WP,

While I feel that is an excellent idea -- and certainly NEEDED -- I'm afraid she would be overwhelmed by it right now, and it would play into the whole "holier-than-thou"/morally-superior problem she's having with me to begin with.

I think I just need to continue to lovingly pray for her every day, and ask God for wisdom, judgment and discernment every day, and work to keep my heart SOFT towards her.

You know, it has occurred to me more than once in the last few days that YOU ALL just might be some "answered prayer" to my request for discernment. I'm old enough and wise enough to knwo that He can speak directly to my heart, in my prayer, and thru His Word, for sure -- and He does do that sometimes.

But He also uses PEOPLE (heck, even an ASS once, Lol!), and I don't think it's a coincidence that I'm getting this advice this week.

I'm certainly remaining open to that.

thanks, all.

Puppy