Cherry,
at the risk of sounding trite, this is what we are here for.
It really it. It is not for you to always be strong. We love that about you
but you are human and you hurt. I have no idea how you do this except that when I was still teaching I felt like you express........
I would have to lie on the floor while the students were at music or pe or computer

I hurt so bad and now that I am away from it I know I couldn't do it again.
But you are doing what you have to do.

I hate that feeling of wanting to crawl in a hole, but I get that one too,

I know that the lack of sleep is one of the reasons you aren't getting the energy back after your short daily rest.


I just want to send you some gentle thoughts and lots of love to see you through.
You are a good friend and you can tell us about it anytime.

For crying out loud, Cherry.....would you give yourself a break!?!?

You manage to keep going no matter what...........and "put on " your "friendly face" too.

I think you're entitled to say you feel like Hell once in a while.

I'm sorry you do................guess you know this will pass, 'though that's little comfort in the moment, I know.

Hugs to you.....jc..

Sweet Cherry,

Whine all you want. We all have to at one point or another. You amaze me every day with your strength and spirit. Let us give you a helping hand for once as a thank you for all the times you have been there for us! Love and hugs,

Tonna

Ditto.

Dear C*erry, Your post was not a w*ine fest. You never complain. I certainly *ope you can *et plenty of rest. Your ability to "buck up" is amazin* to me.

Ah come on, I "only" have a rotten terrible earache to add to my painfilled body and that is driving me outta my mind. After 11 days of constant punding pain, I am really so done;

It is not the level of pain that kills. It is the constantcy of the pain.
Pain robs the soul of the desire to live and thrive.
You don't have to prove over and over that you have pain here.

sunny, you hit the nail on the head!

it is the CONSTANT pain that drives us bonkers.

I didn't get any relief for almost 8 years and I hated everything and couldn't see any good anywhere.

I think everyone here does better than I do coping with pain.

aww hunny....big hugs to my cyber mum!

like the others say, that is what we are here for. You are such an awesome positive great person and im so lucky to have met you! Dont beat yourself up for being tired and in pain...you are brilliant all of the time and been through a lot lately so take it easy. I know thats easier said than done...but you gota look after yourself! I worry about you I do!

Try looking for people to help you at work? Or maybe just have a week off to get yourself feeling a bit better? I wish I could take your pain away for you...if I had a magic wand I would!

Keep your chin up, your amazing doing what you do. Dont beat yourself up, dont make yourself worse too...just look after you for now!

Bug hugs and loves xxxx

Cherry, I don't know how you keep going, especially with so little sleep. I wish you could rest more, but it doesn't sound like you can. You're doing everything you can and you deserve so much love!
So take all the buckets of love we are sending your way and transform them into healing energy!
Here's my load of love for you sweetheart!
Ama

Cherry, I hope by now you're all settled in warm and comfy in bed! Don't ever apologize for coming here looking for support and comfort. As the others have said, you're usually the one giving so much for us.

I hope you rest knowing how loved and appreciated you are to us!!

Hugs, Elizabeth

What an amazing group of friends you are. I managed to finish my work, but I'm really hurting like crazy. Finding your wonderful messages waiting for me gives me the courage to keep going.

Thanks you all so very much.

Giant, gentle hugs...

okay,sweet little sis, Cherry....this is your big sis talking. You are too hard on yourself,sweetie. you do so much while in so much pain. I don't know how you make it through the day. I wish I knew how to do hair, I would be there in a minute to help you and I hope you know that.

You are NOT a whiner...and if you think you are, that's OK. Everybody whines, you need to get stuff off your chest,hon. I am ALWAYS here for you. Don't feel like you have to apologize...we are all here for you,don't ever forget that.You have been my strength for months,Cherry. i always whine to you,you never let me down. I love you like a real little sister and we have a sisterly bond like no other. Remember your friends are there for you anytime.
I am here for you,you know that..take care of Cherry...she's the most important person in my life.
Love you lots and I send BIG gentle hugs to you,know I'm here for you,sis.....
MaryKathryn xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Bless your heart Cherry I'm so sorry your had such a horrible day. I hope tomorrow is much better for you. Your pain is yours and it's real. I know how you feel I don't like to whine but Cherry darlin sometimes we need support and understanding too.

I'm here just being quiet lately. I care if you need me holler anytime.

Healing hugs

Hi Cherry,

You truly amaze me every single day. I really don't know how you manage to get done all that you accomplish running your own business. And at the same time you manage to stay connected with all of your friends here on DS. It is amazing! It would be amazing for a healthy individual let alone someone with CP. Something you never have to do my dear friend is compare your level of pain to anyone else. No one know what it feels like to wear your shoes except you. It is a mistake for any of us to think my pain is less than or worse than someone else...... The reason I feel is that we can never really know what kind of pain they feel unless we are wearing their shoes. We would in esense have to step into their lives to get a taste of their pain, and I don't think that is going to happen. Pain scales are totally subjective and personal. We can get a fair idea with a pain scale and that is about it.


I am glad you made it through your day. Sleep well tonight my friend. I hope that your tomorrow is easier for you. Many Hugs, Cathy

Cherry, You are one of the strongest friends that I have ever met. You can wine all you want!!

I don't even know how you do it sometimes. I pray almost everyday that you can get some relief.

I know that you need that shoulder surgery and I sure hope that you can work that out. You have had so much going on lately with Blair and have put your own needs aside.

I wish that you could get someone to help you out like the girl you had before.

My best wishes are sent to you my friend and you can always wine to me....love Cindi