A Note To Karen

By Thomas Lindemuth

October 3, 1996

Karen first posted:

> The RRF wagon is packed with all of the CuddleAnts belongings..she
> is taking a last look around the Ant hill so she can have a mental
> image of her former home to keep with her always. Things have become
> very difficult and a long trip is needed so that CuddleAnt can get
> her antennas' straight. (gentle snip) If I make it I would like
> to come back home ..if not I truly love you guys.

> HUGS * CUDDLES

> Karen

Then Thomas Replied:

Holds Karen very tight,
then looks into her eyes.

A long trip??
Don't go alone.
We are with you,
whether you can
see us or hear us
or not.
We are still beside you.

We know where you are
and where you have been;
the territory,
if not the location.
We know the way is dark
and the terrain steep
and forbidding.
But we walk with you.
We would carry for you
what we can.
If we cannot carry your
circumstance,
at least let us carry your
heart,
head,
soul,
Wherever the burden lies,
Let us ease the load
as we can.

The way in is dark.
The way through is steep.
The way back is Love.
You are Love.
We are Love.
We are with you.
Make it. Come back home.

and turn to greet the those who have gathered
to share in this glorious day of celebration.