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« Reply #25 on: February 09, 2010, 01:36:47 PM »
That's not Jesus.  They are souls in hell.  Jesus wouldn't be in hell.
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« Reply #26 on: February 09, 2010, 03:11:13 PM »
Does today matter or does it not?
The question seems moot...since it's all we've got

Yesterday is gone, it exists no more
Tomorrow beckons but it's far from sure

So I'll make today count, each moment therein
And hope that life's total will add up to a win.
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« Reply #27 on: February 09, 2010, 06:18:58 PM »
Quote from: monrein on February 09, 2010, 03:11:13 PM
Does today matter or does it not?
The question seems moot...since it's all we've got

Yesterday is gone, it exists no more
Tomorrow beckons but it's far from sure

So I'll make today count, each moment therein
And hope that life's total will add up to a win.

 :thumbup; That sort of says it all!!
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« Reply #28 on: February 10, 2010, 06:49:11 AM »
Quote from: dwcrawford on February 09, 2010, 01:36:47 PM
That's not Jesus.  They are souls in hell.  Jesus wouldn't be in hell.

Hell? Tartarus more like. As far below Hades as heaven is above the earth, where the worst people are sent to be tormented. Sisyphus and Tantalus spend eternity there...
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« Reply #29 on: February 10, 2010, 06:50:51 AM »
Today is tomorrow's yesterday!!!
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« Reply #30 on: February 10, 2010, 07:04:28 AM »
Quote from: Stoday on February 10, 2010, 06:49:11 AM
Quote from: dwcrawford on February 09, 2010, 01:36:47 PM
That's not Jesus.  They are souls in hell.  Jesus wouldn't be in hell.

Hell? Tartarus more like. As far below Hades as heaven is above the earth, where the worst people are sent to be tormented. Sisyphus and Tantalus spend eternity there...

Huh?
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« Reply #31 on: February 10, 2010, 08:19:52 AM »
   Yea   whats with that .... ???      ???     ???    ???    ??? 
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« Reply #32 on: February 10, 2010, 10:55:50 AM »
Today matters....did chemical reactions with my little guys in science today. We made two gases, CO2 and oxygen. Tested both gases for burning with a splint and "WOW" the oxygen sure does burn!  :2thumbsup;

I love the reactions from kids... "Do it again!"

So, yeah, today matters. I may have started one of those young souls on the road to being a scientist!
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« Reply #33 on: February 10, 2010, 11:02:02 AM »
       Does today matter  or not?     You have to answer that question yourself for yourself.   
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« Reply #34 on: February 10, 2010, 03:19:42 PM »
Every day matters! If  something happens and you are not here tomarrow it will make a BIG difference in the lives of the people who know and love you. My grandson, 2 years old, fell down and hit his head. He quit breathing for a moment and that defines how special a person is in your life at that moment. He is fine but he is so much more special to me because I know it just takes a second and your life can change forever.
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« Reply #35 on: February 10, 2010, 04:09:35 PM »
Today does matter.  It is between Tuesday and Thursday (dialysis days) so as an off day I can live normally.

I think Tartarus was to be prepared only for Satan and his demons, not for mankind?  Of course I may be completely confused.
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« Reply #36 on: February 10, 2010, 05:02:40 PM »
Pamster,  I respect you so much, but you must realize that today, tomorrow and yesterday have much less meaning for people who have no one to live for or care for other than computer friends.  It would be so nice to have grandchildren, relatives or even real friends who don't have huge families of their own.  When people say tomorrow matters because I want to be here for a certain person or activity or anything, they ignore the fact that there are old people who are just here, going through illinesses and sometimes dialysis treatments and whose only hope is to make it through that day.

I'm so glad it matters to a lot of you  for one reason or another.  It doesn't for everyone.

Just my penny's worth.
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« Reply #37 on: February 10, 2010, 07:16:37 PM »
Pam, you have experienced first hand how important today is.  Losing Sarah had to make you look at everyday as a gift.  A  mother's grief has no comparison.   I love hearing your stories of your lovely daughter.  It makes me appreciate every sunrise.   Thank you for opening your heart and sharing your story.     :cuddle;     And I am so glad your grandson is ok.  I can't imagine how worried you were.   

Today matters for me---what can I do to make a difference today?   
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« Reply #38 on: February 10, 2010, 09:14:34 PM »
Oh Pam, I respect you too.  You know that.  People with really big families that they can talk to and brag on or volunteer with, just can't seem to have empathy for those who don't.  That was my point.  It certainly wasn't a put down to you.  I love talking to you in the chat.  But you know that, I think.  I'm having a bad time right now and I felt you'd be one who could understand.  I guess it should have been private or in the chat or something.

