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George_J
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Thank you, my brave companions...
« on: Jun 27th, 2007, 2:20am » |
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There's a gulf between those who've experienced CH in any form, episodic or chronic--and those who have never experienced it.
I have never been able to communicate to anyone else what CH is actually like--the pain, yes, but also the lowering sense of dread and doom that accompanies it, and the overwhelming relief when a hit is over. These are outside my poor powers of description.
I'm thankful every day for all of you--the only people on earth who truly know what it's like to pass through an attack, and find the shore on the other side. You have, always, my greatest respect and admiration. You are warriors, and my brave companions.
For those who support us, please know that you are blessed and appreciated beyond words--although you cannot remove our pain and the battle is ours alone, you remind us that life is worth any price that is paid. Thank you.
My best to you all,
George
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Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #1 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 3:37am » |
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There is nothing like the relief that comes with getting to the end of the attack is there? I always look at the clock afterwards and I'm amazed by how "early" it still is - time loses meaning and it feels like an eternity has passed so finding out it has "only" been a couple of hours and that I still have "day" left never fails to amaze me.
Of course there is the flip side where its "only" 2:30am and you know there are several hours before getting up time for it to happen all over again..
Its that swinging between desperation and euphoria that leaves me not knowing which way is up sometimes.
We loves ya Georgie - and we have your back too
huge hugs
Helen xxx
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #2 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 4:44am » |
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George, I hope that a hug from another hetro man won't send you into shock 
Consider yourself Hugged 
.......Sleep well and awaken refreshed my friend!
.........Tim who won't be posting much more tonight...I hope 
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #3 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 9:30am » |
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Ditto
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #4 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 12:15pm » |
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Well said George… That is why this forum is so comforting to all of us. It’s the only place on earth where the experience is shared and understood.
-Dennis-
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #5 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 12:25pm » |
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But if anyone COULD...it would be you George. I always enjoy reading your posts because they are well thought out, intelligent and very articulate. You seem to always have the exact right words to say no matter what the subject is.
Linda
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #6 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 6:01pm » |
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on Jun 27th, 2007, 2:20am, George_J wrote:There's a gulf between those who've experienced CH in any form, episodic or chronic--and those who have never experienced it.
I have never been able to communicate to anyone else what CH is actually like--the pain, yes, but also the lowering sense of dread and doom that accompanies it, and the overwhelming relief when a hit is over. These are outside my poor powers of description.
I'm thankful every day for all of you--the only people on earth who truly know what it's like to pass through an attack, and find the shore on the other side. You have, always, my greatest respect and admiration. You are warriors, and my brave companions.
For those who support us, please know that you are blessed and appreciated beyond words--although you cannot remove our pain and the battle is ours alone, you remind us that life is worth any price that is paid. Thank you.
My best to you all,
George
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #7 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 8:32pm » |
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Pretty cool ain't it George 
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #8 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 8:54pm » |
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Kickass post, George!
You have become a big part of this family and I think it has to do with your honesty from the start.
Im damn proud to call you brother!!
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #9 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 9:22pm » |
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you rock and hopefully we can share stories, hugs, beer, whatever in person someday.
PF wishes
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #10 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 9:41pm » |
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Beautifully said George...
Much Love
Shari
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #11 on: Jun 27th, 2007, 10:47pm » |
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Gee, this board has turned all warm and fuzzy......cool!!
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #12 on: Jun 28th, 2007, 2:08am » |
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Nicely done George.
Like Helen said: It's impossible to explain how we feel as the horror goes away. I like to say that it's like the pain running down a drain. Nothing like it.
Charlie
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #13 on: Jun 28th, 2007, 11:02am » |
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well said.
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Re: Thank you, my brave companions...
« Reply #14 on: Jun 28th, 2007, 6:37pm » |
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So well said. It truly is amazing the relief, the natural high when the pain is gone. My best right back at ya George and of course to the rest of you dain bramaged bunch!
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