tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post1680094263005077410..comments2024-01-15T03:46:36.783-05:00Comments on Gains And Losses: Life Through Sharon's Eyes: I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-90698317677022151912014-07-05T22:33:12.086-04:002014-07-05T22:33:12.086-04:00Thinking of you, too, Sharon. Hope things are okay...Thinking of you, too, Sharon. Hope things are okay. Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-47872624937427870622014-06-06T09:14:25.651-04:002014-06-06T09:14:25.651-04:00Thinking of you, Sharon, and hoping things are goi...Thinking of you, Sharon, and hoping things are going ok. My husband was my best friend and aside from a few work friends and old friends, he was my only one. After I met him, I didn't cultivate any new friends. As a result, now that I'm on my own, it's difficult to make new friends. But I have to say, the old ones are the reason I have kept going, putting one foot in front of the other each day. My thoughts and prayers are with you!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799781800542758688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-56394413832864431482014-05-31T10:55:26.451-04:002014-05-31T10:55:26.451-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695109793957198216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-46267374178400905912014-04-30T20:17:07.828-04:002014-04-30T20:17:07.828-04:00hope all is well, Sharon. :: hugs ::hope all is well, Sharon. :: hugs ::Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386517479350871434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-9472230682165377982014-04-21T18:33:48.706-04:002014-04-21T18:33:48.706-04:00Hi Sharon - I also have been thinking of you and B...Hi Sharon - I also have been thinking of you and Bill and hope that he's moving through the difficult time post radiation. Prayers and very best thoughts to you both.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-28793595826575642142014-04-19T22:35:34.298-04:002014-04-19T22:35:34.298-04:00HI Sharon,
I see it has been a while since you pos...HI Sharon,<br />I see it has been a while since you posted. I hope things are going okay for Bill. I think of you often and Bill often. I am hoping that he is beginning to fully recover. This has been a difficult year for you both. Sending warm thoughts and prayers your way. MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-71438038480576104252014-04-12T21:28:16.392-04:002014-04-12T21:28:16.392-04:00Thinking of you and your husband as you go through...Thinking of you and your husband as you go through this valley together. I agree, we need more supports in our lives other than our "best friend hubbys" ... what a blessing best friend hubbys are though. DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-58210803251365271132014-03-19T20:28:05.564-04:002014-03-19T20:28:05.564-04:00Hey, Sharon - just wanted to let you know that I&#...Hey, Sharon - just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you (and Bill, of course) and sending hugs and prayers as you weather this storm. Wish I could carry some of your burden for you...donnamacdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394224452203540374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-28791967414219498942014-03-14T01:04:00.632-04:002014-03-14T01:04:00.632-04:00Hi Sharon, I've been thinking about you, and h...Hi Sharon, I've been thinking about you, and hoping things are moving along well, and that you are both doing OK. Hugs.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248579159497266955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-11784855889267847522014-03-01T22:22:53.540-05:002014-03-01T22:22:53.540-05:00Hey you. I,ve just gotten caught up on you posts....Hey you. I,ve just gotten caught up on you posts. I'm so glad the chemo is behind you and the radiation is getting there. Please know that I pray for you both, every day. Love you.Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039903741028922963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-78277392194388175562014-02-27T15:22:22.596-05:002014-02-27T15:22:22.596-05:00Aw so sorry to come back and see things aren't...Aw so sorry to come back and see things aren't good for you Sharon! Prayers! DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-75313395910910957362014-02-17T16:26:54.667-05:002014-02-17T16:26:54.667-05:00I just learned of Bill's illness this past wee...I just learned of Bill's illness this past week and had to stop by here to say hello and that I wish you both well during this difficult time. From this most recent post, it looks like you - as is typical - have the chance to do a lot of contemplating. I think that's crucial for so many of us. Take care.Michele Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982882071217806641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-36280128411402350022014-02-15T13:49:33.496-05:002014-02-15T13:49:33.496-05:00Just picked up your blog for the first time today ...Just picked up your blog for the first time today and wow - does it hit home about the friendships. Steve, my husband of 25 years, is my best friend. My four adult children are