Vicki in northern MN

[Guest guest]

You have a wonderful way with words. Your replies to and Melody

were just great. I can tell that you are truly a caring and empathetic

person. So glad to have you as a member of this FaMily.

Jeanne in WI

>

> I appreciate that you are using your will to achieve in spite of the

> setbacks. I believe this will help you more than anything. I believe so

> strongly that our attitude is one of the strongest determinations of our

> health. Not that we can will this away...I agree with you that this isn't

> possible. It IS a matter of baby steps! One day at a time

we address how we are feeling and do our best to make it through the day. I

also agree that there is strength to be gained through sharing of our

stories, by admitting our ups and our downs. It helps us all to see that we

are much the same. If we only post when we are feeling good, then it leads

others to believe that we are doing so much better

when in reality, we might be crying ourselves to sleep. That isn't a fair

representation of this illness to others. It is important that we can share

on the good days and the bad. And that we all understand that the words are

those of someone sorting our for themselves what is happening to them, and

seeking feedback. I appreciate that you shared how you were feeling Melody.

I didn't feel at all that you were saying anything negative in any of your

posts. For me, your message was one of hope, and courage, and

determination. Even if that waivers from time to time (as I can certainly

relate to!) we are all determined to fight this " BEAST " (as I have heard it

aptly called), and are doing it on a daily basis. Some days we do well, and

we can share our success with others. Some

days we fall into the abyss of pain...and then we need others to help show

us the way out.

> It is a great group to hear from.

> Thank you to everyone...no matter where you are at in the battle today!

> Vicki

> northern MN