Remember Me At Christmas - A "Care" Chain

[JohnnyM53]

A Word Of Thanks From JohnnyM53 And Doc Doppenhiyer

So many people to say "I'm thinking of you" or "Thank you", I'm afraid to list for I'll certainly miss some of you.

But I want to start by expressing my gratefulness to Anthony, Nicolette, the moderators and administrators for starting and managing the Forum. Thank you for building me a home to come to.

To those members, who came here and left for whatever reasons - may you find peace.

To Helena - you've been a rock, an anchor, a sounding board, my consciousness, for months and gave me so much to reflect on, and brought me much needed comfort regarding important issues. Thank you!!!!!!

To Grainne - my first C-PTSD soulmate! (lol) - you're beautiful, special and I admire you so very much for your strength and wisdom.

To Tryintobreathe - my comedy pardner - it's been a laugh a minute with you!

To Tude - neither of us will ever fully understand exactly how or why - but my chat with you that first day seemed to be the beginning of change. TY

To those who have supported me, contributed to the Doc DVD column, laughed with me - thank you!

To all those who expressed thanks for my posts - thank you. You bring meaning to my sufferings; you humble me.

To my other friends here: Anni (my twilight zone friend)!! Nicky31 (my newly-adopted baby sista!)!! BC, 2Quilt, Estelle, Manic11, A3A2, ISH (my numero uno Doc Dvd patient!) , Amethist, Midi, Frankie, gdf, Zula, Beth, Pebbels, and all of you I've chatted with - thanks!!

And finally to Nurse Ratchet - who luvs ya Babe? ...see you at Starbucks hun! win-wink

Wishing you all a peaceful and PTSD-free holiday season!

Johnny/Doc Doppemhiyer *hugs*

 

[anni]

What a lovely thread.

I am in the same position as She-Cat in that I have everything I need. That's a humbling thought. I'm so grateful.

I would like to say thank you to anyone who is here. Sincerely. I don't think I can write as fluidly and succinctly as others but the sentiments are there. I'll be reading the names and thinking of everyone and hoping the this time of year is the nicest it can be for every single one.

Regardless ( or inclusive of all? No idea how to phrase that.... ) of religion/ideology,
Blessings and healing to all,

Anni

 

[ISupportHer]

Regardless ( or inclusive of all? No idea how to phrase that.... ) of religion/ideology,
Blessings and healing to all,

Anni

Anni, this is exactly my intent! Those that want to simply remember each other or say a prayer or whatever YOU want to do is fine. Every person is accepted here no matter what their life experience has been or what they have survived. In my opinion, that includes theology or the absence thereof.

Personally, I don't care HOW you show your support for one another at Christmas, I just ask that you (collectively) DO!

ISH

 

[helena]

This thread has brought tears to my eyes .... thank you Ish for starting it and thank you Johnny (my old mate) for your comments (I know... I know, less of the old!!)


I can't quite believe how many special people I have met on this forum... it is incredible that you even exist, let alone that I have met you. You would need to know my life to understand how unbelievable it is for me to meet people who share, who are open, honest and brave about what they have survived.

All of you have touched my heart... and so my wish is for you, the sufferers and you, the carers - both past and present - is to find strength, courage, peace and joy at Christmas and beyond.

Blessings and good tidings
xx

 

[amethist]

After reading all of the latest posts, I think a good place to be this Christmas could be right here.

Anyone who will be on there own ( for whatever reason) could meet up just to say hi and have a friendly chat.

I know I will be spending mine with my husband, but he will not be awake all day. He usually has a few hours sleep through the day, maybe even goes back to bed a few times if he feels overwhelmed by whats going on.

So if any one just needs to know they are not alone, I will look in when he does take himself of to bed.

Keeps me out of trouble if I am on here :eek:. Me get into trouble never.

Just an offer, if anyone is going to be alone and want a few minutes chat, let me know your time zone. I am in the UK so maybe you can work out the time difference.

Have a great Christmas where ever you are.

