Re: Re: Introduction Mandy

[Guest guest]

Well said Ellen!

I always try to remind myself that with life comes surprises and we will all

have our ups and downs. I try to remember that each day is a blessing and

that regardless of how I feel and how much pain I am in, that I can find joy

in the day with those around me. On days that I stay positive, I usually do

enjoy my day and enjoy the little things I do around the house. On the days

that I'll occasionally let the 'dragon' get under my skin and get me down, I

bring myself down and those around me down. I especially liked what Ellen

said about learning that some people aren't worth your Time and effort while

others are. THere are some people that I'd go out on a limb for in a minute

because I know that they would for me. These are the people that you learn

to lean on in life and have around you during crisis. My husband is one

person that is always there for me. I wouldn't have made it through the past

4 years without him. He might be my spouse, but he is also my best friend

too. The sad part for him is that he wishes he could take this 'dragon' off

of me and make me well. I'm not saying I haven't been down, I have been

very down at times, people on this board have helped me get through it. In

addition, just trying to take life one day at a time has also helped me.

This weekend, my cousin who is 42 lost her husband (43). He passed away

suddenly, very unexpectedly. These types of events really remind me of how

each day really is a blessing and nothing in life is a guarantee. He got

sick about a month ago and then was told that he needed a heart transplant,

just like that, no warning. The virus damaged his heart and then he passed

away after an angiogram. So young.

Anyway, I shared this not to bring people down, but to remind us all how

much life really is a blessing even though we struggle daily. Today I had

Ice packs on my ankles, and wrist wraps on. But in the grand scheme of

things, the pain of today is bearable and I enjoyed conversations with my

friends, family and reading everyones email. I also enjoyed playing with

our dogs. I rested a lot today, but that's ok, it's what my body needed -

tomorrow may be the same, or I may not need as much rest, but I'll try to

remember to be happy for each day that I'm given and when I'm struggling, I

know that I can come to my friends on this board for support and love

Hugs to all

[Guest guest]

Well said Ellen!

I always try to remind myself that with life comes surprises and we will all

have our ups and downs. I try to remember that each day is a blessing and

that regardless of how I feel and how much pain I am in, that I can find joy

in the day with those around me. On days that I stay positive, I usually do

enjoy my day and enjoy the little things I do around the house. On the days

that I'll occasionally let the 'dragon' get under my skin and get me down, I

bring myself down and those around me down. I especially liked what Ellen

said about learning that some people aren't worth your Time and effort while

others are. THere are some people that I'd go out on a limb for in a minute

because I know that they would for me. These are the people that you learn

to lean on in life and have around you during crisis. My husband is one

person that is always there for me. I wouldn't have made it through the past

4 years without him. He might be my spouse, but he is also my best friend

too. The sad part for him is that he wishes he could take this 'dragon' off

of me and make me well. I'm not saying I haven't been down, I have been

very down at times, people on this board have helped me get through it. In

addition, just trying to take life one day at a time has also helped me.

This weekend, my cousin who is 42 lost her husband (43). He passed away

suddenly, very unexpectedly. These types of events really remind me of how

each day really is a blessing and nothing in life is a guarantee. He got

sick about a month ago and then was told that he needed a heart transplant,

just like that, no warning. The virus damaged his heart and then he passed

away after an angiogram. So young.

Anyway, I shared this not to bring people down, but to remind us all how

much life really is a blessing even though we struggle daily. Today I had

Ice packs on my ankles, and wrist wraps on. But in the grand scheme of

things, the pain of today is bearable and I enjoyed conversations with my

friends, family and reading everyones email. I also enjoyed playing with

our dogs. I rested a lot today, but that's ok, it's what my body needed -

tomorrow may be the same, or I may not need as much rest, but I'll try to

remember to be happy for each day that I'm given and when I'm struggling, I

know that I can come to my friends on this board for support and love

Hugs to all