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Tina Isn’t it wonderfull when our children validate our love.. Kathy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Brought tears to me eyes. Reminded me of how my mom helped me through my > bulemia and post traumatic stress problems in college after being raped. She > may not have understood eating disorders, but she understood me and listened > and drove from Cleveland to Syracuse whenever I called for help. I wish she > was still here so I could tell her how lucky I was to have her. You are so > fortunate to have a daughter who can tell you this. And you’re right. This > has nothing to do with you. Eating disorders are a very private, individual > thing. Who knows why some of us go there, but remember a lot of us make it > back, thanks to fabulous moms like you who are behind us. Give yourself and > your daughter a hug from me and know there is a huge ray of sunlight at the > end of the tunnel. > — > Rebecca Ford > We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in > the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card > was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through > this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was > feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very > right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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That was absolutely beautiful. Sarah L "Friends are those people who know the words to the song in your heart and sing them back to you when you have forgotten the words." (unattributed)
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Krissy, that brought tears to my eyes. I think you both are going to win this one. At least you both are on the right track. Give Danielle a hug from me and let her know we are here pulling for her. Brigitte We don’t skinny dip, we chunky dunk!
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Brought tears to me eyes. Reminded me of how my mom helped me through my bulemia and post traumatic stress problems in college after being raped. She may not have understood eating disorders, but she understood me and listened and drove from Cleveland to Syracuse whenever I called for help. I wish she was still here so I could tell her how lucky I was to have her. You are so fortunate to have a daughter who can tell you this. And you’re right. This has nothing to do with you. Eating disorders are a very private, individual thing. Who knows why some of us go there, but remember a lot of us make it back, thanks to fabulous moms like you who are behind us. Give yourself and your daughter a hug from me and know there is a huge ray of sunlight at the end of the tunnel. — Rebecca Ford
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood
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Thanks for reposting as I didn’t get the original. How unbelievably proud you must be of her. One day at a time but this poem must feel like a month’s worth of days in one tiny package. Prayers continue. Duckie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Organization: RoadRunner – Central Florida > Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis > You are indeed, one very, very special Mom. :) > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW > We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in > the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card > was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through > this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was > feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very > right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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Oh Krissy! Reading that poem made me cry. You must have been a mess. lol And you obviously ARE doing something right. Prayers for you and Danielle, and the rest of the family continue. Things are looking up, but this is going to be a long drawn out process. It isnt going to go away over night. But it sounds like she really wants to get past this. And that desire is what is going to make it happen. That, and having you to lean on. You are a special person, and your daughter knows this. And so do we. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Wow. <sniff>, <pause to wipe eyes>. It’s wonderful that she was able to tell you how much your support means to her. It doesn’t surprise me in the least though that you are a wonderful and supportive mom. We see a lot of that side of you here on ASA. her confidence that she can get through this is more reason for celebration. — Nann remove the Gator cheer to email me It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. – Aristotle
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Tina, what a beautiful card to receive from one of your kids. Im crying right along with you. You are one terrific MOM. How the hell did that happen.>g< johnie
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This was absolutely beautiful…Even though in our hearts we know we are doing our best with our kids, isn’t it wonderful when they acknowledge it, too? I hope things continue to go well for Danielle, and that you are taking good care of yourself. Marsha
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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tina that was beautiful and thank you for sharing with us. having gone through this with my daughter, i know how much it means. it took annie several years to understand why we did it. please give her a gentle hug from me and let her know she is still in my prayers….as are you. donnah – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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> When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. > Just had to share, sure made my day.
That is sooo sweet!!! I’m so glad to hear you’re not blaming yourself, Tina…and that she is appreciating you for all you do for her! (if anything is causing anorexia, it’s society and the pressures on these young girls to look perfect!) I’ve been thinking of Danielle since I found out about the anexoria. She’s been in my prayers. Carol
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Krissy, that is so sweet. Makes you know that all the trouble you’re going through to help her is worthwhile. No wonder it made your day! Gwen
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You are indeed, one very, very special Mom. :) — Cyberhugs, DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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Hi KJ,,, I do not need to tell you to put that in a special place so that it can be pulled out and enjoyed again. As the years slide by, we do forget a little of what takes place. Sometimes we need to remind our selves that our children are very much their own persons and need to be treated that way. Now,,,take a deep breath and look in a mirror. That person was there for her children. That person did what needed to be done,,,today. A parents job is never done and tomorrow is coming sooo fast. You will be needed again and your heart will be strong enough because you have been in training and did well. Harv – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in the kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card was sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: Mom and Recovery I can get through this I know I can, If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. She’s the one who truly understands. She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, She stands me back up and wishes me well. Somehow she knows the things I am going through, My fright of food, or keeping it down too. She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, Just to get the help I need. I can get through this I know I can, If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. ~Danielle Underwood Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through this recovery process. When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. Just had to share, sure made my day. ~KJ Akron, Ohio http://arthritisinsight.com Knowledge is power…support is essential. Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions Coming soon to a puter near you!
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w0w…….kj. looks like you and your daughter are very special people. what a sweet thoughtfulness on danielle’s part. made me tear up, it was so loving. you must be so proud of her. what a sweet heart she has. and you are spot on; you are definitely doing things very right. kate
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> We were in the garage tonight, playing cards with friends. When we came in the > kids were in bed, but a beautiful rubber stamped, ribbon decorated card was > sitting on my desk. This poem was inside: > Mom and Recovery > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, then I can grab my mom’s hand. > She’s here to help me, and here to talk to. > She’s the one who truly understands. > She’s caught me when I slipped, and helped me when I fell, > She stands me back up and wishes me well. > Somehow she knows the things I am going through, > My fright of food, or keeping it down too. > She’ll drive me hours away, every single day, > Just to get the help I need. > I can get through this I know I can, > If I ever need help, she’s the one who understands. > ~Danielle Underwood > Along with a very touching note thanking me for helping her get through this > recovery process. > When something like anorexia hits your family, you question your parenting > abilities. "What did I do wrong?" "Why didn’t I know what she was feeling?" But > now I know I’ve done nothing wrong, and am in fact doing something very right. > Just had to share, sure made my day. > ~KJ > Akron, Ohio > http://arthritisinsight.com > Knowledge is power…support is essential. > Tina’s Togs http://tinastogs.com > Quality Plus Size and Vintage Fashions > Coming soon to a puter near you!
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