[iam_i_said]

Hello,
I remember many of you when we were on the old "about.com" site. My nickname then, was imacrash. Someone who is on this site was able to tell me about teejer's site. It's good to see so many familiar names! I hope to visit often and look forward to talking with all of you.

[Yeti]

dont be afraid to look through the fourms. We dont bite. I'm not sure if you remeber who I am. I'm the sites cheese cake and Faygo character.

Yeti

This post has been edited by Yeti: 01 February 2010 - 04:24 AM

[JenB]

Welcome back! I can't wait to find out what's been going on in your life!

Blessings,
Jen

[iam_i_said]

iam_i_said, on 18 January 2010 - 03:23 PM, said:

Hello,
I remember many of you when we were on the old "about.com" site. My nickname then, was imacrash. Someone who is on this site was able to tell me about teejer's site. It's good to see so many familiar names! I hope to visit often and look forward to talking with all of you.

What I have been up to....well, I've mostly spent time trying to stay alive. I have had kidney failure and was on dialysis for 8 yrs. In Sept. 09', I recieved a kidney transplant! My health has greatly improved, as well as my depression. In 08' my mom died from a long illness. I'm now trying to get back into the swing of things and looking for opportunities to volunteer and go back into the work force.

[JenB]

Wow, you've been up and down and all around, huh?

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. How long was her illness? While the loss is still so incredibly devastating, it can be less of a shock when you locically know it's coming. It's still the same mourning, though and I offer my deepest sympathy.

A kidney transplant!!!!! That's awesome!!! Congratulations! It was so recent... does it still feel surreal? On top of that for your depression to be improved - you've had some really dramatic changes - for the BETTER!!!

Things are looking up for you! Even looking to volunteer and considering going back to work is incredible! You've come a long way!!! Again, congratulations!! You know you're now obligated to keep us in the loop, right? LOL

Blessings,
Jen

[iam_i_said]

JenB, on 19 January 2010 - 07:50 AM, said:

Wow, you've been up and down and all around, huh?

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. How long was her illness? While the loss is still so incredibly devastating, it can be less of a shock when you locically know it's coming. It's still the same mourning, though and I offer my deepest sympathy.

A kidney transplant!!!!! That's awesome!!! Congratulations! It was so recent... does it still feel surreal? On top of that for your depression to be improved - you've had some really dramatic changes - for the BETTER!!!

Things are looking up for you! Even looking to volunteer and considering going back to work is incredible! You've come a long way!!! Again, congratulations!! You know you're now obligated to keep us in the loop, right? LOL

Blessings,
Jen

[iam_i_said]

My mom had been sick with MS since she was about 25 yrs old. Her illness progressed into CHF and her heart just couldn't take anymore. She was bedridden and in and out of the hospital for nearly a year. Her wish was to die at home, so we brought her home, and within 6 hrs of being home, she let go. It was incredibly sad, but on the other hand, she wasn't in anymore pain or suffering. I just miss talking with her, but I still do...and she comes to me in my sleep through dreams.
From the transplant, I just feel so much healthier, although I did recently fracture my foot
It's nice to not hook up for dialysis each night.

[Sami]

Hiya i remember you .My mum recently had a kidney transplant too. Hope your ok x

[jane_l]

Hello - nice to meet you!

[iam_i_said]

So, does anyone ever use the chat room? Is there a time when it is used?
I have been in it a couple of times and no one shows up! Just wondering.

[Yeti]

Iam

there is a thread for being in chat. Also you can send me a message through here and I'll be happy to come and chat with you.

Yeti

[iam_i_said]

Yeti, on 21 January 2010 - 04:14 AM, said:

Iam

there is a thread for being in chat. Also you can send me a message through here and I'll be happy to come and chat with you.

Yeti

[iam_i_said]

Yeti,
A thread? is there a way to get it? Something takes me into a chat room, is that the thread? Anyway, would love to chat with you soon!

[Elsbeth]

((((((((((((((((((((((Iam))))))))))))))))))
Sorry it took me awhile to reply.

Gosh, things have been up and down for you. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard even if you know it's coming. I hope you continue to heal from that loss.

And Wow! A kidney transplant. I'm sure that's helped things out so much. How wonderful not to need to hook up every night. Talk about a second chance on life. I really am happy for you.

We do have a chatroom but it's not used too often. The button to get into chat is near the top right. This is the best way to get into chat:
1. Be sure you are logged into the forum
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and see if othrs are logged onto the forum
3. Go to the forum "Chit Chat" and post in the "come into Chat" thread
4. Log into chat and see if nyone comes in.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. After awhile, you will get a feel for who is more a chat person and more likely to come in and chat with you.

The forums overwhelmed me at first. And made me uncomfortable. Over time, I've found the can be awesome.

In chat, what you say goes to a very small number of people and your only reply is what they think of on the spot. When the screen scrolls by, the chance for support scrolls rolls by too.

On the forums, you can be sure that you say what you really mean to say. It also gives more people chances to read your post, really think about it and then also take the time to be sure to reslly say what they mean.

Good to see you again. If you need anything or havee questionss, I can be found essily by PM or the email in my signatue.

This post has been edited by Yeti: 01 February 2010 - 01:41 PM

[iam_i_said]

Thanks for the chat help. I really apreciate u taking the time to explain it all to me! And, I remember u too!