I hear you, Mountain Ash..I´ve had the blessing of helping others in my situation over the years..and you receive so much in return, don´t you? That endures the rest of your life.

I must add that one boy,A, had cancer..and survived. Today he is a young man with a child of his own because he saved his sperm during his illness. His partner has 2 children of her own, too. One of them Turret´s syndrome. Couldn´t have a better stepfather, don´t you think? A. was a swimmer and competed in the gruelling 1500m distance. The strength he built up there probably saved his life! So..there are some sunshine stories too!! My older son, who was his swimmer friend, stood by his side thru it all..they were only teenagers..and I still have before me how my son, D., helped him so that he could he go to an ACDC concert in Gothenburg. I went along too with his mom. But the guys went on before us..A. on crutches..but they stood thru the entire concert in the front by the stage! My son, D., managed to help A. without being obvious about it all. I couldn´t have done it the way he did..with his respect for the teenager that was A.

Dear ladies, I have got to fade away for the evening. It´s almost 10pm here and I am pretty wiped out by all that happened here. I will carry you with me into the days to come..always. What a time. Thank you!!!! HUGS! HUGS! HUGS!

I hope that we meet in this way again sometime.

'Night-'Night Humlan....it's been a great day sharing with you!

Thre's a special bond between people who have gone through similar, personal tragedy. I think that's why we've all somehow connected in this forum...we understand and help lift each other up...Humlan and MA...you two have experienced something I haven't, so I don't presume to know that kind of pain...but, know that I admire your strength and ability to share with us what you can.

Hugs all around...

One boy had was an amputee below his leg.He had a false leg and managed well.As he grew he needed help with dressings etc.We had a bond I. and me. I would excuse himself from class and speak to me..he was as bright as a new penny.His trick was to turn his leg round and walk to the teachers desk letting the kids see his"wonky" leg.It set them into gigges.But one old dearie never caught on that I. was doing this.Last time I saw him he was a carpenter and I was with friends at a wedding.The bond we shared is magical.I. made light of his situation and these things balanced my days.
The light in a happy students eyes is a joy to behold.
MA

MA...the bond you two shared does sound magical. I'm sure he still thinks of you with fond memories. And to be able to play jokes with his leg...how funny. I love hearing about people with disabilities who find ways to smile despite what they have to live with. Makes me feel selfish when I complain about anything superficial.
I never was a teach...but, it sounds like you enjoyed it. I bet you were the kind of teacher that students think about even to this day. I had a teacher like that once...she did one thing that made me feel special and I remember her for it to this day.

What a day yesterday was in this forum...I've never, ever had a forum go like this one did yesterday. It was great the way we were online at the same time and how long we remained talking about things near and dear to our hearts throughout the entire day. I did not want to pull away but when we did it was with a sense of fulfillment having been touched by 3 dear ladies. Yesterday was so special and I feel so much closer to the women who shared their day with me here. Hugs back to you all.

Some of us enjoyed the magic from afar - reminded me of "sacred ground" - the ripples stretched farther than you know...

Eagle Heart...so glad our ripples touched you. You're sweet to let us know. HUGS HUGS HUGS

Yes indeed we did. We were the only 4 registered users here for quite a while. We shared back and forth and very deeply. I, too, have never remembered a time like that anywhere. I knew in the back of my mind that I should be "accomplishing" elsewhere but I was drawn and stayed for as long as it took. I don't regret it for a second now. I wouldn't have wanted to miss it. I bet we did send some ripples across BWS. I hope many felt our touch.

Mountain Ash, "the light in a happy student´s eyes is a joy to behold"..and those moments when a student, who has said that he/she can´t, find that they CAN..the light of that moment can eluminate the darkest of nights..don´t you think? In my case, it can be a young boy of 5 years old or so that says he can´t get his snowsuit/overall on or a young girl of the same age that says she can´t write her name..and then all of a sudden it clicks..and it works for them!!!! OHHH..and you´ve had the extreme priveledge of being on the journey with them!