Good morning my DU family,

[JMCKUSICK]

I wrote yesterday of how devastating fear can be, especially to the young amongst us. Today, I'll speak of how powerful a single hopeful moment can overcome so much fear.

I'm reminded because as I struggle to prepare for my hearing tomorrow, trying to speak just so to maximize my words' effectiveness, a friend mentioned that she'll pray to Saint Rita for me. Saint Rita is the Paron Saint of Impossible causes, and I just remember how uplifting her simple statement was, because it gave me that glimmer of hope that I just happened to need right then and there.

A single act of kindness is powerful enough to change the whole picture.

Please give us a day filled with opportunities to be the deliverers of hope to anyone that needs it in our lives today, knowing how incredible that act can be in a others life.

Have a hopeful day DU.
Love, John

[LoisB]

1. I am a great believer in hope. We are never lost unless we give up hope.

Good morning to you, have a beautiful day.

[JMCKUSICK]

2. Thank you LoisB, I wholly agree with you.

[Emile]

3. Good Morning John

[JMCKUSICK]

6. Good morning Emile, have a wonderful day.

[debm55]

4. Good morning, John. I am praying that all goes well tomorrow.

[JMCKUSICK]

7. Thank you so very much Debbie, I am on pins and needles obviously.

Someone did introduce me to Saint Rita, the Patron Saint for impossible causes.

[Scrivener7]

5. Good morning, John!

[JMCKUSICK]

8. Hi Scrivener7

[Catlady123]

9. Hope tomorrow goes well for you!

[JMCKUSICK]

13. From a Cat Dude to Catlady123, thank you.

[lark]

10. Best wishes for a great outcome at your hearing!!

[JMCKUSICK]

14. Thank you so much Lark

[CTyankee]

11. What is your hearing for? I'm sorry for being "not with it" today....

[Grim Chieftain]

12. You are a blessing to all of us here on DU, John

May our love and support also be a blessing to you,

[JMCKUSICK]

15. OMG yes, what a blessing you all have been.

I wouldn't be here today without everything that DUers have done.