Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 /Cass, Sometimes I think people are just busy with their lives to write and let us know how they are doing. So I just try to keep ahead with the ones that post almost daily. I do care and We don't have to live this life alone. Keep us updated. How do we know. Soft hugs and a better day ahead. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Debbie - You sure are burning the candle at both ends and I hope that you're able to get everything back on track for yourself and your kids. In your post, you really hit the nail on the head. Each of us, besides having RSD, are trying to fully live our lives. Even those who are fairly open about their day-to-day probelems ( you know, the ones that aren't related to RSD), most likely don't share all of their personal struggles. Other folks share very little about their personal lives.....Essentially we only know each other to the extent of what we've read about each other. My point? I've said it before and I'll say it again.....We are all doing the very best that we can to deal with our lives. Judging each other, getting ticked off because we're not getting what we need from one another, well...How does that help anyone? It doesn't help the group and it honestly isn't going to help the individual who's doing it. My best advice is for folks to be direct in saying what they need from others but be ready to deal with the fact that if the group can't meet your needs it doesn't mean that it's a "bad" group or that the people don't care. Barbara Deborah J Holt wrote: Hi Cass, all,Just wanted to let everyone know, I am here, reading, not alwaysresponding due to time constraints, and I am sorry that I can't be moreinvolved in this wonderful group. You all, DebG, Jo, Felice, Barbara andanyone I have forgotten from the original group in 99/2000 helped metremendously when I went through severe depression and 6 surgeries in ayear's time while living in a house where my son and I were not wanted. I will forever remember and be grateful for those encouraging words frompeople I'd never met, who really do care about me. I survived and havebecome a stronger person with all your help. To the new members, N., Barbara Torrey, JoAnn Ford, Tonia, Kenny, Janie, , Donna etc. Iwish I had more time to spend getting to 'know' you better. The realityis, I am a single parent with 2 dogs maintaining my own home and fightinga horrendous legal battle while trying to manage a local RSD group forthose like Cass, who lives about 20 minutes from me, who need help infinding doctors, treatments, etc. I am also trying to get surgeryrescheduled that I should have had a year ago and going to achiropractor 3 times a week, which I have found to be very beneficial ina lot of ways but it takes time. I care about each and every one ofyou!! You can call me any time, day or night, and I will be here. Myhome phone is and cell is . Cass, I havedone my very best to help you and give you encouragement. Remember, Ialso have RSD and it is progressing. I've had it since I was 30, oneweek before my son turned 4, and had just finished going through ahorrible marraige ending in divorce. At the time I was dealing withnightmares, a new job and trying to find an acceptable affordable placeto live as well.We all have had a rough time, life, it is how we deal with the falloutthat makes us who we are. We have to be willing to help ourselves, toput forth a little effort, and with help, we can make our lives better. Nothing is impossible, that is my belief. Sometimes you have to get verycreative to solve a problem, but there is always an answer, always hope. I am here for each and every one of you. If I don't answer my cell, it'sbecause I'm in the hospital or doctor's office. Otherwise, it's alwayson and with me. Take time to find something little to enjoy, even ifit's something simple like an Oreo dipped in milk or a chocolate bar orsit outside soaking up the warmth of the sun, whatever makes you feelgood that won't hurt you. It is not easy being me but I am in this bodyand it is still functioning as best it can so I do my best, most of thetime, to make the best of it. I have my days just as we all do, that'salso part of life for everyone on the planet. I hope all of you have agood day! I'm off to ride!Take care, Debbie/DJ________________________________________________________________The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand!Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER!Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Take time to find something little to enjoy, even if > it's something simple like an Oreo dipped in milk or a chocolate bar or > sit outside soaking up the warmth of the sun, whatever makes you feel > good that won't hurt you. It is not easy being me but I am in this body > and it is still functioning as best it can so I do my best, most of the > time, to make the best of it. I have my days just as we all do, that's > also part of life for everyone on the planet. Deb You have just expressed what each of us strive to do each day, take a moment to enjoy who we are, not what are bodies have made us! Thank you for giving everyone a little reminder. Have a fantastic weekend all. I have a rather full weekend between the start of cheerleading for my daughter, a fundraiser tomorrow night and my mom in laws b-day sunday, but I will try and hop on from time to time...Gentle hugs Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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