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as I sit here
Mon, 05/22/2006 - 22:07Topic: Corner Booth
As I sit here and read the posts and the Blogs I see new names reaching out for advice and Help. Then after a few days or weeks I inturn see the new people posting and offering support and advice and help to others. I find this whole process wonderful to watch like flowers slowly blooming in the warm summer sun. I am happy to be a part of such a wonderful group of people and want to give applause to all those who not only seek help but to those who offer it also. Keep it up you never know whos life you will touch and whos fears you can ease and to whos face you can bring a smile. To everyone who reads this know and be proud that you are part of a amazing community that spans the globe. And touches hearts and lives every minute of every day. Feel proud, Feel strong, Feel accomplished You have all earned it
Pam
Comments
Re: Re: as I sit here
Submitted by gretchen1 on Fri, 2006-05-26 - 23:55
That's a great and beautifully put reminder Pam for me. I will never forget the utter confusion of so many things, and total shock when I got diangosed with this. My doctor was not a font of information. I turned to an E forum and I mean this, I think it saved my emotional life. Because of that I have tried to respond to new people but lately I've been feeling like I say too much, I tend to say the same things, I should give it a rest. But you've reminded me that these newbies haven't read all the posts me or anyone else might have written many times, but still need to hear. I bow to you, for reminding me of how hard it is to be newly diagnosed, needing answers no matter where you're at or a parent with an afflicted child. Your prose was needed for me to as a reminder of the kindness I received years ago, and needed so badly. Thank you.
Gretchen
Re: as I sit here
Submitted by Colina on Sat, 2006-08-12 - 12:51
So true Pam! Very nice post. Smiles!
Re: as I sit here
Submitted by Joan K on Wed, 2006-05-24 - 10:02
You are so right Pam! I know that people , including me, have been on and off this site due to all sorts of reasons, but I love the everchanging group of people who I meet here and their thoughts and advice. This site is so International that it also lets you learn about other cultures and their ways to handle Epilepsy. I hope to stay and learn more and try to support those who need it. Hugs to everbody today. Joan