Guest guest Posted January 18, 2000 Report Share Posted January 18, 2000 Dear Dan, I loved the quotes on friends.... Thanks!!!!!!!!!! I am having a tough day....week and they really lifted me. Thanks. SUE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 In a message dated 8/12/00 10:45:25 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Pkskate@... writes: << I am very discouraged right now, but I hope I have made a friend in you. Thank you for responding to my note. Pkskate@... >> You have made many friends. I am not sure where you live, but hopefully, one day I can come help you to set up a support group, symposium, or heck, just visit! Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2000 Report Share Posted August 14, 2000 In a message dated 8/13/00 4:14:45 AM !!!First Boot!!!, writes: << Now I know I have friends out there. Its hard to talk to people who don't understand about the continual pain and upset. I was getting to the end of my rope; now I feel better. God bless you for answering my email. I don''t feel alone anymore! Love, Patti >> Patti, You are absolutely right in knowing that you have friends here. It is extremely difficult to talk to someone who doesn't have a clue. The problem that I and many others have is that we " present " very well. So many people say that I don't look sick. The healthcare professionals certainly have an opinion about the pain medication I take. if they don't say anything, it is definitely in their look on their faces. So, this Network provides a forum where we can do that. I am glad that you are here. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2000 Report Share Posted August 16, 2000 In a message dated 8/16/00 11:58:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dhollis062@... writes: << Shirley, I am saddened to hear that your best friend turned her back on you when you needed her most. I have had that experience with my family and it is very difficult to deal with. But I have had to come to the place of just knowing that they will not be there for me as I desire them to be. I just need to trust that when I need someone, God will provide someone. In the last few months I have become involved in a church group that seems to really care and be aware of how I am affected by this illness and living alone. Only time will tell if when I am really in need, they will be there.I have gotten rides and things,so its a good start. I will prwy that you will find a friend that will walk with you through this trial and after. We all need at least one friend in the flesh. Diane __ >> Diane, it is so nice to talk with someone who really knows the pain of loosing a best friend. I so appreciate this group because they have become my friends. My best friend left our relationship when I got ovarian cancer. She stopped coming around or calling. Her family and my family were so close we all would take vacations together. I should have had a clue though what kind of person she really was. I noticed over the years that with her mother being in a nursing home she rarely went to visit her. With her sister who was ill she didn't spend time with her. Her own children she would leave at home all weekend by themselves while she was out having fun. I don't want to sound hateful or angry I am really almost past that stage. It was so painful though because I would have been there for her. I would have done anything to help her. When I was in the hospital with two serious blood infections due to tpn some other lady found out that I was seriously sick and told my used to be best friend, they came to the hospital to see me and were not able to stay long because my used to be best friend said she had to leave because she was going to play golf. So there you see what kind of person my best friend is. Now I have finally accepted it and yes I have to admit I am still trying to deal with the hurt. I am so sorry that your family has disappointed you. I know how sad and rejected you must feel. I wish we all could have some sort of reunion so we could meet and comfort each other. Diane I will pray for you everyday and in my prayers I will ask God to bless you and bring forth the new Christian friends you have met to be your new family. Your Friend, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2000 Report Share Posted August 24, 2000 In a message dated 8/24/00 10:54:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time, acastenell@... writes: << Thanks for all of the kind and thoughtful words and your words of encouragement. Believe me when I say that they do go a long way in helping me get over this latest set back. It's nice to feel like I have friends again. Please excuse me if I don't know how to react properly at times. I haven't had friends in quite some time :-) Andre' >> Andre', and all, You know that you always have us. We are just one keyboard and click of the mouse away. Sorry to hear about your recent set back. You are strong, brave, and courageous. You will persevere. