Hi Dani! (21496)

[DebbieH]

How are YOU? I saw you posting on the DVD and Vid Forum and just wanted to say Hi. Been thinking about you lots. We miss you around here and hope you are feeling better???
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[dani21496]

Hi Debbie. You ALWAYS put a smile on my face. I've been feeling better the last few days and getting some sleep finally. For those of you who don't know, my younger brother unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday 9/2/03. We were only 10 1/2 months apart in age and very close. It's been the hardest time of my life, but I'm hanging in there and even finally started working out again this past Saturday. Cathe's IMAX2 really made me feel better physically and mentally. I hadn't worked out in almost 2 weeks. I was too upset.

Debbie talked me into working out again, and said I would feel better and she was right! Thank you so much Debbie. I'm still very sad and numb about the whole thing but it helps to just keep prodding along. I miss him very much. I know I'll see him again one day.

 

[DebbieH]

Awww!

My heart just aches for you as I know EXACTLY how you feel as I lost my brother three years ago to cancer. There is such a big hole in our hearts but as you said, we WILL see them again one day! I am so happy to hear that you are back at it with your workouts. IMax2 is so much fun. Just what the Dr. orders! Pop in here often as there is always a listening ear. We all have bad days and this is a GREAT place to come. Still thinking of you and sending you a BIG hug! {{{Dani}}}
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[IGTamayo]

RE: Awww!

My heart goes out to both of you - Debbie, Dani - I know this too well having lost one of my sister's about 4 years ago to cancer and diabetes. Of course there are no words or things that we may do to fill this void, but time has a way to help us heal and for our pain to subside and for those "holes" not to feel so empty. I also believe that one day we will see all of our loved ones. So with heartfelt sympathy and love I extend huge hugs to you both and THIS IS A GREAT WONDERFUL place to come to. Dani - keep up with your workouts - it will help you heal and keep your body healthy and sound, not to mention - it's great to let out whatever is in there that bother's you - especially anything that involves kickboxing - know what I mean - tee heee. Thought I might make you smile.

Take care,

Iris

 

[dani21496]

RE: Awww!

Thank you so much Debbie and Iris!!

You are very sweet and made me smile.

Big Hugs right back to you!!

 

[DebbieH]

Iris and Dani!

Yes, Iris, time does help with the healing. Sorry to hear of the loss of your sis. I remember thinking after awhile that everyone forgets about your loved one you lost but life must go on. Thank goodness we have so many great memories of those we have lost. I lost my Mom in a car accident and my Dad to a fatal heart attack but nothing will take away the love & great memories/good times they showed us kids growing up. That will always remain in our hearts to help fill that empty hole. Dani, I am so glad to hear you are trying to get back in the swing. Exercise is one of the very best meds! Thinking of you both.
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[IGTamayo]

RE: Iris and Dani!

Debbie,

I pretty much grew up around my brothers and sisters since my both my parents passed away within 4 years of each other, first my dad then my mom. I've mentioned in a past thread somewhere that I am at the age my mom was when she left us (52), but unlike my mom's generation, I have a full time demanding job, 4 grown children, 5 grandchildren (possibly a 6th - she's spotting now and we're all hoping that it will stop soon)travel frequently, workout, dance, you name it and we still find time to do other things as well. Exercise has been one of the very best medicines that I have in my life. I truly believe that if I didn't exercise I would probabaly be severely arthritic, inmobile or something worse. To me personally, whenver I am feeling a bit out of sorts, upset because of work or family, working out - with relaxing yoga/pilates, high energy cardio or strength training, this makes me focus on me - not what is bothering or hurting me. Sorry if I'm rambling but I think you know what I mean. I look forward to Cathe's new workouts to challenge myself and of course to sing Cathe's praises and our new "aches and pains". Take care Debbie and Dani - again sorry for rambline. Hugs to you both!

Take care,

Iris

 

[pace1987]

Oh I am so sorry to hear of your lost Dani and Debbie. I was wondering where your were Dani. You will be in my prayers. I didn't exactly go through what you went through but when my dad died 1 1/2 years ago at the age 61 and couldn't move for a few months. I went into a deep depression until I finally went on medication which really help alot. Im glad your getting back into working out BTW it really helped me. Keep in touch and may the lord bless your family. Welcome back.

 

[dani21496]

Barbara/Debbie/Iris,

Thank you so much for your kind words. My body was under so much stress. I was very afraid I might fall into a depression. When I first found out I was shaking all over, sweating and sobbing for hours at a time. This lasted for days...I wasn't sleeping at all. I've never experienced this before. He just turned 34, was in good shape, excercised all the time. I still don't understand it. His heart was enlarged and hemoraging, they told us. We still don't have all the answers. It will take months for the reports to come back. We had absolutely no idea anything was wrong.

I have another brother, and my parents are still here and they're helping to keep me strong. It's also bringing us all closer together.

It's so nice to hear kind words from all of you. I'm so sorry that you all had to go through this too. It's a terrible nightmare, but one day we'll understand why they had to go when they did.

God Bless all of you too.