I have accidently written, "pain-free day" on closing a post, but caught myself and changed it to "low-pain day." It is not a reality for me to be pain free. I do like low pain. I live for low pain in actuality. throw me in the basement with Cherry. I feel fully cooked, today.

I'm guilty....damn it, I'm guilty! I have written I hope that so and so has a pain free day. But, I do really hope they have a pain free day:-). Even in my mind I know how unlikely it is that they will!! I have switched to 'tolerable pain day' or something close. Lately....I just close with my tried and true......

Hugs!
Deb

I am guilty too.... ditto with Heather and Deb.... guess, just hoping for the unlikely chance as well...
Wahoooo.... sounds like a basement party.... been way over due....
Brownies, beer and cocktail time 8-)
Gentle hugs.x

I forgot to add my thoughts on religion on the big board. I haven't been over there too much lately so other than someone asking for prayers, or such, I've not seen anything too heavy.....but I'm gonna go look:-)

I do have strong beliefs but my beliefs are mine. Some people have stronger beliefs than me, some less, some none. With that said unless, its a religious forum I don't think religion should be slathered all over the place. It makes some people uncomfortable and the CP board is not a faith based board. I don't think someone asking for prayers is bad, if you don't have beliefs well you could wish them best wishes or something. I've saw JC handle that situation very well just the other day.

We need to remember that everyone is entitled to their beliefs. There are religious boards on here and I think that's where the majority of religious based topics should be held. Just my two cents.

I know the worse I feel..
The more likely things are to make me feel...intolerant..:-) :-)

I get a little nervous if there are multiple religious posts on the board at once..
As..even DS recognises that , unless specified as so..these are not " religious" support groups.and..
If..when I'd first checked out DS..I would likely have not stayed if I perceived it to be so.

Let's face it.we're talking Christianity here.no-ones posting Allah Acbar (sp)I'm not a Christian.
( not Muslim either :-)
I do respect others beliefs . I suppose those that state them as fact do so because they BELIEVE they ARE fact. ..I sometimes envy that kind of faith...it seems to bring some comfort.

I try not to have a knee-jerk reaction to it.
And..yeh..I've had that inner wince on ' pain-free day "..
But..hell...I guess if you're gonna wish..wish big..:-) :-)

Ummm..Cherry..
Are you SURE you want to go in the cellar ? There've been some strange goins' on down there..:-)
Sorry you're feeling so rough.
Huhs
jc

there are a lot of people on the board have always posted prayers requests. the prayer and positive thoughts post was discussed as a place to come together with those who needed that and it was agreed upon by a number of people b/c some people have to rely on faith of whatever to get by with CP.

it's appropriately titled unlike some posts, so there's no need to click onto it if you you don't want to.

we all have our rough, low tolerance times when every little thing gets to us. on independent lens is a doc about the history of people with disabilities before any laws were passed to give us any assistance such as access to buildings - the struggle they had to get ramps and support in appropriate housing, etc.

i've joined in your bitch and moan posts...there are days when we have to do that, there are days when we bring it on ourselves, there are days when it comes out of the blue....likewise does it matter that we get hope wherever - there are meditation posts, breakfast posts, party posts, update posts...some are pain-focused and some are not.

go into the hole if you need if you could use a break. we have it nicely decorated by now. i know i've been there my fair share.

I'm feeling like a terrible person for letting my pain and exhaustion take over my senses. It really was never my intention to hurt anyone.

I was raised by parents who kept religious beliefs unspoken. My Father came from a big French Catholic family and when he decided to marry the little Baptist girl he fell in love with, his parents disowned him. His Mother said he could walk right past the house and not stop if he married her.

My Mom went through all the training and signed papers vowing to raise us Catholic...having no intention of following through. My older Sister remembers Mom locking the two of them in the bathroom while Dad was banging on the door to take her to Catachism (I don't even know how to spell it!).

It all stopped when my parents were at a church gathering and the Priest whom everyone worshipped, pressed his front side against my Mother's backside as she leaned over a buffet table. She told my Father after they got home and that ended anything Catholic in our family.

My parents didn't go to church, didn't speak of God, but I was dropped off for Sunday School and sang in the choir at the Congregational church in town. I met my best friend in the whole world at that church.

