to erin - and those wanting to give up

[Guest guest]

-et al,

I know how it feels to want to give up, I think we all do, I just want to

encourage you to not to give up. I have had years of feeling like if it

wasn't one thing it was another. And then times when it felt impossible to

make friends in a new town because of energy etc. We all go through this

and you are not alone.

My heart goes out to you because of your age. I wish I could help you, give

you more encouraging words, tell you that everything will be fine. But I

can tell you that some have gone into remission and stayed there for years.

If you feel you want to have someone to talk to that understands email me

directly, we can talk. I have a group of friends that are chronically ill

and nothing is like being able to talk to them on the phone when you want to

give up. Last year was really bad for me and they really helped me through

it. This is an honest offer. I will call - we can talk - anytime you need

to. As much as even your direct family understands, no one really does

unless they go through a chronic illness themselves.

So hang in there, I have had to do the same, sometimes it's minute by

minute, or hour by hour - but hang in there. Don't try to think of things

as in months or even weeks right now. Just try to get through one day at a

time and know without a doubt that we are here for you and everyone

suffering.

--

love Alli

Prov 3:5-6