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Good evening/morning, dear friends,
I’ll try not to ramble, but please forgive me if I do 🙂
Most of you who have been following my blog for some time know how upside down my life has been over the past year and a half. My daughter had been in and out of the hospital for most of 2016 and a part of the beginning of 2017. She suffers from Sjogren’s Syndrome, among other things, and she’s only 27. It breaks my heart to see someone so young struggling to get through a day that others think nothing of. For those of you who pray, please keep her in your thoughts. Thank you. 🙂
As for me, well, that’s another can of worms. I suffer from Transverse Myelitis and was recently diagnosed with “essential tremor“. To say this freaked me out, is putting it mildly. There is no cure. They will get progressively worse. So, if I miss commenting or liking your post, please don’t hold it against me. My days are filled with trying to take care of everything else, including beginning to pack as we’ll need to sell our home. There usually isn’t time to take care of me, but looks like I won’t have much choice. It’s getting harder to type, so I will eventually need to switch to my Dragon software and go voice to type. I’m so frustrated over all of it.
I love you all, and always appreciate your support, from the bottom of my heart. I haven’t forgotten you. Just be patient with me. I’ll figure it all out. I’m not a quitter by any means. I only know how to fight for what I want and this is a battle I am sure to win!!
~ Dorinda
I wish you both well
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Thank you very much, Derrick ❤
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It’s hard to “like” this one Dorinda, so sorry to hear all this. Sending my love and prayers your way. ❤
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Thank you so much, Julie ❤
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So sorry, Dorinda. You are always such a bright spot in my day. I would never have guessed you had such burdens in your life. It is good that you have shared so we can pray and support. You will find ways to use your talent. Taking care of yourself and family are higher priorities. I will continue to see a bright spot when I see your name pop up even at irregular times. Pray that you will find good medical support who show you the compassion and wisdom of Jesus.
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Thank you so much, Oneta. The Lord has certainly guided my path, and I have a wonderful medical team behind me ❤
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Oh dear sweet Dorinda you
And your daughter will be in my prayers for sure! You have my email address and if you ever need to just talk or vent please feel free to do so❣️😘🙏
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Thank you, Natalie! I am keeping James close in prayer ❤
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Thanks, sweetie, for now at least he is out of the woods. Love you, N 🙂 ❤
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Great news to hear! Love you! ❤
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Absolutely and amen! Love you too❣️😘
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Oh, Wow! Many Blessed Blessings to You and your daughter. 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
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Thank you, Dorna ❤
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Wishing you so so much of strength, Dorinda. My best wishes to both of you.
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Thank you, Vidur ❤
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I am so sorry to read this Dorinda – it is so important to look after yourself too and I pray you will all get all the support and help you need. You are all in our prayers and we send love and hugs your way xxx
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Thank you, Xenia ❤
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I’m so sorry you’re facing all of this Dorinda. That’s a lot of things to handle all at once. I’ll be praying for all you’re going through and I’m here if you need me. You’re such a strong person, and so I know even this won’t stop you from doing what you do best. And I’m thanking God for the technology that’s out there, so that you can still write and do what you love. You have such a beautiful heart, so thank you for sharing it with all of us. Love you so much! ❤️xoxo
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Thank you, Michelle! Love you too, my dear friend ❤
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May you find your place of peace!
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Thank you, Dennis ❤
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Very welcome!
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Dearest, Dorinda! I knew about your daughter’s struggles and this is already hard enough. I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling with essential tremor now. The only good thing is that it is not life threatening but of course affects your daily life dramatically. I insist that you take care of yourself now… although I understand you being sorry about your necessarily changed blogging habits. But we will still be here and appreciate you showing up at any time. You are all in my prayers 💖💖
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Thank you, dearest Erika! ❤
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You are most welcome, Dorinda 💖
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Oh Dorinda, I am so sorry to learn of your daughter’s illness and now hearing about yours. 😦 You are so important to so many of us and loved by all of us. You both have my prayers and thoughts, and I am sending healing energy your way (enough for both of you) 🙂 Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I’d be happy to transcribe for you if necessary. Please take care of YOU and your daughter and don’t fret about us. 🙂 We will miss you when you are not on, but we will celebrate your posts whenever you are able. 🙂 Your health and your family are more important than worrying about us. We will always be here for you, whenever you’re able. Hugs and love xoxo 🙂 ❤
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Walt, you are ever my knight in shining armor ❤
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And you M’Lady, are a very dear friend who is cared about. I’m just me, what you see is what you get 🙂 ❤
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I will keep you and your daughter in my prayers.
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Thank you, Amber ❤
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Oh, my dear friend!
I can’t even imagine the pain you must be going through. I will surely pray for your sweet daughter and you yourself. I know you can conquer this hard time with all your hope and faith.
We will still love you the same and will give you all the virtual support we can.
You are indeed a warrior!:)
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Thank you so much, Devika! ❤
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I love ya, sis!!!! Wish somehow I could make this easier for you.
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I have you in my life, that already makes it easier! Love you ❤
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Love you, too ❤️
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Rest. Wishing you peace and comfort. As I said to Natalie tonight, “Rest as wordpress will be here when you get back and so will your followers. I know this all too well
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Dear Joseph, I will heed your words, knowing I have you all to look forward to. Thank you ❤
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You’re welcome
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My Dear Dorinda,
My heart is aching to hear what is happening with you and your daughter! Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Life is dealing you a hard hand to play! Please keep in touch with me!
chucklindholm@hotmail.com I have a couple of things I would like to share with you offline.
I love your writing and your spirit and wit! I’m hoping your voice to type software works for you. Let me know if it doesn’t!
I shall treasure your email alerts even more than I do now!!!!
Love and Hugs,
Chuck
xoxoxo
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Chuck, you are an amazing man. Thank you for your encouragement! I will email you when I can. please be patient with me ❤
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Thoughts and prayers are with you both!!
Chuck
xo
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Thanks, Chuck, very much appreciated 🙂 ❤
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You don’t have to worry about me Dorinda. You and your daughter will be included in my prayers. You’re two beautiful friends from NJ I like. 🙂
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Thanks so very much, HJ!! You’re the best! ❤
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In the end it’s all about people helping people not the amount of stuff you have.
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Very true, but trying to pack 32 years of life and home into an apartment is not easy. however, you’re right. I have my husband and children by my side, the best of everything ❤
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It’s tough. I have gone through a nightmare the last couple of years however I will not write about that on here. I have been to the valley and back. In those darkest day when there was no one around I realized that people I thought were friends were not. Negative people had to go. When asked about how I stay focused day after day my answer is pretty simple. Giving up for me is not an option. Hang in there.
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