My last thought was to reassure Jenny that it would all be Ok and not to worry.And then I died... At least I think that’s when I died... At least I ...hought it was... The dark place kept me until my essence became aware that what was me had begun to accelerate into the past... My mind was assaulted with images that had no connection to me, or any of my lives. The images became memories and they centered on a family traveling in a station wagon on their way to a Memorial Day picnic at a small,. Drinking, smoking up, whenever. No job. No prospects. No chance of him ever paying rent."With Mom gone, I have to take care of him. I just have to," was her weak argument."But he's your older brother. He should be taking care of himself ... or even helping you out, not sponging off of you and your boyfriend."I was appalled by his lifestyle, but even more appalled that I was expected to subsidize it."No way, " was my answer. But I guess you can figure from the opening line of this story that I. She answered without turning her head, “Must you tell me that kind of thing?”“I just want to let you know, I think you’re such a sexy girl; I really want to be with you.”“You guys, you’re all about sex – it gets tiresome after a while.”“Don’t you want me too?”“I thought you were a good guy, but I see you’re really just like all the others.”That really stung, and somehow it also inspired me in my efforts. The next thing I heard from Trudy was, “Must you be moan so loudly? Can’t you keep it. Some of us had better luck. L's parents never shirked on love and respect and we welcome them here. Joe's parents shared their love with not only their children, but Carol as well. Their presence, along with Marta's family, brings the feeling of the warmth of hearth and home to this gathering, and I for one couldn't be more thankful."I was lost and now I'm found sayeth the spiritual Amazing Grace. How true it feels standing amongst you. This is home at last and this is family. I am utterly.