mary.

you being here and TRYING and taking the time to respond to people, well, that's what it is all about!!!!!!! don't beat yourself up because you don't THINK you said the right thing. many times you MAY say something which helps someone, but just aren't aware of it. just that you WANT to, is sweet anough for me!!!!!

kim

HEY MARY,

EVERYBODY, INCLUDING YOU, MAKES A SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION ON THIS NETWORK. I FIGURED WE WERE PUT HERE BECAUSE WE CAN RELATE WELL TO EACH OTHER. I HAVE SOME CASUAL FRIENDS WHO ONCE I GET TO "AND HOW ARE YOU?" I DRAW A BLANK. CAN'T THINK OF A THING TO SAY EXCEPT "IT'S HOT", "IT'S COLD", "IT'S RAINING", "IT"S DRY", OR "KISS MY A**". AT LEAST HERE WE ARE BOUND TO PROVIDE THE SMALLEST PIECE OF INFORMATION THAT MAY CHANGE SOMEONE'S OUTLOOK AND LIFE. NEVER SECOND GUESS YOURSELF.

MARTY

Mary,

You have helped me just by asking me how I was doing after my surgery. It made me feel good just to know you were thinking of me. Keep doing what you're doing. Thanks for being here.

Cindy

Mary, i too have wondered or thought I should have said something different, but like Kim and Marty and Cindy said, you are here, it shows compassion and concern, sometimes just a small response is all that is needed...just someone who understands is so very helpful....thanks for being here Bonnie

Mary,

Second guess yourself no more! Both you and I know, you have been a great support to me. Your posts are thoughtful, caring and compassionate. Look at all the wonderful PM's you've sent me since I met you, many times they helped if I was having a bad day. I think if support comes from the heart, then it can never be wrong. And you have a big heart Mo.

Pam