tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post3080497503821114100..comments2023-05-08T05:32:31.803-06:00Comments on From the Studio of...Dorothy Donna Parker: * Did I tell you?? ....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-2654531003362504472011-06-02T13:38:10.691-05:002011-06-02T13:38:10.691-05:00Love the honesty of your post. I too, live with da...Love the honesty of your post. I too, live with daily pain and can relate. Being limited to what you can do is so frustrating. Some days I don't even get out of bed. You've given me encouragement and support I have been missing. Thank you for that!<br />A friend from the past.<br />fondly, NancyNancy Hunt-Bartekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05218210972308737449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-64144134823867409212011-05-30T23:22:33.835-05:002011-05-30T23:22:33.835-05:00Lady D, I love that you always have so much hope. ...Lady D, I love that you always have so much hope. You are still and have been my inspiration.<br /><br />Take care of yourself, and I will be here no matter what.Chasing Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746554967319501268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-40956438652440074592011-05-30T21:39:25.679-05:002011-05-30T21:39:25.679-05:00Bearing your soul is healthy and part of the heali...Bearing your soul is healthy and part of the healing process. I'm glad you opened your heart and shared your "other side" with your blogger friends. We all have our challenges and how we deal with them is a learning process that each one of us faces.<br /><br />Building your casa had to take a lot out of you because nothing goes as planned. Plus, you didn't have the resources at hand making it even harder to find the materials that you desired.<br /><br />I think you did a marvelous job and discovered that you can't let people walk all over you. Sometimes we need to get angry and forceful. GOOD FOR YOU!<br /><br />Question...will Habibi travel with you or do you have a friend to care for him while you have knee surgery?<br /><br />I truly hope the wait is not long because you need to get on with the more enjoyable phase of your life in Mexico.<br /><br />Thank goodness for our art; it does help the stress level.<br /><br />Love you,<br />CCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314949745987771149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-65261504090712457242011-05-30T20:54:39.724-05:002011-05-30T20:54:39.724-05:00Dear Donna,
You are showing so much strength by sh...Dear Donna,<br />You are showing so much strength by sharing this with us. I am sure it is a very important part of your journey towards healing. You are determined, you have made yourself, your needs and desires known -you have made yourself accountable and you will do this! Pat yourself on the back for stepping up to the challenge. Sending love & healing wishes. xo lennacreativelennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423287061796125942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-40834867731467894832011-05-30T20:22:55.169-05:002011-05-30T20:22:55.169-05:00Nancy .. interesting you mention on line groups. ...Nancy .. interesting you mention on line groups. I found an on line protocol for withdrawing from this particular drug. It has been developed by a Dr. in the States .. the most helpful thing I have found. Thanks for your suggestions. DonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-55549899751227776052011-05-30T20:19:39.946-05:002011-05-30T20:19:39.946-05:00I want to thank each and every one of you for your...I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and support. If you were here, I would be giving each of you a huge hug. Jane mentioned my tribe .. you are definitely part of that. You are oh so appreciated. xxDonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-74636921414400383322011-05-30T19:15:15.092-05:002011-05-30T19:15:15.092-05:00You have displayed the courage of a survivor.. kee...You have displayed the courage of a survivor.. keep seeking! Perhaps an online "rehab" group for prescrition drug users is out there? All the best with your knee surgery. Keep on keeping on.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432818284701098002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-80578000307827700702011-05-30T18:11:11.857-05:002011-05-30T18:11:11.857-05:00Difficult and brave words...but know this: You DO ...Difficult and brave words...but know this: You DO have a soft place to land...it is us, your Art Tribe...we care...old friends, new friends...we are in this together. Tell us what you need, be open to a lovely future. xx Janejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816303317250684504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-5172272493603774572011-05-30T16:56:56.081-05:002011-05-30T16:56:56.081-05:00It takes great strength to share our pain with oth...It takes great strength to share our pain with others I hope you find the relief and freedom that you require. I wish you well in your on going battles and thank you for sharing them with us.<br /><br />MarieDolly Daydreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778770689468706170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-52990767006386569072011-05-30T13:29:16.649-05:002011-05-30T13:29:16.649-05:00Donna, I'm so glad you have shared this with u...Donna, I'm so glad you have shared this with us! I have been around for a while now and I am still here. why? Because you are a strong and generous woman, compassionate, creative and open-minded. All things I aspire to be. You totally inspire me! <br /><br />I have walked with you through some of your struggles and seen you emerge on the other side, with grace and bravery. I know this will be no different.<br /><br />My hubby is struggling with the exact same knee issues. He is so reluctant to have them replaced because it will mean the end of singles tennis and he does not want to give it up.<br /><br />So sorry to hear about the prescription issues. But so good that you are stepping up and putting it out there. Super important first step to dealing with it.<br /><br />I (as well as the rest of this group) am here to support in any possible. Go ahead and rant a bit because sometimes that helps! Sending you giant hugs,<br /><br />Patty<br />P.S. I so appreciate your thoughtful comments on my latest post!!pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994187495930211144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-56465763820021952642011-05-30T12:12:49.845-05:002011-05-30T12:12:49.845-05:00Donna, I am sending you a fierce hug. I don't ...Donna, I am sending you a fierce hug. I don't have the words to tell you how you have touched my heart. You are an amazing strong woman and I thank you for telling your truth. Leslie3greenraincatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645755764488774727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-51137105666724783112011-05-30T09:31:45.171-05:002011-05-30T09:31:45.171-05:00You certainly have it right about the drug compani...You certainly have it right about the drug companies. It is scary how much power they have. especially in the USA. I have osteoarthritis too and I know it can make me very grouchy. I have always been very sensitive to drugs and mistrustful of doctors so have avoided them.I would wish that you could find someone nearby to help with your struggle. I can only imagine how hard it is.Your honesty is beautiful !! Blessed be!..Donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943648232209521243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-43494779257024130582011-05-30T08:01:05.103-05:002011-05-30T08:01:05.103-05:00Dearest Donna,
You are very brave! To share your p...Dearest Donna,<br />You are very brave! To share your personal life and feelings with us shows us how amazing you are. Life is made up of good and then bad or difficult times and you will pull thru. You have a goal and a direction, that is most important. I wish you well on this medical journey and I know you can do it. Just look and see how far you have come already.<br />take care, gerriGerri Herbsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542488668109838374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4451952027070546133.post-22226093757047950742011-05-30T03:55:43.616-05:002011-05-30T03:55:43.616-05:00Poor Donna, I know what you are fighting against! ...Poor Donna, I know what you are fighting against! I hoope you will soon find healing for your knees, but the rest will take time to heal. But I know you are strong, and so you will manage it. It's OK to be angry, too but be angry with those who deserve it, not with yourself! Take care, my frined, I am thinking of you! Hugs, valerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.com