Friendship Connections
a small circle of friends39 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Jesse,
First, I am sorry you were so sick and glad that you are well now.
This is a strong essay on the importance of friendship and love connections in any life. They keep you strong and centered on the right things. I think you are right about why we write.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great day and week.
Joan
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
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Hi Jesse,
First, I am sorry you were so sick and glad that you are well now.
This is a strong essay on the importance of friendship and love connections in any life. They keep you strong and centered on the right things. I think you are right about why we write.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great day and week.
Joan
Comment Written 07-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024
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Thanks, Joan, for this positive review. Although I am better I am not out of the woods yet. I still have a way to go before I am as good as I once was, but maybe we never will return to where we once were.
That is a part of growing older I have trouble getting used to.
Yes, my friends and caregivers keep me strong.
I write because I want to encourage people to ponder.
I will keep writing and stay as healthy as I can.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good morning, Jesse!
Goodness!
I haven't been very active on FS lately. Just now, I went to your profile to send you a message, and I found your moving narrative. I had no idea that you experienced pneumonia lately. I have firsthand experience how overwhelmingly frightening and painful that is as does my husband.
How very grateful I am that you have such a wonderful circle of friends/caregivers. Wishing I could have been near to offer friendship and some of my homemade soup as well!
Thank you for sharing, Jesse!
Stay healthy, strong, and positive!
fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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Good morning, Jesse!
Goodness!
I haven't been very active on FS lately. Just now, I went to your profile to send you a message, and I found your moving narrative. I had no idea that you experienced pneumonia lately. I have firsthand experience how overwhelmingly frightening and painful that is as does my husband.
How very grateful I am that you have such a wonderful circle of friends/caregivers. Wishing I could have been near to offer friendship and some of my homemade soup as well!
Thank you for sharing, Jesse!
Stay healthy, strong, and positive!
fondly,
diane
Comment Written 23-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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It's great to hear from you, Diane! I've missed your boosts of confidence to help me through my ordeal. So you and your husband have gone through this too. A nurse I know says it will take me a long time to heal from pneumonia. I can feel it in my bones and my lungs. I am on air 24/7 and it feels different to be attached to oxygen all the time.
Yes, having a wonderful team of friends/caregivers to support me, is great.
I would love a warm cup of soup to soothe my soul.
I am trying to stay healthy, strong, and positive!
Take care, my friend!
Jesse
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Yes, my husband came down with pneumonia as a child = as an adult = more susceptible! Had a doozy of an experience with it about six years ago. Thought I was going to lose him because he was so stubborn that he didn't think he had to go to the hospital! Whew!
Well, I am sending you - vicariously - a whole kettle of my chicken noodle soup!
But, perhaps my heartfelt hope for continue recovery will have to suffice.
Stay strong, Jesse!
And always: Nose to Toes!
fondly,
diane
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Thanks for the kettle of homemade soup! Figuratively or not it still tastes good!
I will cherish your thoughtful ways and will always remember to think strong and stay positive!
"Nose to Toes"
Jesse
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
This is an interesting write from the perspective you are talking of very personal relationships and interactions with your "team." I commend you for the comments about the supporters who have cared for you. This confirms the words of Donne when he said, "No man is an island." A very good message showing your gratitude and closeness.
Z
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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This is an interesting write from the perspective you are talking of very personal relationships and interactions with your "team." I commend you for the comments about the supporters who have cared for you. This confirms the words of Donne when he said, "No man is an island." A very good message showing your gratitude and closeness.
Z
Comment Written 22-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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I'm glad you liked my message of gratitude towards my caregivers.
We are close and take care of each other. Donne was right, "No man is an island." I like your perspective and hope for the best is my motto.
Thanks for stopping by.
Jesse
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You're welcome!
Comment from CD Richards
I absolutely agree that friendships are a critical part of a happy and healthy life. It's also important we remember to celebrate friendships in good times, and not just when we are feeling down or in need.
Sorry to hear about your recent bad, and I imagine, quite scary experience. I'm glad you had your friends and carers around to help you make it through. They sound like special people.
A well written story, and one I think is well worthwhile sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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I absolutely agree that friendships are a critical part of a happy and healthy life. It's also important we remember to celebrate friendships in good times, and not just when we are feeling down or in need.
Sorry to hear about your recent bad, and I imagine, quite scary experience. I'm glad you had your friends and carers around to help you make it through. They sound like special people.
A well written story, and one I think is well worthwhile sharing.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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Thank you, CD, for your optimistic review. I agree it is important to remember friends in sickness and in health.
