Sherrin decided to go to bed, as she had to work in tho morning, but since this was my night off from the hospital, I stayed up to ponder the situation. It occurred to me that the only thing of value wo really had was each other. Was this enough?...Wasn't there moro...much more to be had from life?

Thon from the TV screen a girl was speaking (her lover was leaving, never to return), "Some people sit together at night, knowing that they will do so the next night and tho one after that, and on and on for a lifetime. And they never know how lucky they are, just being together."

Now I began to understand, and I made a mental note to reremember those words when I found myself complaining or wishing for something I could do without. I realized that being together with the one you love and having faith in God and his people is all one really needs...And so, I gave thanks.

Then, tears running freely down my cheeks, I ran in to tell Sherrin.

Please Note...

Lyn Carroll

DOB is expanding!

The Governing Board of Directors has granted provisional status as a chapter to a group in New Jersey. The mailing

address will be announced in the next issue of THE LADDER. In the meantimo those who may be interested in joining or attending functions of this new chapter should contact national headquarters in San Francisco 1232 Market St., Suite 108.

Those from other parts of the country who are interested in starting a chapter in their area should also write to Jaye Bell, National President, in San Francisco. We do receive inquiries from time to time, but to start a chapter there must be at least five active members, and approval must be made by the Governing Board.