I Am so grateful for all of you.

[GriffsMommy]

That's a funny story Amy, it always seems that they act their worst when you want them to act their best. I am sure Griffin's terrible 2's will rear their ugly head this week while I'm trying to rest after my hydro. I have no idea how I'm going to hide out upstairs in bed w/o him bothering me as he has to be everywhere mommy is. Hubby said I'll sneak upstairs and he'll tell him I'm at work, lol

[Kara29]

Amy,

I LOVE YOU TOO!

Kara

[ihurttoo]

Thanks, Collin is a cutie too though he doesn't look too happy to be having his picture taken there, lol. Griffin in such a ham, he always likes having his picture taken.

OMG! That pic was taken Easter 2 years ago. It was the most recent one I had of us together, since I am usually the photographer. Anyway, we were at the Easter egg hunt at church, and he would go and pick up an egg, open it and if he didnt like the contents, he would throw it on the ground and stomp it!!!! I was mortified! I tried saying, "no, dont do that!" But, he persisted, so I ended up having to spank him right there in front of God and everybody! Afterwards, I tried to hug and kiss him so he'd know I still love him, but that behavior was NOT acceptable. Anyway, as you can see from the photo, he did NOT want any hugs or kisses from me right then. That is why his arms look like that and he has that scrunched up face. LOL! Anyway, it was the only pic with the two of us, but it also makes me laugh when I see it for remembering what he did that day. Anyway, now you know the story behind the pic. Hopefully, we will get a new one next Sunday without his mean face.

[GriffsMommy]

Thanks, Collin is a cutie too though he doesn't look too happy to be having his picture taken there, lol. Griffin in such a ham, he always likes having his picture taken.

[ihurttoo]

Same goes for you, Christine! You are also always there any time someone is in need. My hats off to you! Thank you for that! I also have to say that I love the pics of Griffin. What a cutie!!!

[GriffsMommy]

Amy,
This is a very nice post. We are very lucky to have you as I don't think I've ever read a thread about someone who is in need that you didn't respond to. You are always trying to give more suggestions. You are a great friend to all of us.

[ihurttoo]

Okay...I'll try....Thank you, Carolyn! But it is hard!!

[Berkshire Road]

Amy, merci, merci, merci mille fois, thank you for the times you've made me laugh, for the times you've let me cry all over you, and for the many, many times you've helped me figure out a concrete plan for dealing with the situations that come up. Many posts that you have written to others have helped me too. Among the thousands of people who come to this site to ask for help or to give it, you stand out because of the true compassion that shines through each post, and because of the time and care you take to try to help anyone you see in need, whether you know them or not.

Now, would you just please say, "Thank you, Carolyn," and not try to brush it off?

[ihurttoo]

Aww...you guys are so sweet!!! See why I adore you all! Sending big sloppy kisses and gentle hugs to all of ya, (just nobody touch my bruised shoulder! )

[ChrissySunshine]

Ditto to all that everyone has said and.....

I love you too Amy, and am so greatful you've been here for me! MWUAH!

[leelee88]

Amy...

Thanks so much for the kind words to everyone..
You have also been a very good means of support to alot of us.. You have always been here when I needed you...And I know you have been here for sooooo many others..You have a way with your kind words that touches all of us..(((((((((((hugs))))))))))) and you know im always here if you need me...

[SharonA]

((((((Hugs)))))) and

[humpieumpumkin]

Amy please know the feeling is mutual. You always have very moving and kind things to say. You personally helped me get through the day yesterday. Thank you for your continued support. Everyone here at the IC, thank you too for the wisdom, encouragement, and sound advice you always offer.

Erika

[ihurttoo]

I dont tell you all often enough how much you all mean to me. No matter what is going on with my health or personal life, when I come here, I feel enveloped in love and understanding. I never had that before. I never really had friends like this before. I may have had two or three at a time, but never this many and never people that understood me this well, or had the depths of compassion that you all show me and each other every single day.
I want you all to know that I dont take any of that for granted. That I value each and every post that everyone writes, not just in response to my posts, but the ones you write to each other. Somedays, I experiance the same problems that someone else wrote about, but I dont want to post mine b/c I feel like I have taken up too much time and space already. But then, I see that someone else posted with the same thing going on, and I read those responses and take the help that is offered, and it always helps!

So, when you write a response to someone else, please know that you arent just helping the person that you think you are helping. You are also helping everyone else who reads it and uses your words and ideas to help them too, (sometimes at that moment, and sometimes we draw from your words when we need them later.)

Lots of times you will write something that has been said here over and over, (like try a heating pad and/or ice), and even though I know to do those things, I may not have thought of it at that moment, but at your prompting, I go try it and am helped.

I consider myself so lucky and so fortunate to have met some of the most wonderfully supportive people since I came here. I have met some of my dearest friends from coming here. (I wont dare name them, because there are far too many to name) and I dont rank any of them as in "this is my best friend" "this is my 2nd best" etc. because each is the best when I am talking to them and the most important person in the world (besides my family), in that moment.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all that you do every day for me and for each other.

I love you all.

Amy