Calling MIA's

Margo, I have to tell you right here and now that you are my absolute hero! I have so much admiration for people who start a new career path, especially when it involves school. And the other reason you're my hero is that you are becoming a massage therapist. I worship and adore good massage therapists. Whatever your path with your marriage, you deserve to be happy. Life is far too short to not be happy. I always say that you should step back and take the advice that you would give someone else. Take good care of yourself and never fear unloading here. Big Hugs, Connie

Hello sweetheart and thanks for trying to rope us in. I am just dealing with too much and just don't have the energy to post. Sorry all. I think of everyone every day and wish for the best for all of us. I'm just plain pooped with all the poop I'm facing every day - everyone has their stuff. Mine has me plain frazzled and drained. I'll be back when I get my second wind. My love to all. Reenie

I Knew It!!!!! It's never a good sign when you stay away and I've been worried about you. I firmly believe that God's will does not take us where God's love cannot sustain us. You will get through this, just remember to take life in bite size chunks. Stay in touch and remember to breathe. Love ya, Connie

Hey Reenie!! I agree with Connie on this one, I knew when it was so quiet that things were messed up with us. We tend to get in our shells & hurt more than help. I am glad I pulled some of you out. Reenie go for a ride on the beautiful Horse you got recently & breath, laugh, & please come here to vent!! We have always been there for you & anyone on this board that is going through stuff!! Prayers for you & Margo & Yvette to get some relief soon. LOve you & Big hugs Ladybug Marilyn

Marilyn, Thanks for stepping up to holding us accountable for checking in. We are like a herd of cats--each going our own way, but we are family too, whether or not we are posting. Margo, I'm sorry it is so rough for you. I hope that you are getting some good professional counsel. We get too close to our own situation to realize that we have choices, and that by going numb and passive, we are making choices. Not choices that work, but choices. I've had to really work on that habitual response to anger. It feels safer, but it is truly death by self-suffocation. It will not change your situation for the better, just make you die a bit at a time. If you stand up for yourself, firmly and calmly, you may not improve things either, but it may surprise you. I've been there. Don't ever want to slip into that place again! Reenie, I have been thinking about you and praying for you. I know you are in a rough time too, but I have confidence that you will forge a solution. It just may not happen as fast as you want it to. Hang in there and deal with each day (and hour) as it comes. You are not alone... Love you all! Joy

Hello I'm the new girl on the block but I read all your forum for 3-04. I just don't say a hold lot because I am still prettty quiet. I have to wait til I get to know you better because I'm afraid I mite say something wrong. I do pray for you and I try to remember that everyone has their own problems. An we all need prayer, an we all need and up lifting. God is the one we need to turn to but I know sometimes I don't have enough faith and knowing that people like you and all the other ones on here have lots of problems too. I shouldn't set around and feel sorry for myself I see lots of other ones on here is worse off than me. I been trying to get a part time job for over a year now but no luck. My wheelchair and my age is a big hold up. But if they would just give me a chance I could show them I can do alot from a chair. I live alone and take care of myself and sometimes it not easy, God always gives me the strength to make it each day. Like the song One Day At A Time, thats the way God wants us to do and He gives me many blessings. Here I talk your ear off!!!!!! Bless ya'll, I hope you have a good week. dianalee1956

Diana, Don't worry about saying anything wrong. We're all different and we all have our own opinions, but we're also pretty accepting around here. Do you have Vocational Rehab Services where you live? You should have a state office that will offer help with getting a job. If you haven't found them in your area, let me know and I'll see what I can do. I'm the Project Manager for the Voc Rehab computer system in Arizona and I can see if I can find out who you need to talk to in your state. Hugs, Connie

Diana, Thanks for posting. You may be quiet natured, but you obviously have a lot to share. We need everyone here! Please don't rob us of the chance to get to know YOU! There is nothing right or wrong you can say here. We are a very tolerant and supportive group here-- not because we see things alike, but because we choose to be supportive, even with our diversity. There is not a one of us that has not grown from the WLS experience, but there is not one of us who does not still have lots of room for growth. That is what makes this journey we call "Life" so interesting! You are welcome here! Joy

Marilyn, You are certainly our rock. Thanks for being our glue. I've thought of you often as I watched the fires on the news. I'm glad you're safe. I'm alive and still kicking. Still doing two jobs and still battling my back pain and struggling with stress eating. All in all, I can't complain and am glad to be alive. Lots of bumps in the road, but I count my blessings each and every day. Hugs, Conne

Yup ,Fires should be completely contained by This weekend. Breathing is imporving & so is our attitudes. Lots of people are starting over, Thank God, I don't have that to deal with, but donated a bunch of stuff to help with the ones that are. Take care & I now know about that 2 job thing. Just getting started with mine, but, so far glad to have them. It does keep me out of the darn fridge (food). Thanks everybody (almost) for checking in. Mike & Ken still waiting for you guys.!!! Ladybug Marilyn