This is an old post of mine, but with the New Kindreds on the Boards, I thought it might be helpful.

chenheart
chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
I am the Mistress of Repetition when I find something which I think works! So, as always, I trust my longtime sisters here on the boards will forgive me for giving once again, my description of the Emotional Rollercoaster we are on..

Not only are we on a rollercoater, but OMG~the seatbelt is broken, there is oil on the tracks, and it's starting to rain! So, you know what we do? We hang on for dear life! We are so glad that at least we aren't on the rollercoaster by ourself~ someone is sitting next to us, equally afraid, and we give each other "the look" hoping to gain courage from whoever is with us on the ride of our lives. We hold onto each other, scared but trying to be brave, though we sometimes give way to tears as we fly through the loops and turns, not knowing if we are going to get off of this ride alive.

But you know what? After what seems like an eternity the coaster has come to a complete stop, we find we are ALIVE! We are battered and bruised, and soo afraid of rollercoasters, but we get off of that ride and collapse in tears that we are SURVIVORS!!!

Every now and then, we are made aware that the carnival has come to town, and just seeing the rollercoaster makes us emotionally re-live the fear. But we also know that no matter what,we are not alone; we can take on the day and be victorious!

Hugs,
Chen♥

Comments

  • jendrey
    jendrey Member Posts: 377
    ...
    It's just as encouraging now as it was the very first time you posted it. (= thanks! =)
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    I agree...
    you are a very wise soul! And I love you LOTS!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    Love it!
    But then I always enjoy your posts and find something inspirational in them,

    Jennifer
  • pinkpalette
    pinkpalette Member Posts: 112
    grams2jc said:

    Love it!
    But then I always enjoy your posts and find something inspirational in them,

    Jennifer

    Thank you
    For us newbees....going up the first hill on that roller coaster. Very true!
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    I remember the first time I
    I remember the first time I read this post... 2 years ago... how right you are dear friend
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    taleena said:

    I remember the first time I
    I remember the first time I read this post... 2 years ago... how right you are dear friend

    LOL @ Taleena~ aren't you
    LOL @ Taleena~ aren't you happy that I copied and pasted the post only and not the comments from 2009?? :-)
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    Wisdom is always
    Wisdom is always appreciated.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • gagee
    gagee Member Posts: 332
    Thank you for posting again
    Thank you for posting again as I had not seen it. It is so true. Especially to know we are not alone in this fight. Diana
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    gagee said:

    Thank you for posting again
    Thank you for posting again as I had not seen it. It is so true. Especially to know we are not alone in this fight. Diana

    Great read
    again and again! Thanks for re-posting for the newer sisters (and brothers).

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    sea60 said:

    Great read
    again and again! Thanks for re-posting for the newer sisters (and brothers).

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    I so enjoyed this, Chenheart!
    Glad you posted this again. I hope our newbies take the time to review this post.

    Gentle hugs,

    Vicki Sam