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Struggling

Blog Posted:11/7/2010 4:35:00 PM
Hello again my dear Poetry Soup friends.  I'm in the process of judging The Devil Made Me Do It contest and wow, it's so difficult!  What a talented group we have here!

It's been a week since Michael left to go home to Scotland and the stress and depression of not having him here is taking its toll on my health.  I struggle with an illness called Lupus and have been extremely sick.  But I am so enjoying each entry as I am able to read them, I suspect it may take me another week to finish but it's coming along. 

Thank you again for supporting my first contest, it's been so enjoyable for me and has certainly kept me going inasmuch as I've been able to. 




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Date: 11/8/2010 6:17:00 PM
You guys are fantastic, thank you so kindly! And to Barbara, I so understand your struggle girl... and appreciate your openness, it's not easy.
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Date: 11/8/2010 5:19:00 PM
My dear poet....I don't know much about your illness, but I do know one thing....your health is more important than a contest ! Please take care dear poet ! Our prayers will be for you, may God's blessings be with you. Much love, james
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Date: 11/8/2010 6:24:00 AM
Take care of your health first, Thvia. It's far more important to us than the results of a contest. Many of us are sending prayers your way! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/7/2010 9:14:00 PM
Hi Thvia--please don't worry about judging-- like what everybody here says, you should take care of yourself first-- your contest can wait :) will be including you in my prayers :) you always take care, ok? --hugs nikko :)
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:59:00 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your illness..I know how hard a chronic condition can be..good times and bad. I have MS and have been very sick and have periods of perfect health. I will pray for you..we can all wait for you to judge when your feeling better..that must be your first concern.. TAke care..Barbara
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:41:00 PM
Good luck Thvia on a wonderful first time contest sponsoring success ... u will enjoy with each new contest my friend.. sorry to hear of your illness..will put u on my Church prayer chain line.. its a 24/7 constant prayer.. and prayer produces miracles luv.. keep a positive attitude and feel better.. if u need any help with your contest just let me know ..be glad to assist if necessary luv.
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:01:00 PM
Take care of your health first. That's a tough battle. I'll add another poetry soup family member to my prayers. God Bless. Vince
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Date: 11/7/2010 6:48:00 PM
:) Hope you feel better - tend to your health in high priority!
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Date: 11/7/2010 6:12:00 PM
Take your time, but first of all take care of your health...that is more important than any contest. Good luck and I'm wishing you good health, Thvia.
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Date: 11/7/2010 5:40:00 PM
I am so sorry to hear you have this horrible condition, Lupus, take care of yourself Tvia. I know what you mean about judging, never, ever easy~~
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Date: 11/7/2010 5:29:00 PM
Good luck with your judging. I hear Lupus can be quite a struggle. God bless! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 11/7/2010 4:40:00 PM
Every thing first is difficult but gives utmost pain. Wish you all the best in judging the contest. Hope you soon recover from Lupus.Thvia
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Struggling
Date Posted: 11/7/2010 4:35:00 PM
Still alive, and preparing to judge The Devil Made Me Do It contest!
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