yes we give even the written word a voice as we lift it off the page and say it, albeit silently, in our head. that means their condition must have lasted or is likely to last for 12 months or more. i am stretching so thin i am about to snap. a lightning strike contains enough energy to kill people it hits. on a lightly oiled pan, drop two servings (i used an ice cream scooper to divide the mix). say a little prayer, and god will bless you in abundance. 