Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about your discovery.. I too was raised in Long Island. I haven't seen any list of people, but my father's friend has a son who was a firefighter who went in to save lives, but never came out. We can't help but continue to pray and hope. I guess it is a part of denial we just don't want to deal with. All we can do is pray to God and ask him for strength to get through this. Pray for everyone and know that your friends are in a happy peaceful place. I know it doesn't make things easier, but maybe it will just a little bit. God bless you and everyone else in our country! Hugs, kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 Dear Barbara, My heart goes out to you. Not only do you have to deal with this insidious disease but the war, the uncertainty and the stress of people you knew who died. The best thing you can do to honor those who have died, is to live your live to the fullest, whatever that is. This is what they would wish us to do. To keep the love in our hearts and to continue life. To enjoy what you can, to hug who you can, to sniff the air, to laugh at the squirrels, to embrace the sunshine. Sometimes I just stand in the backyard and literally brush all the negativity off my body with my hands. Then I just listen to the peace of nature, feel the sun on my body, the breeze on my face and let the universe fill me with calmness. We still have work to do, this is why we are still here. And you can help. A fervent prayer is as strong as a hug. I remember when I read a book about Mother Theresa that she had people who were bedridden and shut-in that prayed for the sisters and she was so grateful for them. Prayers absolutely help. Every good thought goes out into the universe and vibrates everything around it. This is one of the reasons this group is so strong and good. The people have wonderful prayers and thoughts and hearts. Hang in there, love, Sandy Rimland P.S. I am on this group because my 12 year old neighbor, Shanna, has RSD. It has been the most inspiring experience of my life to meet her and all of you. At 01:56 AM 9/21/2001 -0400, you wrote: >Hi All, >I have not been on for a few days, it's taken me this long to get over the >shock of knowing 8 names on the list of dead. I was born and raised in NY >and Long Island. All of my family and friends still live there !!! I'm >afraid that when the full list of names is finally finished (they say it >will take a year or so), I will know many more !!! It is hitting me >really hard and being so far away is making it harder, I can't even help >!!!! I live in south Florida and the thought of taking a trip to NY is >even more frightening then my RSD/CRPS. I have many contacts from St. > Hospital (people I went to school with are Surgeons there) and my >Brother works for an ME's(medical examiner) office and lab in another >Hospital in the NY area, the thought of only body parts and nothing more >is making me sick. I have been in spasm for three days now and nothing >seems to help. Just talk me through this and I know with all your support >I will get through. You have all helped me before and I'm trying to stay >calm, but it is a battle and I don't want to lose it again. Thanks In >Advance ! >Soft Hugs and Many Prayers (in any language) Barbara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 My husband attended an exclusive prep school in Brooklyn. There are 46 alumni lost in the towers and 7 were classmates that graduated with him. Kathy Goldenkranz Aptos, CA 95003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 My husband attended an exclusive prep school in Brooklyn. There are 46 alumni lost in the towers and 7 were classmates that graduated with him. Kathy Goldenkranz Aptos, CA 95003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's loss. This tragedy has affected everyone in one way or another. Some people, like you and I, lost somebody, and others know someone who knew someone. And God can only tell how many more people we are going to lose in this new war. I am so scared as I am sure many others are. What has this world come to? Why is there so much evil and hate? I just don't understand! Hugs, Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's loss. This tragedy has affected everyone in one way or another. Some people, like you and I, lost somebody, and others know someone who knew someone. And God can only tell how many more people we are going to lose in this new war. I am so scared as I am sure many others are. What has this world come to? Why is there so much evil and hate? I just don't understand! Hugs, Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2001 Report Share Posted September 23, 2001 Barb I have been saying prayers for all of those lost and left behind. Now I know my prayers are actually for a person. I will add your name special to my list. I can't say that I know how you feel but I can be a shoulder for you if you need one. My Mother used to say that God would only give us what we could handle so he must believe you to be a strong woman and I do as well. Very Gentle Hugs Selene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2001 Report Share Posted September 23, 2001 Barb I have been saying prayers for all of those lost and left behind. Now I know my prayers are actually for a person. I will add your name special to my list. I can't say that I know how you feel but I can be a shoulder for you if you need one. My Mother used to say that God would only give us what we could handle so he must believe you to be a strong woman and I do as well. Very Gentle Hugs Selene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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