Re: Rock Me to Sleep/ lovepoanna153

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In a message dated 12/24/2002 5:16:28 PM US Eastern Standard Time,

lovepoanna153@... writes:

> >>> Somedays I sure wish I had someone to take care of me. Having CP has

> ruined my life. I live in a little town in Indiana. The doctors here have

> no clue about cp.... My family really hasn't a clue on the severity of this

> dreaded disease.... I need someone to talk to. <<<

Well Lovepoanna,

My name is Karyn. Is your name ? I live in Indianapolis. How far away do

you live? The Indiana State Representative is Gail West : Gwest1955@...

We have a growing Indiana Membership Roster, with members from far north

Indiana to the south end. We are very excited about meeting with you

sometime.

I know exactly what you mean and how you feel when you are tired and want

somebody to take care of you for a while. I laughed when I read you r email,

because I feel that way so often, I found a song that is written for just

those times.

It is called, " Rock Me to Sleep " written by: Tom Hunter

I'll post it on the web, but I want to share how the chorus goes:

" Tonight I'd like you to rock me asleep

I'd like you to sing me a song

I'm tired of trying to figure things out

I'm tired of being so strong "

It is a sweet, sweet, lullaby, sung in 3/4 waltz time. A friend sang it to

me several years ago, shortly after being diagnosed and had so many decisions

to make. Today, he sings it to me when I feel like I am trying to hold the

world up by myself. It reminds me I don't have to.

It reminds me that it is okay to be nurtured and loved.

I hope that you and others will allow us to 'rock you to sleep' sometimes,

and that you will find comfort in the asking and learn how to receive what

has been taken from us, love and trust.

If it has been a while since you have had a good cry, I suggest that there is

nothing more cathartic than just letting out your tears to beautiful music.

Karyn

Karyn E. , RN

Founder / Executive Director

Pancreatitis Association International

Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1-

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Dear Kayrn, I must say ,you sure know how to make me feel wanted. Thanks so

much. I cry so much lately. Not just because of the pancreatitis but for many

other things as well. I am just about all cried out now. My husband goes to

Indianapolis to get treated for his RSD. We live about 84 miles for there. I

am trying to find a doctor that will take care of me properly. I have an

internist and a surgeon here in my town that tries somewhat to take care of

me. But ,I know that I need better care.This time last year ,I found out that

I had breast cancer. It was early stage cancer and it had not spread. Thanks

to God!!! In February, I will have another operation done to put an implant

in. I am nervous about having to go through another operation..but I should

be used to it by now. I appreciate each and every one of you that have

written to me. Thanks so much for caring..I am really thankful for you

wonderful loving people.