next in line and after that - well, I have been terribly lazy about making deep friendships. I have a hard time finding other ladies my age that understand I would rather do things for my family and with my family than to talk on the phone or go places with them - most ladies that have friends seem to spend a lot of time with those friends - I spend that time with my spouse. But, I know I need to find the balance and invest in a least a couple of ladies - I'm trying. Think I will follow your blog and see if I can learn a few things. Sorry about your husband, hope this is soon a "remember when" situation that is far behind you. Weighing Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405732578239574618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-15201036405447622862014-02-12T09:33:57.918-05:002014-02-12T09:33:57.918-05:00Thanks for the update with Bill, I've been won...Thanks for the update with Bill, I've been wondering how you both were doing. I used to have some good friends when we lived in Sharon 10 years ago. I made friends quickly there, and I've come to the conclusion that having kids makes friend making easier. Once we moved an hour away only one friendship survived, but that one fell apart later for other reasons. Since then I had a friend I went to school with nearby in Kenosha who I used to meet for coffee and running but they moved to Puerto Rico recently, and last year my "work friend" got fired under circumstances that made continuing that friendship uncomfortable. Now all I have is Jeanna, who I see only a few times a year but we always pick up right where we left off. Making friends is an item on my agenda, and one of the reasons I started blogging. When we start our full time lifestyle I want people to connect with that we have things in common with. Wayne is my best friend also, and I worry about the fact he is mostly my only friend. I keep meaning to check out Kenosha's photography club and Kettle Moraine's hiking club in hopes they will offer up a likely friend. On a friend-related note...I may be bypassing my trip to Kentucky in March for a trip all the way down to the Smokies in April. You'll be the first to know when my plans are complete! I might even bring my tent and stay a night or two at Cades Cove without my Mom to make it easier to meet you for hiking!Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-88413370090902584732014-02-11T23:06:29.745-05:002014-02-11T23:06:29.745-05:00I agree with you about having friends in addition ...I agree with you about having friends in addition to our husbands. How good you have friends coming out of the woodwork to help you and be with you as needed. My BFF is a sister in Christ and that is a big blessing because our roots run deep. I pray Bill will have complete healing and minimal side effects from the treatments.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-82184666281817347702014-02-09T09:44:10.134-05:002014-02-09T09:44:10.134-05:00Keeping you both in my prayers! Having friends is ...Keeping you both in my prayers! Having friends is key- IMO. They will be the ones who come over, take you to dinner, give you a break, run your errands, chat with you, hike with you. After watching my Mom take care my Dad's 25 years of MS, her friends helped her a lot. I depended on my friends as my safety structure when I realized my former significant other WASN'T my friend. I have no other family living within 30 minutes of me. As a single mom, my friends are key. It takes a village. Life changes up. Friends will get you through. <br /><br />Good luck and praying for you and Bill daily. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-11368125079293065012014-02-05T21:27:21.892-05:002014-02-05T21:27:21.892-05:00Thinking of you and Bill and praying for you both....Thinking of you and Bill and praying for you both. I can't imagine it's an easy place to be in.divadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185277600611550619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-29869196322729972282014-02-04T14:02:30.734-05:002014-02-04T14:02:30.734-05:00Prayers for you both Sharon. I am so glad to know ...Prayers for you both Sharon. I am so glad to know Bill is doing well so far and hope that continues. Like you my hubby is my best friend! We will soon celebrate 35 years of a happy marriage! We do everything together and love it.<br /><br /> I do have a best girlfriend and we met when we were both 12 years old. Although she lives in another state we always pick up right where we left off as though no time has passed since we saw each other. We are kindred spirits and often times I will have a strong feeling that something is wrong in her life and will text or email her and sure enough she will tell me my intuition is correct and my timing was perfect as she needed someone to talk to. I say she is the sister I always wanted - you see I have 4 brothers and always wanted a sister!<br /><br />Take care and know that many are praying and thinking about you both.