I'm leaving tomorrow for a week-long backpacking trip, and when I get home I will be planning school for the boys and wrapping up some summer projects, so please--if you don't hear from me for a while, don't think it's that I've dropped off the board. Y'all give me a lot of necessary encouragement and comfort, not to mention information and laughs. I'll be back in a couple of weeks. Keep up the great work!

You go B.P............**********Enjoy********** Smiles, -Orn

Thanks, orn. I'm back, and I had a great time. Mostly I was alone, and did a lot of thinking and letter-writing and memorizing poetry and reading and sorting things out. Plus I got to see a black bear come down a tree about 10 feet from me!

I read one of your posts, orn, that said you were feeling down, getting another ob. I hope you are better...remember that cycles are natural, down and then up, sick and then healthy. So mostly in the bad times we just have to do our best and be (ugh!) patient.

BP ~
Glad you had a good time...I've thought about you, while you were gone. Relaxing is good and it's always nice to get away! Now, do you know of anywhere, that I can "buy" some patience??? This is probably one of the biggest things, that I lack. Maybe, it's a test. Your right herpes, does have it's up & downs....I'm just frustrated with my ob's....It seems that I'm ok, for a little while and then they come back. It's a vicious cycle, that takes my mood with it...And I really don't consider myself a moody person, but w/H I am extremely moody and hormonal and all of the above. I feel like I'm forever trying to find a "balance", maybe it's the Libra in me, probably. I'm just wondering of my ob's with become less frequent with time. Thanks for your kind thoughts, as always.....I appreciate you & your posts....
Take Good Care & Happy Trails -Orn

Orn,

I totally understand about the patience thing. I am the same way. I have pretty much accepted the fact that I have H. It's just those damned ob's that I can't accept!! I mean, why can't they just happen that one "initial" time-just to let you know that you have it and then just go away forever!? Oh well, I guess it's just not supposed to be like that. Until there is a cure, I guess my best friend will be Valtrex.

On a lighter note though, I do enjoy reading your posts, orn and yours too, backpacker! Y'all really have a way of looking at H with a good sense of humor and light-heartedness! I know I'm kinda new here, but y'all's posts are the best! Thanks!!

Orn--
I feel the same way. I have a few months where I don't have any then bam! I get them all the time again. It seems that when I'm really busy, working and trying to get things done at home too, I do better, but if I have a few days where I don't work and get to lay around the house, thats when they come back. Aargh! I've quit taking the OOO, I think staying active is just as good medicine for me. (my job is a ranch job, lots of physical labor.) But I'm laid off for a week or so in between hay cuttings and what do you know??!! I have one coming on now. So, at least I have backpacker and the garlic oil to fall back on. For that I am eternally grateful!! OK well I just wanted to chime in there, Good luck finding your balance! Sticks

Sticks - Welcome back...haven't heard from you in awhile....But, glad you took the time to & type/post. I think my ob's are definitely stress-related. I've got alot going on and it's starting to get to me. Guess, I need to take a step back and look @ it, for what it is....But, of course that's easier said, than done...Especially, if you're emotionally involved, as I am. Sorry, you're laid off, maybe it's a "good thing"...enjoy it! Everyone, needs a break every once in awhile. Relax, I'm sure you probably, work tooooooooooo hard anyway. Manual labor-yuck! (LOL) I hate to sweat...I'd rather glisten!!! Keep posting, 'Cause we need you!!!!!!!!!!!! Smiles, -Orn

PBaby~
Glad you enjoy my posts.....I have to use laughter as a vent, or I'd be crying. Life is just too short for that! Sorry, that you patience level sucks too...Maybe I should go to Walmart to see if they sell patience, (LOL) or perhaps I'm looking for another excuse to go to Walmart...I'm not familiar with any of your posts...But, I do remember one post to the thread of movingrightalong....Something like 33, in the south, right???? Are you one of us "h" people or are you just board surfin"....Either way it's ok! Well, glad I could entertain you and thank-you for the compliment...
This board and it's posters, helps keep me sane....I'm here if you need me....
Take Good Care, Hormonally- balanced today......-Ornament

Hi Orn!

Yes, I am a "h" person, unfortunately. But you know what they say-when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you limes, make....MARGARITAS!!! LOL LOL LOL I just found this site about a week ago, and it's encouraging to know that there are other people out there that are just regular people like me that have H and are living with it day to day. It just makes me feel less awkward knowing I'm not the only one. Take care!!! P.

OK, margaritas, but what we all need is the answer to: when life gives you herpes, make....who's clever enough to come up with a good line?

I can't think of a good line right now, but I do wish I could come up with a cure!!! Sorry, I don't mean to make lite of this. Like orn, I guess I just have to use laughter sometimes to vent. Y'all take care!!!

Ok, Ok, oK....I'll be the clever one...When life gives you herpes, make a trip to 7-11, to buy slurpees...(I know kind of lame) Giggles, -Orn

Man!! its been like 6 years since I've been to a 7-11, I'd love a slurpie!!

That's probably because there are no 7-11's outinthesticks......Slurpees for everyone, on me....I want the blue-kind.... :bouncing: -Orn

I know there are no 7-11's where I live either. I think they have them in Georgia but not here in Alabama. Aren't they like Slush Puppies?

Yeah, kind of like a slush puppy, but a smoother consistancy, not like the little ice-pellets....Wa-wa's here (MD) have them as well......Slurpees - Rule!!!! -Orn

Good one, orn--and started quite a discussion!

How about: When life gives you herpes, make...love (but carefully!)