I'm sure I speak for MANY of the readers here when I say that we thank YOU as well for sharing your thoughts from the inside, of how things are along with how different life is in such a place. There is so much that people do not know about where you are, and Im glad that I found this site because I find that it helps educate people the most on that- because it comes straight from those who are there enduring it, doing their time, trying to keep their minds in check too. You are right about those who do read, and only respond here and there. That is common at many blogsites. At least at this one there is always something new to be expected, where on others sometimes there are weeks/months in between updates being posted. (Thanks to BTB for that, even though I only came across this site around a month ago I have read over 350 plus pages and found it to be quite unique compared to so many others I had been reading). And of course, I found the blog of Marcus which I am thankful for, as we are both able to add a little light to one anothers lives when the darkness becomes a tad bit too much to take at times. (smile) I have mailed both your letters/photos Marcus they are officially on their way as of yesterday Aug 17, 2012. I hope you like them for now, and know the others will follow soon before I leave for around a week between the 25th until around Sept 2nd or so. Ill still be sending you some mail along with some postcards during my travels though, since I am always wishing you the best each day. Im also going to leave your photos (2 other sets, etc) ready to go out if they have not been sent by then (I dont see why they should not be by the 25th though but life is crazy and unexpectant like that!) and even if they have gotten to you by the 25th of August, all three sets of them, Ill make sure to put some more together to be mailed to you by my fam while I am away plus will send a postcard from each state I drive through on the way to my destination if possible. :) (smile) Take care and I look forward to you receiving my long awaited letter (11 pages haha) and ton of photos that I still have more of to send! Much Luv, Always! -C.C.

Aug 21st- received your letter and am hoping the rest of my mail still gets to you since Ill be out of town if its returned!

Aug 22nd- (today 8 am) Sending off my 2nd letter, along with 2 more envelopes with the remaining 2 sets of printed out photos which youll get before this, probably. I think you will get a smile out of the envelope with the letter in it though, and the pics I sent inside of it. I hope they made/make you smile. Also thinking of you, hope you are doing well. Ill save the rest for my letter. (smile) Take care and keep on keepin on! Much Luv, CC aka B :)

You've hit the nail on the head Marcus. I was actually just saying this to a friend the other day about leaving comments on posts. Sometimes it is difficult to know what to say; sometimes there are no words... just feelings, but we do want you to know that what you have to say is important.

My friend actually said to me at the time 'it's best to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt'. Haha - SO supportive! But I think in this instance, it is important for us to muster something up & I've made a point of leaving more comments lately. I assure you we do hear you, your thoughts matter & you're not forgotten!

Nicki