<br />Tami@NutmegNotebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734911958992997465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-91354352899953762462014-02-04T13:42:52.313-05:002014-02-04T13:42:52.313-05:00Before I tell you about a friend other than my spo...Before I tell you about a friend other than my spouse, my brother in law also lost his entire sense of taste when he did radiation. The good news...it came back. I hope it does so quickly for your husband as well.<br /><br />My current BFF and I have been friends for 7 years and she knows everything about me and doesn't judge a bit. We're honest with eachother (brutally sometimes) but we tell each other what we need to hear. To know it's coming from a place of love means we don't get offended. It's not easy finding friends like that as an adult.MandaPandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362923550051566309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-36580093633978419222014-02-03T22:11:02.210-05:002014-02-03T22:11:02.210-05:00Thanks for the update. I'll keep thinking goo...Thanks for the update. I'll keep thinking good thoughts for you and Bill. P.S. Do you still want a calendar? I have one left. Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-46229656057509620032014-02-03T17:48:34.969-05:002014-02-03T17:48:34.969-05:00I have to tell you that my eggs are probably all i...I have to tell you that my eggs are probably all in one basket in my case. My husband IS my best friend and I don't have deep friendships anywhere like what I have with him. I clearly just need to wrap him in bubblewrap and hold him hostage! :) *Hugs* to you my friend, and as always I am so here on email! I'm awesome on email! So, if you ever need anything, even just to vent, remember I'm there! I hope the rest of the treatments fly by quickly!Kyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496930376646300796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-10565768130597176172014-02-03T16:18:18.425-05:002014-02-03T16:18:18.425-05:00This is just such an incredibly difficult thing to...This is just such an incredibly difficult thing to go through. <br /><br />Its nice to hear you and the other commenters talking about your spouses being your best friends. You just don't hear people talking like that nowadays too much. But I sure do agree with you about cultivating friendships outside of your spouse. Its so wonderful to have that kind of support available when you need it, and even when you don't know you need it!debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-52150791891095581622014-02-03T13:13:56.274-05:002014-02-03T13:13:56.274-05:00One of the greatest blessings in my life was watch...One of the greatest blessings in my life was watching my parents become each others 'best friend', in the truest definition of the word.<br /><br />I'm so glad Bill is doing "well" with the radiation, considering all that's involved with it and all that he could be experiencing all at once. You're both in my prayers daily.Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-36974646037860526392014-02-03T12:06:40.710-05:002014-02-03T12:06:40.710-05:00Glad things are going as well as (or a little bett...Glad things are going as well as (or a little better than) expected with Bill. I cannot imagine have no taste.. But --even that probably wouldn't keep ME from eating.... ha<br /><br />I am very very close to George --and he is definitely my VERY best friend. I too depend on him totally... I would be just like you IF I lost that friendship... I (like you) have many many friends --and good ones. However, I don't have that 'one' best female friend. I THOUGHT I did ---and we used to have a fabulous relationship. However, she betrayed my friendship ---and became someone I could no longer trust with my inner thoughts... We are still friends (sorta) --but nothing like we used to be. That whole situation really upset me at the time. <br /><br />I also had a very good childhood friend which I lost (cancer death) a couple of years ago... BUT--these days, I cannot say that I have ANY really close friends. I am closer to my blog and FB friends than most others at this point.. George and I do have a really special couple that we enjoy traveling with. They live in Indiana --so it's not like having a friend here...<br /><br />Thanks for the great blog. I can totally understand how you feel.<br />Love and HUGS and Prayers for you both,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-89368711124989501342014-02-03T11:45:33.802-05:002014-02-03T11:45:33.802-05:00Sharon,
I have fallen in to the same pattern as yo...Sharon,<br />I have fallen in to the same pattern as you. 65MD and I enjoy each other's company so much we hardly feel the need to branch out. I know in my head that is not the best way and that I need other friends in my life, but I haven't compelled my heart to do anything about it. You aren't the first person I've seen walk down this path. I'm trying to learn from your lesson. I have many friends particularly from church but not that deep affection and keen desire to be with like 65MD.<br /><br />I'm glad that Bill is doing so well. I know the reality is far worse than you can express in a blog post. As always, you both remain in my prayers.<br />LoriLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348740719854853661noreply@blogger.com