Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Hi all That was a great motivator. Just wanted to know if there was anyone out there who has lost a child to EDS. Our son passed away 6 months ago from what we believe to be VEDS....I was tested and almost confirmed to have it. A real guilt trip for me. We are having a terrible time right now with the holidays approaching. Our son (who was 13) loved this time of year. I especially am having a tough time coping with it all and we also think of our 16 year old who will be tested in the new year. As I read all these emails I feel for those in pain. I myself haven't had much in the way of any real symptoms except for the premature birth of my late son. I feel an enormous sense of guilt that my son's life ended so early and I am still here. Everyones thoughts and especially prayers right now would be greatly appreciated. We are having trouble keeping the " faith " . Betty The Daily Motivator > Live the abundance > > Before you complain too loudly, take stock of all the good things you have. > However dark the night may be, the bright sun will be rising at dawn. > > Sure, life can often make you weary, discouraged and disappointed. Yet for > every discouragement, there are a dozen bright and shining treasures, so > many that it's easy to forget what they are. > > All around you are people, things, ideas, values, traditions, experiences > that continually lift you up. Take time to value and appreciate them, for > what you value and give your attention to, will grow. > > Life is a privilege, not a punishment. You're not a victim, but a real live > miracle with the precious gift of life and all the possibilities that it > entails. > > The more you remember the good things you have, the more valuable they will > become. Before you respond, before you speak, before you take action, before > you decide, take a moment to be truly thankful. > > Then whatever you do next will be vastly more effective. You'll see more > clearly, and live more fully, the abundance that is yours. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 You're so welcome. I do hope it helped a little. I can't imagine how hard it must be, but you're still here and trying, and asking for help. That says a LOT, Betty! Pat yourself on the back. OOPS, forgot you may be able to do that - don't!! Love Lana " 'Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.' " Dr. Suess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Hi Betty, You and your family will certainly have my prayers! Please try not to feel guilty! One with a higher power surely needed him for something more important. Please try to remember him with love and laughter, and just continue to trust and have faith. May these words help your heart to heal. I found them and thought they were beautiful. Don't Mourn For Me Mother, please don't mourn for me; I'm still here, though you don't see. I'm right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay. My body is gone but I'm always near I'm everything you feel, see or hear. My spirit is free, but I'll never depart as long as you keep me alive in your heart. I'll never wander out of your sight-- I'm the brightest star on a summer night. I'll never be beyond your reach-- I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach. I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around, And the pure white snow that blankets the ground. I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond-- The clear cool water in a quiet pond. I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring; The first warm raindrop that April will bring. I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine, And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine. When you start thinking there's no one to love you, You can talk to me through the Lord above you. I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees, And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze. I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep. I'm the smile you see on baby's face. Just look for me, Mommy, I'm everyplace ! ------------------------------------------------------ I'm Spending Christmas With Jesus Christ This Year! I see the countless Christmas trees Around the world below With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular Please wipe away a tear For I 'm spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs That people hold so dear But the sounds of music can't compare With the Christmas choir up here. For I have no words to tell you The joy their voices bring For it is beyond description To hear an angel sing. I know how much you miss me For I feel your breaking heart... But through our memories so dear We're never far apart. I can't tell you of the Splendor Or the peace here in this place. Can you just imagine Christmas With our Savior face to face? I'll ask him to light your spirit As I tell him of your love. So then pray for one another As you lift your eyes above. So please let your hearts be joyful And let your spirit sing. For I'm spending Christmas in Heaven And I'm walking with the King. ----------------------------------------------------------- I hope I didn't offend anyone or their religious beliefs - that was not my purpose, as I believe everyone has their " own higher being " and way to worship. I only want to try to put some light in a dear mother's heart. Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Lana Thank you for the beautiful poem...its perfect. Betty Re: The Daily Motivator > Hi Betty, > > You and your family will certainly have my prayers! Please try not to feel guilty! One with a higher power surely needed him for something more important. Please try to remember him with love and laughter, and just continue to trust and have faith. May these words help your heart to heal. I found them and thought they were beautiful. > > Don't Mourn For Me > > Mother, please don't mourn for me; > I'm still here, though you don't see. > I'm right by your side > each night and day > and within your heart I long to stay. > > My body is gone but I'm always near > I'm everything you feel, see or hear. > My spirit is free, > but I'll never depart > as long as you keep me alive in your heart. > > I'll never wander out of your sight-- > I'm the brightest star > on a summer night. > I'll never be beyond your reach-- > I'm the warm moist sand > when you're at the beach. > > I'm the colorful leaves > when fall comes around, > And the pure white snow > that blankets the ground. > I'm the beautiful flowers > of which you're so fond-- > The clear cool water in a quiet pond. > > I'm the first bright blossom > you'll see in the spring; > The first warm raindrop > that April will bring. > I'm the first ray of light > when the sun starts to shine, > And you'll see > that the face in the moon is mine. > > When you start thinking > there's no one to love you, > You can talk to me > through the Lord above you. > I'll whisper my answer > through the leaves on the trees, > And you'll feel my presence > in the soft summer breeze. > > I'm the hot salty tears > that flow when you weep > And the beautiful dreams > that come while you sleep. > I'm the smile you see on baby's face. > Just look for me, Mommy, > I'm everyplace ! > > ------------------------------------------------------ > > I'm Spending Christmas With Jesus Christ This Year! > > I see the countless Christmas trees > Around the world below > With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars > reflecting on the snow. > > The sight is so spectacular > Please wipe away a tear > For I 'm spending Christmas > With Jesus Christ this year. > > I hear the many Christmas songs > That people hold so dear > But the sounds of music can't compare > With the Christmas choir up here. > > For I have no words to tell you > The joy their voices bring > For it is beyond description > To hear an angel sing. > > I know how much you miss me > For I feel your breaking heart... > But through our memories so dear > We're never far apart. > > I can't tell you of the Splendor > Or the peace here in this place. > Can you just imagine Christmas > With our Savior face to face? > > I'll ask him to light your spirit > As I tell him of your love. > So then pray for one another > As you lift your eyes above. > > So please let your hearts be joyful > And let your spirit sing. > For I'm spending Christmas in Heaven > And I'm walking with the King. > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > I hope I didn't offend anyone or their religious beliefs - that was not my purpose, as I believe everyone has their " own higher being " and way to worship. I only want to try to put some light in a dear mother's heart. > > Love Lana > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Betty -- You and your family will be in my thoughts and my prayers - I hope, in time, you all can find some peace. Take care, Love, Patti The Daily Motivator > Live the abundance > > Before you complain too loudly, take stock of all the good things you have. > However dark the night may be, the bright sun will be rising at dawn. > > Sure, life can often make you weary, discouraged and disappointed. Yet for > every discouragement, there are a dozen bright and shining treasures, so > many that it's easy to forget what they are. > > All around you are people, things, ideas, values, traditions, experiences > that continually lift you up. Take time to value and appreciate them, for > what you value and give your attention to, will grow. > > Life is a privilege, not a punishment. You're not a victim, but a real live > miracle with the precious gift of life and all the possibilities that it > entails. > > The more you remember the good things you have, the more valuable they will > become. Before you respond, before you speak, before you take action, before > you decide, take a moment to be truly thankful. > > Then whatever you do next will be vastly more effective. You'll see more > clearly, and live more fully, the abundance that is yours. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Blissfully along Take time today to enjoy the things you normally hurry past. Let go of your worries and frustrations, your expectations and pretenses, and enjoy the moment that you're living. Free your happiness from any conditions or limitations you may have put on it. Experience the depth and beauty of the happiness that fills you when you allow it. Look beyond the little things that normally annoy you. Feel how good it can be to stop fighting against what doesn't really matter anyway. Though this day is not perfect, the experience of it can be perfectly beautiful. Count your many blessings, and you'll see that they far outweigh any obstacles you face. Release the stressful thoughts from your mind and feel them melt away. This day is yours to live with peaceful purpose. Sometimes you can move more surely forward simply by slowing down. Let peace overtake you on this precious day, and pull you blissfully along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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