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Heroes

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | An Inspiring story

I wrote the following to Doug... I am posting it here because I don't want to embarrass them, but I want them to know how important they are to me. Another one whom I did not mention in the following letter is Staci. Staci also provides inspiration and happiness to all who come in contact with her. She is a strong woman and provides support to a lot of DS members. I love all three of you!! Thank you for being here!!

Hi Doug!

I just had an idea of something to add to the site. I was reading my friend Keleee's journal and I realized how much I look up to her. She is a hero to me because she has consistenly pushed through her struggles and reaches out to help others on a regular basis. She is definitely a hero to me. I would like to have a spot on our left-hand column to list our heroes. Here I could list the people who are most important to me on DS and who do the most to support themselves and others. I think it would be an excelent way to show my appreciation for all that they do. Another person who is a hero to me is tattman. He leads a crusade against HCV and in the meantime provides support to many many others. On a daily basis, he brings joy, support and inspiration to lots of members of DS. He and Keleee are two of the most selfless people I have ever met and they motivate me to be a better person. I want to say thank you to them and I know there are others who would like to say thank you as well. Thank you for your time, Doug, and let me know what you think!

-Amanda

I love all my friends on DS!! Muah! Gosh now that I think about it, there is one more person I need to acknowledge. Rab, you are the voice of reason and support! You can pump up anybody and you do it even when you are feeling down! Thank you too!!

Hug Amand...

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THANKS FOR BRINGING A SMILE AND A TEAR YS BRAT! i MAY NOT USE THE PROPER WORDS HERE LITTLE SISTER BUT WHAT I WRITE IS FROM MY HEART & SOUL. I ALWAYS TRY TO CATCH UP TO ALL MY FRIENDS HERE ON DS,SOMETIMES I FALL SHORT, SORRY. BUT I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT ALL HERE, SOME I HAVE GOTTEN REALLY CLOSE TO,SOME I HAVE GOT TO MEET IN PERSON, ( THATS THE BEST) SOME I WISH I HAD THE FUNDS TO GO MEET DAMMIT!! I'D EVEN WASTE MY MONEY TO MEET YOU!!!!!! lol,lol,lol OH I GUESS I'D HAVE TO PUT A SPECIAL TATTOO ON YOU FROM ME TO YOU!!!! LOVE YOU LITTLE SISTER!!!! THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENT BABY!

tattman
A mention in dispatches - whatever next! I think the idea is a good one - I too have people that have helped and supported me through the yucky times and it would be good to acknowledge them in some way.
It is good that you are OK, and I can only hope that you get a smiley face back again soon. Big Hugs. Rab.

rab57
Elephant shoe AJ. I just love you to pieces and I always have good thoughts reserved just for you!! Thank you for mentioning me Sweetie. You just made my day.

StaciMO
Amanda Jane,

Oh My, I don't know what to say, ? Thanks Honey. I give all the credit to God who is my strength. I get my strength from helping others. It gets me out of myself and my pain seems to go away. We have a saying in AA, We have to give it away, to keep it.

I am so glad inside that I inspire you. In the words of Mother Theresa, "Do small things, with Great Love".

Hugs, Kelly :)

Ps- My son Ryan said thanks for caring about his depression and to let you know he is feeling better today!

Keleee
Great idea!!

revbry