Jan 27th Spouse/Family appreciation day!

[Crohn's 35]

In honour of Pirate's love for Janis and her unconditional support for him, and my hubby for me. I think we Crohnies forget sometimes when we are suffering our families suffer too. They get scared even though they may not show it so we can cope with IBD.

Who's is with me on a special day just for the loved ones, friends and family who do support us, even when they don't understand exactly what we are going through, they tough it out for us, and we forget they are stressed out too.

So all you Crohnies, give a hug, and tell them how much you appreciate them even for the little everyday things they do and say. Without their support we would only have each other. As much as I love all you guys, newbies too, we need our families!

 

[farm]

Pen,
This is my family here. This is my only support network. I don't get it at home.

 

[Crohn's 35]

No family support, spouse, mom or dad or siblings? How do you go on?

 

[Pirate]

Great idea, Pen. I have to do it tomorrow cause Janis is going to be late tonight cause she's babysitting our 2 youngest granddaughters tonight. Its our dil birthday and our son is taking her to dinner and a movie.

Everyone give thier family or best friend a hug and tell them that we all appreciate them for looking after our friends.

 

[farm]

I have my son. He doesn't understand much about Crohns just knows my "belly" hurts a lot. He's the only reason I go.

 

[Pirate]

Come here big fella, I'll give ya a hug. <<<HUG>>>>

 

[Crohn's 35]

Farm, I just made you my honourary brother, ok??? So I appreciate your support, kindness and hugs!

Thanks Bro!

 

[Binxybop]

Pen,
This is my family here. This is my only support network. I don't get it at home.

Man, that sucks. Surely theres gotta be someone around, a close buddy or someone? Although, you already know this and you have better buddies on here than me but...we're all totally here for you if it is that cruddy for you :bigwave:

This forum is pretty darn awesome for support and understanding tho... :wub:

Just wanna say that I am grateful that my man has the most incredible patience as I'm more of an angry sufferer than a crying one!

:wub: Much love to my Bob!! :wub:

Now I will make him a lovely dinner.

 

[CrohnsHobo]

I don't think I could begin to thank all the supportive people in my life. Lots of love.

 

[Pirate]

Dinner at Binxy's, everyone!!!!

 

[Peaches]

Shout out to my family members - my hubby (who is the bestest), both my daughters, my Mom and my twin. I honor them for all the support they have given me over the years and for the support they still dole out!

Shout out to my virtual family!! All you guys here are great and have been helpful on way more levels than just answering poop questions for me :O)

And Farm - I too take you as my honorary brother!! You are responsible for more belly laughs than anyone has been able to evoke from me since I joined this joint! ((HUGS)) to you - and thank you for being the special person that you are!

 

[Sue-2009]

Aww Farm..So sorry, I'm glad you came here to us! (((hug))) Yep, don't know where I'd be without my husband--he is a trooper! And friends and family...Yep, I'd be somewhere wrapped up (near a toliet) taking little white pills! Sue

 

[Guestly]

Big hugs for my mum, my husband, my sister and my gorgeous kids!

Big hugs for all of you - my Crohnie family!

Extra hugs for Farm - I'm here for you if ever you need a shoulder x

Lishyloo x

 

[Guest1]

Pen, what a great thread!

My biggest support system is every one of you. I'm "unlucky" enough to know some people who have Crohn's, but I'm not really close with them.

Believe it or not, my biggest support with this illness is probably my 8 year old. When I'm sick, he's there covering me up, getting me bottled water, if my eyes are closed I'll feel him rubbing my head softly, he keeps his brothers in line if I need to lie down for a bit and doesn't complain one bit, etc. Aw, I'm all teary just typing that out.

 

[Crohn's 35]

I am glad you guys are realizing why this thread is so important to your loved ones. I remember my daughter being scared and asked once if I was dying... a four year old doesnt need to fear that.

Since this post I called my mom and we both cried, she says "I just want you to never get any worse" she is well aware it isnt curable and she has been there for me countless times..

Then I called my husband after hours and told him that I couldn't go on and be so strong without him, and he was saying "I am frustrated that I can't help you, you always want to help others, and I want to help you"... I bawled. But he understands me because I never hold back..

Then came my 22 year old daughter, I told her that I hadnt realized she has been the one to suffer my disease in alot of ways and her social skills are not as good as she hoped because she was alone alot when I so sick, in her room, I thanked her for being a good kid and she NEVER gave me any grief. (she is seeing a councelor) . She said " I thought you thought I didnt care, I just didnt know what to do, and you didnt realize that I was there, but you didnt see me. I told her that when you are so sick and in pain, your shut yourself down and not realize who you are affecting in the process..

Sorry to ramble but I feel soooooooo much better and they know I love them, more than they ever thought!

How did the rest of you make out with your loved ones? I know the site has been down alot but hopefully all will be fixed.

 

[Pirate]

Life is good, Pen.
I read what I posted to Janis and she asked if I meant it or just posted it. Of course silly, that's how I feel and will always feel. Life is really good.

 

[violetcreams]

Awww, Farm!!! I want you to be my brother too!!!

 

[Crohn's 35]

Life is good, Pen.
I read what I posted to Janis and she asked if I meant it or just posted it. Of course silly, that's how I feel and will always feel. Life is really good.

Not only is it hard to express our gratitude, but sometimes it is even harder to take... we don't expect it, but it needs to be said.