Amethist

 

[lyrical]

This is a lovely thread,

I will certainly take time this xmas to think of all of you, and most likely will be on here on xmas eve and xmas day afternoon/evening.

Take care everyone and i hope this xmas can be the best it can be for you.

Lyrical x

 

[pandora]

I won't be alone...but I am missing my Dad, my family and my old youth group leaders badly..I am hoping for a ptsd free day but I think you may see me here. As soon as my son opens all his video games, he will be off to his room. That will be the end of it..

 

[Frankie]

What a wonderful thread you have started ISH...

So many wonderful people I have met here....so much support when I have needed it and even though technically I am no longer a "carer", I have grown to care for so many.

I read your journeys and I feel so very small and humble. You are all so strong and are all great people in your own special way.

During this Christmas season, many will be in my thoughts. My wish for sufferers and carers is to continue being strong, continue to heal, keep your sense of humour and find the happiness and peace you so much deserve.

Anthony and Nicolette, thank-you for this forum, it is "the" place to be when we truly need it.

To CCurry and ISH, you have become true friends, thank-you for the laughter, the sharing and and allowing each of us to vent when we need to. The support you give to others is immense.

To pebbels.....You are a strong and wise woman, always ready with a kind word....thank-you for understanding.

To Manic11, my special one...you are a "trooper" and I am proud of you, you are an awesome young woman and your sense of humour is one of your qualities that will take you a long way.

To skye, my dear one, I am so proud of where you are today....you have come a long way and deserve your happiness.

To Firehouse....my first friend here.....next month will be 1 year we "know" each other ....you are a special man, caring and funny...don't ever change ! You are very dear to me !

To Junebug, even though we don't "talk" often....you always have a kind word for everyone....you were the first to give me the support I needed and for that, I thank-you !

To Johnny53M, you are a very compassionate man, it was a long journey for you...but you have come up stronger and found some peace you were searching for. Your sense of humour is great....don't ever change !

To Lobo, my dear man....you are always in my thoughts ! Miss our chats in chatroom !

To popeye, we haven't talked much lately...but I loved being in the chatroom with you, we had great times !

To gunchief, you are a good and caring man....I hope only the best for you !

To Luthien, my friend...I hope you find the peace and happiness, you so much deserve it !

To Melody, thank-you for always having kind words and for your support.

Trapped, springrain, strugglingdad, ursa, lionheart777, jeffereylee, crocodillan, nonie, cragger65, dr.danger1979, you are all special people, my thoughts are with you.

If I forgot anyone.....I am sorry...there have been so many of you that have touched me and I feel honoured knowing you.

Thank-you,

Frankie

 

[ISupportHer]

12 hours until Christmas for me here.

I just wanted to take the time to wish All a Merry Christmas OR Happy Holiday, or whatever is your belief at this time of the year. This is for those able to celebrate but also for those who struggle. I will take the time tomorrow to look at this thread and individually remember all the names here.

ISH

 

[a3a2]

Thinking of all my friends on the forum today, Beth, Fire, ISH, Popeye, Johnny, Estelle, Bonne, Charon, Shiraz, Mommy2, Springrain, and especially you, SunnyBrook. Thank you all for how you have lightened my load on so many occasions. I hope your day holds many wonderful surprises.:hello:

 

[a3a2]

I knew if I listed people, I'd forget someone!:crazy: SO Trapped and Trying, and Helena, thinking of you, too!:hello: Who else am I forgetting, but will pop into my head on the car ride tomorrow?:think:

 

[goingonhope]

I'll be thinking of all of you collectively, even those I haven't met yet. In fact, I do so very often regularly, until sometimes it's just plain overwhelming and feels frustrating at times to feel so much respect and hold in such high regard many whom I'll likely not ever get a chance to know well.

I wish us all the very best in our continuous travels and journeys. You'all are among some of other truly creative people I've met. Wonderful, creative, people that grow, heal, fall and only to rise above it all again, ......and through so much.

Bless each and everyone.

Happy & Safe Holiday's, eh'