Hi everyone. I just wanted to touch base with all my friends here at ds. It is been a long time but I can actually see the bottom of the list of email messages I have been receiving over the last few weeks. I can't sit too long at the computer so I can only answer a few at a time. Today I probably responded to over 100 emails sent to me by my friends.I guess as far as google goes it doesn't upset me. We do not use our real names and if there is something you want to discuss only with a friend that can be locked out too. I just looked at my profile and I don't think that anyone, unless they were really close to me would know who I was. Of course the no-no's are not to put your real name and phone number and anything else that we would not want someone to know and even then you can message it.I am blessed to have found so many friends here and it would really bum me out if I didn;t have this website to go to. When we started we were able to look at other peoples journals so that we could invite them in. Why should we deny that to someone else that needs help. I know the pro's and con's but there is way more pro than con and I plan to continue to my dear friends who have helped me get thru many bad times. I love you all and would miss anyone who stopped their account. luv laurie
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Hi Laurie....It is nice to see you back here again. I pray that you continue to get better. I do agree with you about this site. It has also helped me dearly and love you and all my other firends here. I hope no one leaves as this is the best site I have found yet. I have searched every where for help like this and this place is the best. I am very glad you are not leaving us. You have a blessed night. Hugs...Julie
Hi Lauire, I also agree as Julie said this site has really helped me feel better physically plus mentally. I figure if somebody wants my info , all they have to do is dig in medical records , its all there! lol I sure wish you could feel better! hug ssandy
Yeah, I hated to close my journals. It was only so my friends\' comments on it wouldn\'t be public... a lot of people invited me to be friends through it (at least I think that was it). I think the worst of the paranoia storm has passed now, but I\'m afraid I\'ve lost a friend or two to it, which saddens me.
Anyway, enough about that. I\'m just glad you\'re sticking around! AND well enough to get on the PC now and then. Thanks for being a great friend. Love.
You guys can\'t get rid of me that easy lol
Hi Laurie, I made a decision to keep my journals open because like you, I think there could be information that could be supportive of someone else, either from me or from the responses I get. People generally tend to message me when they want some information concernig their health private, and I respect that. I guess I missed out on the paranoia storm and I\'m glad for that. I\'m so glad you feel better. Take care of yourself, and write as you can. You\'re a good friend and I\'m thankful for you. Hugs, Deb
I wouldn\'t worry about the privacy thing too much either. You can always lock your journal entry if you only want current friends to read it. I locked some of mine for that reason, but I certainly wouldn\'t leave this site.
I\'m glad you are staying with us! Take real good care of yourself and get better real fast! ............Cathy
I know you are busy, but just remember, every time you hit the space bar when you are at the computer, this person is sending you a huge hug and a kiss and a warm wish that you are feeling beeter by the minute :o)
It\'s nice to hear from you, sorry your in so much pain, hope you get a little relisf soon.
all i can say is ...if you ever get to pittsburgh, i\'ll hug ya in person! love ya!