I missed having your support.

I have really missed being on the board this last week. Tuesday morning, we received a call that my sister-in-law had passed away. She was the wife of my DH's older brother. We packed up immediately to run to the family's side there in Bradenton. She was great lady and we will miss her. She was MO for many years and the complications of it had put her in a wheelchair for the last 3 years. She was 74 years old so wls was not an option. On our way home, we got a call that a family friend's daughter that has been like one of mine had gone in to respiratory arrest. She is 27 and had a heart and double lung transplant 6 years ago. Cancer has invaded her body and the doctors aren't giving her much chance to come off the ventilator. Sorry if this is off the subject but I just wanted to say that I have missed talking to everyone and receiving support for my days. I am also just wanting to say that I stayed on my schedule and trying to stick with my protein, water, etc. Looks like my life is going to be stressful for a while longer and I just wanted any advice and good thoughts you could send our way. Please "do what ever you do" in prayers , candles, dances or chants for this young woman. Regina is a special gift. She has overcome so much. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support. I need it especially now. Carol

Oh sweetie- sounds like a rought week for you and your family. I am so sorry. I will say a prayer for you, your family and Regina. Amidst all of this please remember to take care of yourself. I know it may be hard to stay motivated but, you do not want to be ill. Take care-

Carol, Glad to see you back on the board. You are always around to give your support to others. We really appreciate it. I'm terribly sorry about your sister-in-law and Regina. I will keep them both in my prayers. Amy Nolen

I'm so sorry for your loss - God be with you and your family. Her's a poem I found helpful: IF WE BELIEVE If we believe in dreams come true If we can see the rough spots through If we can dance amongst the rain If we can sing songs of joy through the pain... Then we can live to see the day The sun will shine and melt away The icy walls that once held us within Crumbling away as we begin To build a life so full of trust So full of Love and all that is just (James Robert Rowe)

Carol, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and the trying times ahead. You, your family & your friend's family will be in my prayers. Vickie

Carol, Many prayers going up for you and Regina! Love & Prayers, Erika L

Carol, I am so sorry for all you have experienced this week. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers are already out for Regina. Hang in there ! Amy

Carol, You have certainly seen how fragile life can be this week, haven't you. I bet you're glad you're doing what you can to get healthier for yourself! In the meantime, it's good for you to give your family all the support you can and we will certainly be in prayer for Regina! Miracles do happen and no prayer is ever wasted. Hang in there my friend! Jan

Carol, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm also sending special prayers for Regina. Best wishes, Debbie

Carol, I'm so sorry to hear all this! You and your family will be in my prayers!! HUGS Kim