Good morning all. I think I am writing this as much for myself as for others who may need some encouragement.
I think of how easy it would be to succumb....sometimes.
I am sure that like most of you, I get tired of being ill, tired of the attacks and tired by the lack of support by others.
It occurred to me that here, on lymenet, we have a collective indomitable spirit.
We have mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts and uncles,
Children, cousins and friends who are fighting this disease and/or it's co-infections.
We are a "slice" of americana with one major commonality-Lyme disease.
I think that each of us needs to take the time to recognize that we are fighters.
We don't give in or give up (even when we want to).
We rely on each other to help us through this and keep our eyes focused on the "success" stories as a beacon of light in the darkness.
We take a step back, sigh heavily, then plod forward again.
When we falter, someone else holds our hand and guides us through this maze of Lyme disease.
We are all incredible people....
I know that I've been down and will probably be again
And as much as I sometimes want to throw in the towel, I don't and neither do any of you.
I say take a moment to recognize that you are a survivor.
A testament to all of us.
Instead of beating ourselves up for what we can't do, we need to commend ourselves for hanging in there.
Lymenet has helped me hang in there.
We are an incredible group of people...
Remember that.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by beach4so (Member # 3832) on :
Very moving and very true.
Starr
Posted by Cobweb (Member # 10053) on :
Well Said Geneal-thanks.
My life has taken such an incredible detour-but here I am-checking out the scenery.
You are right-we can do together what we can't do alone-I would have drowned in my own isolated misery if it wasn't for Lymenet.
Yes, lymenet feels like "extended family".
Carol
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Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
quoting geneal...
We are all incredible people.... ****************************
i could not agree more geneal, and i agree 100% with everything you wrote from you heart/soul! well said my katrina friend, who has gone thru so very much lately!
yes, we have this huge lyme family that UNDERSTANDS us, gives us SUPPORT as needed, and EDUCATIONAL LYME LINKS when needed for us to CONTINUE FIGHTING to get into REMISSION. Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
*)*)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by meg (Member # 22) on :
Group HUG! To the Top^^^^^^^^
Posted by LuLuFlorida (Member # 12066) on :
Geneal,
I completly agree with you! What you wrote is soo true.
Posted by LisaS (Member # 10581) on :
Thanks Geneal. What you say is so true. I wonder if people with other diseases have the same support.
I think we bond more not only because of our crazy array of symptoms, but we are the only ones who believe us. Who else has to deal with conspiracy and denial everyday as well as chronic illness?
But it's always nice to see the positive side. Thanks for the post!
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