Re: The HCV Gift - Sharon

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Don,You know something. They say that things happen for a reason and out of something bad always comes something good and I have always believed that honestly. I went out to eat today with the two smaller children 10 and 14 and I actually ordered a healthy meal. I got yogurt, granola, we did get root beers, but I said to them, now get water if you want another drink okay guys. Now I would have just said get another soda. We got hot chocolates at Dunkin Donuts and my daughter wanted a donut and I said no, the hot chocolates enough. I usually don't do that. I am noticing all the good things I am doing for my kids and I feel so good about it.I am proud of myself. I am making better choices. It

was girls nite out the other nite for christmas. I knew there was going to be drinking and I said no I think I will pass. I felt good about that because last year I got sloshed at this party. So, I am making positive changes and they are helping me and my family. I am really happy right now (and the fact that we shopped til we dropped at the outlets with my children, we left at 9 am). Now if I went out, I would still be hung over from the other night. It takes me days to recover from a hang over. Is this the silver lining??Hope your day was eventful. I hear Donna lives in Mass?thanksdonback at yaFrom: Christ <ludichrist2000@...> Sent: Sun, December 5, 2010 1:14:21 AMSubject: [ ] The HCV Gift - Sharon

Hi Sharon

Your pretty wonderful too.

This HCV wakes us up, but we must face it to do so.

It opens our eyes if we allow it to.

My eyes are opening slowly.

I am discovering all sorts of 'Silver Linings' that Teri and Steve talk about.

I have discovered that I love my life, learned to value my health, people, all sorts of things.

Your starting to see things too.

Your health, your childrens wellbeing, a lust for a good life.

Its kinda like being born again.

Funny how it takes being slapped hard to bring us around.

love

don in ks

From: Sharon Mcdonald <sharonmcdonald95@...>Subject: Re: [ ] Cheryl your Wonderful!!! Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 11:59 PM

Cheryl,

You are a great example for your daughter. You were to me and I never even met you personally. I saw you mention your daughter not wanting to tell anyone. Same here with my son. I don't blame him, I told him not to tell anyone, isn't that terrible I said that. That's how afraid I was. I feel really bad for telling him that. Now, I feel like I am having him hide and that is so bad. But it's their right if they want to or not. My son said to me and my husband when he found out that the doctor told him he had to go back and tell anyone he slept with about his hep c. I said no you don't and he said "Mum, I not like you and Dad, Liers, I don't do those things, unlike you too. This was his anger, but he was so right. I will talk to him and tell him it's up to him if he feels comfortable. He has to tell one of his friends I don't see how he could hold that in. I am going to

tell him that I am sorry that I said that too him too. Im up late tonite, have a lot of energy, I think I feel so much better about the blood work. Depression, it can do a number on your head, body everything, it's crazy, but I feel pretty dam good. Thanks to all of you.

Okay, just changed furniture around, my tenants are probably like what the hell is this chick doing at 12:30 moving furniture around. I am getting ready for the tree tomorrow. My house is looking so good. The kids are like, mum what has gotten into you in the last couple of days! lol I'm rambling, I just feel okay for now. It will be okay too next week, I'm not afraid anymore what a weight off my shoulders I want to throw a party! Just ginger ale or fruit punch promise!

nite

sharon

From: Gloria <gadamscan@...> Sent: Sun, December 5, 2010 12:39:34 AMSubject: Re: [ ] Gloria

CherylI truly believe that you are a shining example of a Warrior!! I can only think that it is rough, holding onto your job. Bet there are a bunch of days that you wish you could be anywhere else.Your daughter is going to be just fine doing this, when it's her turn; because, you have shown her the way.My niece had just starting dating a fellow, when she had to do go on Chemo for her ovarian cancer. He stuck by her through the whole ugly thing and then some. However, just recently they broke up and of course, we don't know why. It's just not really our business to know. All we are interested in for the most part, is how her health is.Gloria

Thanks so much Gloria, I am giving it everything I have. But I am so thankful that I am still working, basically still doing everything I did before starting tx. Well with the exception of some much needed deep cleaning...LOL But hey my tx should be finished in May 2011 just in time for spring cleaning...LOL

My daughter has been such a trooper, I know some days it bums her out. She decided to break up with her boyfriend because she doesn't want to tell him. I told her it's probably best, you need a year to do tx and its best to rest as much as you can and not have the worry about trying to hide that she is doing tx. She's only 18 and works fulltime as a nursing assistant in a nursing home. That is a tough job in itself. So she is feeling better about everything, she helps me a lot. She gives me my procrit shot everyweek in my bum...lol Decided to do it there because I use the other parts of my arms, legs and stomach for my interferon shot. With me doing tx first I know what to expect, and how to manage it and that in itself is a big plus!

I am so encouraged by your still being SVR, I say a prayer everyday for all of us with Hep C...God knows we need it.

Have a great weekend

Cheryl