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My Final Destination

pain misdiagnosed for three years encouraging prognoses based on lies wish I could return to more carefree days but now I know neuropathy has my life on the line pain subsides as numbness sets in in time I’ll feel nothing at all but the bliss of eternal life when my autonomic nervous system shuts down no fear, no tears just expectation reuniting with loved ones who passed sharing love that never dies in the spirit world my final destination *Entry for LeighAnn’s “Afflictions” Contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/5/2012 8:00:00 AM

Congrats on your win in the "Afflictions" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley

Date: 12/29/2011 8:20:00 AM

Wow, how terrible. If this is you, you have my sincere sympathies.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/29/2011 4:49:00 AM

Congratulations x

Bl Devnath

Date: 12/28/2011 10:11:00 PM

Congratulation on your win, my friend. Enjoyed. bl

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/28/2011 8:13:00 PM

You are loved and needed here dear Carolyn. Are you getting the best care? I just found an advertisment on a Neuropathy breakthrough. Some kind of pill. I know there are scams in the medical field but you might ask about it. I can't bear to think there is no hope. Love you and congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/29/2011 1:49:00 PM

Joyce, there are various types of neuropathy. Some can be treated or even cured with urgery, but they cannot repair every disk in my spine and the numbness continues to spread. All of the doctors agreed there is no cure, but I have taken Neurontin and Lyrica. I don't think they are doing much to alleviate the symptoms.

Jack Horne

Date: 12/14/2011 9:39:00 AM

Brave and beautiful write, my dear friend

James Fraser

Date: 12/13/2011 4:18:00 PM

Powerful and emotional piece Carolyn. It's a stop we will all eventually reach "My Final Destination" have a wonderful evening :)xx

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 12/13/2011 10:06:00 AM

I know we would all like to put our arms around you and share what strength we have. Just know your faith, inner strength and our prayers will see you through. Love, Elizabeth

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/13/2011 10:04:00 AM

This breaks my heart dear Carolyn. I laud your bravery. All my love, Joyce

Kash Poet

Date: 12/13/2011 7:23:00 AM

A touching write Carolyn.I know you believe in eternal life.And in doing so you have conquered death.This is not easy for average human beings.Best wishes.

Daver Austin

Date: 12/12/2011 1:52:00 PM

Your faith is so strong. Admirable. Love, daver

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/12/2011 12:28:00 AM

What can i say brave Carolyn, only as you once said to me "stay and play awhile" "however" i do believe there is more awaiting.. from personal experience and from others of sensible manner buisnessmen/women) & so on so i believe you will be a winner (in any-case) i know this will do well in the contest..) always yours Joe..

Nancy Jones

Date: 12/10/2011 7:24:00 PM

back to the source... something about that sounds so comforting. Peace and namaste ~N

Russell Sivey

Date: 12/10/2011 6:29:00 PM

A great ending("sharing of love that never dies") from a heartbreaking beginning! I hope and pray that there is something they can do to help you with this problem(I'm assuming that you have this)! Awesome Work, good luck in the contest!

Sarah Seraphin

Date: 12/10/2011 2:25:00 PM

* "TIS SOOO ENCOURAGING UNTO THEY WHOM FACE THE PRICK OF DEATH IN EXCHANGE FOR ETERNAL BLISS * MY DEAR SWEET BEAUTIFUL CAROLYN * SORRY IF EVER YOUR PRICELESS BEAUTY EVER ENDURE ANY PHYSICAL PAIN, BUT * TIS GOOD TO KNOW THAT YOUR BEAUTIES CLARITY IN VISION IS SET AMID THE RIGHT PLACE * HAPPY HOLIDAYS * MY LUV, FOREVER & ALWAYS * SARAH." *