tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post4585433876863288758..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: How it feelsSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86977936388298296152012-11-07T12:48:41.746-05:002012-11-07T12:48:41.746-05:00So wish there was something each and everyone of u...So wish there was something each and everyone of us could do to make your's and David's life better at the moment but there isn't except to be a shoulder to cry on. I think it is good to get your feelings out there, not only for yourselves but also for others. There are many people out there waiting for the moment to retire and do the things they want to do and as you have said you retired early to do these things and then come up against a brick wall. Nobody knows what life is going to deal them so my words to them are go out and do these things while you can because you don't know what will come tomorrow. Sometimes life just sucks! Please remember we are all hear for you.<br /><br />Kevin and Ruth<br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58450584622948981162012-11-06T21:22:18.304-05:002012-11-06T21:22:18.304-05:00Oh, Sherry. This sucks. Darn.Oh, Sherry. This sucks. Darn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-17939011180202847212012-11-04T19:30:29.778-05:002012-11-04T19:30:29.778-05:00That's part of friendship...you should be able...That's part of friendship...you should be able to vent and say what you feel. It is part of the healing process. I am prayerful you will find joy again. Not in the way you planned but joy nonetheless.MsHeydukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927901800335598064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35087062891543211662012-11-04T16:48:49.100-05:002012-11-04T16:48:49.100-05:00Sherry, I just had a thought. Go to rubinhealth....Sherry, I just had a thought. Go to rubinhealth.com . He is a guy who specializes in healthcare and health insurance. He has a program on Sirius radio and solves many peoples health insurance problems. I know you can email him with your questions re the Zometa. Maybe he can help.<br />kristine barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478432437077665125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53072146784308161912012-11-04T15:04:57.775-05:002012-11-04T15:04:57.775-05:00Sherry, I wish we could all wrap our arms around y...Sherry, I wish we could all wrap our arms around you and David and rock back and forth while we all howl our grief, anger and disappointment at the moon. You are overwhelmed with everything that has happened in the past year and right now, all appears dark and hopeless. I wish we could carry some of the load for you. PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-43738830239439421062012-11-04T12:46:31.325-05:002012-11-04T12:46:31.325-05:00Damnation. My heart aches along with yours. Who wo...Damnation. My heart aches along with yours. Who wouldn't be crabby.<br />You both did your best, but circumstances are what they are. Would we try to full time? Heck no. Better to create a lifestyle of comfort that best suits the reality of now.<br />Dreams are ephermeral, yet malleable. Make new dreams.<br />mbznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77708695091491781172012-11-04T12:42:10.660-05:002012-11-04T12:42:10.660-05:00I just read both posts today. I am sad to hear Dav...I just read both posts today. I am sad to hear David is not out of the woods. I hope you enjoy some beach time and think through your options. You are a very strong willed person.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-13273092635989207652012-11-04T12:31:42.844-05:002012-11-04T12:31:42.844-05:00Sherry, I honestly don't know what we would do...Sherry, I honestly don't know what we would do in your situation. You've had such a horrible year and it's not getting any easier. You have every right to feel sorry for yourselves. Life can be so unfair.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90248574273970603982012-11-04T11:44:00.817-05:002012-11-04T11:44:00.817-05:00I'm glad you posted this because you needed to...I'm glad you posted this because you needed to let it out. Like others I feel for you and I know that doesn't help you much at all. Keep the faith is all I can add and I will keep you both in my deepest thoughts and prayers.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32163454595790719212012-11-04T09:31:08.978-05:002012-11-04T09:31:08.978-05:00Sherry - My pastor once said, "Sometimes life...Sherry - My pastor once said, "Sometimes life just sucks." And this is one of those times. Don't give up on your dream...just put it on hold. We had to come off the road for 3 years for different reasons, but one reason was a health issue. We never lost sight of our dream to get back on the road. Don't lose hope. Like others have said...relax, take a deep breath and don't make any hasty decisions. Granted, living in Florida year-round is not ideal...but we did it for several years. During the summer you just take lots of showers. :) Don't give up hope!Bill and Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108663009775825362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-11503910742971653292012-11-04T08:54:35.576-05:002012-11-04T08:54:35.576-05:00Often times we have to get angry to give us the st...Often times we have to get angry to give us the strength we need to push through. I have appreciated the factual accounts of all you and David have dealt with.. and continue to deal with... but I appreciate even more this emotional one. So necessary for anyone who is waging such a struggle. I am hopeful your anger and frustration will move on to determination to find a way to get these meds "on the road" so that the two of you can travel on to your "dream" destinations. I am so sorry that you and David have to deal with all of this... not to mention your father's issues at this point in time. Go ahead be angry... and channel that anger into the determination you both need to find a way to do what you want to do. Sending words of encouragement and hope to both... and love..... carol boydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31766039585857240862012-11-03T23:52:45.074-04:002012-11-03T23:52:45.074-04:00Sherry, after all the disappointments you two have...Sherry, after all the disappointments you two have battled and persevered, this truly is a bitter pill to swallow. We're deeply sorry for this latest turn of events. It's so unfair.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57780104148582064692012-11-03T23:12:01.032-04:002012-11-03T23:12:01.032-04:00Be sad, be angry, be whatever it takes. And know ...Be sad, be angry, be whatever it takes. And know we're here to listen. I'm sorry.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6922952383067279582012-11-03T23:10:53.744-04:002012-11-03T23:10:53.744-04:00Sherry, there aren't any words I can say to ma...Sherry, there aren't any words I can say to make anything better. Just know that we love you and are always keeping you in our prayers.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61771992509199929232012-11-03T22:34:54.579-04:002012-11-03T22:34:54.579-04:00Sitting quietly with you.
