I just heard a very dear friend of mine on 'Daily Strength' isn't well.  She emailed me tonight with the news.  I'm truly saddened by this, and ask that you reach out to her, through your hearts, by sending positive and healthy vibathions her way. Her name is Lisa. She is always there for me no matter what, and although we don't message back and forth as much as we have in the past, she is always in my thoughts...Sickness seems to be everywhere latley.  Everywhere I turn I seem to hear of someone close to me suffereing in one way or another.  Stress  seems to be the culprit bringing with it illnesses in all shapes and forms.  So many of us have too much on our plates.  Easier said than done, but I encourage all of you to relax.  Life is short.  We shouldn't allow ourselves to forget that... Three weeks ago my friend Gaye passed away.  She was sitting at her desk and dropped dead on the spot.  No more than a minute later she was gone.  An angel, full of love and generosity.  She rarely did anyhting for herself, and was forever extending her hand outward but never accepting anything in return.  It wan't until her funeral that we learned of all that she had done.  Hundreds of people that she had helped attended the funeral.  She worked for an agency called 'Cirlce of Friends', and made a significant contribution to the lives of her clients.  I had known her for over 25 years but had no idea,...as she was very humble and rarely spoke of her accomplishments.Gaye worked long hours and took on much to much responsibility.  As stress was indicated as a likely cause of the heart attack, it breaks my heart, knowing that had she given herself as much as she gave away she'd still likely be with us now...I want my Daily Strength' family to stay healthy.  Love yourselves and take good care.   And PLEASE say a prayer for Lisa.  She too is truly an angel, and deserves nothing less than all of our best wishes ~Hugs,  Ross