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198419 tn?1360242356

Pardon my Absence

Hi all,

Please pardon my absence. Since Mary's death, and all the end of the school year activities with my family I've been unable to be here steady, and when I am able, still struggle a bit with the loss of our dear community leader. I simply expect to see her posts, and other things.

She'd not want that for sure, but it is what it is so I'm working on myself to not only know, but believe that nothing in this life is guaranteed, and we are not meant to know all that is to come, nor can we change it sometimes.

I think of you every day, and besides that I want you to know that I'm doing well physically - working very hard on my strength and endurance. I'm actually stronger physically than I've been in a long while thanks to a terrific class I've been going to. These things feel good :) I've learned that it is ok for me to go very far past trembling weak fatigued muscles - it feels good to know.

Once these things simmer into a slower, softer boil, I'll be back with you. I very much look forward to it because I've been missing you.

Treat yourselves good, keep supporting and educating each other like you do, and see regularly soon! oxoxoxo
-Shell
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751951 tn?1406632863
Shell, ditto.  Ditto to your "softer boil" thoughts, and ditto to most of what has been said in reply to you.  Life remains a roller coaster.
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393986 tn?1303825975
Rena just told me about Mary on FB.  I am so, so very sorry to hear this news.  I am thinking about each and everyone of you here, because I know how much Mary impacted all of our lives.  The tears flow down my face as I write this and please know I am sending the gentlest cyber hugs to all.  I haven't been on here a lot lately, but you all are still my family.  Love you all and miss you!

(((HUGS)))
Ada
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Shelly
Take all the time you need.  I, myself, feel that way and I didn't really get the pleasure to know her as well as you.  I, mourn the loss of getting to know her better.  I feel she was so special and would have loved to know her better.  She was amazing, loving and caring in the small dealings we had.  I mourn what could have been.
Maureen
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2015036 tn?1332997788
I think it's important for you to take the time you need.  

Tammy
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1734735 tn?1413778071
Hey Shelly belly,

You know this place is like the Hotel California - you can step out anytime you like but you can never leave. bahahaha.

I too am an infrequent visitor of late but certainly think it doesn't matter whether it's one day or one year between posts. We are still part of a caring MS community just away on sabbattcal to a return anon. I have your old profile picture burned into my memory. Be well.

Blessings
Alex
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738075 tn?1330575844
Shell, you take your time and come back when you're ready.  Always good to see you!

Hugs,
Lisa
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It's always good t hear from you Shell. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy
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572651 tn?1530999357
You'll be here when it's right for you.,  Besides,  this community has a way of supporting each other when its needed most.  

Shell voices the feelings that several of us have struggled with - and the CL's spent the past week or so just in shock, not knowing quite the right words to use.

Take care of yourself, Shell - you've had your plate full with baby, graduations, family needs and now Mary's death.  It all takes a toll  even the have stuff.

hugs, Laura
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1831849 tn?1383228392
Hi Shell :-)
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667078 tn?1316000935
Good to hear from you

Alex
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