Posted by Jim Hendrix (209.250.57.89) on April 05, 2001 at 23:01:19:
Well today has certainly been a day none of us are proud of. Things were said that hurt feelings between people and caused others to try not to take sides. The problem with words, once they are spoken can never be taken back. All that can be said at that point is I/m sorry. Not sorry necessarily for the thoughts that one may have deep down, but sorry that any of these posts hurt someones feelings. But you know, considering what we are forced to endure in this life, especially the chronics who have trouble seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as we episodics so, I can understand the depression that would curtail. Plus, then you add the powerful drugs wedepend on just to cope with clusters, caregiving to sick parents, cancers of different types, chemo, radiation, loss of jobs, no insurance, etc. etc. it's a wonder and frankly amazing that this doesn't happen more often. Many of us are going to Atlanta for many different reasons, but it is imperatve that we do not bring anger there. My wife, Ruth,who has been such a great supporter all these years is just as anxious to meet you guys as I am. Why I would not ask anyone to type an apology for how they feel, an apology for anyone who might have hurt anothers feelings would be soothing to us all as we start a new day. Just my thoughts at the moment. Night guys.