When Tyefly started the thread she said it was to lose more time with.  Seemed like a place to express some thoughts where you cannot usually express them -- I mean, maybe just to get some things out.
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« Reply #39 on: February 10, 2010, 09:50:32 PM »
  Thank You    Dan...... Sometimes it nice to  express........ about life....  no boundaries
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« Reply #40 on: February 10, 2010, 10:26:20 PM »
Even in a crowded room, one can feel all alone.   I don't think it is the people around you that makes today matter.  Nor the size of your familiy or circle of friends.   It comes down to you and your day.   Face to face - what can this day mean to me or what can I do with this day.  A new possibility every single day.  I screwed up yesterday, today I can do better.     One of the amazing women I know is in her early 70's, survived a double mastectomy, buried her son, has no other family and was in a very low place.  One day she decided she would love to dress up like a drag queen!  She wanted to wear big gowns and big hair and sing songs!  She started volunteering with the Alliance (not knowing a single person there) and now performs every month.  This month she is going to be Dolly Parton!!  Everyone loves her.  She was in a dark place and one day (could have been any "today") decided she could be anything she wanted to be and did it.  I love Miss Fran (she goes by Miss Diagnosed)  and admire what she did with her day  ----- her one day that matters.     Wonder what any of us could do with a "day that matters"?    Just a thought.
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« Reply #41 on: February 11, 2010, 12:00:14 AM »
Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday. ~ Author Unknown

Today matters to me. One day at a time.
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« Reply #42 on: February 11, 2010, 12:50:41 AM »
My favorite saying, Karol. One day at a time. So, yes, today is important. Oh, and today was my birthday, and I had such a great day, so many people called, or sent cards, or sent gifts and I had my favorite dinner, so yes, if I die tonight, I will have had a happy day today. And that is important.
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« Reply #43 on: February 11, 2010, 05:02:49 AM »
Am I the only person on this website who is alone?  I can't believe not one other person can understand waht I am saying.  Last week things were ok even though I couldn't GO and DO as I once did.  But now it is getting to me.  What  other people do and can't do is not a response to "Does today matter" to  me.

The one time I tried to express what is going on, I feel totally rejected.  Last week with the funny donkeys everything was fine.  I simply don't feel funny or entertaining anymore.  Except fo dialysis I've not been out of th is house in weeks and the only contact I've had with people is when they needed money and stopped by for a check.  Doesn't make me feel good.

Some of you have felt it before.  You've written it before and received support. 
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« Reply #44 on: February 11, 2010, 05:23:47 AM »
Sorry.  Shouldn't have posted below but forgot how to erase it.
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« Reply #45 on: February 11, 2010, 05:41:58 AM »
Hi dwcrawford, sorry to hear you are on your own and have not been out of the house for weeks. Why? or is that a daft question, if it is I apologies. You will get down if you do not see any one, it would drive me nuts. Even going to hemo you can feel you are on your own with every one doing there own thing there.. When my husband was there he said the people did not want to communicate with each other. I don't know what the answer is, but you need to do some thing, any thing. I send you hugs, pity I can not put my arms around you.
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« Reply #47 on: February 11, 2010, 08:22:32 AM »
hi crawfish and sorry you are down -- you always bring me up
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« Reply #48 on: February 11, 2010, 08:28:29 AM »
Dan I am so sorry for what is going on.  Dialysis is difficult enough without having to put up with stuff like that.  The tech should be reprimanded for going against what the nurse said.  You should not have to leave -you have the right to be there and to be treated properly.

Electronic communication can often be open to interpretation.  There is no body language to let you know if the person is just joking or being sarcastic or what. We also have no way of really knowing what kind of day that person has had or what other things have been going on in their life.  There have been a few times when I have said something and it has been taken by some other people a lot differently than I meant it!!  I have had to go back and explain myself or sometimes I have just left it.

Keep plugging along Dan. :cuddle;  Sounds like your nurse is very supportive. Hey if being friends with your dialysis nurses is a nono hubby is in a lot of trouble.  he became friends with most of his nurses and still keeps in touch!!
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« Reply #49 on: February 11, 2010, 09:57:03 AM »
     Dan, of course it matters. Stand up for yourself.  Don't let them push you around, and if they don't like it tell them they can kiss your  :sir ken;
   
     
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