Re: Back In The Day

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@SandySparkles - You were a nurse! Thank you to you. and to you too @Goodie2shoes, for your many years of service! I've always known nurses have a special gift that others don't.

I loved seeing your pictures, and it is fun to remember.

I just wrote a article for a short class I'm taking about our pasts. After many years of teaching English and now writing prayers and sermons, you would think this is the last thing I'd want to do! But this class is not a typical writing class - it is all about feelings in the past. The instructor doesn't even care how "correct" our writing is; she wants us to concentrate on the emotions. We can share if we want to, or we can write for ourselves. So you could take one of the beautiful pictures you shared with us and write about it - how you remember feeling then and how you feel looking back at it now. (I don't mean to be all "teach-y here, but I'm having fun in this class, and I'm surprised at the times that come to mind.)

I'm sorry you're not feeling your best, but illness can't rob us from our personality. And yours ALWAYS shines through! (((HUGS)))

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@JYWilliams wrote:
, I had been thinking about you and glad you posted. I'm sorry you are going through a Chronic illness. I remember you mentioning something in the past that you had some health problems going on. It's hard to find the words to say in situations like this. I will keep you in my prayers. But Like another poster mentioned, you do have a beautiful smile.

@JYWilliams WELCOME and THANK you for the compliment! Any and all prayers are so appreciated!💖

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@AuntG wrote:
@SandySparkles nice to see you posting. I know you've mentioned health troubles, but I believe you've done some traveling, and you have a supportive family. Please keep us updated as much as you are able.

@AuntG Welcome and THANK you for remembering!🥰 My family is quite supportive. I honestly do not know what I would do without them! I am truly blessed!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@SandySparkles - It's so nice to see you posting. I've missed you here on the forum. It's also great to see these pics of you. Very nice of you to share them.

Praying for you and hoping you can continue to join us when you're feeling up to it. You have a lot of forum friends here.

@San Antonio Gal Awwww! THANK you SO much for your kind words and prayer; all are are appreciated🥰 I am truly grateful for the outpouring of support from such a caring Forum family!❤️

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
@SandySparkles I see that you are/were a nurse. I am a retired nurse (2016) 50 yr career so I say thank you for your dedication to the field of nursing. Take care of yourself now and know that we are praying for you.

@Goodie2shoes Welcome and thank YOU for YOUR dedication!!❤️ 50 years is truly a blessing!🥰You are to be COMMENDED! As you are aware, many nurses walk away due to the high level of stress; particularly the younger ones! My nursing career was cut short for other medical reasons that impair cognition!☹️

I almost made a crucial med error one night and began seriously struggling with time management and care planning. It was difficult to step away, but it was the right decision.😊 THANK you SO much for your prayers!❤️

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@beach-mom wrote:
@SandySparkles - You were a nurse! Thank you to you. and to you too @Goodie2shoes, for your many years of service! I've always known nurses have a special gift that others don't.

I loved seeing your pictures, and it is fun to remember.

I just wrote a article for a short class I'm taking about our pasts. After many years of teaching English and now writing prayers and sermons, you would think this is the last thing I'd want to do! But this class is not a typical writing class - it is all about feelings in the past. The instructor doesn't even care how "correct" our writing is; she wants us to concentrate on the emotions. We can share if we want to, or we can write for ourselves. So you could take one of the beautiful pictures you shared with us and write about it - how you remember feeling then and how you feel looking back at it now. (I don't mean to be all "teach-y here, but I'm having fun in this class, and I'm surprised at the times that come to mind.)

I'm sorry you're not feeling your best, but illness can't rob us from our personality. And yours ALWAYS shines through! (((HUGS)))

@beach-mom Welcome and THANK you for your kind words and suggestions!🥰 It sounds like a fun exercise! I am glad you are enjoying yours.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

@SandySparkles

You are very beautiful! I could not see one of your photos.

I know how you feel. In the last year especially I have aged so much and this is due to a lot of health issues that I have. There are days that I get so depressed about it. I know this might seem shallow and it's really what is on the inside that counts, but it does really affect your self-esteem and confidence. I never had much confidence to begin with. I am happy and blessed to still be here and I know you feel the same way, but it is really challenging at times. I wish you all the best - blessings! You are a sweet and gentle soul - I can tell from your posts!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

Auntie CC · ‎10-28-2015

My favorite Doc always said, Nothing gets better with birthdays

Poohbear52 · ‎07-12-2024

@SandySparkles, even faced with all the challenges you have, you have such a positive attitude. I'm sorry to hear about how hard it's been for you lately, but glad to see you posting again. With everything going on around us, you are were always here to help lift us up. I know its been difficult for you to post but hoping you can post for a while longer, we definitely need more people like you. Keeping you in my prayers and sending lots of love your way.