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For you (aspiring) writers, here is something I think is worth reading. I know some of you are trying to make writing a living, so maybe this'll help in some small way (or profound, it's up to you ^_~).

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I just got 2 pieces of mail. One (which I happened to open first) was my uncle's announcement of death, or whatever that's called. I'll translate some of it.

When an old man dies, a library burns down. This time, a really big one burnt down.

That both made me smile and really sad. I'm not sure why, but I like the analogy.

The second piece of mail was from friends from church. It was a card, with a little poem tucked into it, author unknown.

When sorrow comes,
God always cares,
He knows our grief
And hears our prayers,
He comforts us
Till heartaches cease--
He is our strength,
He is our peace.

They also write a little note, which I'm not going to copy down. Suffice it to say that I was brought to tears, and I am grateful and deeply touched by their caring.  I just noticed that the poem (which is kind of a sticker) has some dried flowers on it (or is that between it?). A nice, personal touch.
Now please excuse me, I have thank you notes to write.