Fall's Gratitude Thread

[Whippet]

I needed to start another gratitude thread. I've been thinking about how much my life has changed since 2007. What I thought would happen has not. The normal activities I use to do I no longer can participate in. I miss my life, I miss my friends, I miss being of service to my community. So on days like today I try to find "new" ways of being with what is. I acknowledge the change, have a good cry and reach out!

I'm grateful for the support on these boards. And for all the varied experiences that are shared.

I'm grateful to see Lori and Helene posting and to hear of their progress.

I'm grateful for the humor I get to see on here. You guys make me laugh :D

I'm grateful for my life.

I'm grateful for my puppy whose curled up in a sweet little ball next to me.

I'm grateful for the sweet sound of rain. I love to nest, eat yummy soup and read a good book when it rains.

And I'm grateful for all those who have posted their experiences on this board, past, present and future. You never know whose life you will touch with your words, your humor or by sharing your struggle.

Hugs to all.

[snowy]

I'm gratful for my recovery and The surgeons skills

[Junebug]

Whippet, Thank you for starting a new thread.

I am just grateful for being here to enjoy another Fall.
I am grateful for Hazelnut coffee and pumpkin muffins. Wow!!!!!!!! They go so good together.

[Ging]

I am greatful for all of you and the good news of your recovery

[TropicalTrish]

I am so VERY grateful that my Mom who took a bad tumble on the 14th and broke her hip -not only pulled thru the nasty operation but survived the 7 hour ambulance ride thru the mountains and is now just home - where I can give her 24/7 nursing along with my Dad who missed her very much. She is entirely GRATEFUL that with the help of a walker for the next 2 months she can at least take baby steps.
I am also very very grateful that I was first on the scene and administer first aid and some calm to her - and the happy gas when the paramedics arrived. I never ever never want to go thru this again. It truely broke my heart ~ but I was so grateful I could stay calm.
After seeing her 12 painful days in hospital I know I can easily handle my one tiny day in hospital coming up ~ for the 4th Angiogram Adventure. (maybe the last!!!???)

Grateful to the maximum Trish. :)

[Junebug]

Hay, I forgot. I am grateful for all of you. Thanks for being there.

[Whippet]

Trish, I am grateful to hear your mom pulled thru as well and that you were available to be there with her.

Yummy Junebug, suddenly, I really really want pumpkin muffins!!!!

[Ging]

Yeah, me tooooo ! I just love all ya'll. I am very greatful my eye did not droop today, I was getting worried.

[Whippet]

Hi Ging, how is your husband doing? I've been thinking of both you and Junebug.

Can I ask ging, what does it mean if your eye droops?
By the way, I'm greatful you eye didn't droop too.

hugs

[Ging]

I don't know, that is why I was worried, it was doing a half droop with a pulling to the outside corner. I would notice it everytime I started to drive with my husband in the car. I think it might be stress since he is a carrier. He is doing okay , major depression and anger issues. I will survive this too! Honey, I use humor to get me through the rough spots, and there are many. that is why I reach out so much, just to say I understand.
Thanks everybody.I really am greatful for you all. Ging

[Whippet]

Humor is great isn't it!! I try to have a belly laugh a day..sometimes I'm lucky and I have 2 of 3 mostly at/with myself, lol.........Yes, you will survive this. You are strong and very caring. You do a really good job of "saying you understand".

Please feel free to pm me anytime. I'd be happy to send you good vibes anytime with anything you are going thru.
Whippet

[Junebug]

Thanks to you all for thinking of me. My husband was in hospital for 7 days, but is home now. He has a serious heart condition. He has an internal defibulator and the darn thing shocked his heart two times within 3 minutes, so I had to call medics to get him to the hospital really fast that night.

His potasium was very high, dehydrated, and renial failure. They managed to put him back together once again and he came home to me. He has congestive heart failure and problems with fluid. He wouldn't eat any salt at all and was taking his diaretics which caused all of the imbalance to occur.

Ging, my husband has had anger issues and depression for years since he had his major heart attack and couldn't work any longer. Most days he is okay, but when he doesn't feel well and lets go it can really be hurtful. Love him anyway, and I just try and understand what he is going through.

Life is just a roll of the *dice

[Whippet]

Junebug - whenever I see your name it reminds me of very fond memories I had as a child with my grandparents in Kentucky. I literally always smile big when I see that you've come on here.

"Understanding" is such a powerful way of being in the world even when we are hurt. You've inspired me today to be a better person. I really pray that things return to balance for your husband.

