E-Vigil, Clarification

[Guest guest]

Hi,Just wanted to assure everyone that my concern about non-inclusive

language was from reading angry posts on other lists. Those groups,

if they also have a vigil, may want to consider what will best work

in this regard. does not seem to have this issue as far as I

know and is a very cohesive group. I haven't wanted to write to Marta

about this, because I don't want her to have to use her hands. I

would think however that each group would post in accordance to what

has worked for them in the past and that that would guide its

members. I certainly have never seen anything on in the

couple of weeks that I have been subscribed that would cause me the

remotest hesitation. Anyway, this is not for me to decide; I am a

total newcomer. Thanks. Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheryl,

I am here, my hands hurt but not as bad as earlier. I am keeping my

typing down to a minimum when able. I am pretty sure that the group

understands that the blessings, or quotes you are posting (they all can too)

are to inspire those who will be fighting for us in Washington DC, sort of

like prayers, too. We do have a prayer list too and time we are to pray,

but haven't noticed that posted about lately. All of us have problems right

now in our lives other than LD, (thank God poor little n is home from

the hospital and getting well and last I heard Sasha is eating well, my Dad

is doing OK) but right now we have to try to put those other problems on the

back burner and for the next few days think positive thoughts for those who

will represent us in our rally and march on Washington, DC. I decided not

to go myself, and I am sorry but not feeling well enough to make it. I know

what an effort it will be for all who do attend while so ill, and I

appreciate them all. I hope there is a decent turnout and prayers and

blessings and this e-vigil may turn the tide. Thanks for this great idea

Cheryl, you are a very welcome addition to our group, I am so happy I

convinced you to join us.

Big welcome hugs,

Marta

From: serv1s@... <serv1s@...>

>Hi,Just wanted to assure everyone that my concern about non-inclusive

>language was from reading angry posts on other lists. Those groups,

>if they also have a vigil, may want to consider what will best work

>in this regard. does not seem to have this issue as far as I

>know and is a very cohesive group. I haven't wanted to write to Marta

>about this, because I don't want her to have to use her hands. I

>would think however that each group would post in accordance to what

>has worked for them in the past and that that would guide its

>members. I certainly have never seen anything on in the

>couple of weeks that I have been subscribed that would cause me the

>remotest hesitation. Anyway, this is not for me to decide; I am a

>total newcomer. Thanks. Cheryl

[Guest guest]

> Hi Cheryl,

> I am here, my hands hurt but not as bad as earlier. I am

keeping my

> typing down to a minimum when able. I am pretty sure that the group

> understands that the blessings, or quotes you are posting (they all

can too)

> are to inspire those who will be fighting for us in Washington DC,

sort of

> like prayers, too. We do have a prayer list too and time we are to

pray,

> but haven't noticed that posted about lately. All of us have

problems right

> now in our lives other than LD, (thank God poor little n is

home from

> the hospital and getting well and last I heard Sasha is eating

well, my Dad

> is doing OK) but right now we have to try to put those other

problems on the

> back burner and for the next few days think positive thoughts for

those who

> will represent us in our rally and march on Washington, DC. I

decided not

> to go myself, and I am sorry but not feeling well enough to make

it. I know

> what an effort it will be for all who do attend while so ill, and I

> appreciate them all. I hope there is a decent turnout and prayers

and

> blessings and this e-vigil may turn the tide. Thanks for this

great idea

> Cheryl, you are a very welcome addition to our group, I am so happy

I

> convinced you to join us.

> Big welcome hugs,

> Marta

>

> From: serv1s@a... <serv1s@a...>

>

>

> >Hi,Just wanted to assure everyone that my concern about non-

inclusive

> >language was from reading angry posts on other lists. Those groups,

> >if they also have a vigil, may want to consider what will best work

> >in this regard. does not seem to have this issue as far

as I

> >know and is a very cohesive group. I haven't wanted to write to

Marta

> >about this, because I don't want her to have to use her hands. I

> >would think however that each group would post in accordance to

what

> >has worked for them in the past and that that would guide its

> >members. I certainly have never seen anything on in the

> >couple of weeks that I have been subscribed that would cause me the

> >remotest hesitation. Anyway, this is not for me to decide; I am a

> >total newcomer. Thanks. Cheryl

Marta,

Thank you so much for your responses to my posts and your warm

welome to the group. I'm especially glad to know that you have a

prayer list because I know that Lovey has specifically requested

prayers for MOW. In fact, her post on lymediseaseaudio.com to that

effect was what gave me the idea of an e-vigil. First I thought of

an audio-linked vigil and then the lists/groups. But now I

understand that you have had a long-term vigil going all along. That

is wonderful! I am having some trouble right now being able to find

words to express myself, so I have been posting other people's

thoughts. Fortunately I have a few books available to draw upon. No

doubt in my ignorance I will choose some passages that are less than

appropriate. Please forgive me for not knowing the complexities of

the situation. I am also limited in my choice of quotations because

most of my books are still in boxes following a move and I can't get

to them right now. Also, not having much experience with rallies and

such, I don't have a ready supply of appropriate prayers, so please

help me. My idea for the vigil was just to have us send everyone in

the Lyme Community and especially those going to MOW " good

thoughts. " That can take any form: prayers, poems, stories,

quotations- whatever expresses what you want to express. As I said, I

am not at my best right now and am limited in the posts that I can

offer. I am just trying to keep in mind what Thoreau said: " The

woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang

the best. " Cheryl