It's been 1yr. today..............reflecting on my blessings

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It's been 1yr. today..............reflecting on my blessings

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:pulsinghearts: :bigbighug: :pulsinghearts:

OMG! A year ago today I found my way to this site with the help of Gloria finding me and answering to my S.O.S.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :help:

I have soooooooo much to be thankful for that I barely know where to start or begin. It's so important to me that as I reflect back to June 21, 2008 that I make this posting benificial not only to my NEW FAMILY but to project to so many Newbies that with time, understanding and by taking advantage of the posts made on this site your life as you know it can and will change! :angelpraying:

Physically, medically and mentally I was a 'train wreck'! :sick: I can say honestly that this disease had taken over my life to the point where I no longer wanted to live. D 15-20-30 times daily, a weight loss that took me from 156lbs. down to a mere 84lbs and all I was when I looked in the mirror was 'skin and bones'. The FEAR to eat anything had caused very severe medical issues with me. :doctor:

10 months of severe D with constant abdominal pain had taken it's toll. I had lost my will to live and I had just flat/point blank given up on wanting to be on this earth. There was NO WAY I wanted to live under the conditions I was been subjected to.

Since I'm a very firm believer in God/Higher Power/Angels there is NO DOUBT in my mind that I was meant to find this site and what a true blessing it has been for me. "Thank You soooooooooooo much Gloria for checking the other site and finding me. You will FOREVER be my :littleangel: You 'my friend' played a very important roll in getting me here to this special family that would not only give me knowledge about my disease but mentally give me a reason to live'. I don't want anyone to feel bad for me but I do want to impress upon the Newbies just how LOW a person can become with disease and without the family here to help guide you the ending for many without support to move forward can and would be very tragic.

I don't want to forget how bad I was. WHY?????????? Because as long I continue to remember than each and everyday that passes since I was dx is a beautiful and wonderful experience once again in my life. :butterfliesonrose:

I've come a long way in 1 year and I am very blessed and appreciate everyone who has become a part of me in very special ways. I love each and everyone of you and today my wish is that each of you who have come to my rescue and played a part in my servival accept this :bigbighug: from me an if you didn't know this please know it now that 'I Love each of you dearly'. Celebrate! :manynanas: Do a Happy Dance! Because you saved my life.

:angelpraying: Love and God Bless:
Jodi
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Post by tex »

Jodi,

Yes, I can remember what you were like when you joined, and I have to say that it has been incredibly inspiring to watch your progress during the past year. You have truly come a long way, and while you may not yet be exactly where you want to be, you have clearly shown us that you have what it takes to get there, and there is no doubt that you will get there.

Thank you for such an inspiring post, and congratulations on your one-year anniversary.

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Post by JLH »

CONGTATS, Miss Jodibelle.


:party: :party: :party: :party:


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:manynanas: :manynanas: :manynanas:

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LOVE,
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Right Back Atcha Cutie!!
You have been an inspiration to all of us!!!



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Post by Gloria »

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, JODIE!!:hug1:

I feel the same way about this site. Everyone is fantastic!

I'm so glad that you've turned your life around and you are finally beginning to gain weight. More importantly, you have found happiness in living again.

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Post by MaggieRedwings »

Happy Anniversary Jodi and it is such a pleasure having you in the family.

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Post by Lucy »

So happy for you. Know exactly what you mean about life not being worth living in that condition or at least not livable. I wasn't suicidal EVER, just wouldn't have minded leaving this earth of natural causes if it hadn't been for wanting to be able to care for my mother. Just shows that we never really know what blessings lie just around the corner. Guess that's what keeps many of us hanging on for so long.
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Post by barbaranoela »

:cutebunny: happy 1 year anniversary to U Miss Jodi----U are an :angel17: and we are so fortunate that U found us!!


continued good health along with a big :bigbighug:

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Post by RUBYREDDOG »

Hi Jody and Wayne,

I am also a June 2008 member and it does feel longer that a year ago that I joined this great board. I'm sure a lot better off now (physically and emotionally) than I was then, thanks to the efforts of all who have offered advice and shared their experiences.

I wonder sometimes where I would be if I had to rely on my G.I. doc. for treatment and how many people out there who could be helped if their doctors were better informed with what works on MC patients. There is no "one size fits all" solution, but I think that the medical community is going down their path with blinders on. Just my opinion though.

Hopefully by next year at this time, we will have even better results to report.

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