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A grateful heart this Fourth of July

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Original 7/5/2014 Post

Deborah B.
7/5/2014
2:44:23 AM


Hi everyone,

Just wanted to wish all our members here in the USA a Happy Fourth of July this evening. And to Mel. . . thanks for helping Carrie graduate to the 90% club and for the wonderful gift of her new train set. She is a happy girl to be feeling better these days, and no one is happier than her mom.

The amazing thing is, we've reached this new state of growing good health together, and I know now that we will cross the finish line side by side someday soon. While we still have a bit more to accomplish, the battle has nearly been won. It's been hard won though. Our road has been a particularly rocky and uncertain one. But if someone like myself can get well who has had Lyme disease for 25 plus years, then truly, anyone can.

So many times in the last two years, I had nearly given up hope. Always, at that point someone in this community came along and lifted us up, prayed for us, or shared new information that helped. It's been a tough battle, but not a lonely one. I am so grateful to Mel, John, Peter, Amber, Dawn, my fellow coaches and so many other amazing friends who refused to give up hope for us. Those of you who prayed for us. . . what can I say? What a gift you gave myself and my little girl.

I'm sitting here tonight at my computer listening to the sounds of people celebrating the freedom we enjoy here in America. Earlier today we went to our small town Fourth of July parade and had the privilege of standing with our hands over our hearts as the flag passed by. We honored elderly veterans of foreign wars and cheered as our local high school band played their hearts out for us. This is my idea of what the Fourth of July is all about. . . a bit corny perhaps, but I love every unsophisticated moment of it. To top it all off, we enjoyed a watching our daughter march with a patriotic girl's group she is involved with. Something that would not have been possible a year or so ago due to her illness. One of those proud parent moments that we'll always remember.

As we watched, I took a moment to look around the crowd and noticed lots of signs and tee-shirts with great patriotic sayings. Old favorites and a few new ones I'd never heard before. You all know the kind of thing I mean. My favorite new slogan . . . "Real heroes don't wear capes, they wear dog tags". Love it! And one that's become a time-proven classic: "Freedom Isn't Free". I am so grateful for the men and women who have sacrificed so that I and my loved ones can enjoy freedom and opportunity today. They can never be thanked enough.

But tonight, I am also grateful for a different kind of warrior. For the warriors here on our forum from all over the world who have led the way for others of us to win this battle. The ones who did not give up hope until they won the prize and not just for themselves. . . but to benefit others who would come after them. For those folks, freedom from Morgellons certainly wasn't free, and it wasn't cheap. It cost them an awful lot.

Thank you all so much. . . you are real heroes, capes or not.

Deborah B.


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John B
7/8/2014
12:24:46 PM


Deborah,

You are a beautiful lady and an inspirational light in this dark world. I am deeply thankful to call you my sister in faith and my friend.

I never cease to be amazed at the wonderful souls who have gathered here to share this journey of life together.

We are indeed blessed to live in this great country. I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful weekend, and that you are renewed and ready for the challenges and blessings that lay ahead.

As our esteemed Captain says "Never give up Hope!"

Love Always,

John


Dawn
7/7/2014
3:59:20 PM


Deborah,

You are a true blessing and inspiration to me and to everyone else who frequents this forum. You have a gift, whether you know it or not, to help spiritually guide all of us on this long journey. Your knowledge, humor, fore-site, and commitment help pave the way for many who find such comfort in your written words. Everyone here has trials and your words help us keep plugging along.............. I will continue to pray for your family daily as I pray for many of you out there. It is so hard when kids are involved, you can't help but say, "Why God", let them be kids. So I REJOICE when I hear that Carrie is so much better, may God continue to bless her and your whole family.

I leave you with this,

John 12:25-26

Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.

Keep the Faith,
Dawn



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