To Everyone

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I have received many emails, cards, etc recently from people who read my blogs, specifically Left. Some people express that they feel guilty in a way for not commenting, or feel like they are being nosey or like they are reading something that they shouldn't be.
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It is true that the subject matter here is extremely personal, and often makes me feel quite vulnerable, but it would not be accurate to say that it paints a complete picture of my thoughts. Everything put here is done so with the knowledge that anyone who wants to can read it. I have many many many MANY thoughts and writings that truely are too personal, hence "not bloggable".
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So if you are wondering "Should I be reading this?" the answer from me is "Yes, you should."
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I want to let all of you know that I have no need to know every person who reads this blog. You do not need to comment and you do not need to "confess". You are welcome here. If you are reading, you must care about my children or Joe or me, and for that I am honored and extremely grateful.
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What I hope is that those of you who pray, will pray for my children.
What I hope is that those of you who do not pray, will send comforting, peaceful thoughts to my children.
What I hope is that those thoughts and prayers will somehow guide us through this tragedy, so that my children can live happy childhoods and grow up to be happy adults, in spite of what they have and must endure.
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