You are so right, and I am so deeply hurt and humbled by the words I wrote that may have caused damage to people who have lives and pressures I know nothing about. People are calling my email, nitpicking. I was certainly not meaning to do that. I thought that I was simply making a statement regarding a subject matter that I know nothing about. I was wrong, way wrong. And I deeply regret writing the words that may have caused even only one of you pain in some way. I did not mean to cause you any feelings of hurt or disrespect. Please accept my deepest apology and know that because Jesus died on the cross, I know that I am already forgiven, as are you and everyone else who have sinned or hurt someone either by words or deeds, as I have. The problem is that I seem to be making the same mistakes over and over again and that bothers me, as it should. I seem to continue to make remarks that hurt feelings and I see no way out of making them. I need to think before I write, and as hard as I try, I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you for being there for me with all of the Prayers and well=wishes you have sent me over the years. I now wish those same Prayers and dreams back to you all. I have come to love many of you as I have come to know you. You will remain with me and in me forever. I owe you years and years of thanks and return caring about you as you have cared for me. May the Holy Spirit, whom ever you are and what ever you believe, come to live in your heart and become your soul mate forevermore. Jude In a message dated 8/1/2009 2:21:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, grace...@gmail.com writes:
Hi Jude, Your apology is most appreciated. Jude, all of the little nasties that apply to anyone paralyzed as a result of TM, still apply to others who have suffered spinal cord insult as the result of another disease process. Take me for example. I am not diagnosed with TM, yet I have still experienced several serious bouts of LETM, or Longitudinal Extensive Transverse Myelitis---in other words massive lesions, one of which encompassed almost the entirety of my thoracic cord. It doesn't matter what disease process caused it, as my symptoms are like those of anyone else who has experienced a cord attack---whether from disease or trauma. Jude, above all, we must be compassionate towards others who are suffering just like we are. The state of illness and disability is not an exclusive club. Pain is pain. Suffering is suffering. Believe me, our Good Lord does not differentiate. Love, Gracie **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115)
