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@Effie54 wrote:

@SandySparkles You're most welcome, Sandy. I really appreciate and gravitate to sensitive people. There is something so good, so pure and so kind in a sensitive person's soul. You must have a beautiful, loving family. 💖


@Effie54 Welcome back!🥰 I really do, and realize how very BLESSED I am to have them in my life!❤️🙏I would truly be LOST without them!😊

 

THANK you SO much for revisiting my thread this evening; you truly made my day!🤗

 

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Hi!! @SandySparkles 💕


I truly believe we all go through sad and hard times in our lives. No one goes through life undefeated.

Remember you can Always reach out for help and comfort to your friends here at the forum. 🥰

Stay Strong friend and keep the faith, because all your positivity not only lifts others up, but is meant to lift you up at the same time !! 🌈💕













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@SandySparkles I'm sorry to hear what you are going though!  Chronic illness can really change your outlook from day to day.  I agree that chronic illness takes a severe toll on those who unfortunately have it including their families.

 

My DH got a rare autoimmune illness in 2012 and I thought that he would not live to see 2013.  It was a very challenging year visiting so many doctors.  None could really say why this happened but we believe that it was chronic Lyme disease that triggered the autoimmune disease.  At his worst he resembled a stroke victim.  He ever so slowly with various treatments got better than he had been.

 

However, he has never been the same as he was before his illness.  He's better but looks 15-20 years older than he is.  Even my mother when she was alive a few years ago asked me who that "old man" was when we spoke via zoom.  She didn't recognize him.  

 

So throughout our sixties we didn't get to travel and do the fun things we had hoped to be able to do.  Instead his focus was and still is all about getting better....I give him a lot of credit for not giving up!  He usually has a better outlook than me.  I has taken a toll on me emotionally.

 

I have gotten the opportunity to travel a bit with my brother and a friend.  Our son will come & stay with his dad while I'm gone and I really try not to go for more than a week. 

 

I'm grateful to be able to do a getaway once in a while.

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Hi!! @SandySparkles 💕


I truly believe we all go through sad and hard times in our lives. No one goes through life undefeated.

Remember you can Always reach out for help and comfort to your friends here at the forum. 🥰

Stay Strong friend and keep the faith, because all your positivity not only lifts others up, but is meant to lift you up at the same time !! 🌈💕















@RescueLover Welcome!🥰 Awwww! THANK you SO much for such a SWEET compliment!❤️🤗 I leave the Forums with a grateful heart every time I visit because of the MANY wonderful posters who unwittingly make my day!!!💝 Some posts leave me in stitches; some tug at my heartstrings, while others educate!😁 You have a kind, positive presence here that I admire!😊

 

THANK you SO much for caring to share!🤗

 

~~~All we need  is LOVE💖

 

~~~All we need  is LOVE💖

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Very well said. Your post came at a great time for me, and probably for many others.  Praying for all who experience this.  

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When we're out and about, we can't know what the rude stranger, the person who cut us off in traffic, held up the checkout line...is enduring so it's only fair to give them a pass.

 


I say similar to my husband who has a tendency to get "annoyed" when driving. But it's so true, we never know if that seemingly rude person's world  just stopped because they received some life changing news etc....you never know so I try my best to give people grace. It's always nice to remind ourselves to try our best in situations like this....

 

@SandySparkles Sorry you're going through some struggles. You're a kind light on these boards that I appreciate.

 

*Sending hugs and strength to everyone who's having a hard time.Heart

 

 

 

 

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@SandySparkles  Thank You for your post, I'm dealing with some issues as well. Your post uplifted me. I also have a loving and supportive family.  After I read your post I prayed for you and everyone that is struggling with life issues.  God Bless You and your family.

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Your posts are always so nice kind and supportive to everyone so I was surprised to hear you are dealing with difficult things some days. You are always so positive but its such a good reminder that we never know what others are dealing with and giving people grace is a little thing we can do for each other. We are all in this together!

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@SandySparkles ............I too have depression, anxiety and fribromyalgia.  I know slowing down is also a natural part of getting older but when the fibro rears its ugly head the aching and tiredness is really challenging.  I just plod on and thank God that I have been granted another day here on earth.

 

God bless you Sandy

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@SandySparkles 

 

Thank you for your very inspirational post!  I do believe that it helps knowing that others are going through these battles as well.  Your posts are always so kind and they do matter to many, many of us!  Even though a lot of us struggle with chronic health issues, we can still reach out with kindness to others. My faith and prayer get me through each and every day and night.  

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