Today is your anniversary

Today is your anniversary.
Your thoughts will turn to what you've lost, what dreams have been stolen from you.
At that time you will probably have felt isolated, on your own.

Take heart.

Think of what you've gained:
People who understand what you're going through,
who care, who support you.

Friends who feel for you, with you.

Fellow Human Beings who offer their help from around the World,
to lift the weight from your shoulders so you won't sink.

There are those around you who will always love you for who you are -
your body may have changed, but your soul remains the same.
The very essence of your being is what draws them to you.

Draw strength from this knowledge.

Use it to light your way through the dark times.

(PW 2001)

Part of this always reminds me of a visit that three of our group had. It finally dawned on me ... and I said something like, if this had never happened we never would have met. Much as I love and and care for you I really wish we had not needed to. Not surprisingly we all agreed.