A New Challenge
A personal quest47 total reviews
Comment from lancellot
It has been said before and I believe it. A man needs challenges to overcome, he needs a sense of independence to be who he was meant to be. Have courage and continue to strive forward.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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It has been said before and I believe it. A man needs challenges to overcome, he needs a sense of independence to be who he was meant to be. Have courage and continue to strive forward.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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No better words have been spoken, my friend. We need challenges and independence to be who we were meant to be. I will continue to have courage and strive forward.
Thanks for the positive review.
Jesse
Comment from Boogienights
I hope I'm not out of line saying I'm proud of you! I have numerous health problem as well, including arthritis, that affects me in a similar way( I'm left handed too).I hope things keep getting better for you.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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I hope I'm not out of line saying I'm proud of you! I have numerous health problem as well, including arthritis, that affects me in a similar way( I'm left handed too).I hope things keep getting better for you.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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You're not out of line at all. It feels great to have readers proud of me. So, we share left-handedness and arthritis in common.
Let's hope things continue to get better for both of us.
Enjoy the upcoming week.
Jesse
Comment from Jacob1395
This was an inspiring piece to read about what you have recently been going through in your life recently, and I enjoyed reading it. I hope things improve for you soon.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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This was an inspiring piece to read about what you have recently been going through in your life recently, and I enjoyed reading it. I hope things improve for you soon.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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I am happy you found this piece inspiring.
I am also glad you enjoyed reading this.
Thanks for your good wishes for my improvement.
Jesse
Comment from Wendyanne
Hi Jesse. I am so glad that you have risen to a new challenge. You remind me of my older brother who needed a lot of help from his wife (soon to be ex) but since they split up he has lost around 8 stone and is walking miles every day despite needing a new hip. I am so proud of him. I'm not saying you can do this but I never thought Id see the day that he did so well!! Good luck in your challenge. Stay positive!!
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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Hi Jesse. I am so glad that you have risen to a new challenge. You remind me of my older brother who needed a lot of help from his wife (soon to be ex) but since they split up he has lost around 8 stone and is walking miles every day despite needing a new hip. I am so proud of him. I'm not saying you can do this but I never thought Id see the day that he did so well!! Good luck in your challenge. Stay positive!!
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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One never knows what will encourage a person to rise to a challenge. I am glad this piece resonates with you. Thanks for sharing about your older brother.
Thanks for the positive feedback.
Jesse
Comment from judiverse
I'm glad you gave this update on how you're doing. You are showing a lot of determination. I'm left-handed, too, and I know it must be difficult when you try to use that hand. Best of luck with your upcoming surgery. I hope it's successful and does what you hope for. It is wonderful to be able to listen to music. Sometimes I listen to CDs of old radio shows. You need to know your limits and not try to do too much. All the best to you. judi
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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I'm glad you gave this update on how you're doing. You are showing a lot of determination. I'm left-handed, too, and I know it must be difficult when you try to use that hand. Best of luck with your upcoming surgery. I hope it's successful and does what you hope for. It is wonderful to be able to listen to music. Sometimes I listen to CDs of old radio shows. You need to know your limits and not try to do too much. All the best to you. judi
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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Thanks, Judi, for sharing about yourself and what we have in common. Being left-handed shows that we are in our right mind. Haha. I've heard that funny line before by a comic.
Have a wonderful upcoming week.
Jesse
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I hope I'm in my right might. Sometimes I wonder! At least I can still count the syllables for a 5-7-5 poem. judi
Comment from Terry Broxson
Jesse, accepting the challenge and doing it successfully is something to be proud of. I can understand how the newness would be a concern. What is also interesting about your post for me is that I am concerned about the opposite. I worry about the day I might become dependent on someone else. Thank you for writing this. Well done. Terry.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Jesse, accepting the challenge and doing it successfully is something to be proud of. I can understand how the newness would be a concern. What is also interesting about your post for me is that I am concerned about the opposite. I worry about the day I might become dependent on someone else. Thank you for writing this. Well done. Terry.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Yes, my brother who is 5 years older than I am is concerned about the day he will become dependent on someone else too. I think it happens to all of us as we grow older.
