Sam and Judy,
You've done it again. I've said it before, its overdone, oversaid and "Old Hat" but guess what IT'S TRUE. This is truly inspirational.
How have I missed this lady around here?
I am so proud to be even introduced to her in this way, electronically from another continent without direct contact but I feel her very spirit.
What different lives we all lead.
Today was the most challenging day that I have faced for several years. This morning I was in very low spirits, then a series of things happened that were both mundane, challenging and awe inspiring all at once. Horrible things happened which took me somewhere which solved the problems and raised others, and so it went on until late afternoon. I arrived home in intense pain and tired but enthralled by the stoy my day would make.
Then, two people made posts in two of my forums that both had an incredible impact upon my mood and spirits. No coincidence, real empathy. Then this.
Wow!
Karen,
May I shake your hand across the ocean (careful with me though, Black belt coward).
Your spirit has inspired before and has certainly done so again.
You have no doubt been told what an inspiration you are to others BUT YOU CAN'T BEGIN TO KNOW HOW MUCH. You have, and will inspire many people. Your presence here will inspire even more.
Your story shows just what can be done if you work with the universal powers available to all in this world. Some need to be shewn, others discover and some just do it through selfish sef-preservation (I use selfish in a positive way here).
I don't want to just tell you or the world how wonderful you are. Others have before. I just want to say a huge personal THANK YOU. You have lifted my spirit higher than you will know.
Karen, I am sure that the pain of illness for you and yours is hard sometimes to bear but strangely, despite the feeling of waste and anger there is a pride in knowing that each loss made you stronger, not just for you but for others. If you have helped just one person cope you can be deservedly proud.
God has placed you in the temporary and tender hands of two of His most caring and instinctive servants. Sam and Judy have a special gift. They attract inspirational people to them. These two people have helped to make this community unique. This is a super- spiritual forum which displays the very best, not just on the internet but in the world. They won't accept this but it's true.
Sam did me the priceless compliment of featuring me here in the past. When I see your story it lifts my self-belief too. I have learned to take a compliment when it's genuine and I'm sure you are the same.
Enjoy being complimented. Every compliment that you get here lifts every one of the previous folk featured to even higher levels. You and I are in great company.
Keep being the unique you that you are. You are making more friends today.
Roger (aka Sir Roger - UK)