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Getting ready to head to the beach (3 1/2 hours away) to spend Thanksgiving with my mother-in-law. We're driving, so at least we can avoid those airport "pat-downs". LOL.
I hope each and every one of you has a happy and food-safe Thanksgiving. And thanks for being here for me - you all helped tremendously during my recent flare. I haven't been here as much as I'd like recently. I have taken on some additional clinical duties, which are keeping me busier than ever. As soon as 2 more pediatricians are hired, I'll have more time again. Can't wait. But I do lurk every day and keep up with everyone.
to the newbies!
Love,
Polly
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
Needless to say, we're so very thankful for you, too, of course. Without your valuable experience and insight, we would be lost, much of the time. Your compassion, open-mindedness, and understanding, backed up by a medical background, and more knowledge about MC than few GI docs can even hope to match, make you a brightly shining star in the otherwise gloomy world of MC.
I hope your trip is fun and relaxing, (well, as relaxing as visiting one's mother-in-law can be).
Happy Thanksgiving, dear friend.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Have been missing your presence, and am so happy to see a post from you!!! Ditto on being grateful for everyone here - finding this loving and caring place just when I needed it has been a lifesaver for me. Hope your schedule eases up real soon both for yours and our sake. Thanks for playing such a large role in the success of this forum and helping to keep it going over the years - all us newbies owe you!!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND EVERYONE HERE !!!!!!!!!
Love,
Kari
"My mouth waters whenever I pass a bakery shop and sniff the aroma of fresh bread, but I am also grateful simply to be alive and sniffing." Dr. Bernstein
Well, it's late here in Utah and we've been blasted with a winter blizzard. It's 3 degrees outside with snow and ice-more like Jan. or Feb. I just finished the green beans with bacon and my gf/df pumpkin pie. I'm going to whip up some coconut milk with vanilla and sugar for topping. I made rolls all day for neighbors and family (the kind I can't eat anymore, but know others enjoy). All day I've thought about all of you and how thankful I am for all of you. I've also imagined you in your kitchens making your "special" dishes so you can have a safe day tomorrow. I haven't been able to post much lately, but want to welcome all the newbies and let them know they have found the greatest place in the world to find hope and remission. The loving support system here is family as many others have mentioned. I would love to have a Thanksgiving dinner with all of you around my table to share the love I have for each of you. Thank you for getting me through the hard times and sharing the good times. I wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving, Love JoAnn
Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway. John Wayne
We are having a quiet day today, which is what I need. I've been starting to feel the stress of the season and need to step back and get in balance. For 15 years we have spent Thanksgiving with a very special friend and she was unable to make it this year, so while I am a bit blue about that, I am grateful that I can relax more than usual. However, things will heat up this evening when we watch the Aggies kick TUs butt . . . Gig 'em!!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Mary Beth
"If you believe it will work out, you'll see opportunities. If you believe it won't you will see obstacles." - Dr. Wayne Dyer
Hope you have a terrific weekend at the beach with your family Polly.
I'm very grateful to have access to a forum as special as this, and so appreciate every single member sharing their experiences.
There is such integrity and knowledge within this support group and thank you to all that share your stories and ask questions. We are learning from each other.
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to the newbies! 
"Food glorious..... intolerance free.... food"