Dear@parus, yes ma'am. Indeed there are. We cannot make life better for every single person out there. I personally do not have an endless bag of tricks that I can pull out in the event that someone is suffering. I only have what I have. I only have what I have been given.

The kindnesses that have been shown to others, by the people in this group, have helped turn a few lives back around. Given a bit of hope, or put a smile on someone's face. If only for a little while.

Parus, you are to be commended for all the kind and gracious comments you make on a regular basis here and on other Mayo Clinic groups. Your commitment to sharing what you have is appreciated and does not go unnoticed. You are an intelligent, forthright lady with tons of life experiences. Your stories help others identify areas of their own lives, where hope can be found. And when hope is not to be found, there is grit and determination!

We are all changing, every one of us, all the time. I look forward to what lies ahead! Thank you for being here!

Mamacita