Wednesday, August 29, 2007
HOME AGAIN
I'm home. Exhausted both mentally and physically. This was a very hard trip. I really can't even put into words how upsetting this trip was for me. Maybe I can "talk" about it later in detail. But this I know: Multiple Sclerosis is a terrible disease. I hate it. Truly. (I know...hate is a strong word I usually don't like using, but it sure fits how I feel tonight.) Beth now has over 50 lesions on her brain. It's devastating how much this disease and the multitude of medications has affected my friend.
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I'm glad you're back. I remembered to pray for you several times while you were gone because I thought that would be a hard trip for you, but I'm glad you did it. It was the right thing to do and I'm proud of you for being there for her.
glad you are home safe. thinking about you. call me when you can. Love and miss you-
I have a dear friend who has MS. She has been blessed so far.
Relax and recover. I'm glad you were able to go.
I am sorry that I missed you! You may have seen me speeding by on I65. Next trip!!
I'm glad you're home too, Kat. I've been praying for you. Your friend is very lucky to have you, especially at a time like this.
~Cheryl
I'm so sorry.
suffering makes no sense. You just can never get an answer to 'why'. It's random and vile, and the only good thing to say is,"God knows all about it." Even that doesn't make it any easier. It hurts so to see someone you love suffering,but you are doing the best thing for her to be there and stand with her.
Oh, Kat, that just rips at my heart. Like Dianne, I know too that it was the right thing for you to do, but how devastating to see what a disease can do to a loved one. I hate it too. I've had to see it too many times. I will continue to pray for Beth, and I also pray for you as you recover from this emotionally draining trip.
We missed you! Glad you are back. You did a good thing to minister to your friend. It seems that when our friends and loved ones go through hard things in life, we do too. Blessings, friend.
Im Glad you are back safe and sound.
Kat, I prayed for you this last week. I know this was hard but isn't it amazing how God uses us. Kiss your wonderful husband and get some much needed rest. Have a blessed day..
Sheila
I'm so sorry that your friend is suffering. You know what a treasure you are to her, right? So many of us don't know what to say or do in situations such as this, but I think you're doing the most important thing for her - being her friend and knowing that she is MORE than the disease that has afflicted her. By spending time with her, I believe you've shown her that you value her, the person, and that you are refusing to let the pain of her suffering keep you at bay, as I'm sure others have. Most people can't deal with things like this. Luckily for her, you can and are. Stay strong, Kat! God has given your friendship to her (and vice-versa) for a reason!
You are a very good friend to stand by her at this time. Most people cannot stand to face their own and others mortality and abandon their loved ones out of fear. As hard as it was, you did the right thing and you will always be glad that you went.
I'm so sorry - I'll say another prayer for Beth
I'm so sorry.
love to you.
Annie
I'm sorry your trip was so stressful. I'm sure your friend appreciates your coming, even though she is struggling. Having seen the effects of this disease on my father for the last 24 years, I am still amazed at how much he can still DO even though so many other things have been taken away. Trying to focus on the glass half full might help! Rest up and I can't wait to hear from you later!
Kat,
So thankful you were able to minister and help out with Dawn. She has a wonderful friend in you and I know she found great comfort in you being there. It's like Tonya said...the "why" is something we all struggle with and it is so heartwrenching to think about someone we love going through such a struggle...and for what??? My mom suffered many, many years w/rheumatoid arthirits...she was never "not" in pain...I still wonder "why"...only to know I won't have these answers till I go home.
Thankful you were able to do this, thankful you are home safely and THANKFUL to call you friend.
Take care...rest...and God Bless You...I will remember both you and Dawn in my continued prayers.
"T"
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Welcome home and I'll keep you and your friend in my prayers.
Have a restfull weekend.
Blessings,
Sandy :)
You will remain in my prayers as you try to work through all of this.
It is so hard to watch loved ones suffer. And true friends are those that stick by and dont turn away when it gets difficult. Im sure your friend is very thankful to have you.
Rest in your Heavenly Fathers arms!
I'm so sorry for your friend. Take care and get some rest. Glad you made it home safely.
Kat -
I am so very sorry. I am sure you were such a blessing to your friend.
God Bless --
Melissa
Welcome home...you've been missed by your blogger buddies. But I know your friend needed you and it was so nice that you could spend time with her. Good friends are such a blessing.
Kat, I'm so sorry about your friend Beth. Please have her go to Alan Osmond's website www.osmonds.com (I think) and read about what he's been doing with his MS. I was in Vegas at their 50t Anniversary and Alan, who when I saw him last year was using a cane to walk, his right arm was almost completely useless and his right leg dragged, PLAYED THE PIANO at the concert. It was amazing!
I've spoken with him regarding the treatment he is undergoing and he swears by it with everything in him. So have her check it out . . . maybe there will be hope there.
It is so difficult to watch a friend suffer through something so difficult. Please know that I will you keep both you and Beth in my prayers.
Glad to see you made it home safely. It must have been a very hard visit for you seeing your friend in the grips of this illness. You are in my prayers.
I'm just now catching up on blogs... I'm glad you made it home safely. I can only imagine how hard that trip was for you. I will continue to keep you both in my prayers. I'm sure it was very comforting for Beth to have you there.
Prayers are being said...what a gift you are to dear Beth! It is a terrible disease and for her to have to suffer this and the personal problems as well...I can only send her a sweet thought and a prayer and say thanks to God that you are such a good and loyal friend. So many people do not know what to say or do and pull away from people when they need closeness the most. You are so special...as is she. You are both in my prayers.
Hugs,
Sue
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