Hello, friends.<P>Holidays are a very difficult time for most of us, heck, lots of days are pretty difficult these days.<P>Anyway, for a while now, we've lit candles, in Virginia and Nebraska to help each other get through these times.<P>For those of us who pray, we've been praying for our spouses, ourselves, our friends.<P>We invite you to join us if you like....<P>A prayer candle for those we love, those who are lost.<P>A reminder candle for those who are rebuilding, of the wonderful thing you are undertaking.<P>A reminder of all our blessings, even in these hard times.<P>A candle for strength, on those days that seem to go on forever.<P>Everytime I pass my candle, I say a prayer for my husband and my family and friends. I tell him that I love him - even though he's not here to hear it.<P>Anyway, that's what we're doing. And all are welcome to join us. We believe there is strength and power in numbers. You are all in our prayers.<P>Lori and Cheryl

What a wonderful idea. I have candles burning and prayers going out from North Dakota for all of us too!<P>Stacy<P>------------------<BR>Jaded Heart<BR>____________<P> <A HREF="http://journeys.webprovider.com" TARGET=_blank>http://journeys.webprovider.com</A> <P>

Dear Cheryl and Lori,<P>Great idea there...I am in!<P>I am dreading the holidays myself and I think husband is too...although he won't admit it is anything but money. He spent much time with OW last year. <P>So again....<B>GREAT IDEA</B><BR><P>------------------<BR>God bless you and all of us.<P>Samantha<BR>

Beautiful idea. And if you need any direction in praying check out the Power of a Praying Woman Study in the MB forum menu.<BR><P>------------------<BR>Lor<BR>"Do not get tired of doing what is right, for after awhile you will reap a harvest of blessings if you do not get discouraged and give up. (Gal 6:9)<P>

Great idea guys! I'm still here, We have our good days and our share of bad to so I'm lighting mine as I speak.<P>Luv ya!<BR>Jill

Glad you guys like it. It's been good for us.<P>Lor - couldn't afford the book, but I have been checking out the posts regularly. It's a great place.<P>Lori

Hi,<P>I'm here. I had to finish setting up my Christmas tree. As soon as I was done putting up the lights, Miss Little 2 Year Old, had them taken down!! Bless her little heart.<P>My candles are burning, and will continue to burn.<P>I pray for all my family and friends. This is the season for miracles and a time to count all our blessings.<P>God Bless each and everyone of you!<P>Cheryl<P>PS- Lori, beautiful post my dear.<BR>Jill- Good to hear from you!<BR>Sam- I KNEW you would like this idea!<BR>Lor- I whispered in Santas ear that I would LOVE that book for Christmas.<P><BR>

Lori and Cheryl,<P>I want to participate covering Atlanta - how to do? Do I light the candle whenever I am home or just when I am on the forum??<P>Roll Me Away

RMA - mine's lit whenever I'm home. How you want is up to you. Good for Atlanta!!<P>Lori

Lori, just lit my candle for all my friends here! I pledge to keep it lit as long as I am hope as a reminder of all here and to say a prayer for everyone eaxch and every time I pass the candle (It is oneof those big, 3 wick candles!)<P>Roll Me Away<P>------------------<BR>"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and kindnesses and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."<P>Sir Humphry Davy<BR>

RMA-<P>Thanks for joining us. <P> I didn't know you were from Atlanta. Now, I have a good reason to think you GA -YOU (OW is from Atlanta!)<P>Cheryl

Cheryl, <P>Ouch! That woman giving us GA peaches a bad name......!<P>Roll Me Away<P>------------------<BR>"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and kindnesses and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."<P>Sir Humphry Davy<BR>

Kewl - as my d would say!!<P>VA, NE, ND, GA, MI, MN<P>Lighting up the US with good thoughts and prayers!!<P>Thanks everyone.<P>Lori

RMA-<P>LOL- GA peach is what I call the OW!!!!<P>All those peaches can't be spoiled!<P>Cheryl

Hey, Cheryl - I think a better word is ROTTEN!! <P>No, not gone to bed yet. Tried. Didn't make it!<P>Lori

Hi there ladies.....<P>I've had CT covered with this for a year and a half!!!!!<P>Great minds thinking alike here!!!!<P>HUGS,<P>Sheba

Hey Sheba - whatcha up to?<P>Lori

Hi Lori -<P>Just getting ready to watch "Goodfellas"<P>I love that movie...even on regular TV with all the good parts cut out....<P>Liotta's eyes.....YUM!!!!!!<BR>Pesci - killer!!!!!<P>Yeah, I got a life allright!!!!!<P>Gonna EMail tomorrow - in case you don't get it.....no color printer here!!!!<P>What are you doing up? You're an early bird......<P>Hugs,<P>Sheba<BR>

<BR> Lighting candles and saying prayers<BR> from North Carolina.<BR> This is a wonderful idea ya'll.<BR> C.P.

NJ covered by me...<P>It will be next to my Advent Wreath... which I'll light tomorrow... <P>Jim<BR>---------------------------------<BR>Where two or more are gathered...