It's so good to see you back!
(From the other Canuk!)
Hugs, Clare
At Sat, 13 Apr 2002, Nancy E. Hale wrote:
>
>Hello All:
>
>As some of you know, I have not been feeling well at all, which is why I
>haven't been posting. I have been reading, and rejoicing.
>
>To All the Newcomers: Welcome to the foundation of your sanity. This is
>the best place you could possibly have found to educate yourselves on ARD,
>diagnosis and treatment of adhesions, and what others have been through in
>their search for pain control and/or treatment. The Adhesions Quilt (
>http://www.adhesions.org and then the link to the Adhesions Quilt) will
>allow you to learn what each of us has experienced, good or bad.
>
>Robin: You are such an angel to pass on reports of Mary's progress. Thank
>you for keeping us informed, and good luck with your insurance company.
>
>Jo & Shane: I am so glad surgery is over for you two. Jo it was so great
>to catch you on-line last night even though you fell asleep on me
>;) Shane, you are such a sweetie. I can't wait to see both of you,
>hopefully this summer.
>
>Dawn: I am so sorry you are having a rough time right now. I have been
>having a rough time with pain levels lately too, aggravated by a
>respiratory infection caused by a reaction to an anti-inflammatory
>prescribed for joint tenderness, so I can understand completely how you feel.
>
>Christy: I'm glad you got on the right "page" ;) I opted to receive the
>posts in my e-mail so that I can download them all at once and then read
>them a few at a time as my pain levels permit. That way I get all of the
>posts, but I don't have to sit at the computer at one stretch to read all
>of the messages at once.
>
>Helen D.: It is sooooo good to see your posts again, I really missed your
>inspirations and research articles while you were in Germany and
>recovering. I hope this finds you feeling better, and thank you for the "I
>Asked God" piece. You show us all so much love, that I know you've found
>the right answers ;)
>
>Kathy R.: Nice to see you posting again too. I'm glad the New Hampshire
>contingent keeps on contributing to our group peace of mind.
>
>Chrissie: Love you Hon, and love seeing your pink messages Keep up the
>positive attitude.
>
>Karla: I am glad to see you posting again too. And I'm sure we all
>appreciate your unbiased views on both the pros and cons of treatment,
>especially in view of your personal situation. You are constantly in my
>prayers.
>
>Kelly: I am sorry to hear that your pain has returned, and completely
>understand your feelings on blockages and surgery. Stay positive.
>
>Lillian: I agree completely that we are not machines, and that we cannot
>all be there all of the time. This is my first post in a month, as I have
>just simply been unable to gather the compassion to respond to others who I
>know are in the same pain that I am in. Most of the time I am doing well
>to cope with my own pain and limitations, and don't have a lot left over to
>extend to others.
>
>Tracey Cheel: You don't know how much it made me smile to see your post
>;) I am really glad that these last two surgeries look like winners for
>you. Hmmm - maybe you or Jo or Suze could adopt me so I can take advantage
>of the Australian system????? Sounds so much more beneficial than the
>Canadian system. Hope to catch you on MSN or ICQ real soon.
>
>Sally: You know where to find me when you want to talk. I know you're
>feeling down right now, and I think a lot of us are feeling that way. I am
>having problems even getting excited about gardening, and you know how much
>I love that.. Hugs and kisses, darlin'. Chat soon.
>
>Elaine: I'm sorry you feel that you have been left out of the
>"loop". There is no click here. Sometimes posts leave us all feeling that
>there is nothing we could say, or at least nothing positive. And I don't
>know about the US, but threatening our doctors here in Canada with legal
>action would get us absolutely nowhere. I hope your surgery has some
>positive effects for you, but if it doesn't work, no one here is going to
>say "told you so", because sometimes surgery does work. One thing I have
>learned since beginning to deal with ARD is that what causes one
>excruciating pain may not give another even a twinge, and what works well
>as treatment for one may leave another writhing in tears. We are all
>different, with varying symptoms and reactions, the only thing we seem to
>share is that we suffer from ARD. Good luck.
>
>Spring is here, and the birds are back. Maybe this will mean some relief
>from the pain and depression that we all seem to be suffering from. Gentle
>hugs to all.
>
>Nancy in NB
>
>ICQ 9683431