...or anyone else, for that matter!
Two years ago, I started having monthly support group meetings, patterned after Rain's successful template. I thought I was filling in for Bridget while she got some personal stuff taken care of. Over those two years, there have been many changes, some weddings, some babies, a new president...(I threw that last one in there to see if you were paying attention!)
Well, Michelle is in school, making her days quite full, and she is the one who cleans the house to get ready for the group. That group has dwindled considerably, but there are still 'faithfuls' who come every month. My health is continuing to decline, making it increasingly harder to be an effective leader.
Therefore, I have decided that as much as I need the support, I have to concentrate wholly on keeping myself on this planet, healing my battered body, and hopefully be able to attend someone else's support group. I adore going to Rain's, and ALWAYS come away feeling better and stronger, but the sad fact is that with gas prices and the distance to RainDear's house, attending those groups will have to be a treat--something I get to do when we have enough money.
I know there is a big part of me that will feel empty on the third Tuesday of the month, but I must take care of my health. At this point, the only thing I have any control over is my stress level, so I need to keep my life as simple as I am able.
If anyone in the Central San Diego area wants to undertake having a support group in their home, I know I will attend whenever I can, and I wish anyone who takes it on a full to overflowing living room!
In the meantime, if anyone wants to put out some healing vibes, I could definitely use some intervention.
It's been a good run, and I thank you all, near and far, for the ongoing support. I don't post much on here anymore--my compadres have all pretty much assimilated into 'real world' and are not in need of monthly support--hell, I am almost 5 years out myself, and have been waging war for my health for 4 years. I know less and less names every time I come on, which is not to say I am not interested, I just don't know what to say!
I do hope everyone has an easier time of it than I have, and hold all my Stapler Sisters (seasoned and new!) in my heart. Thanks for continuing to support me.