Love,
RoxiSitting quietly with you.<br /><br />Love,<br />RoxiThe Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4586792843079875172012-11-03T22:13:39.748-04:002012-11-03T22:13:39.748-04:00Hang in there it can and will get better with time...Hang in there it can and will get better with time... lean on your support group as it is obvious they are there for you...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46875965543419269882012-11-03T18:56:05.515-04:002012-11-03T18:56:05.515-04:00“Promise me you'll always remember: You're...“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin to Pooh”<br /><br />You have been a rock, Sherry ... from your comments on my blog to reading your blog. I had no idea of your pain. and it is pain. a complete and total sucky bummer pain...<br /><br />I hope you do use your blog to vent ... that's what it's for. That's how I use mine ... gotta get that crap out ... put it down in black and white and read it and realize all that you've gone through ... the human spirit is freakin amazing... Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19783688145044862842012-11-03T18:53:32.199-04:002012-11-03T18:53:32.199-04:00Sherry,
You have said what I (probably more than m...Sherry,<br />You have said what I (probably more than my Dave) have been feeling lately. Our full-timing dream has been altered by my cancer diagnosis this summer. Even with health insurance, our finances have been dramatically impacted. Once the weather settles down here in NJ, I have a battle to do with the insurance company re: a $28,000 charge that a provider failed to preauthorize. Realistically, due to finances and other issues including possibly my ongoing health, we may never get to Colorado and all the other places and experiences we were looking forward to sharing together in the full-timing life. A return trip to Scotland/Ireland to see family (including a new grandson) is out of the question. Hence, Dave may never see his homeland and sons again and I never see my beloved adopted second country. We are fortunate that, for the foreseeable future, we have employment here in NJ that suits us with people who seem to genuinely care, healthcare resources so far have been superb and we enjoy our surroundings; however, like you, the past 12 months have taken a great toll on us and we are spirit-weary. Add to that Hurricane Sandy, the aftereffects we are currently experiencing with lack of power/gas and food shortages and the arrival of a Nor'easter next week on top of that . . . well, we're just plain tired. So we take even more pleasure in the simple things . . . the intimate shared time around a campfire, the quiet evenings together here, my blogging friends and non-RV friends . . . and try to remember that right here, right now is precious and to be lived and savored to its utmost. You and David have my deepest affection and empathy . . .Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83389189351776247252012-11-03T18:22:17.415-04:002012-11-03T18:22:17.415-04:00My heart just aches for you! The exhaustion has t...My heart just aches for you! The exhaustion has to be so overwhelming, the wrong answers for your dreams, and I'm hearing your cry to just get off the merry-go-round! You're both in my prayers every single night and I wish I could hold you in my arms and make it all go away! I'm so thankful how sweet and kind you have been to me...I'd do ANYTHING to allow you the chance to live your dreams, no one is more deserving than you...xxooCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-23521277587715013302012-11-03T18:15:19.523-04:002012-11-03T18:15:19.523-04:00There is nothing we can say to take away the grief...There is nothing we can say to take away the grief you feel. It is grief and you need to let yourself feel it. It is not fair. Just know that we care about both of you and if we can do anything to brighten your days, we will- just ask. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69931514610651222122012-11-03T16:45:22.405-04:002012-11-03T16:45:22.405-04:00I didn't know what to write on the previous po...I didn't know what to write on the previous post; still don't know what to write. Sorry is so trite ... yet that's all one who is not living your nightmare can say. I know what I would do under the circumstances, but what's right for me wouldn't be right for you. Only you and David can decide what the next phase of the reality you have to deal with will be. I can only wish you strength as you struggle with the loss of your dream and come up with a plan to move forward.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-18780478174866152552012-11-03T15:51:29.127-04:002012-11-03T15:51:29.127-04:00I understand the sudden loss of your dreams. You&#...I understand the sudden loss of your dreams. You're right. There really is nothing that anyone can say except that they are "Sorry for your loss", and let you and David grieve in your own way.<br /><br />It isn't fair.hobopalshttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12565815763876228522012-11-03T14:35:42.166-04:002012-11-03T14:35:42.166-04:00You have every right to feel overwhelmed, angry, f...You have every right to feel overwhelmed, angry, filled with self pity, so do so. And then realize that you can overcome. After all, you always have. It will take time and effort that you don't feel like you have. Let yourself wallow in it until you are just damned tired of the entire rotten turn of events. And then figure a way to do what you want.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449486002164552303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-68768838933556669082012-11-03T14:32:06.506-04:002012-11-03T14:32:06.506-04:00I KNOW there is nothing to say or can say to make ...I KNOW there is nothing to say or can say to make u both feel better, but i am crying for the lost dreams & unfairness of your reality...Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-340469892833264042012-11-03T12:45:35.662-04:002012-11-03T12:45:35.662-04:00Wow. I am so sorry. Trite, I know, but as you said...Wow. I am so sorry. Trite, I know, but as you said, what else is there to say. I feel your devastation, and pray that a way comes through for you to at least get short bursts of travel in. I don't know what I would do..I've been saying that a lot the past couple days as I watch folks on TV who have lost homes, businesses, personal goods from the storm. What would I do if it were all taken from me in a few hours? I don't know, and pray I never have to find out. Its so not fair, and you need to give yourself the space to say it and feel it before you can move on. I can tell you have yourself put together pretty well, and your strength will be your soul going forward. Once we get to Florida, if there's anything we can help with, we'll be there. Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.com