[Starman]

My agonizing double inguinal hernia operation experience rates up there in the top ten. Not that I hadn't been warned. Sure I was. But I went right ahead anyway. Sometimes I wonder.

[J_9]

Cancer... Cancer was my best and worst experience of my life. I know, sounds kind of funny for cancer to be a best. But it was. It made me grow, made me strong.

I HATE it when people say "Oh, I am so sorry." You know why? Cause I am NOT sorry!!

I didn't have to shave my legs for 6 months (chemo), needed a new hairstyle (chemo), and ALWAYS wanted bigger breasts!! LOL

[Canada_Sweety]

L0L! Well, we're all glad you're better:)

[sparky_018]

This going to sound weird but it was when I lost my virginity to ma girlfriend and she lost hers to me it was the best moment of my life then about 3 min later when we were just doing a bit of messin round and three of our mates walked in on us drunk and sat on the bed talking to us lol I soon disapered under the covers
Sparky

[LearningAsIGo]

Worst: My Childhood, Cancer when I was 19, Losing loved ones (G-Grandma, Grandpa, Dad & brother-in-law all in one year), having a miscarriage at Thanksgiving (Sounds bad but it was kind of good-- but it showed me that I COULD get pregnant after cancer took part of my anatomy. Plus, I have an angel to love)

Best: Growing up, Being in remission, Gaining new loved ones, Getting Married, getting our "baby" puppy, working my way through college, and having my own life that I can fill with love. :)

[shatteredsoul]

It is interesting how life can bring so many troubles, but the way we get through them brings us awareness and an understanding of true joy and love. It seems that your young life was turbulent and traumatic and you turned it into a great learning experience. We all have a lot to learn from that kind of positive attitude and the character you obviously built from so much pain and suffering. I will be more thankful and aware in your honor.

[bushg]

1 st Worst experience: Having my five year son almost die and the horrific pain he was in. 2nd When my dog had to be put to sleep. 1st Best Experience: When my son went into remission and seeing him pee , and pee and pee. 2nd opening my heart and home to animals, the pain of seeing them suffer is worth giving them hope and a better life. Also that I am raising 3 kids who will be helpers of the world and am converting my hubby into being a animal lover. He just recently made a dog that I found a nice comfy place in our basement to sleep and sat with her and scratched her head and petted her. Instead of saying hurry and get rid of it. Our whole family is better, kinder and gentler for being around animals that need us.

[shatteredsoul]

Compassion is one of the true virtues in life. IT sounds like you and your family have made it a value in your home for all, humans and animals. YOur son sounds like a true survivor and you are a hero of a mom. May God's love and strength continue to surround your family and bring you closer. YOur hubby sounds like a big softy underneath..

[bushg]

Well he wasn't always. I guess all of the flea bitten mongerls I have dragged in over the years have gotten to him. Lol Now my kids even bring them in mostly cats but some dogs as well, birds and even squirrels, and mice... oh my gosh we are animal lovers!

[shatteredsoul]

Well if we were all animals lovers than more than half of our animal species wouldn't be either endangered or extinct!! We should all be like you.


That is one of the reasons we are here for, to help our men realize all the gifts they have stored underneath their rough exteriors. Good for your husband, patience is also a virtue. Let him know, what you give out comes back three fold. So, you should have some good coming your way!

[bushg]

shatteredsoul thanks for the kind words. I have meet some great people because of animals, truly the animals have helped me more than what little I have done for them.

[shatteredsoul]

YOur welcome! How funny is it that the animals just be themselves and they help others, they don't have to try, or expect anything in return, they are in some ways superior to us. They just give love and don't hurt anyone or take more than they need. Why can't humans learn from those creatures we take for granted everyday! I wish we honored and celebrated animals the way Native Americans have in their culture. I think we have so much to learn, yet so little time..
As a young girl, I took care of an abandoned horse for awhile before someone came and took him away. I was so close to him and I felt so sad when he was gone. I don't understand how people can be so cruel. You are right, he gave me love and all I did was feed him and brush him and talk to him. He was such a majestic creature. Yes that experience has stayed with me.

[firmbeliever]

Self explanatory don't ya think? What are some of your experiences (recent ør not so recent) that were good, bad and ugly. Experiences with family ør friends ør pets... anything goes:)

Best experiences-childhood,my school/college years, working years,being a wife and a mother.

Worst experience-a few months during my training and the less said about it the better.
Being betrayed by close friend...

What does not belong in either best or worst is the balancing factor in our lives.

I have read all the posts in this thread and I would like to say that knowing what each one of you has gone through has made me stronger and more appreciative of the good things I have had in life.
It really helps put things into perspective on what is important in life,knowing that someone halfway across the globe is going through so much pain.

[startover22]

The worst are things I don't like to talk about, pretty bad, and there isn't just one
The best were when my children were born, although before they came around my teenage years were hard but great.
All of the experiences I have had have made me learn about right and wrong, love and hate, and taking responsibility for my actions good or bad. Maybe some day I can come out with it all, but not today...
All of you posting here are wonderful and courageous human beings for whatever was put on your plate you ate it up! Hugs, Start