My time to say goodbye

magichandslee

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Hello.

If I may, I want to say thank you to the operators of this site. They give an opportunity for expression. I tried to write my expressions, I am not the writer my Husband was.

Some may not like the stories my late husband wrote, or mine for that matter.
The simple truth is that that does not matter, no one likes all, it is the way of our world. I noted the recent stories I wrote never posted, no matter, I will delete those soon and post to another site. I want my story out there for people to hear, it matters.

I do understand that some that come here and control what is said disagree with my view of politics, no matter. My mind, my right to an opinion.

I very likely will not have time to post from the land I go to, I leave in just a few days for something that I both fear and look forward to. I understand when they tell me that access to internet is limited. Writing a story takes me several hours, in fairness, many will wish to email home.

I have signed to go with a medical team to a different world, there is nothing now to hold me here. Three months in, one month rest, three months in, then home, wherever that is now.

I simply don't know now where home is.

Perhaps my dream is a fantasy, I am sure I will learn. But I hope to reach children, before those forces of evil can, and teach them that not all of men are unkind. Perhaps I will not return, some before me have not. But I am told that we have relative safety, the locals secure us.

I was not blessed with beauty, or a body, I was not blessed with a personality that attracts. I look in mirrors and let them lie to me.
I was blessed with a mother who loved me and cared, I was blessed with 20 years with a man who was more than any man I ever knew, I suspect now more than any I will ever know.

All that remains is me, and a wish to do something, anything, to help.

One fine man sent me a PM, proud of my courage. I am not courageous, I am scared to death. I would respond, no offer to do so was presented. I would if the gentleman chose to email me directly with a return option. You Sir, are a rare man.

But then you know that, and you would not find me beautiful.

So I am just going, because somehow I must.

The Medical team leaves soon, I will take each day as it comes, and do what I can.
Peace to all of you, the politics of life do not matter when we deal with children.
Thank you to those of you who have been kind, and peace to those of you who have not. If you have time, please join me in a prayer for peace.

Lee
 
Lee, you must have a great deal more to offer than you give yourself credit for, to have been loved so much by someone so rare.

Be careful. Do what you need to do, but don't be careless with your life in a dangerous place because you're grieving and depressed. I remember when you first posted to the Depression thread, and were hopeful about a new relationship. If it wasn't what it seemd to be, I'm sorry but I hope you're still going to get help for the depression.

Good luck to you.

S
 
Best of luck Lee, and fare-the-well. Thanks for telling us before disapearing off the radar, although we will still worry about you.



:rose: :rose: :rose:

Sweet.
 
Hi Lee,

I don't know you, but I wish you peace in this life and a safe harbor in this world.

Much luck,

Yui
 
Hello.

Thank you shereads and thank you sweetnpetite.

I know about myself and my failings, I have medications that help to keep myself in check.

That is not my reason, my reason is I lived two decades of wonder, nothing on this earth could ever match that. Even in that wonder I wanted this, I just could not leave my man.

I fear but I am not afraid if that makes any sense at all. Inside I need to give, I think I always have. I am completely at peace with my decision.

I get the opportunity to heal, what could be more wondrous than that?

Lee
 
Good luck, Lee. For as long as I've seen you posting here, I've had the feeling that you're searching. Anytime one makes a major change in their life, or one is made for them, there is a certain element of fear. But even with your admission of occasional weaknesses, I've always viewed you as a woman of conviction, determination and intense will. I hope that wherever you are going brings you fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment that allows you to stand on your own and see yourself as the woman that I already think you are.

Please be safe and ruffle the children's hair for me. It is the simplest heartfelt gestures that they rememeber, after all.

Always,
lucky

:rose:
 
Good luck and godspeed, Lee.

You say you are scared, and not curageous. But those two does not contradict. The fact that you face this, and go ahead anyway makes you braver than most people.

best wishes,
#L
 
Lee? Courage isn't lack of fear, it's carrying on regardless.

Good luck and God bless.
 
Good luck to you Lee, may you find what you seek and share the wonderfulness of you with others.
Be safe and happy.
~A~:rose:
 
Lee,

Good luck and take care of yourself.
No doubt your presence will make a difference. Every kid needs someone to love.

Anna

:rose:
 
Here's an idea Lee. Keep the writing juices flowing and, assuming your not swamped in work all the day long, keep a detailed diary which you can turn into a best seller when you get back to wherever you find that home is.

I've added another line to the bottom of my tag:

"I've been given something for a while, and the price of it is that I have to give it back."

I realise it's cold comfort but it applies to so many things that happen to us as human beings. Parents, spice (that's the plural of spouse), kids, love, laughter even sorrow, anger and fear. But when it comes down to it, it's really quite a small price to pay. When they go, however they go, they have to pay the price too.

All I'd add is that it is an admirable thing to strive to be worth the cost.

I'm pretty certain that you've earned the price tag in many ways.

The good thing is: there's no sales tax.

Gauche
 
Lee, all the very best. I admire you, on so many levels.

Gauche, you said some great stuff in your post, it sure made me think.

Be well and be safe, Lee,

Lou :rose:
 
Lee,

You have lost, but in the end you have gained. ou have gained the knowledge of yourself, and you have gained the love of one. (Too many don't find that.) Maybe in your quet to help others youwill find you have helped youself. (Many of us in the medical field have foun ourselves this way.)
May the Gods Bless you upon your Journey, and may you find happiness and contentment at the end.

Cat
 
"I've been given something for a while, and the price of it is that I have to give it back."

Hello.

What a perfect line! It almost explains my life, it almost explains what I need to do with my life.

I hope you don't mind if I steal it? LoL.

I will take your advice, notebooks are in hand. I talked to Sally, my friend who takes care of my home in Portland. I think I have her talked into writing, perhaps.

I think her exact words were, "I don't know how to write that shit!" I told her neither do I.

I feel good this evening, I will soon head out to try and fix the world.

Thank you for being kind, and a friend. Thank you for the nice comments from all of you.

To the one who wrote me a rude feedback today, I hope you see this. I am sure your problem is it doesn't work, and it will be my personal pleasure to never assist you! LoL.

Lee

PS: I don't know how to attach a signature, but here is mine.

{I am going to be happy even if it kills you!}
 
Best wishes, Lee. As you take care of others, please remember to take care of yourself along the way. :rose:
 
"One fine man sent me a PM, proud of my courage. I am not courageous, I am scared to death. I would respond, no offer to do so was presented. I would if the gentleman chose to email me directly with a return option. You Sir, are a rare man."


That man was not me, but I will say this .............. courage is not being fearless, courage is facing those fears and "doing" something about them. GL
 
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