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The Power of Hope

Posted by Roxie43 @roxie43, Aug 11, 2012

There are times, circumstances, life's trials and tribulations that often cause one to lose hope. I know how it feels to feel so hopeless that nothing seems worth it anymore.. It is a horrible state of mind to be in! Then, something or someone comes along and renews that sense of meaning and having faith that this too shall pass. The past year has been very challenging, stressful, depressing and I felt so hopeless.
I am in a different place today and I owe it to my friends at Mayo, family, peers, wonderful doctors and my faith that was surely tested over and over.
How has hope positively impacted your life??
Wishing you all blessed times and renewed HOPE!

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piglit | @piglit | Aug 13, 2012
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@roxie43

Hi All,
Thank you for responding and making me feel like I am not alone.. I too often feel like hope is lost and then I see a glimpse of it.. I really get upset at the saying "WHAT DOES NOT KILL US ONLY MAKES US STRONGER". sometimes, because when we take beating after beating we don't always feel stronger. Nonethless, we have to believe that life has to get better for all of us...how much should we be expected to suffer??
God bless you all..
Hugs,
Rox

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I know that my faith and hope with things has been more than tested over these past months. I feel that at times in all our lives that we are faced with challenges that confront us head on. But I do believe that things will turn around and start to look up for us. We are so lucky to have dear friends and need to cherish them each and everyday. Our friends hold us up when at times we feel like we can't fly, and they help us to learn again. Hugs Piglit

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Aug 13, 2012
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@undiagnosedsickgirl

i have been suffering for years and everyone thinks im crazy and wants to put me in impatient treatment for anxiety when im just sick, im on waiting list for mayo but its not for a long time. im praying but im losing hope more and more.

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Your not alone my dear. Let's just hang on together.

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Aug 13, 2012
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@piglit

For me my dear friends faith and hope go hand in hand. I no that over the past 6 months and my dear friends who have carried me through this time and I'm forever grateful, that my faith never faltered, and know I am living with the hope of things that have just turned around for me.
We need to live for know and follow our dreams and when we need to rely on the ones that really care for us to hold us up for a while. Take care Piglit

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Your right Piglit...we need to live for now.
Hugs

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piglit | @piglit | Aug 13, 2012
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@undiagnosedsickgirl

i have been suffering for years and everyone thinks im crazy and wants to put me in impatient treatment for anxiety when im just sick, im on waiting list for mayo but its not for a long time. im praying but im losing hope more and more.

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Let's just do that Rox you always know who youre true friends are and they appear all the time when you need them the most and that's what makes them all the more special Hugs

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piglit | @piglit | Aug 13, 2012
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@piglit

For me my dear friends faith and hope go hand in hand. I no that over the past 6 months and my dear friends who have carried me through this time and I'm forever grateful, that my faith never faltered, and know I am living with the hope of things that have just turned around for me.
We need to live for know and follow our dreams and when we need to rely on the ones that really care for us to hold us up for a while. Take care Piglit

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we need to enjoy the good moments in our lives and try to be grateful for what we have Hugs

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Aug 13, 2012
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@piglit

For me my dear friends faith and hope go hand in hand. I no that over the past 6 months and my dear friends who have carried me through this time and I'm forever grateful, that my faith never faltered, and know I am living with the hope of things that have just turned around for me.
We need to live for know and follow our dreams and when we need to rely on the ones that really care for us to hold us up for a while. Take care Piglit

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I agree... sometimes we do not realize that there are some that have it so much worse.. It's difficult to see this when we are consumed with our own issues.
Hugs

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piglit | @piglit | Aug 13, 2012
In reply to @piglit "For me my dear friends faith and hope go hand in hand. I no that over..." + (show)
@piglit

For me my dear friends faith and hope go hand in hand. I no that over the past 6 months and my dear friends who have carried me through this time and I'm forever grateful, that my faith never faltered, and know I am living with the hope of things that have just turned around for me.
We need to live for know and follow our dreams and when we need to rely on the ones that really care for us to hold us up for a while. Take care Piglit

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so true
Hugs

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Aug 25, 2012

The power of hope in combination with a great support system like my friends at Mayo have prepared me to return to work in 2 weeks.... It feels good to believe in myself again...THANK YOU!!!!
Big Hug,
Rox

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | Aug 25, 2012
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@roxie43

Oh dear...I forgot to mention that my little doggie, Mammie, has brought a lot of joy to my life...

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Thank You my dear....

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eye_hate.headaches | @eyehateheadaches | Aug 26, 2012
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@undiagnosedsickgirl

i have been suffering for years and everyone thinks im crazy and wants to put me in impatient treatment for anxiety when im just sick, im on waiting list for mayo but its not for a long time. im praying but im losing hope more and more.

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My brother has suffered from headaches for the past 1.5 years. He says when he tries to focus on anything (reading, looking at tv/computer, just looking at anything) it causes severe pain. He says the only time he has relief is for about 20 min right after he wakes up.he has seen optometrists, optomologists, neuro optomologists, 3 different neurologists, and a headache specialist. Everyone says his eyes and brain are fine. He has been on multiple medications and nothing has helped. He is struggling as well with hopelessness. Our family has been trying to help, but we have run out of ideas.

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