Iris

[Guest guest]

Dear Jan, Congrats on your expected grandchild.

Please, remember that you can't give to others if you

don't give to yourself...in other words...you must

take care of your needs first because what happens if

you get a really bad flare-up? I think we are all

guilty of trying to be all to everyone and it is just

too hard with the diseases we have. Be kind to

yourself. Iris

--- Janetta Tully <camommacat2@...> wrote:

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> Dear Iris:

>

> I think swimming will be one of the best exercises.

> My new dr has suggested that it would be and as soon

> as I can, I will be finding a place to swim

> regularly. For the present, I am taking care of a

> soon to be 8(25th) grandson and until I know if he's

> going to stay permanently, I don't know what my free

> time will be. Hang in there, you are in my prayers.

> JAN in CA +/:=)

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[Guest guest]

Dear Iris: Thanks for your kind words. I have hid my feelings from others for

so long because they just don't understand, make comments, and assumptions. For

many years, I have put on this face that all is right in the world. I try to

maintain a positive attitude to the world so that they can't hurt me anymore. I

look for the good in everything and try to pass it on. I have all kinds of fun,

informative, positive, and spiritual things that I save (I'm a pack rat) and

draw on when I'm down. If I can maintain a positive attitude, I'm better and

sometimes it just rubs off and I can pass a little happiness on to someone else.

In passing out the happiness and it makes someone happy, then it rubs off on me

too. I am so happy I found this group where I can be me even though it's taking

me longer to put my real feelings down. But that will come in time also. I'm

so glad everyone in this " family " has so much to give also. Thanks and Hugs.

Jan in CA +/:=)

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