Posted by Jane D on May 30, 2001, at 13:47:39
In reply to Re: Thanks for the welcome » Jane D, posted by dougb on May 29, 2001, at 15:40:54
Doug
> The world has somehow managed to go on without my assistance for the last several years. I now have a really cool oportunity to re-enter the mainstream at the speed and spot i choose.
Interesting idea. I'm going to need to think about this.> Somehow, father of 5, employer, homeowner had taken over the things that i always wanted to do and be.
>I would think 'father of 5' could take over most things. Wow! No wonder you need a break. But seriously, how have your children handled your illness? Do they understand what happened to you or have you hidden it from them?
You seem to have accomplished a lot despite being sick for a long time. So have the other parents who have posted here. It always amazes me. I wonder if they are parents because they are stronger than I or if they are stronger because they are parents and have to be. Do you think having that responsibility helped motivate you to keep your life together for a longer time? Or were they an additional stressor? Or both?
Feel free to ignore the personal questions, especially if you suspect your children are following your trail on the internet. Another hazard of todays literate children I imagine.
I hope your appointment with the specialist went well.
Jane
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