I don't have the words to say it any better than many others ahead of me here (me speechless, that's rare...), so just a huge "Yeah, that", and a wish for a peaceful Christmas for you, Mike and all your beloveds.
Ditto that. You are one of the great hearts of this board MA. We couldn't let you go through this alone.Originally Posted by Pat & Alix
I don't have the words to say it any better than many others ahead of me here (me speechless, that's rare...), so just a huge "Yeah, that", and a wish for a peaceful Christmas for you, Mike and all your beloveds.
Hissy, I too, do not know you as well as some but, I can say this. Because you ate destructively together does not make you a bad wife. I believe when we don't want to face what's happening we tend to go on living as we normally do so that we don't have to face the truth of what is happening. I think this close call is better called a "wake-up call" to both of you. And it will better both your health.Originally Posted by hissy
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.
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.
I am humbled to be among you.
Originally Posted by ccoccocats
You said you were humbled to be among us....well MA, we simply allow you to bring out who you are by asking for your help. Seems to me we're the ones who are truly humbled by your friendship, love, and wisdom (from which you received from your Mom). Love and care for you both
What a splendid thing to say. Had my mouth not been so full of Wheaties because that's all I've had time for tonight, I would've struggled to say something as eloquent and true as this, Mary Anne.Originally Posted by DragonLady
MA you have been an inspiration to a large number of us. You always continue where many of us may have fallen. Your compassion has just been mirrored back to you.