Do you see what I see?

[Heather3418]

I have spent the morning going over alot of posts and I am as amazed today with the friendship and compassion among members and newcomers; as I was when I first joined this Forum.

It literally takes my breath away when I see all of you contribute so caringly and supportively to every person that posts here.  No wonder we have as many new members each month as we do.  This is one GREAT PLACE to come and share with others.

You are ONE HECK of a group.  It's amazing that there are actually this many people in one place that come together as family to support each other.  It shows through your words that you all really care for each other.  I couldn't be more proud if all of you if you all were my own blood family.  I burst with pride at what this Forum has become in such a short amount of time.

I am so grateful to each and every one of you for the loving, caring and supportive people that you are.  I just wanted to take a moment from the pain, sorrow and worry that all of us go through in this fight with MS and the Land of Limbo, to say THANK YOU.  THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful people that you are.  I am honored to call each and every one of you, my friend.  My life is truly full and blessed, just because of knowing YOU.

Big Hugs and Best Wishes to all,
Humbled Heather

[pennst8r]

I SOOOO agree with all said above. This is the first place I come to for good news and bad, not to mention news that I can't seem to tell what the heck it is (Ok, the 2nd place - my DH is still 1st, unless I'm trying to hide symptoms form him. Shhhhhh, don't tell!).

I have onl ybeen able to come on weekends for a while now till work gets a little less insane. It kills me not to check in every day. When I pop in on weekends, there are so many new "faces" that I cannot keep things straight anymore!

There is no better group on the internet or in perosn thatn our now-massive cyber family!

Love to all!

Penn

[doublevision1]

I have often thought about what it must have been like for people diagnosed with MS or any serious illness, and those searching for a dx, in the pre-internet days.  I can't imagine not having it at my fingertips serving so many functions in my life, esp. since being off work.  I can easily stay in touch with friends and keep them updated; stay connected through Facebook; read the newspaper; shop for clothes and stuff for the house; send birthday gifts; and a whole bunch of things that save me from having to drain myself running around doing errands or being stuck on the phone.  And also stay in touch with work, and on top of business email and ensure things don't fall through the cracks there.

In terms of medical purposes, I use the internet and email to book lab appts online; stay in touch with my MS clinic nurse; search for patient reviews of physicians; research symptoms, treatments, etc; find books on MS; find out when something about MS will be on TV; and, as everyone here has pointed out, come to this great forum for information and support and social connection with people who can relate.  And I still talk to people in real life, it's not like it is a substitute for social contact and support, but rather a supplement to it.

This forum and the people in it have really helped me to better deal with all that has been going on.  I stumbled upon it by accident and will be forever grateful to have found it.

Pre-internet, facing a diagnosis must have been a far lonelier and isolating experience.

db1

[denise61]

Hi, Heather, ALL OF YOU!!!

I have very short of time!!! My life is very much in the fast lane!!!  but i just wanted to say thanks , again!!


ANd Heather!!! Iam also,
a garden   lover and the flowers are nice!! Is this something from your garden?

[smittygirl]

All true!  I now have friends in Canada, Ireland, Ohio etc ...  WHO KNEW?!   I don't even watch much tv at night anymore because I'm talking with one or more of my new friends.  I think people who have not been dx yet ( which is a lot, myself included) should never feel like they can't participate, that is the the reason this forum exists!!!!   I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place, it's changed my life in the best of ways!  Thanks to all of you and God Bless!

Sue

[nikki861]

I fully agree about this community being loving and supportive!!! Even though I am undx at this time, I feel I can come here and be consouled weather I'm hurting (physically or mentally), need to vent or need to be further educated about the diease. I am addicted!!
I HAVE to come check the new posts at least 3 times a day...........LOL
I feel as if I have an extended family here. Thanks to all of you for making everyone feel welcomed and loved. I remember each person here in my daily prayers.

Love and Hugs,
Beth

[dandb]

As a newbie (undx) - I feel you have said it all in your post - all of those statements you made regarding the people in this wonderful forum are the exact reasons I gave my husband for why I am addicted to coming on every day or so to just check and see how folks are doing/feeling/how their days are going. It's the people - you are all so caring, kind, compassionate - and on top of it all, there is a wonderful sense of humor here that I know helps folks get through some of their darkest days - I know I have been helped by just reading. Thank you all - Shannon

[humming4u]

not just caring,loving and supportive, but very, very smart too! to open your lifes and hearts to all is truly amazing and truly good.
I just wanted to throw in my thanks.i'm a limbolander for now, so I remain a bit quiet, but that could change.i like to write names down so I remember to put certain ones in prayers, on certain days.here, another good thing to come of all else that has not been to good.admire you all,and full of thanksgiving.
                                                                      God Bless,
                                                                          Cathy

[CtResident]

Well, as an example concerning the helpfulness of this forum.....I have a question, and the first thing I will do? I'll come HERE to get the answer. I mean, you rank right up there AHEAD of google now!

Thank you very much!

Suzanne

[syndismilez]

I have Definately noticed!!!!!  I need my forum love fix Daily!!!!
Thank you to you as well!!!  You are a Rock to all of us!!!!
I know I do not post much...limited time, but I really love each and every
one and need this place!!
HUGS!
Cyndi

[spastic]

What typos?  I don't see any....  I agree with you on everything you said.  This is the greatest forum and I am proud to be a member.  I feel blessed too in knowing and caring for everyone here.  I feel guilty for not being here as often as I like but I know everyone understands why.  This forum is so special.....

Love,

Ada

[Heather3418]

Forgive the typos...brain fart city...