Collective experiences and wisdom

July 8, 2005

Hi everyone ...

Ebony's email prompted some thinking on my part, as did Ken's. I have not

been on the list very long, but in the brief time that I have, I've read about

so much pain, both physical or emotional. Let's put the physical pain

aside for now, although I think we can all agree that both are definitely

related.

Emotionally, we've shared everything from alcoholism, abuse, death of a

spouse, illness of children, death of children, missing adult children,

concern

for grandkids, depression, suicide attempts, moves, divorce, work related

issues, filing for disability and MUCH more.

I'm pretty internet savvy and am on quite a few lists (OK, a LOT of lists).

There is no list that I am on that is more generous with information or

experience; compassionate; and empathetic. There's an underlying spiritual

respect for others here, in spite of some different belief systems and

religious

persuasions (or lack thereof, for some, perhaps).

This list is full of people with a tremendous amount of pain and suffering,

and yet this is NOT a list of victims. Do you realize how amazing that is?

I think each person here can be proud about your part in raising the

collective consciousness of people living with a chronic illness. I humbly

salute

each one of you.

" Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, " Grow,

grow. " -- The Talmud.

Love and Prayers,

Beth

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