Holly,
The fact that this thread exists is to remind us all that we are alive, now, and of the importance each of us has because of the gift of life. Yes we are looking at profiles of past historical figures, but what is more important in the now, is that we don't continue the many issues that gave lesser the gift of life to so many millions. While we live, let's draw together and offer cheer,and prayer and sustaining words that will allow those who need every sustainable action to continue to 'live', for many reasons, but most of all because they are loved !
I thank you for explaining what a difublaor is. I guess it is a little like an early support system, like a pace maker. My mother in law has had many operations for her pace maker. Both surgeries are somewhat serious. But you were quite young when you started to be aware of major surgeries as such. Your a brave young lady! I think my daughter was about five or six when my mother in law had her first pace maker. For her it was very upsetting as well. I'm glad to hear your mother is doing better. I remember my daughter told my mother in law after she got her bearings again and could get up and do a bit more, 'you know grandmother, I have been worndering about something'. My mother-in-law said, 'what iis it dear?' My daughter said, 'well you know you have a pace maker now, right? ...well I guess ow, you will live forever' My mother-in-law was quite surprised that her grand daughter had been stopped in her tracks by this surgery issue. It took her a long time to explain to my daughter, that although she did not know how long she would actually live, that though she would die one day, to remember always that she would and could live on in her heart. I hope your father is doing better as well ?
Whether we are older or a young child, the heart is a very valuable issue, and for the many children who go thorugh the difficulties of a loved one, going through surgery, or they themselves, we should remember to them, these issues do at times or may force the child to grow up sooner. But, if we are sensitive enough to their needs, life does not have to be that way.
Holly, you and all of the members who face difficulties of surgery, disabilities, or the issues of long term illnesses or diseases always have our support. Sometimes our loved ones, or families don't have enough time, or can hear our issues or feelings enough to wrap their arms around us to tell us they care. But as you can see, those who do post and respond to your posts do care. I know your families care as well, but sometimes, these issues leave adultsl little time to attend to the everyday needs that they usually do so well. But, don't give up, or think you are not loved. Try also to get a good suppor system going, and do reach out to friends and people you really can trust, and your family trust.
Remember Holly, even if we reach only one heart, and only one heart responds, you are not alone ! There is always God. God Bless !
Tatiana+
