[Cacique]

Your stories are truly inspiring. It reminds of the lessons my father drilled into me. He spent seven years in WWII (first in the Italian then the US army) wounded 14 times served in the Russian Front anf North Africa among others. Survived on weeds and at times no water. Survival was his creed. He did what he had to do to stay alive.

I can never imagine what he or you have been through. I have had hard times but nothing to compare. I always think that no matter how badly things get others are out there who have worse. The worst day of your life is always followed by a better day. It is that knowledge that keeps me one step ahead of depression when things don't go right.

[Cacique]

some inspiring posts for you to ponder.

[Stick a Fork in Me - I am Done]

Many people in this world live with courage to face unbelievable situations daily. We are most fortunate.

[Dianna]

Homelessness? Oh that's right! We've got a Republican in the White House.

Bookmarking for my son to read.

[oceanperch]

I agree. I keep it at bay by doing the same thing. I maybe homebound with duties but I have a nice quiet home on an acre of land over looking the bay/ocean with dear coming around a few times a day to eat off of my apple/plum and blackberries.

Perserverance is a wonderful tool.