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My heart is overwhelmed at the moment, so please bear with me as I try to say what is on my heart...
During this recent medical crisis, many things have become much clearer to me. I have had to re-evalute my life, in all facets and avenues and have discovered that what is the most important to me does not lie on the monetary end, but more on the emotional end.
The fact that I almost lost Mike, because in part I did not do what a good wife should, and help him with his struggles with weight and diet and instead added to his burden by continuing my own self-destructive eating right alongside with him. And in the end it cost both of us dearly.
It's odd, when I reached out to the woman who brought me into the world, and bared my soul to her about what I was experiencing, I got shot down quickly. It was along the lines of that old adage- "you made your bed, now lie in it." But when I finally reached that point of inner self destruction, and posted here, to people that I have never met, it was responded to with such kindness and private concerns and caring messages that it literally blew me away.
None of you know me, a few have met me, spent time in my home and have seen how I live. But all of you who responded with personal struggles of pain and triumph- you filled my home with your love. You all gave me your special gifts for Christmas, you gave me yourself in every story you passed along. And most importantly you allowed me to find the courage to hold onto Hope.
I would like to thank openly and in no particular order- Liz, Eric, Heidi, Anne, Deb, Tania, Kim, Ryan, Cindy, Stephanie, Pat, Laurie, Gaye, Meagan, Noni, Ann (Cilla) and I know I am forgetting others who have helped me through this time of crisis so forgive me if your name did not get mentioned. I am still a bit brain dead here.
This community of cat lovers, is one of the most caring communities I have ever had the privilege of joining. I hope and pray that all of you, in your own special way can find the time this holiday season to reflect on what you do have, and not concentrate on what you don't. Know that just in being in this life, and sharing your life with loved ones and furry friends, you are ahead of the game.
My heart is overflowing just now. I don't even really know what day it is. I just want all of you know that I appreciate so much your acts and notes of kindness. I am humbled to be among you.
Mike is going in every two days, they put a drain in him and suck all the poisons out of his wound. The antibiotic is finally kicking in and the redness, and heat and infection is dissipating. He is not out of the woods yet, but at least I can see the clearing ahead-
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to a wonderful group of people-
During this recent medical crisis, many things have become much clearer to me. I have had to re-evalute my life, in all facets and avenues and have discovered that what is the most important to me does not lie on the monetary end, but more on the emotional end.
The fact that I almost lost Mike, because in part I did not do what a good wife should, and help him with his struggles with weight and diet and instead added to his burden by continuing my own self-destructive eating right alongside with him. And in the end it cost both of us dearly.
It's odd, when I reached out to the woman who brought me into the world, and bared my soul to her about what I was experiencing, I got shot down quickly. It was along the lines of that old adage- "you made your bed, now lie in it." But when I finally reached that point of inner self destruction, and posted here, to people that I have never met, it was responded to with such kindness and private concerns and caring messages that it literally blew me away.
None of you know me, a few have met me, spent time in my home and have seen how I live. But all of you who responded with personal struggles of pain and triumph- you filled my home with your love. You all gave me your special gifts for Christmas, you gave me yourself in every story you passed along. And most importantly you allowed me to find the courage to hold onto Hope.
I would like to thank openly and in no particular order- Liz, Eric, Heidi, Anne, Deb, Tania, Kim, Ryan, Cindy, Stephanie, Pat, Laurie, Gaye, Meagan, Noni, Ann (Cilla) and I know I am forgetting others who have helped me through this time of crisis so forgive me if your name did not get mentioned. I am still a bit brain dead here.
This community of cat lovers, is one of the most caring communities I have ever had the privilege of joining. I hope and pray that all of you, in your own special way can find the time this holiday season to reflect on what you do have, and not concentrate on what you don't. Know that just in being in this life, and sharing your life with loved ones and furry friends, you are ahead of the game.
My heart is overflowing just now. I don't even really know what day it is. I just want all of you know that I appreciate so much your acts and notes of kindness. I am humbled to be among you.
Mike is going in every two days, they put a drain in him and suck all the poisons out of his wound. The antibiotic is finally kicking in and the redness, and heat and infection is dissipating. He is not out of the woods yet, but at least I can see the clearing ahead-
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to a wonderful group of people-
