Re: [TMIC] TM & Oprah

2007-09-24 Thread Heyjude48458
I agree, but then there's the old adage: try, try, again. Peace, Jude "Our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great Glory that will last forever" 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT ** See what's ne

Re: [TMIC] Real Friends

2007-09-24 Thread Grace M.
Hi Stacy, I'm so sorry that you have had such a negative experience with your friends, and you are right, those are not *real* friends. For me, comfort lies now in speaking with other disabled people who share the same problems, like the people here at this list, and some of the disabled that I h

Re: [TMIC] Real Friends

2007-09-24 Thread Grace M.
Hi Todd, It's been so long since I've heard from you. It's music to my ears to hear that you're having a good day. I've tried what you recommended, but two of my friends in particular, won't take no for an answer. So, I try as hard as I can to make it through whatever outing they have planned

Re: [TMIC] Real Friends

2007-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I am sympathetic but be glad you have those friends. Most of mine dissapeared after I got sick. I was like a novelty item at first then they slowly faded away. The few I have left are so busy with work and their own families. I told my friends over and over that I could still hang out and co

Re: [TMIC] Real Friends

2007-09-24 Thread Todd Tarno
Hi ya Grace, I know what you mean. Maybe you could say Yes and let them see for themselves how hard it really is for you to get around. LOL That is what I did to show my friends what it was like. I found out who where my REAL friends and who was NOT. I do understand that not everyone can

[TMIC] physio

2007-09-24 Thread ian fletcher
Hi there. Got all the above problems and considering self discharge from hospital. I was wondering if anyone could advise on some home self physio routines. Maybe a download or book to buy? Any suggestions. Would appreciate some help. Thanks in advance. Ian __

[TMIC] 10 long years

2007-09-24 Thread Robert Pall
I would like to thank so many TM'rs who responded to me. After wallowing in self pity and being frustrated by everyone (including my wife) these past few days it is now time to move on. I must accept that no one except the TM family will truly understand what we go through 24/7 365 days per

Re: [TMIC] re: Oprah

2007-09-24 Thread MontzMagic
YOUR SO RIGHT LARRY,. I HAD MANY RELATIVES THAT LIVED ONLY 30 MINUTES AWAY. I HAVE 7 BROTHERS AND SISTERS. THEY ALL ARE VERY UNDERSTANDING. I HAVE ONE SON AND 4 GRAND CHILDREN. JENA 15,ZACK,10 LOGAN 5 AND DANIEL WHO IS 2. WE ALWAYS HAD GET TOGETHERS AND IF I NEEDED HELP IT WAS NO PROBLEM UNTIL