Hey Jessica,

Funny how that works. It's night here, and dark; and yet my sky is all manner of shiny because you returned! :) ... Okay, that was pretty lame. Perhaps I just really need to say it like it is: I'm very happy you're back. Period.

Oh yeah, and you're a totally cool person! :)

Seriously, I like your radiant nature. More so, even, because I sense it's real. I read this blog, and you write in such sweet fashion, lifting up the soul of the reader. And yet, what I read between the lines makes my heart grow even fonder of you. Because, I dunno how to put this delicately, but when it comes to your family, it appears you're pretty much on your own. :( And that is monumentally sad. :( Not to mention baffling, too, since you have such a genuinely loving disposition -- which is, I guess, the worthier part of this story.

It really makes my heart glow that you want to "do" for your brother, given he's given so little back. Short of lying, I'm not really sure what you could tell him. And I do not know him, of course. And some say the best revenge is living well. But I never really like that, because it just keeps people separated and detached from one another. Personally, I believe the best way of living well, is living by example. Like you do, here. So, why not try just that? Simply, as his older sister, let him know he can count on you. Maybe that's the best present for him to "get".

I'm messing up your space again; I'm sorry for that. :( Just know, that whatever you do, I'm here for you.

LOL!!!
True true!!! V. funny line!!!

Well, if it's a crappy speech you're looking for, you can always borrow Jayne's material.

". . . but you took that stick, and y-- . . . Well, you took it, and I guess --well, I guess that's somethin'. . ."

Awww thanks chicky!!!
Thanks for your emails hun!!! I haven't got a chance to reply yet...
BTW... Your secret is safe with moi :)

Welcome back darling!