tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1144500644415495932.post4993416466658110271..comments2023-04-04T03:31:04.591-04:00Comments on Hollow Me Out: The rising mountainLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05712708305184807187noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1144500644415495932.post-73710198951489814132010-11-14T19:09:46.222-05:002010-11-14T19:09:46.222-05:00I don't have any profound words of wisdom for ...I don't have any profound words of wisdom for you, but I do have a whole lot of love and admiration for your strength of spirit. Hang in there, girl. Cry when you need to, smile when you can. You are awesome.<br /><br />Love,<br />DollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1144500644415495932.post-16277484866812670722010-11-13T16:24:12.433-05:002010-11-13T16:24:12.433-05:00Laura: You have come so far up that hill. There ...Laura: You have come so far up that hill. There is still a way to go, but you will get there. So much has happened that I think it is amazing just how positive you have stayed. Sure, you have had your ups and downs but keep in mind just how far you have come. As you said, it is a journey to health. You must keep telling yourself that. As for how you look, you are being much too hard on yourself. Uncle Jeff and I thought you looked wonderful. No kidding - wonderful. That's how your friends will see you too. Your muscles will build up again, your hair will come back (it already has starting) and you will lose the puffiness in your face when the steroids are done. Who cares about all of that, really. What matters is that you have gotten your health back. That's all that matters. I love you so much. NanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1144500644415495932.post-18142242298476147662010-11-12T10:04:31.484-05:002010-11-12T10:04:31.484-05:00Laura, over the past several months I have been re...Laura, over the past several months I have been reading your blogs with such awe for who you have revealed yourself to be. And the wonderful person you are is, in many ways, because of the foundation you stand on. Some of that foundation comes from the family you were given in your parents, siblings, grandparents, aunt/uncles, etc. Some of it is from the family you have developed and nurtured in your relationships with Phil and your friends. But ALL of that foundation is part of a grand design to support you and love you! Please don't waste a single precious bit of that love and support in feeling guilty. All of these people have CHOOSEN to be with you in this. Can you possibly imagine your parents being happier together in Philly knowing you were alone in Texas? Can you imagine your brother and sister being glad to have your Mom in Philly when they know how much you and your Mom need to be together now? The only thing harder than watching your loved one go through trials is feeling like you aren’t doing all you can to help them. You have been so generous in sharing your roller coaster ride with the transplant process, be as generous in allowing those who care about you to share your burdens , allowing them to give you support, be it by presence or prayers or sending positive energy out to you. Please, please, please remember how much you are loved and that part of accepting that love means accepting that those who make your foundation want and need to do for you. Never feel guilty for having people who love you that much!Elliebethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467166539544227593noreply@blogger.com