Showing support to others most often helps both people. Most people
naturally enjoy helping other people. Especially if it is someone they
feel attached to in some manner. I believe many people in this group
feel attached to each other if for no other reason than the common
bond of arthritis. Therefore, I would suggest that your friends in
this group benefit from attempting to help you just as much as you
benefit from having a place to vent your feelings. Therefore, there is
no reason to say you are sorry. You are helping other by allowing them
to help you.

--
Kiyoshi - The reverse side also has a reverse side.

"I have also learned from experience that the
greater part of our happiness or misery depends
upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances."
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, 1731-1802

{{{{{Donna}}}}},
  Don't you dare apologize or be embarrassed, okay? : )  You have been thru so
much this past year, it's amazing that you can even 'talk' at all. You needed
to talk and we're all family here. You have been here for all of us many, many
times. Now, it's your turn for hugs and support. Please let us return the
favor. That's what friendship is all about...being there, in good times and
bad.
  Sending you tons more hugs and prayers...Better days ARE coming!
  (p.s. Congratulations on your new grandbaby! So very exciting!)
   Love, Patty

nothing to be embarrased about at all.  I think we all could tell that it was
just all getting overwhelming for you.  We all have those times and friends
are wonderful things to have at those times.  It's rather nice to know we're
some of the people you go to with these feelings and fears.  :)  You gave us
a chance to return some of the support you give us.

You've had more ups and downs than anyone should have to deal with over the
past 18 months.  You are allowed to feel overwhelmed once in a while!

Donnah, that's why we are all here :)  We love ya!!  So don't worry, and
believe me, I'm not in the Mother Teresa category either :)  Just hop in
here and vent :)))

Life is better after a good vent :)

Carole :)

And you are apologizing for being human? You don't need to you know. And
I bet the babbling was really good for you. Whenever you feel the need,
you babble some more. We love you you know.
Duckie

On or about 7/10/2004 9:45 AM, donnah posted the following:

[snip]

And we appreciate your support, caring and encouragement. Like all the
rest, I missed you while you were laid up and am thrilled to see you
back with us.

JDShine

Nothin to be sorry about.  Or embarrased about either.  Dont give it another
thought

Char

"Remember, I'm pulling for ya'. We're all in this together." Red Green