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Main Forums => Living With HIV => Topic started by: Peter Staley on November 17, 2007, 12:11:33 pm
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As some of you may have noticed, Ann wasn't around much in the forums since her recent birthday. Please read her new blog posting (http://blogs.poz.com/ann/archives/2007/11/a_brim_full_of.html) for the reasons why.
We barely kept this place running with out her, and I'm really glad she's back. I hate the fact that she's been hurt like this, but I also know her strength. From one sailor to another, I know she'll weather this storm.
Glad you're back, Ann!
Love,
Peter
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Hi Ann,
So sorry to learn about what you're going through, but I'm glad you were able to write about it. You said "I’ve not been active in the Forums because I felt so totally empty and had nothing at all to give." Perfectly understandable. I also think with all that you've given to these forums, it would be more than appropriate to get some of that support back. Especially in times like this when we feel vulnerable. Thanks for sharing. Glad to see you back.
Gerry
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I’m sorry this happened, Ann.
I wish I could give you a big ole (((hug))) this very minute!
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Hi Ann,
I'm sorry to hear about all you've been going through. I hope you find plenty of support and comfort here. You deserve it.
Welcome back.
Cliff
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Welcome Back, Ann. Sorry to hear about what happened. You have been missed. :-*
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I know you are a survivor Ann. It's all in the stars.
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Dear Ann
I am glad to see you back here. So sorry for what happened.
Left you a message on your blog ((((Ann))))
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Dear Ann
Welcome back ;D
I am sorry to read about your personal struggles of late. As you say in your blog, like a Phoenix you too shall rise again.
Sending you good vibes from OZ.
Cheers
Paul
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Dear Ann,
It's good to have you back. Your latest blog is eloquent and generous, qualities which will hardly surprise those of us who have the pleasure of your company.
Love,
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Sorry to hear of your pain. My heart dropped for you when I read your blog.
You WILL rise!
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{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ann}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Welcome back. & I am so sorry for what you have been going through.
Love,
Dan
:-*
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Welcome back!!! So glad to hear you are again with us :)
Juan Carlos
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Dearest Ann,
So good to have you back. I know the other goderators missed you! I was really saddened when I read your blog, but you write with such honesty and passion, I know you will get through this. I posted a comment on the blog site. Missed you-
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Ann
im so sorry to hear about this.
These things hurt far worse than any Physical pain.
The deception hurts wose than the deed it self.
Hang in there lady.
lucas
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went to hit spell check, and hit post. something in my eye i guess.
The deception hurts worse than the deed itself.
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Welcome back Ann!
I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles...been there, done that, and it hurts.
You have good friends here. Don't hesitate to borrow an ear or a shoulder.
You've been here for many of us, and we--in turn--are here for you.
My best wishes.
Craig
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{{{{{Ann}}}}}, you are in my thoughts. I am so sorry about all of this.
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Ann, just want to let you know that half the world, at this moment, someone is making a wish for you.. ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XniTypXFje4&feature=related
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Dear Ann,
Welcome back honey, and I am so sorry to hear about what has happened.
When your heart is hurt, it is sometimes harder to recover than from any "physical" ailments. Please know that you are loved by so many people, around the globe. I hope that gives you some comfort.
Much love to you,
Alan
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Dear Ann,
You do so much to ease the hurt and suffering of others, it is especially sad to see you get so terribly hurt yourself.
I hope this pain will ease and that you can take some comfort in knowing how much you are loved here on the forums.
Love,
Allan
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Thank you everyone, not only those of you who responded in this thread (and one or two others posted on my behalf recently) but also those of you who sent PMs. I really appreciate your words of love and support and I thank you all from the bottom of my (somewhat tattered) heart. Thank you too, those of you who offered support and sympathetic ears through programs outside the forum. I probably would have been a basket case without you all.
I haven't even begun to reply to the PMs - hopefully tomorrow. It's taken me ages to catch up after my absence and quite frankly, my head has been spinning with it all. I think I'm pretty much caught up now, except for PMs.
As for the other stuff going on in my life, I'm pretty much over the shock now and back on an even keel. I've ventured out a few times in the past few days to get reacquainted with old friends (and a very dear one in particular) and that's helped a lot. I don't think I realised how many friends I'd let go by the wayside these past eight years and it did my heart good to see how happy they were to see me. It's been a tonic getting back in touch.
As a very dear friend likes to say;
"C'est la vie,
C'est la guerre,
C'est l'amour."
(I used to throw it back to him, changing the last line to "say no more", said with a ::) )
I'd like to leave you all with another thing this dear friend of mine likes to randomly drop (sing) into a conversation;
"And I think to myself, what a wonderful world."
Oh yeah!
Hugs,
Ann
xxx
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Ann,
Im sorry that you had to go through all that. Sending you lots of hugs and positive energy. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Big Hugs
Teresa
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We may not always see eye to eye Ann but I think the world of you........
(if you recall I onced mentioned loving you more than my luggage)
Glad your back sweetie........
Hang in there..... :-*
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Dear Ann, thinking of you in the best of ways
All my best,
David
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well don't stop there.
You know what he also says?
"...I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?"
They're really saying "I love you"
You know I do Ann.
robert
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Ann just read your blog and sorry to hear about the shit you've had to go through. You're a tough smart lady and I have no doubt with time you'll rise out of this stronger than before.
Best wishes and glad you're back posting in the forums too!
:)
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God, I hate to see you getting hurt like that. No one deserves that.
Regardless if that makes your partner look like shit, it goddamn hurts...
I hope you are not feeling too bad after this ordeal
Hermie
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{{{{{{{{{ANN}}}}}}}}}
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Ann
It's a great life if you don't weaken.
xoxo
Jeff
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Hi Ann,
You probably won't remember me, and I haven't been on here in months.....
But I am Steve, also known as Fritzie. I have the partner who had a few strokes starting in 2004, and I remember you responding to me during an awful time in my life. After Sam had his initial stroke, and then my learning that he was HIV/HEPC positive, I didn't think that my life would ever stop twirling.
It has, and both Sam and I are doing well. He is still my "rock" in this world, and although life puts us through many challenges, we find strength to get us through them.
I found mine through AIDSmeds with a great group of people that cared enough to help a naive 40 something year old guy, get through some of the toughest times in his life.
You have made such an impact here......
When I logged on tonight, the first place I went was your blog.
I hope that says something....
I am sorry that your heart is hurting now.
Steve aka Fritzie
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Ann,
I'm really sorry to have had to read that blog. You're a good, strong woman, and you're already coming back up. When the time is right, there'll be someone even better for you.
BIG HUGS
Paul