Re: For the new year - patti and kathy

[Guest guest]

Well said, both of you.

" Take what you have, make the best of it and move forward. "

" Most folks are just suffering and looking for someone to throw them a

lifeline. That is what you can do for them. Help them learn to accept

their new normal and help them understand that they have choices to

make - and they CAN choose to live happy lives notwithstanding some of

the challenges this disease brings. "

Happy New Year

[Guest guest]

this is nancy again im not feeling sorry for myself what i am is

trying to understand what is going on see what you guys say is all

this stuff took years and built up over years for you but it hit me

all at one time .i've always had problems with being sick but not

like this . not only that i've not heard anyone complain about how

when they touch stuff it feel awful and hurts . believe me im not

thrilled i have this and do get depressed but i'ld much rather have

it then some little kid. well happy new years to all please be safe

i've seen to many accidents on new years i dont want to its happen to

you or your family god bless nancy

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> Well said, both of you.

>

> " Take what you have, make the best of it and move forward. "

>

> " Most folks are just suffering and looking for someone to throw

them a

> lifeline. That is what you can do for them. Help them learn to

accept

> their new normal and help them understand that they have choices to

> make - and they CAN choose to live happy lives notwithstanding some

of

> the challenges this disease brings. "

>

> Happy New Year

>

[Guest guest]

Agreed! I am one of those newly diagnosed - only 6 months. Thanks to

this group I think I am past the grieving stage and well into

acceptance. And I think you guys got me there MUCH faster than I would

have on my own - for that I am eternally grateful.

Patti - as one who has learned to live well with this disease, you have

so very much wisdom to offer to those who are still terrified that this

disease will ruin their lives. That's the role I see for myself,

anyway - a person who will post to say, " I know this is scary, but it

won't always be so scary, so painful, so debilitating. Hang in there.

It will get better. " Encouragement can turn the despairing into the

hopeful!

Kathy, your wisdom and compassion is, as always, much appreciated here!

Happy New Year to all, and may this be the year a cure is found!

sherry z