Team Jesse takes care of each other. Friendship goes both ways.
It makes me happy to know you believe that my story is worthwhile sharing.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from Nicki.B
I really loved this story and you've definitely touched me. I got a little upset as my partner when to hospital recently for a week he had pneumonia and he wasn't long out and my Dad had to go in for emergency surgery he had a hernia wrapped around his bowel. Anyway I continues to visit both whole they were as they struggled and wanted to be at home. But just after I heard of a 2nd cousin who was I hospital at the time, on her last few weeks of life and I wish I'd know so that I could have popped my head in and been another friendly face, she spend months in hospital. It's so sad for people it must get desperate lonely. I can understand why you felt so grateful. Well done for sharing a beautiful story and best wishes on your recovery.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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I really loved this story and you've definitely touched me. I got a little upset as my partner when to hospital recently for a week he had pneumonia and he wasn't long out and my Dad had to go in for emergency surgery he had a hernia wrapped around his bowel. Anyway I continues to visit both whole they were as they struggled and wanted to be at home. But just after I heard of a 2nd cousin who was I hospital at the time, on her last few weeks of life and I wish I'd know so that I could have popped my head in and been another friendly face, she spend months in hospital. It's so sad for people it must get desperate lonely. I can understand why you felt so grateful. Well done for sharing a beautiful story and best wishes on your recovery.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
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Well, Nicki, I'm sorry for the grief you must feel for your 2nd cousin and the other family members who are in the hospital. I'm glad my story touched your heart. Yes, I am grateful for so many things especially my caregivers who are also my friends.
Thanks for your good wishes.
Jesse
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Thanks Jesse that's really thoughtful of you!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is a very nice positive review presentation. It is so nice to hear that you have found healing because you have friends a lot of people don't understand that that does make healing happen a lot faster.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2024
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This is a very nice positive review presentation. It is so nice to hear that you have found healing because you have friends a lot of people don't understand that that does make healing happen a lot faster.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2024
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Yes, I agree. Many people don't realize that friends helping friends can encourage them to heal faster. You have made a good point.
Thank you, Liz, for this positive and supportive review.
Enjoy the evening sky.
Jesse
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my pleasure
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Where, indeed, would we be without friends to lift us up in times of trouble, and to share happiness when it comes to call? If Covid taught us nothing else, it taught us the importance of connecting and caring for one another. Thanks for sharing this.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2024
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Where, indeed, would we be without friends to lift us up in times of trouble, and to share happiness when it comes to call? If Covid taught us nothing else, it taught us the importance of connecting and caring for one another. Thanks for sharing this.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2024
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I agree, Ginda, in times of trouble we all need friendly caregivers.
Thanks for stopping by and giving me an excellent review.
The pandemic taught us so much and we need to hold onto our friends and caregivers as long as we can.
Enjoy the evening.
Jesse
Comment from mermaids
Friends are God's gift to us and we need them. My family is out of state so I have to rely on friends when I need help. I am glad you are doing better and have compassionate caregivers.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Friends are God's gift to us and we need them. My family is out of state so I have to rely on friends when I need help. I am glad you are doing better and have compassionate caregivers.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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The compassion goes both ways. We care for each other.
I am healing more each day. My Home Health nurse told me to give myself a break it takes time to heal from pneumonia.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Jesse
Comment from pome lover
Sounds like you have a very loving and resourceful team. Good for them, and I'm sure that they appreciate your thankfulness for them.
Yes, having friends certainly does help with the rollercoaster of life. That's a good analogy.
Best wishes to you.
Katharine
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Sounds like you have a very loving and resourceful team. Good for them, and I'm sure that they appreciate your thankfulness for them.
Yes, having friends certainly does help with the rollercoaster of life. That's a good analogy.
Best wishes to you.
Katharine
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Katherine, for this supportive review. I appreciate you choosing your favorite line from my post. I love good analogies.
We both care for each other, that is the way it should be.
Thanks for your good wishes.
Jesse
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Jesse,
This is a very nice piece and you are spot on with this assessment.
I have worked in the care profession for thirty years (mainly with children / adolescents) and the connections made are invaluable.
Nice
G
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Hi Jesse,
This is a very nice piece and you are spot on with this assessment.
I have worked in the care profession for thirty years (mainly with children / adolescents) and the connections made are invaluable.
Nice
G
Comment Written 20-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2024
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Thanks, G-Man. Your understanding review is invaluable to me. I love that you are compassionate enough to take care of children and adolescents. Your rough exterior hides a kind interior.
My caregivers are friends, because, we care for each other.
Take care,
Jesse