I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my new friends in our Ostomy community the best for 2012. This site has been a blessing to vent frustrations & also to lend support to those in need. There are so many people carrying very heavy burdens here. Those of us with lighter loads will do our best to lighten the loads of all who are struggling. The world could learn a lot about caring for our neighbors & those less fortunate.
Humor has been a large part of my recovery because I have always enjoyed laughing, at myself & others. Endorphins are also strengthened through laughter & general well-being. Doom & gloom are too easy to fall into in life's hurdles. There is always someone worse off than us & so why dwell on negativity like poor me. Self-pity is just a terrible weakness & worthless endeavor.
In closing, I would like all of you to know that I am a better person for joining this site & meeting all of you. Those here who are my close friends know how much I value true friendship. I love meeting new members & trading life stories with them & laughing like crazy. To all of you, I will leave you with this thought for 2012 & forever. "Health is Wealth." God bless.
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 37,000 members who truly understand you.
It's not all about ostomy. We talk about everything.
Many come here for advice or to give advice, others have found good friends, and some have even found love. Most importantly, people here are honest and genuinely care.
🛑 Privacy is very important - we have many features that are only visible to members, ensuring a safe and secure environment for you to share and connect.
Create an account and you will be amazed by the warmth of this community.
Follow our 9-point hospital discharge checklist.
Many of us old-timers grew up watching Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians on TV at the Waldorf Astoria welcome in the New Year with the sweetest sound this side of heaven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsmjKicZ9qIfeature=related Happy memories; and remember, the best is yet to come! PB
Hi Zeppo, the ostomy community is a better place because of people like you. Look forward to helping others and learning from this great community we have been blessed with!
Getting Support in the Ostomy Community with LeeAnne Hayden | Hollister