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 In a message dated 8/25/00 2:04:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, KarynWms@... writes: << You are strong, brave, and courageous. You will persevere. >> Thanks. I needed that today :-) Andre' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2000 Report Share Posted September 28, 2000 In a message dated 9/28/00 10:58:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time, shirlf3542@... writes: << >> Dear Andre, we used to be so social. We had so many close friends, took vacations together, sports together, we had a wonderful time. Everyday was like a vacations day. It was just the best of fun. Now I have no friends after almost 7 years of this disease. When I am gone from the house to a doctors appointment, etc., and when I return I always look at my answering machine and the number of calls on it are always 0. I always become very sad and walk thru the house saying to myself we have no friends. No one calls anymore. It breaks my heart. I am considered an invalid and am no fun to those who only want to be on the go playing golf, tennis, bridge club, garden club, group golfing trips etc. That is the life I used to have and now my life is a big 0. I don't think in a million years I would have abandon my good friends if they had gotten sick. I would have been there to love and show that I truly care about them. Oh well enough of this pity party but it still breaks my heart. It is so very sad. Sorry Andre, I am sure you didn't need this with everything else you have to live with. Love, Shirley >> Hi Shirley, Andre', After thinking about this for a while, I think I am the one who has pushed my friends away. I feel so bad and thing I am no fun, that I am the one who keeps turning down the invitations. Maybe I should at least try to participate. I can always go home early. Karyn Pancreatitis Support Network Indianapolis Symposium on Pancreatitis 2000 November 11, 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2000 Report Share Posted September 28, 2000 In a message dated 9/28/00 2:58:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KarynWms@... writes: << After thinking about this for a while, I think I am the one who has pushed my friends away. I feel so bad and thing I am no fun, that I am the one who keeps turning down the invitations. Maybe I should at least try to participate. I can always go home early. Karyn >> Karyn, you have a very good point there. I am sure that I have done that also. I don't call them either. I am so depressed that I cannot pick up the receiver and place the call. Also I can't keep up with anyone. I can't walk very far, can stand very long, can't eat, in constant pain. What fun would I be? I know that I have not reached out but I can also tell when my used to be friend doesn't have time for me. She came to the hospital to see me when I was in for 23 days with two blood infections. The only reason she came was because another friend found out I was in the hospital again and called my best friend and asked her to come to see me also. I wish she hadn't because the whole time she was there she was restless and repeated saying that she had to go that she had a golf game. So yes it is me and her. I must give up the resentment though. What is done is done. But I will always miss my life as it was. Being an invalid is hard. Sorry for complaining. This is stopping right here. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2000 Report Share Posted September 28, 2000 In a message dated 9/28/00 12:17:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, shirlf3542@... writes: << >> Karyn, you have a very good point there. I am sure that I have done that also. I don't call them either. I am so depressed that I cannot pick up the receiver and place the call. Also I can't keep up with anyone. I can't walk very far, can stand very long, can't eat, in constant pain. What fun would I be? So yes it is me and her. I must give up the resentment though. What is done is done?. But I will always miss my life as it was. Being an invalid is hard. Sorry for complaining. This is stopping right here. Shirley >> Hi Shirley, Remember that this is the one place where you can talk and get things out, no matter how long it takes or how many posts you want to post. I agree with your thinking about your limitations. That what I judge myself on, too. God wants you to be here. That's what I believe, anyway. I wish I knew what kind of help I need for this symposium. I am so nervous, I am not clear. We'll see. For now know that this is your place where your voice counts. Karyn Pancreatitis Support Network Indianapolis Symposium on Pancreatitis 2000 November 11, 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2000 Report Share Posted September 28, 2000 In a message dated 9/28/00 4:54:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KarynWms@... writes: << God wants you to be here. That's what I believe, anyway. I wish I knew what kind of help I need for this symposium. I am so nervous, I am not clear. We'll see. For now know that this is your place where your voice counts. Karyn >> Thanks Karyn, I do feel loved and understood with this group. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2000 Report Share Posted September 28, 2000 Karyn, I wish I knew what kind of help I need for this symposium. I am so nervous, I am not clear. Talk to me......I am close enough to help you. Do you have someone to greet people and pass out programs, ect....... I can help if you ask. Don't be nervous. You'll be fine! This will go off without a hitch! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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