Re: INDIAN WINTER (reply)

January 29, 2004

Lin,

Remember, one of the things about a " support group " is that we

lift each other up and support each other. If you feel like sharing

what's bothering you later, we promise to be good listeners! And,

confidential listeners, also!! Not trying to force you into

anything -- hey, we all have our ups and downs. I certainly do!

In fact, I had one yesterday now that I think about it. The

wonderful thing about life is that it doesn't have to stay the same!

I am feeling some better " up " wise today. And probably even better

tomorrow. Anyway, just wanted you to know that we care around here!

The only thing I can figure is that everyone is staying off

their computers, as this is about as dead as it's been in this group

in a long, long, long, time! Maybe the computer virus has everyone

watching tv instead?! Oh well. Take care of yourself, Lin!! PJ

>

> >

> > Subject: INDIAN WINTER

> >

> > The people asked the chief if the coming winter would be cold or

not and

> how much fire wood to collect.

> >

> > Not knowing the answer, the chief asked the people to wait and

he would

> find an answer.

> >

> > The chief walked into the tribal council building and called the

National

> Weather Service. " Is the winter going to be cold or not? "

> > he asked the fellow on the other end of the line.

> >

> > The man on the phone responded, " This winter is going to be

cold. "

> >

> > The chief returned to the people and told them to gather plenty

of fire

> wood.

> >

> > A week later he called the National Weather Service again, " Is

it going to

> be a cold winter or a very cold winter? "

> >

> > " Oh, yes, " the weatherman replied. " Indeed, yes. It's going to

be a very,

> very cold winter. "

> >

> > The chief returned and urged the people to speed up their

firewood

> collection, as a very, very cold winter was coming.

> >

> > A week later the chief called the weather service and asked if

it's going

> to be a very, very cold winter.

> >

> > " Oh, yes, " said the weatherman. " Very, very, very cold. Brutal. "

> >

> > The chief ran to the people and urged them to go back in woods

and gather

> every scrap of wood, large or small. And to hurry.

> >

> > Two weeks later he called the National Weather Service

again. " Are you

> absolutely sure, that the winter is going to be very, very,

> > very cold? "

> >

> > " Absolutely, " the weatherman replied. " Every time I look out the

window I

> see the Indians gathering firewood like crazy. "

>

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January 29, 2004

PJ....You are such a nice person and so very kind in what you write. Kind and

helpful and understanding. I just want you to know that. Its like you've been

given this gift and you use it so well to help.

I also say this about this group. All of you are so kind and understanding. In

sharing and caring and understanding.

This group has really helped me and does everytime I read the affirmations or

whats sent in, the stories. I really feel good inside.

The story about the bird was so great and so true and made me feel good. I know

Im not a good writer in answering someone with something bothering them, but I

think about them and always add them to my prayers.

Your right PJ I just feel down not really for any big reason and tomorrow I hope

to feel up. I guess winter is starting to get to me and Im really missing my

dawg. Im able to talk about him now with other people for a bit. Somedays I just

miss him so much. He was SUCH a big part of my life.

I have been doing really good though with negative thoughts, counteracting them

with positive. I think its the best Ive ever done, so Im proud of that.

And its only been since Ive been on this group that Ive been able to achieve

that.

Someone wrote something not to long ago about ......getting a computer virus and

counteracting it with...at least I have a computer and the knowledge to use it,

at least I dont have a real virus..etc. That stuck with me and Im trying to use

that too.

I know I have used that but maybe it was the way she wrote it that made more

sense to me.

I rem I always used the be grateful with my children especially as they got

older. My daughter(the constant complainer) would go on about something and I'd

always come back with be grateful you have (whatever) as some are without limbs.

Even though after awhile it didnt work, she just made fun of me..I know life's

lessons will teach her gratefulness or I can only hope they will.

So when I think of my dawg I am grateful I had him and grateful for those 9 yrs

he was with me and for what he gave to me, and what I gave him back. I know it

doesnt help with the missing him part but it helps to remember the happy times

with him.

Maybe when its quiet in here sometimes its a good thing, I always hope it means

that people are doing good, or better or happier. I can only hope so.

Take care and God Bless

Big Hugs

Lin