Roll Call 31/10/06

[glenda]

It's late but as no one else has started the ball rolling i will ! It seems such a shame that John put in such an effort to get the forum back up & we aren't utilising it to it's full potential. Never the less i'm here..hoping,praying that old connections will be made..that the hands once held so firmly will once again take a firmer grip.I do hope the family will respond in kind for it is our only real means of contact knowing each is ok.I travelled last week interstate for a few days..the flights were good.the weather great.Part of my journey was to an Army barracks that had built a memorial to honour those who served with the Royal Australian Regiments overseas..of which my father was attached.It was an extremely emotional journey for me..many tears were shed but an amazing experience occured.I was quite upset sitting on a log just taking it all in..it was warm but not overly hot.I took off my jacket & a strong breeze was blowing against one side of my face..i remember thinking how lovely & cool it felt..when i looked up the trees around me weren't moving one inch !! My palliative patients..even my own father spoke of and to loved ones passed being with them on their journey home..i've heard of stories where people say messages were sent to them..something i have never encountered before..... i was so taken aback by it all..was this my beautiful father letting me know he still walked with me each day........my days have been so different since that day.I have slowed down..long enough to remember to thank those who have offered me a smile today or a helping hand..i've remembered to stop & think of all who have touched my life..enriched it with their care & support & of course i have reflected & felt blessed for the friends i have come to know..have shared with & lost along the way.SO THANKYOU for making my life's journey one filled with laughter,love & an abundance of beautiful treasured memories.........i pray your week ahead will be kind & that you experience only the joy of love & laughter. God Bless luv Glenda

[Sally Edwards]

Hello Glenda,

What a an emotional journey for you. But what a beautiful description. I am sure that your dear dad was letting you know he was with you.
I can somtimes feel my dad with me. Usually at times when I feel very vulnerable, I will feel like crying and a song will come on the radio, or the thing that has happenned twice and has been so strong, is that I have been able to smell him and no one els in the room with me has..... It has always helped me.

The schools are on holiday and I am busy painting my daughters bedroom (with the help of two very close friends) to be ready for when the baby arrives.I have to admit that as the time gets nearer, I am becoming more nervous. She is so young and although her boyfriend is very good with her, all that I can do is hope and pray that they will make it as a couple and be good parents. And try to help, without taking over.... :)

Hello to everyone who may read this message. If you are in need of help or just to chat with someone. PLEASE get in contact with this forum. We are ALL here to help, please do not be alone on your journey with PSP.

Take care and God BLess,
Sally x

[MariaD61]

Hello Glenda & Sally Sanjay and Lorrainemarie (I know that youre on your way) Rose is here present and accounted for! Glenda what a experience i havent yet dreamed of my mom,i so badly want to. I agree where is everyone? Glenda/Sally once upon a time in my life i know i wouldnt have keep my sanitity if this forum was not here, we listened, we gave advise,we laughed,we cried and we grieved all over the world together. It's so quiet here it seems as though PSP has been cured!(lol) If you know any of the old members of PWPSP tell them to check in we are having a large FAMILY REUNION! Sally i pray that your daughter has a healthy baby. Peace be unto all of you. Rose

[glenda]

G'day Sally & Rose,
Sally with your love & guideance all will be fine....what a wonderful future this little person will have with you in it's life!
Rose.......you do make me laugh when i read your posts !
A lrge family reunion...how lovely would that be..to meet up somewhere around this old globe & FINALLY hug in person !
Chris...Beth..Vinay..Kerrie..Emil..Sanjay..Edith where are you ??? just to name a few.
Calling all family....we invite you to come for a stroll down PSP Ave
We understand that life is/has been an emotional rollercoaster ride but the hearts full of love & care here do worry when we don't hear from our family.
Take care,Glenda

[sanjay]

Hello Family,

Sanjay adds his name to the roll call... a bit late... I had travelled home to see my family for 2 days and returned today...

The PSP Family members will come back and we shall grow...

I personally would like to see new members ask questions on PSP so that we can respond to their immediate needs and help them fight the PSP illness..

Have a great week..

Love and Regards


Sanjay

[EAE]

Hello everyone,

I feel like I've just come home! I had heard the site was back up and running but my bookmark directed me to another place on the site. You can't believe my joy in finding you all here (with the exception of reading of Lorainemarie's father's death)

I'm lucky; I have Chris here in the same city. We even had lunch together a while back. St. Louis is having a conference for PSP on November 18th. I'm planning to attend, wishing all of you could join me there.

You were indeed my lifeline during Mom's illness, Chris came to visit both of us, and even came to the funeral home when she died. The nights when I finally got her settled after a restless period, I knew I could come here and find someone who would understand.

Next week it will be two years since Mom died. It's hard to believe it, but it has been that long. Never a day goes by without my thinking of her. I miss her so!

The adjustment has been very hard for me, but I'm lucky to have found a job which is a good fit for me. Those of us who were the 24/7 caregivers, once we lost our loved one, we also lost our "job". My life will be forever different, certainly not taking anything for granted, and making certain that my priorities are where I want them to be. She was indeed a lovely lady who kept teaching me until the very end.

And yes, Glenda is going to come here someday...anyone else want to join us???

So good to be back!!

Love, Beth