Guest guest Posted January 7, 1999 Report Share Posted January 7, 1999 Awesome idea...Thanks for sharing that. Loving thoughts Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 1999 Report Share Posted May 12, 1999 In a message dated 5/12/99 8:17:44 AM Central Daylight Time, MDLOLA writes: << This is a touching story, which I am sure you will want to share with your internet buddies. Enjoy and God Bless. Lily Subject: Happiness Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with pescriptive words. Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, " Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you. " Epilogue...There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money can't buy. The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- Return-Path: <LREYES@...> Received: from rly-ya03.mx.aol.com (rly-ya03.mail.aol.com [172.18.144.195]) by air-ya01.mail.aol.com (v59.4) with SMTP; Mon, 10 May 1999 16:57:42 -0400 Received: from cucis.cis.columbia.edu ([128.59.160.100]) by rly-ya03.mx.aol.com (vx) with SMTP; Mon, 10 May 1999 16:57:30 -0400 Received: from neuro-gw.cpmc.columbia.edu by cucis.cis.columbia.edu (AIX 3.2/UCB 5.64/4.03) id AA15778; Mon, 10 May 1999 16:57:07 -0400 Received: From MOVDIS/WORKQUEUE by neuro-gw.cpmc.columbia.edu via Charon-4.0-VROOM with IPX id 100.990510171002.480; 10 May 99 17:10:38 +500 Message-Id: <MAILQUEUE-101.990510164110.320@...> From: " Lydia Reyes, LDOPA grant " <LREYES@...> JER1028@... Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 16:41:10 EDT Subject: Happiness X-Confirm-Reading- " Lydia Reyes, LDOPA grant " >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 1999 Report Share Posted November 9, 1999 Hello All, Today is my birthday. I have never in my whole life had a reason to celebrate as I do today. I am so thankful to STILL BE ALIVE. My friend who is also a liver transplant recipient sent me the following today and I would like to share it with you all, in hopes that you find meaning within these words that will benefit your life as I have. Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 Gayle, Happy Birthday! Best wishes for each birthday to come to be better than the last. Take care, Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAYLE! GLAD WE COULD BE A PART OF THIS DAY TO WISH YOU WELL! HAVE A GREAT DAY! = ) MONICA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LORI! HOPE U AND YOUR HUSBAND HAVE A GOOD NIGHT AND AN EVEN BETTER DINNER THIS WEEKEND! YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS! = ) MONICA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 Happy Birthday Gayle!! Hope it is a happy one!! Today is my 15th Wedding Anniversary. My husband and I probably won't celebrate too much tonight! He works late. I think we may go out for supper alone this weekend, JUST THE TWO OF US. With 3 kids, we do not get to spend too much time alone. Take care and many many more birthdays to come!! Lori Cummins AIH transplanted 3~11~97 [ ] Fwd: Happiness >Hello All, >Today is my birthday. I have never in my whole life had a reason to celebrate >as I do today. I am so thankful to STILL BE ALIVE. My friend who is also a >liver transplant recipient sent me the following today and I would like to >share it with you all, in hopes that you find meaning within these words that >will benefit your life as I have. >Gayle > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 Gayle: Thank you for sharing, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Warmly, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 I thank each and every one of you, for allowing me to share living within this group, never felt sooo good to say that. All my pain and hospital nightmares are a small price to pay besides a reminder of how precious life really is. Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 Yes happy anniversary Lori great day huh. Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 Thanks to all who sent anniversary cards and greetings!! It is nice to know that so many people are sweet and caring!! You are all a bunch of great people, God Bless all of you!!! Lori C. Re: [ ] Fwd: Happiness >From: MONZ18@... > >HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LORI! HOPE U AND YOUR HUSBAND HAVE A GOOD NIGHT AND AN >EVEN BETTER DINNER THIS WEEKEND! > >YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS! > >= ) > >MONICA > >>Please support the American Liver Foundation! > >1.) To subscribe send e-mail to -subscribeonelist >2.) To UNsubscribe send to -unsubscribeonelist >3.) Digest e-mail format send to -digestonelist >4.) Normal e-mail format send to -normalonelist > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Gayle, Before I found this group I was so angry and discouraged by the dismissive attitude of my doctors I wanted to just bag the whole thing and stop taking meds. I felt sick and angry all of the time and there was no one to talk to except my husband, who I was driving to the brink with anxiety. I actually believe that this group has made me stronger. Take care, Gerit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 happy birthday Gayle many more it is my 8th year sober today [all for the grace of God have a good day and be good to yourself you deserve it Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Peggy, Congratulations on 8 years!!!!! I've got 7+. I knew your name meant something! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Peggy, Congrats to you! That's wonderful news, keep up the good work. Barbara Ann AIH Transplant Recipient --- DETOXPJ@... wrote: > happy birthday Gayle many more it is my 8th year > sober today [all for the > grace of God have a good day and be good to yourself > you deserve it Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Peggy, Thankyou for the wish. My day was great. I went to dinner with all of my family, toasted to life. And never cherished life so much as I do now. I love life and there are never enough hours in the day to do all I want to do. Every minute I live are precious to say the least. Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 1999 Report Share Posted November 12, 1999 i used to thank God for a bad liver, thats what made me get sober, but then after two years my liver functions were mormal again for about 3 years and then they started going crazy once more hopefully soon they will be able to tell me whats wrong. take care i put you on my buddie list hope you dont mind11 god bless Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 1999 Report Share Posted November 12, 1999 Gayle so glad you had a great time at dinner, thats what its all about being with friends and loved ones and being gratefull for any time we have at all. God Bless Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 1999 Report Share Posted November 12, 1999 Gayle so glad you had a great time at dinner, thats what its all about being with friends and loved ones and being gratefull for any time we have at all. God Bless Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 1999 Report Share Posted November 15, 1999 Peggy, I can't remember anything these days. Did you have a biopsy yet? After I had mine they said the AIH was NOT caused by alcohol! Go figure! I guess they can tell from the Biopsy. From what I gather it lies dormant in our genes until something triggers it, in my case three years of non-stop stress. Someone correct me if I have this wrong! But by the grace of God, I've not found it necessary to pick up a drink. What would that solve? Nothing. And now with this liver disease I am soooo thankful for my sobriety. I put you on my buddy list too! Where are you at with your diagnosis? Hugs, (AIH?) Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Really Great,Sanjay Thanks Mukul Happiness Thanx,Few more, --------------------------------------Eveready Industries India Ltd, , India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I just saw some good videos on happiness on News this morning. The link below will load up the video player and will play all five of the videos in succession, along with some commercials http://www./s/812139 I also posted the link to my blog, along with a funny YouTube interview by Jon from the Daily Show: http://stay-healthy-enjoy-life.blogspot.com/ Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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