EVERYBODY PLEASE READ

[Jan214]

I have been toying with the idea of starting a registry among us so that in the event that one of our "sisters" needs someone to be with them IRL we will have a list of people we can call in their city.  Most of us remember our little friend in CA who could have used a lot of support and at the last minute we were scambling around trying to find someone to help her.  Now there are other women who are having to face this alone or pretty much alone and that should not be the case.  We are so loving and supportive on this forum, I don't see why we should not carry that over into RL.  I have thought of several good and safe ways this could be done so now I just want to know if you all would be willing to participate.  If the response is enough I will post my ideas on how it could be done and I would like your input as well.  I am an organizer by nature and usually pretty good at getting people to come together for a good cause.  We are always looking for ways to help the cause of OVCA and being there for one of our own is a great way to start.  Thanks
Love,
Jan

[PPhelps]

You are one of kind. Thinking of others like you do. I take my hat off to you. You are right though Victoria should have had someone with her. It's a shame the way some families behave. I guess I take it for granted sometimes my family and friends would be there in a heart beat. I'm one of the rural people too, but I'll do what I can. Paula

[crecco]

I think that would be a great idea. Especially considering the fact that I also live alone. I don't always like to burden my family (Which is rather small, my mom, one sister, and my son and his family) with my whining when I am feeling down in the dumps. Regardless of how strong we would like to think that we are, all of us have our days, and having someone to talk to that understands would make such a difference. Like PPhelps the biggest problem is that we live in mainly rural areas and I think that she is the closest woman I have yet to meet with ov ca. But if I can be of help, just let me know.  Chris

[ireneo]

Ah, yes, I get it now. It's true that hospital volunteers are strangers. But a person who's been there, done that is a good place to start. I tend to connect with others that have heart problems. It's an instant connection. One way to start is when a person is going through a tough time, see if they're willing to share that info with the people here on the board. Even if we can't hop on the plane, we can send our thoughts and hugs. The person in contact can copy and forward them. We do that at another board I visit. Some people email personal messages and if something goes wrong (like a family death or other disaster) we all send our love.

Just another thought, not to replace your idea, just a little extra connection.

As for the No One Dies Alone program, that was random. Not related to this. It's just been so meaningful to be able to help in that way.

[ChrisP2236]

Hi Jan,
I think this is a nice idea - I still work full-time but would like to help where I could.  I haven't filled out a profile because I didn't know there was one - may not have been paying full attention when I registered.  Hope you are feeling better today.  Chris

[cirella]

I'm getting a vision of Marty's 'I Am Woman song'!  LOL  You go girl.

[vrw520]

Jan, I think this is a really good idea. None of you should ever have to feel alone through all of this. Just one caring person I think can make a big difference. This is really great. Victoria