I just have to say how touched and overwhelmed I've been by all the emails, phone calls and text messages from friends overseas inquiring about our safety (with the exception of one deranged ex-friend who shall remain nameless).. Some of you have even offered "sanctuary"! It's warm gestures like this that give me faith that all is still well in the world, even during the dark days we're going through.

I can't thank all of you enough, but rest assured we will be fine here in Kuwait. If I can make it unscathed through 7 months of Saddam's occupation without a hair out of place, then this war will be a breeze..