I have been dependent for so long that the opposite is worth celebrating for me.
Enjoying my own company is a great feeling!
Thanks for the honor of an exceptional rating and review!
Keep going as long as you can.
Jesse
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I hope it is all you want it to be. No one should suffer.
Not one single person. Have you realized that a lot of people on here are disabled? Have serious injuries and/ or diseases ? More and more people are coming out of the closet about their ailments. I say hurrah! you share a burden you lessen a burden. Good luck and good wishes. Karen
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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I hope it is all you want it to be. No one should suffer.
Not one single person. Have you realized that a lot of people on here are disabled? Have serious injuries and/ or diseases ? More and more people are coming out of the closet about their ailments. I say hurrah! you share a burden you lessen a burden. Good luck and good wishes. Karen
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Yes, Karen, I am in very good company on this writer's site. We are a wonderful assortment of disabled with health issues. We cheer each other on and share our stories to lighten the load of someone else who might be in the closet, so to speak, about their health issues.
Thanks for your good wishes and good luck with my upcoming surgery.
Have a great day.
Jesse
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Let us know how things are going. Karen
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good morning, Jesse!
Hooray!
You are on your way!
Ready - soon - to polka
The night away... :)
Well, at least that's my hope, Jesse!
What a journey this has been, and yet, what I have continually and consistently admired is your positivity and openness about all that has challenged you.
And I have also admired your perseverance throughout this entire chapter of your life to not give up in finding not only relief, but your independence.
So very proud of your accomplishments, and I'll be with you every step of the way!
"Nose to toes"
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Jesse!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Good morning, Jesse!
Hooray!
You are on your way!
Ready - soon - to polka
The night away... :)
Well, at least that's my hope, Jesse!
What a journey this has been, and yet, what I have continually and consistently admired is your positivity and openness about all that has challenged you.
And I have also admired your perseverance throughout this entire chapter of your life to not give up in finding not only relief, but your independence.
So very proud of your accomplishments, and I'll be with you every step of the way!
"Nose to toes"
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Jesse!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Good morning to you, Diane!
Yes, what a journey it has been!
And it is not over, not by a long shot, but the point is, you are proud of me, and for that, I thank you for being there through it all!
Thanks for the exceptional rating and review, my friend!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
Your friend until the end!
Jesse
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Dear Jesse,
What a heart-warming message to receive on this cold and dreary Sunday morning!
Always proud.
Always supportive.
Always here for you, my dear friend!
diane
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This is so good to hear.
Jesse
Comment from Wendy G
Good for you Jesse. It is a good challenge and you will meet the challenge well. Being independent even for short periods will mean you have the security and assurance that you can manage if you have to and if you want to, and don't have to worry about being fully dependent on others which would make you feel quite vulnerable. Well done. Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Good for you Jesse. It is a good challenge and you will meet the challenge well. Being independent even for short periods will mean you have the security and assurance that you can manage if you have to and if you want to, and don't have to worry about being fully dependent on others which would make you feel quite vulnerable. Well done. Wendy
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Thanks for your encouragement, Wendy. I am getting all charged up with the fact that so many of my friends, such as you, are happy for me and my journey towards self-care. Being vulnerable became second nature to me. Now, I love being alone and free from vulnerability.
Thanks for your continued support and friendship.
Have a good day.
Jesse
Comment from Sarah Robin
I am thrilled for you! The changes have made you stronger.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that your surgery will be soon and be successful. Life throws us many curves. We just have to keep going forward! Hugs. Sarah.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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I am thrilled for you! The changes have made you stronger.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that your surgery will be soon and be successful. Life throws us many curves. We just have to keep going forward! Hugs. Sarah.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Thanks so much, Sarah, for the honor of an exceptional rating and review. I am thrilled to know that you care and will be actively praying and offering good thoughts towards the success of my operation on my spinal column.
Thanks for the hugs, my friend!
Jesse