Speak
Posted August 6th, 2008 by RosemarieW
I speak at forums and get my opinion out there. People need to see and hear from us. I add a face to this issue. I claim it and show that stigma does not serve our purpose or those that live behind it. I also serve on governmental and non-governmental consumer/community advisory boards to bear witness that the current actions in responding to the HIV/AIDS crisis are not working.
Anthony D.
Posted November 19th, 2008Rosemarie, I don't know if my last post went through or not. So, here it is again.
You are a shining star in this never ending battle for all of us living with HIV/AIDS. Working with you is a joy, knowing you is a privilege and calling you my friend is a blessing. Thank you for all that you do and who you are. Don't stop being that special person that makes you so unique and wonderful. Be well, be happy, be strong and fight on.
Anthony.
nikki
Posted November 18th, 2008Hey Girl : I read your page. I loved it!!! you are truly an "INSPIRATION" to all. I wish, I could say more but my time is up....But know this, you'll never stand alone in this journey....I'm another that stands with you on this brave journey, Mentally, Spirtually & emotionally....remember, you will never be alone in this fight, you have "God" along with his followers. Its okay to get wirey but never give up but knowing you, girl....Your a fighter because you have all those who is fighting for you as well as, with you on this battle...I'm pround to know you my sistah & will be one more to stand by your side!!!
Your newest supporter & good friend
(because you know true friends come in due time as well as them earning the right to be called one by an inspirational person of such courage!!)
Nikki(your co-worker)
Anonymous
Posted September 23rd, 2008That story was great. I am proud of you and the things you do. Do they have a program out in Florida like this? I will be leaving the end of October. See you @ the state wide Cab.
CONGRATULATION
Sis Gayelle
Posted September 15th, 2008God Bless you sis!
I am a friend of Chanda! I thank God that she shared this with me...Im actually at work teary-eyed. I am proud of your accomplishments and I dont even know you. I am happy to know that the enemy lost another one...to God be the glory. That now you are on the other side of the battle ground. I haven't met you yet but I can tell God is using you in this. There will be folks that you will come into contact with that only you can reach. They will need to know that they can LIVE with this and you will be there point of inspiration/faith.
I will to continue to pray for you and Chanda!!
Be Blessed.
P.S. Now I see where Chanda gets that cute little mouth from!! Hee-hee!!
P.S.S. Do you speak at national forums?
Rosemarie
Posted September 17th, 2008Thank you so much for your supportive comment. Yes all Glory and honor to our Father above. He allowed me live for a purpose. I don't know what it is, exactly what it may be, and with Him we'll never know, I can only follow with what HE leads me to do, say and feel. Yes I do speak at public fourms. I've never spoke at a National Forum, It sounds exciting and I must ask myself, is this part of HIS plan and purpose ask Chanda for my phone number and e-mail address.
Chanda
Posted August 24th, 2008At first I did not want my image submitted for this page because of my on issues. But I realized that my mother is one of God's children as am I. She is a wonderful person who has overcome so much in her life. It has been a long, hard, and difficult road for all of us (her children) to overcome, but we have. While it is true that my mother lives with HIV/AIDS, it does not affect who she is as a person!
I thank God for allowing me to get to know my mother for the person she is, and not the person she was. I am blessed because of all of the adversity I have experienced as a result of the choices my mother has made. God has shown me that no matter what, he's in control, and he loves all of us the same, and in the end, all we have is him and our family.
Mommy, I am proud of you for overcoming all the horrible circumstances that have been a part of your life. I know that you are living with HIV/AIDS and it has affected parts of who you are but not who you are! Thank you for loving us, fighting this disease, and fighting to keep a relationship with us.
Thank you Lord, for letting my mother be an advocate for those who struggle to live, and fight to be heard and treated as one of your children.
I Love U Mommy!
MOMMY
Posted August 25th, 2008Hey there all praises and glory go to GOD. He kept me alive and I didn't even know. You were the most difficult child to forgive me, but you did and the Lord ministered to me through you. You and Mr. W.are the greatest source(s) of earthly spiritual support that have always been there. I thank GOD that I can have open communication with all my children, especially when we have to discuss past issues and come to terms with them.
EACH ONE TEACH ONE. I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART.
Alicia
Posted August 23rd, 2008As my brother Michael stated, she is the strongest person that we know and we admire her for everything she has done and will accomplish in her life. The love that I have for my mother is never ending. She is and will always be my HERO!!!
Rosemarie
Posted August 25th, 2008My little one, the last born. Thank God and thank you for your comments. You and your youngest brother were the last two born to me when I found out I was positive and you little ones never turned your back on me. Wheather or not you understood what HIV/AIDS was, you showed no fear. I remember you saying"don't worry mommy, I'll always love you" and I cried and gave you the biggest hug to the point you said "mommy your squsihing me.." You're my HERO! !!!!!
Catherine
Posted August 22nd, 2008Don't lose hope
I am Rosemarie's oldest daughter Catherine.
I just want to let you know no matter how dark things can get in your world from one day to the next...you CAN get through it!
My mother has come full circle with her life and YOU CAN TOO. It does not take riches or even knowing the right people like some of us think.
You just have to keep fighting and praying.
Don't beat your self up when you mess up (and you will). Just get up and try again until you get to where you want to be.
You are not alone in your pain and struggles. Believe me someone has it much worst. Don't give up.
Catherine
No pierdas esperanzas
Soy Rosemarie, la hija mayor de Catherine.
Solamente quiero decirte que no importa que tan oscuras estén las cosas en tu mundo de un día para otro… tu PUEDES sobrepasarlo.
Mi madre ha llegado al círculo completo de su vida y TU TAMBIÉN PUEDES. No se requiere ser rico y ni siquiera conocer a la gente correcta como algunos de nosotros pensamos.
Solamente tienes que mantener la pelea y la oración.
No te golpees a ti mismo cuando las cosas salgan mal (y lo harás.) Solamente tienes que levantarte y tratar otra vez hasta que llegues donde quieres llegar.
No estás solo en tu dolor y luchas. Créeme, alguien la está pasando peor. No te rindas.
Catherine
Your Mom
Posted August 23rd, 2008Thank you sooo much for your post and yes it's true that I've fallen lots of times and through the GRACE OF GOD, I came through as a better individual. Thank you my daughter for loving me and not turning away as most family members have done with others like me. You're an inspirational part of my network. Keep it up kid. You can lift any one up.
Love Mommy
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