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Thank you Ann

Ann when u lived down here did u ever live in lee?

I am well and truly back from Dominican republic. A surreal experience. To be in the middle of such debilitating poverty, rattled me to the core. Did we make a difference? I believe so. At the least, we showed them that someone cared. The babies were gorgeous. The street kids whom we got to know, were endearing, naughty but loveable. Their delight over a simple supper of hot dogs was poignant. broke our hearts. They all had come from Haiti after the hurricane. 2 yrs ago. Eating from rubbish bins, sleeping under bridges and trees, no life for 12 & 13 y/o's. One area we went to had had NO medical assistance, EVER. We determined that the majority of adults there had high blood pressure. Living in an open area in the mountains looks calm and peaceful, stress is there anyway. If it weren;t for the humidity I would return in a minute. They need help. Now I am back to what I thought was the real world, but is actually a life of luxury in comparison. My life has been changed. I am back, glad you are all still here. My recent heart tests weren't perfect, but a small hurdle in comparison. My eyes have been opened. Should know a date for my needed eye surgery this week. Group hug,please.
Mary <3

Mary glad you are home safely and that you found that you were able to make a difference to those suffering hardship in DR . I am sure those youngsters were happy to have someone care about them and I can imagine you with the babies, giving out so much love and kindness to all there.

Hope your health will not get worse and your eye surgery will go well


love and hugs

Lizxx



tinkers, well done for plodding on, just take each day as it comes, maybe write yourself some affirmations to stick on mirrors or cupboard doors so you see them often, things like I am strong and can get through this or some of those I wrote before, What doesn't kill you makes you stronger etc. Also one that says I can be who I want to be and won't let others drag me down or I can say No, I don't have to agree all the time.

Try not to let that person who upsets you push your buttons, if they want to meet up again, just say Sorry I am too busy at the mo or make some other excuse, or just say No I would prefer not to do that.

Don't let them spoil Christmas, plan a nice day, pick out tv programmes you want to watch and let yourself be distracted by those, also the cooking of a nice meal and such. Time goes too fast as it is, so mark this special day of the year as the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Write yourself a Christmas card to you that says Today is the first day of the rest of my life, and it will be good.
Best of luck to you

Lizxxxx

Glad things are just a little easier for you. It's good that you can be positive. You are moving forward all the time. As Liz says, try and make Christmas a special day for you and your OH, and you will really feel you've achieved something.

Thank you soo much ladies

Think I spoke to soon bout the tears I've had a few earlier tonight but didn't last long
Think everything just to on top of me abit as I popped into town to buy hubby his Xmas pressie

I've decided to do the food shop sum time tomorrow I'm dreading that as I hate any kind of shopping this time of year so might go shopping at stupid o'clock tomorrow

I'm still taking one day at a time

I'm going to a panto tomorrow I'm taking a neighbours little one so looking forward to that

tinkers, I am sure taking the little one to a panto will cheer you up a bit, no one can be down watching a child enjoy panto.

Doing your shopping at silly o'clock is agreat idea to avoid crowds and hassle, I might even do that myself now you have mentioned it.

One day at a time, and try to find something to be happy about each day, like the panto etc


You will get there!


Lizxx

Tinkers glad you getting to see things and i talk my hubby in with me ,had nurse yesterday to talk blood as docter has found i have loamp under my neck and now another one starting the other said,but i wish you the best of look my friend
Dutchxxx <3 <3 <3 <3

Thank you so much ladies

i went to the panto with my neighbours little one it s Gud nick Cotten from eastenders was in it

I'm still depressed quite a lot but am starting to learn how to deal with the panic attacks and my breathing

Still have a long way to go but I'm sure I will get there

The state I was in 4 weeks ago I couldn't have done this with out you guys on here

But you have done it. All we have done is encourage you to do what we knew you could. Well done and I am glad the panto was good. :-)

I went to a Xmas party last night and came awat feeling upset and frustrated and there were tears on my pillow last night tho some tears I think was I was in soo much pain with the arthritis and the rest was frustration

Sorry you are in pain and feeling frustrated but you should feel proud of yourself. You made the effort and went to the party (and the panto a few days earlier) and that's what matters. You're doing very well; just keep focussing on the things you have done in the last couple of weeks and stay positive. You are moving forward all the time.

Best of luck
Vera

Thank u so much Vera I am trying my hardest by tryin to get out and starting to do normal things but sometimes it feels like I'm taking 5 steps for ward and 10 steps back but now the party s over and done with I can concentrate get Xmas over and done with and look forward to starting the new year and already have some things planned in march and may as that will give me something to look forward too

Wishing you all amerry Christmas as i wont be on for while im not to doing to good and i have both tops of my both arms
Love Dutch full of arthrista and the docter has told Jan there is nothing they can do for me anymore now ,im in so more pain up its all come since i had that stroke ,and now the head damage sorry ladys i even forget what im talking about,Tinkers you ok

I'm getting there Dutch taking one day at a time

Hope u r feeling better soon dutch

Had no tears for a few days now tho I am finding things a lot easier now tho I'm dreading tomorrow and will b glad when its over and done with

My hubby is till giving me my medication as I still don't trust myself as yet

Merry Christmas everyone

Dear All

Hello

May I wish you the true meaning of peace and contentment,
not only at Christmas but throughout the new year.


Take very gentle care
Love from
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Thank you Elizabeth, I join you in wishing a peaceful, calm Christmas to all. Can we join in a group hug? :-)

Well that's Christmas over! A difficult time for many.
Tinkers I really think your tablets have kicked in now. With them and the help your husband gives and here you have turned the corner. You're not on your own, you have support behind you at home and here. With this help you can get better. And you will!! :-D
It doesn't just come to you though. You have to work at it. We all know this and will give you gentle encouragement.

Mary your visit to Dominican sounds amazing. Well done. I'm sure your involvement opened your eyes. It has mine. I just thought of it as a holiday place that people who have been there say is beautiful.

Liz, hows your problem? We haven't really talked for ages. Facebook is great but I like this as it seems more like our space. A group chat rather than one to one.

We must remember not to put information on here that could be dangerous in the wrong hands.

Well that's Christmas over! A difficult time for many.
Tinkers I really think your tablets have kicked in now. With them and the help your husband gives and here you have turned the corner. You're not on your own, you have support behind you at home and here. With this help you can get better. And you will!! :-D
It doesn't just come to you though. You have to work at it. We all know this and will give you gentle encouragement.

Mary your visit to Dominican sounds amazing. Well done. I'm sure your involvement opened your eyes. It has mine. I just thought of it as a holiday place that people who have been there say is beautiful.

Liz, hows your problem? We haven't really talked for ages. Facebook is great but I like this as it seems more like our space. A group chat rather than one to one.

We must remember not to put information on here that could be dangerous in the wrong hands.

Michelle, I hope Christmas was better than you expected and that you are still feeling more calm in yourself.

Carole, it is good to see you posting on here. I like Facebook for keeping in touch but this, as you say, feels more personal.

I hope everyone had a peaceful Christmas. :-) <3