Phil and Carol,

The story about the empty place reiterated something that the lord must be 
trying to show me.  I've asked Him what to do about getting rid of an 
internal addiction, not yielding to it, etc.  He seems to be saying that it 
isn't just a matter of stopping my negative way of coping, but also taking 
up something, or rather, Someone, to fill the void.  thanks so much for 
sharing!  please pray with me that God will help me to receive His filling 
presence!

thanks!

Sharon