The end of January Grandpa Ralph Land (mom's dad) died and went to be with Jesus.....it was an expected death so I wasn't too sad about it. His funeral was the first weekend in Feb. so we all went up to VA for that. It was great to see mom's family again! Valentine's day wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.....my friend Brian in MD called me and that kinda cheered me up. He has been calling alot lately. I am not sure what that is all about. I guess he might just like having someone to talk to. It's also nice to hear about the area I used to live in. He was my neighbor in MD. Yesterday Mrs. Anderson called and she said that couple that Mr. Anderson works with is looking for someone to babysit their 6 month old for 3 weeks (13 hours a day/6 days a week). We called the parents and they have yet to call us back. But I think it sounds fun and I would probably get paid well. And plus it's a baby what can be better than that? I am not sure when I might get a real job. I might try reappling a few places soon! I am also considering going to get my CNA (certified nurses Assistant). I am only in the considering it stage though. I think one of mom's friends looked into it for me and she said it would be a 2-6 week course! So we'll see. And I would pretty much be gauranteed a job cause I see ad's for CNA's in the paper! :) I am slowly letting go of the situation with Chris. I am slowly realizing that I may never be courted by him. It was all cause of a letter my dear friend Victoria wrote me. Thanks Victoria! :) okay! I guess that is all the news from here for a while! I am not sure when I might be able to update again! I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks to all of you that sent me e-mails and notes in my absence! Have a great week! Laura May ~*