Sunday morning, November 23, 2008

Hi, Everyone,

Thanks for your emails and correspondence. It is so refreshing and uplifting to hear from so many of you. Always remember, I am here for you if you have to talk, vent, or discuss violence and abuse in your life. Past or present.

I was at the Borders Bookstore in Columbus yesterday. I talked with so many people and signed 5 books. Not bad. The best thing about the whole three hours I was there is, I was able to hand out literature on domestic violence and abuse. The more people know about it, the less they will become a victim. The drive was nice driving down too, no snow or rain! Although I am still in amazement how people drive on the Interstate. Very fast! I'm a slow-poke I guess. I cruise along at 71 mph if the speed limit is 65 mph.,(weather permitting). People pass me as though I am going 30. It amazes me.

I was at a local Dollar General store and they have a really great thing going on for kids this Christmas. You can purchase a variety of toys and they put them in large boxes to be distributed to families that are facing hard times (really a lot of them now), and give them to the children in local areas. This is a really great thing, so stop or check out your local Dollar General Store to see if they are doing it to. Some of the toys start at $1.00 and go up from there.

Discount Drug Marts in various areas are collecting money for "Coats for Kids." You can purchase a paper sign for $1.00, put your name on it and this goes towards this worthy cause.

I was at the Malvern Branch Library this past Tuesday night also. I had the privilege of meeting one of my readers. We talked for two hours. I gave her numerous hand-outs on domestic violence and abuse. This sweet young lady is trying to get over and beyond an abusive relationship. She has so many good qualities and I believe she will do okay. It will take time.

Today is laundry, cleaning, (does it never end!), and pre-preparations for Thursday's Thanksgiving day.

The new "Healthy Relationships" is up on the first page of my web site. Read it. It is very good and informative. Next thing I will be putting up is: "Letting Go." so watch for it too.

Thanks again readers for keeping in touch. Talk to you soon!
Stay safe, be blessed, and keep in touch.
Blessings,
Becky :)