You - light up my life - you give me hope to carry on
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Whit4you

Sunday, September 08, 2002 - 01:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Who's the one person in your life that's really inspired you - given you hope and helped you to achieve your dreams - and how have they done so?


For me at this point - it's those who I helped back when I was at my best.

Seeing them now - kinda hurts in a way cause - I sorta envy them and admire them and feel like THEY used to feel about ME - BUT -

Seeing them also makes me feel good - and proud and they do inspire me to keep on keeping on till I"m ready to take the chance to become what I'm capable of becoming again. I know if *I* helped them to become what they are today - someday when I'm ready - I can do the same for myself :)

Just curious - who's inspired you in your life - and how have they done so?

(Thinking this could inspire us as well if your willing to share some details! :)

Pagal

Sunday, September 08, 2002 - 01:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My husband. He brought meaning back to my life when I thought I could never go on.

My first husband died 8 years ago - he was only 38. He was the love of my life and I thought (and he did too) that we would grow old and die together. After he died I closed myself off from the world and ended up taking anti-depressive medication that only seemed to send me further into my funk.

I hesitate to go into too much detail because I worry that I will sound like an idiot but, I didn't use to believe that those who pass can come back to visit but now I do.

I met my 2nd husband about 8 months after my 1st husband passed away and I swear to you that it is like he was sent to me by my 1st husband. He is kind, compassionate and funny and is so much like my 1st husband that it is scary.

Anyhow, hurrying through this so not to lose you all - he came into my life just when I needed him most and helped me back on my feet. The best gift he has given me is that of keeping my 1st husband in our lives. We talk about him alot and his pictures are in our home.

I hope this doesn't seem to be a ramble - I have a hard time putting my thoughts into words.

Egbok

Sunday, September 08, 2002 - 01:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pagal, what a powerful piece of your life you've shared, thank you so much! Not to go OT here, but I've recently read an intriguing book title "The Lovely Bones" and as a result when you stated that it was like your lst husband sent you your 2nd husband, well after reading that book, I truly believe that's what happened. I'd like to believe that your lst husband is still taking care of you and I applaud your 2nd husband for his compassion and deep love for you by honoring your 1st husband's memory. Thanks again for sharing.

As for the thread topic, I'll have to give it some thought and come back later.....

Resortgirl

Sunday, September 08, 2002 - 01:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You did a wonderful job Pagal!!!

Cjr

Sunday, September 08, 2002 - 07:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't say just one person. I really feel God puts people in our lives at different times for different needs. I have always been very lucky in family and friends to have just the right person at different times in my life that could help me get through my trials. And I also feel lucky to have been there for others when they have needed somthing I had to give.

I have needed alot of people and hope that they have also needed me. That is truly inspiring.

Vanillarose

Sunday, September 08, 2002 - 09:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I get a lot of encouragement and strength from the special needs kids I work with. They have so many obstacles thrown their way, but no one knows more about loving and enjoying life to the fullest.

Pagal, thanks for sharing a part of yourself with us. That's very special.

Pagal

Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 05:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you all for your kind words!

Cjr - I too feel that God puts people in our lives for different reasons. I also feel that he nevers gives us more to bear then what he knows we can carry.