Re: Reposting Was: Re: Anniversary of the rest of my lifeOn Aug 7, 7:32 am, The Webby <tmjiatroepide...@cox,net > wrote:
> I'm reposting this (a post of mine with one reply) for jerm.
>
> Webby
>
> In article
> <8ac9ad33-8bbb-4bae-91f5-79ce106df...@q78g2000hsh.googlegroups,com >,
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> RealPerson <Wehavebar...@hotmail,com > wrote:
> > Happy Anniversary Webby!
>
> > Although life may not have been what you wanted it to be.. it was. I'm
> > glad you are a survivor.. and with the strength to help others on
> > their journey of survival.
>
> > You have brought enlightenment to far more than you can realize. You
> > have changed the lives of more than you can count. You managed to
> > reach out of the box and bring the words of knowledge to those who may
> > never have known the truth. You gave hope where there was nothing.
>
> > I am where I am today because of you. I shudder to think what my life
> > would have been like if I had not found that first TMJ Foundation
> > Project on the World Wide Web. If I had not found out that I was not
> > alone. Like the domino effect your words fell to listening ears
> > (eyes?) Their echo still resounds today... just listen.
>
> > You have lived a life you can be proud of Webby. I know it would have
> > been so different had you not started down this road.. but you managed
> > to turn adversity into a life that touched the hearts and souls of
> > many, many more than you will ever really know. Thank you for touching
> > mine. I'm proud to have known you.
>
> > Good luck in the coming years Webby. I hope they will be good ones for
> > you. I always look forward to reading your words. I'm so glad you
> > never gave up!
>
> > All the best to you...
> > Realperson :)
>
> > On Mar 23, 9:04 pm, The Webby <tmjiatroepide...@cox,net > wrote:
> > > Hmmm. I didn't realize today's date until just now. This is the 25th
> > > anniversary of the day that ended my life as I knew it and started the
> > > rest of "my life" as I have come to know.
>
> > > If anyone wants to wish me a Happy Anniversary, it would be welcomed. I
> > > remember, each year, that I owe my survival to many people and to my
> > > personal strength to survive.
>
> > > So .... smd, "you've" been a significant part of my life since 1994;
> > > some 14 years now ... and I just want to say thank you. As much as it
> > > may not seem important to some/many of you ... I am here to tell you
> > > otherwise. It has been important and I thank you for being part of the
> > > life that I hadn't expected to be living 25 years ago today.
>
> > > Sincerely,
> > > The Webby
Thanks Webby, your story is obviously inspirational, and it's clear
you've managed to have the fortitude to turn your struggle into
something that benefits the lives of other.