July 5, 2001: AND, AND, AND!!! The big three are officially offering Damsel in the Rough for retail. BORDERS and BARNES and NOBLES and AMAZON.COM. Wish me luck!

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Cfids is an immune syndrome, a recursive physiological disease that robs the victim of stanima, clear effective thinking, and many of life's enjoyments.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a title that mocks its patients. We should strive to replace derision with dignity. Every breathing body has assets and purpose. For those of us challenged, we need to look beyond our childhood scripts.

In 1996, I started the PWC Address book, a means to allow PERSONS With Chronic illnesses to share and exchange survival skills. In 1999, this site opened our welcome to folks with other chronic illnesses for the purpose of getting to better tiers.
Sure, some of us compete for the limited research fundings. On personal levels, let's stop allowing circumstances to divide and conquer our rights to enjoy a better, happier day. Welcome to the Internet venue lending a hand.

THE ANSWERED PRAYER by Ann Logan Once upon a time, I wanted to die. My personal belief is that suicide would insult God and hurt my friends. They would feel as though they may have done something to push-me-over-the-edge. So, I took to praying for death--the theological way out. Doctors warned me that there were several elements that could make that happen, my allergic asthma for one. God wasn't replying One night, I asked in prayer, the one in whom I always trust, "What is the purpose of continuing a spirit strip of avenues to act in this world?" I had a dream of a woman dressed in blue. It was so relaxing and loving. She directed me to a garden bed in a field I had used to plant a garden years before. She said,"You pull all the weeds, removing all the pests. But by stripping all the weeds, you have allowed the winds to strip the earth of its top soil. What is here is bare." I knew she meant my nickpicking on what my healthy life was in comparison to all the pain and sickness and frustration and loss. She went on to say, "Build a better garden. Instead of struggling to fight with weeds that will eventually come back, plant seeds. Plant lots of types of seeds. Plant thickly and as often as you can. It will shadow the weeds who need sunlight to grow." **By sunlight, I knew she meant mental focus and reflection--my worries and concerns. "Some seeds won't grow--that's life. Failure is a direction not a derision. Some will come up in shapes you won't expect--that's life too. Take the unexpected. Some will foster into food to feed you. That is your garden, that is your soul." I agreed with all she said, but couldn't shake the isolated funk. People were not in my life at the time. Doctors, social workers, persons seeing my by need-only basis. With my means then,I never would have dreamed of logging onto the Internet. She told me that I was part of her family, she is a mother to me and the world. As part of such a big family, I was now tagged with a greater sense of responsibility. She chuckled knowing that I really wasn't looking forward to more work through fatigue. "Sometimes pain encourages another's life to change." Then, I realized I wasn't a nothing. I was in the game. I mattered! I love the lady in blue and everything she said in a dream. It mattered then, it matters now, making a terrific difference in my life.

March 4, 2000
Egroups PWC-Address.
Sign-up for communication has stepped up to ease. For those who suffer chronic illness, feel free to sign-in and join PWC-Address. One message from you will reach all the members who join this e-mail chat session.
You can reply to the group or select a person's e-mail and respond to them directly.

Subscribe to PWC-Address
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This site is about EMPOWERMENT (keeping our spirits strong) through internet communication, specifically e-mail. No stamps to pay, no chatroom times to coordinate. Below is our former listing of individual e-mails. You may e-mail a cyberpal when you can and keep going. Any day and at any hour, you can communicate around the globe. Give it a try!

Originally, PWC meant persons with cfids/cfs/fms. I'm stretching it a little wider. I'm wilma3, aka Ann Logan, Nice to GREET you. I have had CFIDS since October 11, 1987. Personally, I wouldn't recommend it.

I write poetry, songs, stories and sell books, videos, music CD and MORE: Online, at home with my home computer. Electronics, Gadgets, Toys, Games, tools, dolls, DVD players, check it out.

For those of you who are new to the Internet, you are going to love this place. It clicks on/off by your command. It brings the walls of our homes, down to a personal howdy. IF YOU TAKE THE TIME TO SEEK, the world awaits your fingertips. ENJOY!

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[1/2004 release Mirror Mirror by Brandy Carter] Soon after the death of her fiance, a programmer discovers evidence of murder and pursues a dangerous mystery attached to a computer game she co-created. Mystery/Murder/Espionage/Romance. This fast-paced tale carries real fleshed-out characters, a touch of wit, a pinch of passion, and the right degree of suspense-filled action. An excellent debute novel! Soon to be available at Amazon.com, Borders, and Barnes and Nobles.

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OUR FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM:	The Survivors of Invisible Illness Meeting Place
GUIDE TO CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME	An excellent resource of information.
OTHER CFIDS MAILING LISTS	If you would like to begin one of your own, sign -in.
FIND YOUR CONGRESSION REP	Research funding and help plans go to people who know how to SQUEAK loud and often.