When my children were growing up, we all went to church and they participated in everything for the children and we got involved in many things. I started the Christmas mitten tree at our church. Everyone brough mittens to hang on the tree and then I distributed them to the area school for the children in need. We filled and delivered Thanksgiving baskets to the less fortunate.

As a single adult, I have gone to church on occasion. I've even walked across the street to a sweet, little Episcopal church for a few services. But still I struggle. Being told that a large, male being is watching every move I make...well, it brings out a fear from some very real experiences in my life.

My shrink keeps working on me to speak up, say how things make me feel...well, I think he meant for me to do that when my head is clear!

And of course, I wish we were all pain free! Unfortunately, I haven't been since I was 5 years old. When I let loose and made the bad choice of starting this thread, I felt like gnawing my leg off.

I hope you'll all accept my apology and maybe even see that I'm not really the bitch I sounded like...very often.

Wishing you all less pain and more joy!

I am just glad you can share your feelings and reach out Cherry...

Dang it's hard to keep positive and joyful all the time with what we all endure....

That's why I love you guys so much.... Helps me find some peace from the chaos, I call life...

Gentle Hugs and love..... n dang we need Sparkles too 8-)

Thank you for understanding, Seek! I really needed that.
Big hugs...

All I saw was you were moody 'cause you feel so bad.
We've all been there.

Hugs
jc

I understood. Cherry we all have days in which the smallest of things seem gigantic, and the large things seem impossible.

Besides I'm not sure why your apologizing honey you did nothing wrong.

Hugs!
Deb

Agree we are all good! I think we all understand that pain that just puts us on edge. When it is so bad we can't reach for the rope, let alone hold on to it.

don't let em get to ya Cherry.
i happen to belong to a certain spiritual belief . probably the one to which you are referring.
the main tenant? tenet? whatever some fancyass word meanin "thing" in this belief as regards dealing with others is "Love one another"..............some people, in their zeal i think get carried away and start preachin the word. the "word" says.........love one another.
if people can manage that........truly do it...........all the "facts" will come clear(enuff) i think.
"boss one another" "talk down to one another" "impart the facts to one another" are not really in there.
LOVE one another.........that's a good thing. and all we can do is try.
lots of folks i don't love.......but way more i do.
i say it a lot here......."i love you" and when i say it.....it's always true. i find it easy......but i'm spoiled thataway
you guys....startin here with you Cherry..........are well..........loveable.
loving the unloveable is a different deal and much harder to do. for example......Wanda is a snatch and i can't stand her...........i haven't been on the big board to check so i'm not sure if that puts me on the list for hell there or not .....but really.......c'mon...........i don't love Wanda(apologies to those who do).
"have a pain free day".......i also have wondered on that one.
i have a personal relationship with Jesus.
if Jesus tells me to have a pain free day.........i'm gonna.
anybody else...i kinda wonder......where you been and where you think you are?
the "chronic (except sometimes)pain(free) board"
so.......all that ramblin aside Cherry, my friend......I Love You.
and i hope you enjoy from this moment into forever....minimal and manageable pain.
p.s........if you do end up down in the cellar.
and if you see Wanda down there.
black her eye for me wouldcha?
thanksbiuddy
peace
t

Ummm..Big dog..
Did you mean Wanda is a snitch? ( little Freudian slip there, bud? )

Just wanted to add..
So Cherry..do you accept Christ as your personal saviour?




I'm sorry..I absolutely could not resist that. No offense to Christians or those of you who are going to burn in hell forever. Oops..sorry..did it again.

( the purpose of this post is for personal entertainment only...and does not represent the views of management)

Peace be with you..

And also with you.

OK..I really need to stop now before I p#** off the two percent of the board I haven't yet.

Luv you guys
jc

Cherry I think the pain and anguish are getting to you, Hon. You are usually very tolerant of others trespasses and empathetic to others pain and sufferings.

But there is a limit. I think we have all been there and would really like to open up our demon chest and let folks have it.

As far as the religious teachings, berating, rantings or sermons ...... I am glad for those folks who have found something to believe and trust in if it helps them cope with all that effects them. But I believe it is a personal thing with their God and could be a social thing within their churches but in an open forum where all have different beliefs they should be respectful of others beliefs.

I am guilty of wishing others to have a pain free day.....as I really do wish it could be.

I hope some relief comes your way.