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(Message started by: artonio7 on Jul 17^th, 2007, 1:37pm)

Title: Coming Home Richcon 2007
Post by artonio7 on Jul 17^th, 2007, 1:37pm

Have you ever seen a toddler separated from his mother? The child stands looking about with an expression of confusion, panic and terror on his face, It is unmistakable. Suddenly the mother will appear and pick-up the child and coddle, hug and wipe away the tears, replacing the expression with joy. For the child, the innate sense of dread and helplessness is banished away by the loving arms and presence of his mother. The boogieman is no longer a threat.

On the day after the convention Bill Mingus and I were talking with the hotel manager, answering some questions about Cluster Headaches and the O.U.C.H. convention. After a long series of excellent questions she finally asked one question that hit home with me... "Why do you all gather and what is it like for you?"

I could only think of one response.... "It is like finding your long lost mother."

All of you in attendance have managed to change my life in one way or another for the better. It was a privilege and honor to meet you. Thank you for being there and thank you for being who you are. It was like finding my long lost mother.

with warm regards,
Tony

Title: Re: Coming home
Post by Jimi on Jul 17^th, 2007, 2:05pm

Quit it Tony! You are getting my allergies up. It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to the next time. [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Coming home
Post by Guiseppi on Jul 17^th, 2007, 3:09pm

Your home made biscotti was a close second to the pleasure of meeting you Tony! I love your description of the convention. Mirrors your gentle soul. Personally I can't wait for the next one.

Guiseppi

Title: Re: Coming home
Post by alienspacebabe on Jul 17^th, 2007, 3:31pm

Dammit, Tony! Now I've got something in my eyes again. :'(

Title: Re: Coming home
Post by Batch on Jul 17^th, 2007, 3:57pm

Very well said my friend.

Batch

Title: Re: Coming Home Richcon 2007
Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 17^th, 2007, 6:19pm

Been gone from this monitor too long . . . it seems to have gotten blurry.

We had much the same conversation on the long drive home. I don't have much blood family but I sure have a lot of cluster-family. It's good to feel a part of a group like this - that sense of belonging somewhere is priceless.

Glad you got home safe Tony - it was wonderful to meet you and I'm so proud of you overcoming your demons to be with us.

Title: Re: Coming Home Richcon 2007
Post by JenniferD on Jul 17^th, 2007, 6:31pm

damn... I knew there was somn special about you...sure enough, there it is.

Thank you Tony for coming to Richmond. I hope you now know how much you really are loved.

Jen :-*

Title: Re: Coming Home Richcon 2007
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 18^th, 2007, 2:01am

No doubt, convention is a natural high.

It brings you so much closer to each other. It's a comforting...and peaceful kind of closeness.

These friendships will last a lifetime :-*

Much love to you Tony,

Jean

Title: Re: Coming Home Richcon 2007
Post by juniorbrew on Jul 18^th, 2007, 10:22pm

Tony,

You're absolutely right about the "finding your long lost mother..." thing. The conventions are one of my favorite times...and finally meeting you and everybody else is great. I'm glad you were able to come.

Peace,
Roy