Hello Jeremy: I believe it is a terrible shame to judge others by a word, a
name, a look, a device. But that is what society has done over the years.
People pick the word that sets them apart, they become unique. I was taught
in recent years that I am not unique, I am not better than anyone. Maybe my
cirmcumstances are different but not the people. Working with chemically
addicated, homeless, gay, lesbion, straight, the list goes on. But as I
worked with an agency to help, it becomes sad that there is a list. We
can't help the less fortunate in our country, we can't even help research to
look for a cure or more help with PD, or Altzheimemrs, whatever it is.
Lord, make me the instrument of your peace
where there is hatred--let me sow love
Where there is injury -- pardon
Where there is doubt--faith
Where there is despair--hope
Where there is darkness -- Light
and Where there is sadness -- joy
O Divine Master, grant that
I may not so much seek
To be consoled -- as to console
To be understood -- as to understand
To be loved -- as to love
for
It is in giving -- that we receive
It is in pardoning --tht we are pardoned
It is in dying -- that we are born to eternal life.
I can't say I believe in relgion I don't really know, but I do know that this
prayer states some things I do believe in. What happened to taking care of
our neighbor? When I was still driving I was giving rides to women (not good
for women to men and men to women) to meetings, to drs, to store what ever.
Sure I know I got one now and then that used me, but I met some women who were
chemically dependent but where great. There but for the grace of god go I.
I have to treat my PD like this. I keep busy with other things. I get on the
phone and talk to other addicts, other PD, other homebound people that is
what I need to do. And you know I still use the word gay for happy, etc. We
all have choices.
TTFN
Gina
Gotta Let The Dogs Out
