invsblwmn in hospital!

[KnottedYet]

Hey, Dawn! I've been thinking about you. ((((Dawn))))

[Trek420]

Dawn, good to hear that forward progress is being made. You are in our thoughts. (((( Dawn ))))

[mimitabby]

Oh Dawn you sound like you are doing REALLY WELL!

I am so glad. Thanks for keeping in touch, and I am sorry about the loss of your friend. You sound like you've learned more about yourself this last year than most people ever learn.
M

[crazycanuck]

Dawn!!! ((((Dawn)))

Great to hear you're healing well I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend & moving on from your other half.

Take care & remember to be good to yourself .

You're a strong woman

C

[RoadRaven]

Just gonna add my voice to those shouting your name!

DAWN!!!
So good to read your words

Keep moving forward in grace
Arohanui

[sbctwin]

{{{{Dawn&Brodie}}}} Thank you for taking the time to update your TE friends. Your recovery and strength to take each step have been encouraging. I am sorry that so much has happened to you recently. It seems we seldom are given one trial in our life at a time, but get challenged with many. One day at a time is all we can ever hope to overcome.

[sundial]

Dawn, it was so nice to hear from you. I believe Brodie will not leave your side until her work is done. I have always felt angels come in many forms. May you continue to feel strengthened with the promise of a new day.

[froglegs]

What a crazy few months it has been for you. Your experiences show that you never know what life has in store, and you have to live in each moment and try not to obssess over the future. That is something I need to work on. I have been silent so far on this thread but I have been lurking on it for months. I'm glad to hear you are recovering well, and I wish you good luck and continued strength.

[short cut sally]

Thanks for the update..you sure have had a bit of misfortune in your life it seems. I am glad that you are improving daily and that you are, in a good sense, in good spirits still. HOpe things work out for the best and good luck with all that you are going to endure. Best wishes.

[bmccasland]

(((((Dawn)))))

Good to hear from you! Being happy in your own skin is something some folks can never do, glad you made it.

Please PM me with your snail mail addy (I lost it )... I have sumting for ewe. Be afraid, be berry berry afraid. But it won't bite and doesn't need feeding.

[rocknrollgirl]

Well,
I just joined the thread and I am so glad that you are doing well. You have put my whining about my injuries in perspective and I will shut up now and just get better.

I was seriously ill afew years ago and spent about 4 months alone healing. My husband was at work from 6 am to about 8 pm every day. I learned a great deal about myself by being home alone in my own skin. I was never the same after. All cahnges for the better.

I hope the rest of your journey is not painful, and that you heal well. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

need any good books?

[lph]

Good to hear from you, invsblwmn. You really got it all, didn't you. It sounds rough. I have the feeling that some time, maybe 5 years down the road, you'll be looking back and seeing that a whole lot of things changed right about now, and that the final result was better, in the end. Change hurts though, sometimes it hurts like crazy. Hang in there.

[maillotpois]

I just saw this thread as well - you have come so far, Dawn. I am so impressed with your recovery to date!

Your dog and cat are beautiful. Brodie's story is amazing - she's been a lucky girl to have you. Glad she's still doing well.

Take care of yourself.

[three]

Yay Dawn! Thanks for the update and letting us know how you are. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, but comforted by the show of love that you witnessed at the funeral. I'm sure that was healing for everyone at the service.

With everything that is going on in your life, it sounds like you're going through a major time of transition. At first glance, it could be easy to see this as a challenging time and perhaps even one of loss. But, that's not how I see it. Rather, I am excited for you.

The greatest transitions are born from the most challenging of times. They are hidden blessings and it is up to us to pull the immense beauty that lies within these times. What a fantastic opportunity to get to know yourself, to trust your body and be amazed at its healing and determination. And what a gift to learn how to live in the moment, to be forced to let go of the anxious state you once lived in - being in the 'now' is always enough. You'd be amazed at how many people wish (on a regular basis) that they could start new - but they're trapped by responsibilities, fears, anxieties. Here you are, with an incredible opportunity to start new - to move, or stay...to get a new job...to heal and shape your body from scratch. It's almost like a spiritual re-birth and to me, that's good stuff.

Change is always a gift. It is not always pleasant and fun, but it is always a gift. I hope you continue on this path of healing and adventure - go seek what you want most and create your own destiny. Sounds like the universe had a big message to send you - with the accident and forced lazy-boy-bonding, and also with the end of your relationship. Trust your inner voice, it always knows the answer.

May all the love and support that has surrounded your healing continue to embrace your spirit as you start anew. Only good things await you.

[invsblwmn]

Three,
You are so right. I was a therapist for 14 years. Always told people that "We don't change until we have to change." Still sticking to that philosophy. It is like the birth of transformation now. I have so much still to learn from all this. For now, it is time to listen, slow down, and be open. Thank you all for your encouragement.