--- In sclerodermafriendsandfamily@y..., maria rangel
<loleran2000@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi anyone,
>
> My name is Maria and the lady from Australia, well there could be
worse than crest.I have had it with raynauds since 1992. I have gone
through alot and sometimes feel why do I want to go on. I have 6 kids
and 6 grandkids.But I am tired of the pain and then my husband left
me and I have a daughter who is going through cancer treatments. My
30 year son had a mild heart attack. My spouse keeps coming home and
gives me hope only to take it away. Sometimes I feel so alone. I
can't burden my kids. Where am I?

Hello Maria,
I am truly sorry to hear of your troubles. If I can help, please
email me mycoloredcoat@... and I'd be more than happy to help
you through these rough times.
If you don't mind, allow me to point out that you have many good
reasons to go on. Your children and grandchildren need you. Not
neccessarily for what you might be able to do for them, but for the
love that only a mom and grandma can give. :) Don't feel as if you
will burden them, I'm sure love you, and want to help. It may give
your son and daughter an chance to escape from their own troubles by
just being there for their Mom.
Don't let your spouse be your only source of hope. Continue to
see your doctors, and take whatever meds they can give you to treat
the symptoms. May I suggest talking with your dr. about using
Nitroglycerine Ointment on your hands? An inch and a half rubbed into
my hands makes the world of difference.
Remember that you are not alone. Take heart, and take care.

May tomorrow be a perfect day.
With much love,
Hope