Thank you gals for your timely response! I can always count on this board for support!

Gio~ "Sorry, I couldn't be more helpful?" My friend, prayers are very helpful and I THANK YOU for sending some my wayl!! I really appreciate it!!!!!

Karen~ "...bills will always be present..." Ain't that the truth?! lol I have requested info from the college in NC, I'm hoping that out-of-state tuition isn't sky-high. I already have bookoodles in student loans to pay off--not sure how much more I want to add to that!

Logan~ (if you know) could you tell me how far some of the larger cities are from Laurinburg? I don't trust Yahoo!'s driving directions anymore...(Live & learn lol) I did find a free-lance writing job on the outskirts of Raleigh. My luck, that's probably at the opposite end of the state. lol

Jackie~ Thank you for the words of encouragement!

Albea~ (regarding your advice to 'be happy') I'm wondering if it's coincidence that I saved this quote:

Life naturally evolves in the direction of happiness. We must constantly ask ourselves if what we are doing is going to make us, and those around us, happy. Because happiness is the ultimate goal. It is the goal of all other goals.
Deepak Chopra

(I get a daily inspirational quote in my email...saved this one from a few weeks ago.)

Gini~ I thank you for your words of support. And sorry guys, can't get away from me that easy...afterall, I'm a member of the PetTalk Chatterbox Club and FAA (Fur Addicts Anonymous)!