Re: Words of Hope / Crystal

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In a message dated 12/08/2002 16:43:10 US Eastern Standard Time,

golightly18@... writes:

> >>>.... There is hope with this disease ... I have been able to live life

> and accomplish things .... You can do whatever you dream. Don't give up

> hope ... don't let what people say ... affect you. ...Love, Crystal

> Galloway <<<

Crystal,

Some of you may know that I have been down for a couple of weeks with one of

the most severe exacerbation's of Pancreatitis in a long time. The physical

complaints are hard to manage, but the emotional roller coaster I find myself

on are even worse. I believe in the integral relationship of the mind - body

- spirit. The increased pain, increased narcotics, erratic blood sugars,

nausea, no doubt contribute to my depression. But, being too sick to sit at

the computer, go to church, or play my autoharp makes me resentful at this

disease. I found myself tearful and wanting my life back.

When I was able the first thing I did want to do was check on the board and

saw your post. Funny how things like that work. I can run out or run short on

most all of my meds, but, I am so glad that I know, that if I ran out of

Hope, I truly would die. Thanks for reminding me that Hope is alive and well

and within my reach at all times. Thanks to everyone.

Karyn

Karyn , RN

Founder / Executive Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

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PAI Home Office: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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In a message dated 12/10/2002 1:05:52 US Eastern Standard Time,

golightly18@... writes:

> >>> There are lots of extra prayers headed your way from me. You will make

> it through this attack, and I will too. I am still not eating and on TPN

> at home. I am having diarrhea, nausea, and retractable pain unrelieved by

> the meds. Soon this will be over. Love, Crystal <<<

I feel the prayers and support, Thanks. It reminds me how important it is to

let people know what is going on. I have been on TPN, but want to put it off

as long as possible. Actually if it didn't take almost a surgical procedure

to get a PICC in me, I would probably do it more. Resting the gut is the best

way to begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, lately

that light, isn't the light of a new day, it the headlight of another train.

Thank goodness for the belief of " this too shall pass. It does, it always

has. It always will.

Karyn , RN

Founder / Executive Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

1- / KarynWms@...

PAI Home Office: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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In a message dated 12/10/2002 1:05:52 US Eastern Standard Time,

golightly18@... writes:

> >>> There are lots of extra prayers headed your way from me. You will make

> it through this attack, and I will too. I am still not eating and on TPN

> at home. I am having diarrhea, nausea, and retractable pain unrelieved by

> the meds. Soon this will be over. Love, Crystal <<<

I feel the prayers and support, Thanks. It reminds me how important it is to

let people know what is going on. I have been on TPN, but want to put it off

as long as possible. Actually if it didn't take almost a surgical procedure

to get a PICC in me, I would probably do it more. Resting the gut is the best

way to begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, lately

that light, isn't the light of a new day, it the headlight of another train.

Thank goodness for the belief of " this too shall pass. It does, it always

has. It always will.

Karyn , RN

Founder / Executive Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

1- / KarynWms@...

PAI Home Office: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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In a message dated 12/10/2002 1:05:52 US Eastern Standard Time,

golightly18@... writes:

> >>> There are lots of extra prayers headed your way from me. You will make

> it through this attack, and I will too. I am still not eating and on TPN

> at home. I am having diarrhea, nausea, and retractable pain unrelieved by

> the meds. Soon this will be over. Love, Crystal <<<

I feel the prayers and support, Thanks. It reminds me how important it is to

let people know what is going on. I have been on TPN, but want to put it off

as long as possible. Actually if it didn't take almost a surgical procedure

to get a PICC in me, I would probably do it more. Resting the gut is the best

way to begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, lately

that light, isn't the light of a new day, it the headlight of another train.

Thank goodness for the belief of " this too shall pass. It does, it always

has. It always will.

Karyn , RN

Founder / Executive Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

1- / KarynWms@...

PAI Home Office: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA