"Condolences."

There has been so much, too much, sad news this year. Frank, my heart goes out to you. I understand what you are going through and hope that with just a little time you'll be able to heal the wounds and press on with your life. I know that it hurts right now, but believe me when I say these words. This will pass. The finger will heal, the rain will fall and the flowers will grow. Somewhere there is a rainbow for you my cousin. Somewhere there is another rain gauge that will fill that need you feel right now. I have been through something similar so I know how you feel. My barometer got stuck a couple of years ago. When I realized what was happening I went into a frenzy! How would I be able to tell if it was rising or falling? I managed to turn that fear into courage...that dark madness into a plan that keeps my borderline sanity from teetering. It was a fleeting moment of inspired wisdom and serenity. I went shopping for a new one. I still have the old one though. It might start working again someday.

Love Duane