What I've learned so far

[Guest guest]

I received the most recent digest of the group messages. I would like

to extend my most heartfelt gratitude to the welcome I received from

members.

Also my heart goes out to those who are having a difficult

time and going through that dreaded trial period of seeking what's

best to treat their ailments. My philospy is that old adage " what doesn't kill

you can only make you stronger " and we can build our strengths with a solid

group and sharing what we can to help one another stay on the right track.

In the past couple of years when I seemed to be going through the worst pain and

health decline I thank the powers that be that I've had the support of a loving

and humorous husband of nearly 3 yrs. I even tried to discourage him from

marrying me because I knew I had such dibilitating illnesses. However, he

insisted that if I was able to accept him and his disability, plus his goofy

nature then what could he do but make an honest woman of me. Yes he actually

said that! He's been my rock and so has his parents and siblings.

I'm a very fortunate individual and I've been able to keep a positive outlook on

things because of it.I've been through periods of severe depression that has

landed me in the psychiatric facilities a few times.

Sometimes, the pain and suffering we go through affects every facet of our

lives. I learned through good therapy and support over the years to adapt to the

changes and the bouts of pain by reaching out to others and remembering to do

unto others as you'd have them do unto you. I believe in keeping an open mind

and an open heart and never to dismiss someone elses problems as more

insignificant than mine.

We have our good days and our bad and we need to be there for one another no

matter what kind we are having. I've learned through experience that it could

even save a life.

Therefore I also extend a welcoming smile to others new to the group and hope

that they too can have a great experience from the wealth of knowledge and

support they receive from the group members who've been there and are still

struggling.

By the way, I've a joke to share: What's yellow, black n blue, wet in white?

Answer: Me! After the spill I took going down my snow covered steps to take the

mail to the mailbox. Now, I'm too scared to venture out again!

Normally, I love the snow and like to take a short walk to see the

flakes fall and feel the crunch of fresh snow in my small yard.

However, I didn't realize there was 6 inches of the white stuff until

I stepped out. Should've looked out the window first!lol.