My Gather Family

I agree Janet. It is hard to turn off the computer when I feel so much love.

Carol,
You would do the same for one of us as we do for you and many others. People come into our lives for a reason. What we do with them is our decision. Never feel alone, never feel that you can't share your words or thoughts. While everyone has a difference of opinion we still are real live caring people behind a key-board and a monitor!!!!
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When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON. . .
It is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty,
to provide you with guidance and support,
to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are!
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part,
or at an inconvenient time, this person will say
or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die.
Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met,
our desire fulfilled, their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered.
And now it is time to move on.

Then people come into your life for a SEASON....
Because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons
: things you must build upon in order to have
a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all
other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Wow. Again, thank you MJ.

Wow, I had no idea you had gone through so much in such a short time.
I too have found lots of advice here about my 18 yr old son that is suffering through great anger issues and depression. I have found advice and support for this and other things.

Glad you are here.
I am going to send you a connection request because that is most likely the reason I had no idea about your son and kitty.

God Bless you.

Thank you Tracey.

awwww. Feeling the love. I love the support I find here at Gather too. I am so sorry about losses.

Carol, you are so sweet. We all love you.

I'm glad you know we are here for you!

I agree, Carol. Gather is a great place!

You are very special, Carol. We appreciate who you are and we are likewise honored to have a friend in you.

Gather has many wonderful people. It has been a 'godsend' for countless ones. Many in number now... many who've suffered in different ways that can help them to relate to the sufferings of others. I am honored to be a part of your 'Gather' family.

Carol you're a doll who wouldn't Love You?

Hi, Im fairly new to gather. Yet my sympathy goes out to your as a given-noting expected in return. Time will heal your loss.

That's what friends are for!

This is what makes gather so great. So many caring people with so much to share. I hope we make you feel a little better.

I agree with your sentiments, Carol! What I mean is that I feel the same way about the connections and friends that I have made here on Gather. I am so glad that you are a connection and friend of mine. Thank you!

Thanks for the article Carol. I feel the same about this place as well. It feels good to know you are not alone and there is someone out there feeling similar things, going through similar experience as yourself. You do not sound redundant at all. It takes courage to keep going and face everyday after all that you have been through. I hope something wonderful happens to you soon.

You are all too kind.

Luna, Something good has to happen. As a matter of fact, we move into our new house Thursday. That's a very good thing!

I am so lucky to have you all in my new family.

Dear Carol,
I am so sorry to hear about all the sadness you've had to endure, but I want u to know I know alot about pain and how much support helps you get through each day. I have a disease called CRPS which there's no cure and alot of peoplen have no idea what it is. So I am here for you I also have alot of your same symptoms. Kris B.

Kris, Isn't that a pain disorder? I am so sorry. Thank you so much for your kind and supporting words. I am also here for you.

Welcome to Gather Kris. I noticed you just joined today. You have come to a wonderful group of people.

Carol, I truly feel that our Dustin's brought us together and I also feel they are friends in Heaven. They are there for the same reason and they were drawn together because of it and we were drawn together because of them! I'm glad that I found Gather and was able to invite you to become a member also. I felt something special about the Gather family from the beginning. They are loving, caring people that deeply care about each other. We will all be here for you Carol! Someday I hope we can meet in person and cry and laugh together as I believe our Dustin's are doing in heaven! Their pain has gone, they didn't mean to leave the ones who are still here in such pain. All they knew was the pain they were in and they wanted it to end! And it has.

Gather is wonderful for support. I don't know how I would have got through the beginning of the month without you all.

Thank you Trudy. You are so right. I am able to get some peace knowing Dustin is out of pain. And I know our Dustin's are together. They have to be and that's why we are here together. Things that make you go hmmmm. :-)

Hey Carol,
I am so glad you seem to to be doing better, I know it seems like the days aren't ever going to end but just remember we are all with you. It seems like Dustin was a great individual, and your right here's not in pain any more. But we just ned to make sure your pain is taken care of and thats what I am here for. Talk to u soon.
Kris B.

Carol, that was a great article. I am so glad we connected. I have learned a lot in the 7 months I was here. There are some really nice people I connected with also. I hope your feeling a little better : )

Kris and Bonnie, Thank you both so much for your support. My new house is helping me get through the tough times.

Carol-good evening.
Sorry to hear about all the grief that you went through. Its difficult. God will continue to help in those areas. We (gather) can only offer support, which we do gladly. Hang in there. email anytime. Your part of my prayers now.
God Bless You

Thank you Stan. Your support means more than you know.

bless you carol