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Ingrid in Oz

Ingrid in Oz Report 10 Jun 2009 13:20

Sorry to hear Blackrose. Everyday you will do something you couldn't the day before. Perserverance and a positive outlook will get you every where.
11yrs ago I looked at a wheelchair, major back surgery, but thankfully I have never had to use one and day by day ,week by week , month by month I have improved. Can't do alot that I use to before but am thankfull for what I have achieved.
You CAN do it.
Smile & Keep them Guessing.

blackrose

blackrose Report 10 Jun 2009 08:57

Oh Ingrid that is wonderful. I always say look at the positive in the negative, every cloud has a silver lining. After having a bad stroke 9 weeks ago I'm battling my way to recovery day by day and its the simple things in life that keep you going and smiling. People moan about our NHS service but they work hard and they have been wonderful to me.

SueMaid

SueMaid Report 10 Jun 2009 07:16

I like that Ingrid - food for thought.

Sue x

Alison

Alison Report 10 Jun 2009 06:13

Thank you Ingrid and right back at ya! The lady singing off-key in Church? - that would be me!!

Alison

Ingrid in Oz

Ingrid in Oz Report 10 Jun 2009 04:13


I AM THANKFUL: FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXINGBECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOTBECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAYBECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!