Whippet

[Ging]

I am so greatful, that you all are still here with me, what ever shape we are in , we are here and We ,You do make a difference for each other. Cheers for all of you. Ging

[Junebug]

Whippet, thank you so much for the compliment. It warms my heart in so many ways.

Last night, after getting home from seeing my grandchildren go out for trick or treat, I decided to watch the Ghost Marathon that was on TV. Then, I started to surf and saw that the movie Australia was on. I just love that movie. I have seen it several times before. Decided to watch it again.

The movie never meant so much to me as it does now. Also, everytime I see a movie related to the UK, I just get so sentimental. The reasons for all these feelings are that in all my life, I could never see myself as having friends from all over the world. I see all of you as my personal friends. Folks that I can go to when I am down, or share feelings with that I cannot share with anyone else.

I know all this sounds really sappy, but I really do rely on each of you. Logging on is like getting together with a great group of friends.

Thank you all so much.

*cooljack

[Ging]

*coffeeAin't it the truth Junebug, ain't it the truth, I feel the same way. I laugh with all of you and , gosh ,in my wildest dreams ,I would never have thought I would know someone across the pond or the land down under, but this aneurysm has brought so much to my life, some of it not so wonderful, and a Ton of it so good.You all help each other so much and you help me. Sometimes when i sit down here with my coffee, it is like having coffee with a friend and starting my day.Thank you all for this gift and the support you give out to me and others,;) Ging

[Beachgirl]

Oh, I soooooo agree with you there!! It really is like sitting down with a bunch of friends isn't it and having a good ol chin wag, or a cry, or a laugh...Michelle - I'm the same, I don't know where I'd be without a sense of humour!! Ging and I have discussed this just recently, how it really is our saviour at times, and a good way of bonding too. It soooo helps to put things in perspective sometimes.

Junebug, I think it's wonderful that you try to be there for your husband. Depression is a truly awful thing to cope with, and knowing that there is someone there for him, on his side, probably really helps him in his darkest moments, even if he doesn't express it, he knows it, and sometimes that can mean the world of difference to someone where their entire world can be so black at times, that you even forget that there was even a possibility of light. Prime Minister Winston Churchill called it the "Black Dog", as he suffered from depression too, and it's really quite apt, as it can be a mongrel to live with.

Love to everyone.

Nat xx

[Whippet]

Junebug - sappy is GOOD!!

It truly is just like you, Nat and Ging said, having a good cup of coffee and catching on the recent goings on. And how wonderful its with people from all over!! Now, that's a pretty cool thing.

Hugs,
Michelle

[beagle50]

I'm grateful that Craig is still here with me.

I'm grateful for all the caring people on the board.

I'm grateful for my friends who are here to listen and hug me on days like this when all I seem to do is cry.

Lori

[Whippet]

Hi Lori,

Sending hugs your way. Sorry to hear its a day of tears but am grateful you have friends on here you can connect with as well.

Michelle

[Ging]

To all who listen without judging, I am grateful for you
to all who try to help to the best of their ability,because even little talks help. I am grateful for you
To all of you who come here and check on each one of us, I am grateful for you
And for all the caring and kind words that are given without expectations of glory
I am grateful. Hugs to you all and a peaceful nights sleep , Ging

[Junebug]

Thank you Ging.

[Whippet]

Ging said it so well.
Thank you Ging.

[Ging]

Hey,ya'll, I am grateful for all the newbies that have found this site
I am so grateful we can gather and bounce our thoughts and feelings off each other
I am grateful for my children and the fact that they have jobs.
I am very grateful for another day, weather it is with a headache or not,usually with.
I am here to catch the smile of a child or to give a smile to someone that needs one
I am grateful I slept last night, Moses was in the bed !!! :)

[GalacticGal]

I'm grateful to God and all the healthcare givers who saved my life so I can meet my first grand-babies due next month and in June! I'm also grateful I found this forum so I can lean on all of you. Thank you for your humor, your good sense and advice and for just being there and understanding.

Trish, I'm glad your mother is on her way to recovery. What a blessing.

Merry Christmas, All
~GalacticGal

[marité]

I am grateful I found this site and the great people in it

[Junebug]

marite, I am grateful that you found us too.

I hope we can be great *friends

:)

[HereinNY]

I am grateful that I can leave this forum for a while, but when I need you, you're all there.
I'm grateful that I saw my 6th Annieversary last weekend.
I'm grateful that although the bleed may have messed up my brain chemistry and vision and left side movement forever, that I am strong enough to get through the down days.
I am grateful for my loving family who never judge me and always support me even when I get manic and "crazy".