[AnnieB3]

Connie,

You made me cry
With your sweet words,
I had to go sit quietly
And watch our backyard birds.

I could not respond,
No, not right away,
Compliments embarrass me
And words are hard to say.

Knowing you may have
A disease whose end is clear,
Is difficult to talk about
Without shedding a tear.

Here you are fighting
For other people in need,
When you are one of those
For whom, to God, we should plead.

Life is so short,
Whether you are sick or not,
Giving back to others
Will never be forgot.

I wish that life were filled
With people like you,
Maybe then we'd all
Be more happy than blue.


Annie

[TxSimon]

Annie,
What beautiful words and I know Connie will appreciate them. God Bless You and God Bless Connie!
Simon

[Joanmarie63]

WOW, I am speechless, just beautiful!

[Pat 110]

Annie, You will touch Connie's life more than you will ever know, because the beautiful words came from your heart. God bless you both.

Big Hugs,
Pat

[ConnieS]

Omg.. Your words just brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Annie.

I don't know what to say, yet I feel I've much to say.. That was beautiful, and Pat's right. You've touched me in more ways than you could possibly imagine, and I'm sure you've touched the lives of so many out there with your wonderful attitude and simply loving heart.

I'm embarrassed, I don't feel that I've deserved such beautiful words and am simply humbled by what you and the rest have done.

Thanks for all your love, care and concern, am sure that God will be watching out for all of us, for you're all special in His eyes.

Thanks Annie, for all that you are. I love you, we love you, God loves you!

[AnnieB3]

Thanks, guys. I obviously am very emotional about ALS. And kindness.

Connie, you do deserve it. I wish more people would give of themselves to others.

[redtail]

Annie, such a beautiful poem, bought a tear to my eye, thankyou.

And Connie, as Annie said you deserve it!!!!!!

[ConnieS]

Thanks Annie. I can understand why you're emotional about it. Your friend's really lucky to have you as a friend. I'm really blessed to have met you here! Your words gave me strength, thank you. You're a giver yourself, and am sure that you have helped so many out there.

Dealing with MG's tough as well, and all of you are simply so giving and so lovely. So let us just fill this forum with love, and place hope in the hearts of all who come!!

Kate: Thanks.. All of you deserve it as well!