An Affair of the Heart with PC and not.......

Sounds like You Pat... Thought of ya when I saw it.

"Portrait of a Friend"

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,
or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will
search for answers.

I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,
and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship,
from your values, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,
room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces
and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.
--Unknown

Take care wishing you happiness and peace always..

fayerody,

there are so many things we wanted to write here. the brain does not cooperate on the schedule we want. with that said we'll offer up that we've not been like peas in a pod, nor joined at the brain. we've had differences and words. we've worked through them and we're both stronger for it.

doesn't mean it was easy. doesn't mean that there weren't challenging times. just means that you've got the grit of the very essence of a friend.

thank you for the time and energy you donated here as an active member. you've helped more than you can ever imagine by the legacy of your posts. the widsom offered up freely. the tongue not bitten when saying something less than sugar coated sweetness. the cold hard truth isn't easy for anyone but you made it more palatable than most could on their best day in standard health.....and let's not forget that most of us are here due to disease/disorder so imagine you on your best day....look out world!!!

our continued good thoughts for you and B and your future. but more for today. as that is all any of us can really expect....one day.

and a day at a time is how we'll survive w/o your witty, kind and often hilarious insights around here.

much love as always.

much gratitude for pushing the limits you were able to push. for stretching the thinking the way you did. for being yourself. ALWAYS!

mucho respect m'lady.

GREAT POST thank you

Pat i have been wondering where you were and just found this thread. I don't go through them all. I enjoyed looking for you in the past 1/2 year. Good to know you are putting yourself first and yet sad to see you go. .Good Luck