Re: Prayers for a dear friend--Marie

June 10, 2005

Marie, Thank you for your prayers. With all you have been

through!! I understand about being a loner. I am a loner as well.

I never kept many friends. I mean, I have friends, but few have

ever been that little extra something. I have one friend I went to

high school with that is like that. But, this friend has always

been something special. It's like you said. We have unconditional

love for each other. I treasure that more than anything and I truly

believe that my life is all the richer for knowing her and her

wonderful family. I went to see her today before my work shift and

then again afterwards. Good news is she gets to go home tomorrow.

Bad news is that they want hospice to come in and help. It's only

bad news because it is just too difficult to accept that she won't

be with us much longer. But, I know God has a special place for

her. I have no doubts of that.

What you have been through!! How difficult it must have been for

you to write that. I know it couldn't be easy. It is difficult to

admit when we are weak or not in control. I also am having

difficulty dealing with the affects of RA. But, I decided that I

have RA, but RA doesn't have me. Most of the time, anyway!! Don't

be ashamed of what happened. Learn from it and go on with your

life. Know that you have a friend in me should you ever need to

talk. You also have a large group of people in this group who care

for you. Thank you for your response to my post. I know Debbie

greatly appreciates the prayers. I also appreciate them as

well........Marina

June 10, 2005