An Observation made within Sam Spratt's "IX. The Monument Game" - X marks the spot...the leader of a flock. I lost my Mom, a good friend, and my twin sister in a short period. Chaos and darkness were all I could see even though there were glimmers of light. Life can be turbulent when you are deep in it. Rather than WALK THE LONG SIENNA ROAD, I had to FIND ANOTHER PATH. The key was to do it with others and be part of a group and community. To rise up so I could STEP BACK TO COME CLOSER. I now have what CANNOT BE BOUGHT BUT CAN BE EARNED. GRATITUDE. Thank you.