Me too, I woke up for some reason, and sent this message.
Rhonda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ariel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: Hi all


> Amen to that Sister Friend.  Smile.
>
> Paul who'd better get back to sleep
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rhonda" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 2:12 AM
> Subject: Hi all
>
>
> > I went to the hospital today and stayed from around  noon until
around
> > eight.  Ben seems to like me being there, I'm tellingy'all day time
TV
> > is awful! haven't watched much lately.
> > We saw the doctor and he says he will look at Ben's foot again on
> > Sunday.  If all is well, he can sit up for a few minutes and
gradually
> > work up to longer.  He says he feels like Ben will be home for
> > Christmas.
> > Ben says he isn't counting on it, just in case something happens,
but I
> > think he will be here.
> > His blood sugar levels are doing much better now, around 150.  So
that
> > is much better than 600.
> > It's funny the things you really don't notice having until you
don't.
> > I guess you figure out what matters most, when you don't have it.  I
> > miss having Ben here with me at night.  I don't sleep well alone.
> > Of course Bowers is more than happy to lay down beside me, if she
thinks
> > I am sad.
> >
> > I am so grateful that Ben and I didn't quit when things were hard.
God
> > has given me back something I had thought was lost.
> > Some want fame and wealth, but I am blessed to have someone I love,
and
> > to have a God who enables me to keep the promises I have made.
> > Easy?  Not at all! but worth it, Yes more than I can say.
> >
> > I hope all of you have a blessed Christmas filled with love, family,
and
> > friends.
> > The greatest gift we can give each other is love!!
> > sending bunches your way!!!!
> >
> > Love
> > Rhonda