May 8, 2003 journal, continuing the mission, more Americans die, the inside secret circle.

It is hard to get back to work or be creative when the body is drained from all the travel.

2 more American soldiers were killed in Iraq today and that's the way it will be so long as we occupy their country. One soldier was shot in the head reportedly serving checkpoint.

Hiding behind artificial patriotism is the title of the painting I'm working on today showing the chief covered in the colors of a flag and the stars overhead. We cannot do just any thing in the name of America or so-called freedom and liberty, it must always be genuine. Some say that dark chocolate or any chocolate may damage the liver in time. Candy will not do the job the same as dark chocolate in other forms. Carob is a natural substitute for chocolate. I have further information that serum is an ingredient in chocolate or stimulates. Halliburton is a Cheney company that reportedly got the contract to rebuild Iraq before the war, to put out the fires and to market the oil. This secret deal is now being scrutinized by members of Congress asking for full disclosure. Bechtel is another huge technology company involved and some think these work in concert to best bleed patriotic America. Both these above giant companies have been involved a long time doing government work and both have websites that can be viewed by just putting in their name on the Internet. I believe both are Houston-based or atleast Halliburton is and I suspect foul play involved. The strain of adverse weather for 2,500 miles leaves me drained and a need to recuperate. The trip was a challenge and I was keyed up with energy and accomplishments everyday. Now that I am back home I must readjust and focus on my immediate needs to reengage. I thank God for his abiding presence with me all the way there and back. I remember to thank Him and praise Him daily for strength and wisdom although sometimes I am weak. Many are graduating but there are no jobs waiting for them especially college graduates. My research reveal that the man I saw with swollen legs may not be as a result of diabetes so much as edema, a kidney disease as a food allergy, cow's milk is one of the suspects. Edema is the retraining of fluids in the body especially in the legs and feet. Now we are back to the five whites. Many people are violently allergic to wheat flour while some are allergic to milk. Chloride salt would be unhealthy for everyone in my opinion and deadly. Just put in the word 'edema' on your computer and read the abundant information given. I'm finding that chocolate contains lecithin which may be the regulator I am feeling results. Lecithin.net describes it as a component of a number of foods, and it is widely attributed with certain positive effects on one's health. “Many of the positive effects of Lecithin consumption is based on the fact that lecithin is a major source of Choline. Choline is a lipotropic substance which functions in the body's metabolism as an agent that aids in the digestion of fats. It is believed that choline helps the body to burn fat, and therefore acts as agent supporting weight-loss. As choline increases fat metabolism it has been known that it lowers blood cholesterol. As is commonly known, a wide range of health problems are connected to blood cholesterol levels deemed too high. High blood cholesterol leads to a congestion of blood vessels and therefore is often an important factor in heart attacks and strokes”. I will continue writing on these two ingredients in my next daily journal; May God give us grace to recognize our problems and refrain from wrong indulgences. Luke 21-8 "And he said, take heed that ye be not deceived for many shall come in my name, saying I am Christ; and the time draws near: go ye not therefore after them. 9-But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by". I bless your Holy name Lord and praise you.