Last night I finished "Crow Lake", by Mary Lawson. I highly recommend the book to all. A wonderful, lyrical story of tragedy and loss, and finally, self discovery. I also enjoyed how the author used nature and a sense of place to tell her story. This is Lawson's first book and it's a wonderful debut. Get it and read it. I've given my copy to your mom.

Thank you for your fasting and prayers for Laurel. She and I had a nice chat last night after everyone left and I was impressed with how much she wants to change. She needs affirmation from all of us all of the time.