Hugs craiglour, hope your day turns around.
I'm not out of bed yet so I'm not sure how my day will be. Yesterday I thought I was doing okay for about the first hour of the day then it hit and turned out to be a yucky day full of pain. Today I won't jinx myself like that.

I could use some hugs and positive energy for a better day today. Leaving lots of hugs for everyone and piles of peace too
ssLisa

Ok...I'm dropping off a big pile of hugs. It sounds like we need some today.

I'd like to have the time to reply to a few of the threads I've read, but my ever present pain slows me down so it will have to wait. It took me such a long time to get myself nd my house ready for the clients I have visiting today.

It hurts so much to work, but somehow I manage part time. I can't say I enjoy it anymore, but I don't have a choice. Sitting here at my computer hurts like hell which is why you don't hear from me much, anymore.

But I'm here!!!

HUGZ

i am happy to have found this group. i need a hug! i'm nervous because i'm in the waiting room at a new dr's office and i don't know what he will be like and i'm afraid i won't get the help i need. i'm in horrible pain and i hate it and i dont know when ill be able to have the surgery or if the surgery will fix it. im frustrated and upset and scared because i want to have a baby more than i have ever wanted anything and we can't start trying til my body is healthy.

hugs hugs hugs and more hugs.
I wish we could all wake up pain-free and stay healthy, able to live life fully.
My dream is no more suffering and I'll keep dreaming until I die.
Ama

I always come back to this thread because it seems...well, safe. I read as many as I can of the others and so often don't know what to say.

I understand pain and frustration making a person want to just scream, but wild language tends to frighten me off and I don't dare get involved for fear of not saying what the author wants to hear...I've seen what happens.

I read people wanting advice about meds or procedures that I'm not familiar with...again, I can't be of help.

I see so many who put themselves in the hands of their God and suggesting it's that way for everyone...I have issues with that so I remain quiet.

Apparently, all I can do is join in here...my safe place...and offer hugs and comfort for my friends who are suffering.

Cherry
xoxo

Hello everyone, so glad this post is still going strong. I don't say a whole lot here, perhaps for some of the same reasons cherry mentioned. But I do try to read all the posts and I sincerely care about every one of you.

Pain level has been down a bit, which is amazing, much needed and appreciated. One day this week I even woke up with zero bladder pain and for a few hours, I didn't know what to do with myself coz I didn't hurt. I was mahvelous dahling!!

I have so many blessings in my life and I am very, very grateful for DS.
Hugs,
j

Just..... Huge ((((Hugs))))) and Sparkles....

Hmmmm.... might borrow a few hugs today.....

Love n Hope for all..... x

Hi everyone, I just got back from my first massage in a month and I'm pretty sore. Mind you I was really sore before I went so its no difference.

@Cherry:; I understand your reasons for staying quiet, I feel the same. I tend to share more in a smaller safer group. I'm really glad you at least keep us updated here in this thread (Thanks David). Huge gentle hugs

To everyone else big hugs and wishes for peace in your heart - we're all in this together
ssLisa

I'm also in agreement with Cherry's sentiments... sometimes it's so hard to know just what to say that will help, when replying to posts on the board. I go through periods of sending out lots of hugs... then sometimes I feel too "flat" to reach out in that way to anyone... and sometimes I question whether I have anything worthwhile to give, even though I log in here and read every single day. But always I come back to this thread... you are right Cherry, it does feel very safe here.

With that said, I am leaving a great big pile of gentle hugs and warm smiles here... along with lots of positive thoughts, healing energy and wishes for minimal pain for whoever is in need of any or all of the above. Hoping we can continue to find the strength to cope with the difficulties we are faced with in life... and may we always find support and caring friendships here in DS land.
Take care... Gaye... xxx

Good Saturday morning,

I slept from 9:00 until 2:00...pretty good stretch, for me. I'm not looking forward to the time change, though. I wish it could just be left one way or the other. It takes too long to adjust!

For any of you in the path of the big East coast storm, please be safe. I'm inland far enough that it's supposed to be mostly high wind with some rain. We've been enjoying a few beautiful days in a row, but that's coming to an end in a day or so.

So...I'll leave the usual hugs along with extra batteries, bottled water, canned food, sand bags...all the storm provisions!

Cherry
xoxo

good idea, cherry. thinking of our friends in the way of that storm. i'll send hugs and supplies, too.

i could also use a hug and leave plenty more. love is magnified here!

I'm glad I found this group.

Laura

Not having a good day today, but there are so many like me on this site that I thought I'd pop in and leave some hugs behind.

Take care everyone, and keep safe.

I'm leaving a big pile of gentle hugs, warm smiles, positive thoughts and healing energy here... please take as much as you need, as there is plenty to go around.

I am also leaving best wishes and lots of good luck for the members of this group who are in the path of the storm in the US... hoping everyone comes through completely unscathed.

Take care... Gaye... xxx