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.
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 39,626 members.
But, it's not all about ostomy. We talk about everything.
Many come here for advice, others find lasting friendships, and some have even found love.
🛑 Privacy is very important - there are many features only visible to members.
39,626 members
Follow our simple and practical guidelines for eating healthy with an ostomy.
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!
My Ostomy Journey: LeeAnne | Hollister
