Happy Birthday To Us - This Board Is Four Years Old, Today

Post by **tex** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:34 am

Hi All,

Exactly four years ago, on this day, at 10 am, this board was officially opened. We now have 357 members, and almost 62,000 posts. In those four years, we've seen good times, bad times, and almost everything in between, but I have to say that those years have flown by too quickly. I'm truly grateful to everyone who shares their experiences and their support, here, and I'm thankful for all the wonderful friendships that we've shared, and everything that we're learned here, together.

We have a very good success rate, but of course, my main hope for the future, is that those members who are still not where they want to be, in their recovery, will arrive there soon. Dealing with microscopic colitis, and all the other issues that seem to go along with it, is a never-ending job. Even after we're in remission, we still have to be constantly vigilant, about our treatment, but at least it becomes easier, as we learn more and more about it.

Here's hoping that the job will become much easier in the future, as the medical professionals continue to learn about it, and hopefully, much more research will be devoted to it.

Love,
Tex

angy · Post by **angy** » Sun May 24, 2009 2:00 pm

If i had not found this forum and its wonderful members i dont know where i would be today...thank you so much tex for creating this and the opportunity to give and receive support from a wonderful family...
:fam29:

and

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Sun May 24, 2009 4:26 pm

TO EACH AND EVERYONE!!!!!!

Luve Barbara------

:birthday12:

grannyh · Post by **grannyh** » Sun May 24, 2009 8:48 pm

Happy Birthday!!

I don't know what I would have done without this site!

Thank you for keeping this going, tex!
grannyh

jodibelle352 · Post by **jodibelle352** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:27 pm

Happy Birthday Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cherubangels:

I know in my heart that I never would or could have dealt with my CC on my own. I have grown in so many ways and yet I have so much more I need to learn. At times I shudder to think where I would have been if I had not stumbled across this site without the help of Gloria coming to find me and she had no idea she was looking for me she just kept checking on the old site for straglers. LOL Am I in remission......No. But emotionally, physically and medically I'm doing much better. I was truly having a very rough time accepting my dx's. And had lost so much weight that if I had not finally regained some selfesteem and confidence to fight back I would have found myself lying in a heap at the bottom of a very black hole.

God sent Gloria to me as well as Tex, Barb, Dee, Joan, Gran, Angy, Maggie, Rose and OMG the list gets longer and longer. I see each and everyone here as Special Angels with only 1 wing, in order for each of us to fly successfully we need to hold on to each other to beable to soar, glide and fly like the angels.

LOVE AND GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jodi

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Mon May 25, 2009 3:45 am

Happy Birthday Board

I know that I have only been a member since January, but I feel like I have known everyone for so long. I am so grateful to have found this family (and you really are a family). Tex and the PP are just remarkable and I know that you have personally help me in so many ways with thoughts and support. I was in such despair before I found this board and now, even though I am in no way near remission, I feel so much better mentally.

Keep up the great work.

God Bless you all.

Love and Hugs,

Rose

crranch · Post by **crranch** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:07 am

Happy Birthday Board Family....

A day does not go by that I don't drop by for a visit to make sure everyone is okay and see what is the latest going on with everyone. Thanks for including me in all your lives. If not for you, we would be lost in the woods with this disease.

Hugs,
C :party:

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Mon May 25, 2009 5:47 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOARD!!!

I don't know where I would be without this board. I'm still grateful that so many veteran members continue to "stick around" and help those of us who continue to struggle. Your dedication to helping others is truly amazing - I'll always be grateful to you.

:happybirthday:

Gloria

Courtney · Post by **Courtney** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:09 am

Ditto to all the kind words others have posted about the board. I will be eternally grateful for finding this place of hope, knowledge, and understanding. I know that if I had not found this board I would be completely lost in dealing with this disease. You all mean so much.

Love,

Courtney

:butterfliesonrose:

RUBYREDDOG · Post by **RUBYREDDOG** » Tue May 26, 2009 12:16 pm

I can't add much, to the praise and thanks to Tex and all of the members of this board, that has not already been expressed in these posts. Its rare to find a group of people willing to give so much of their time and emotional support to help others. I would still be spending half my day on the potty if it weren't for this board. Thankyou all.

Hotrod

kat123456 · Post by **kat123456** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:58 pm

Happy Birthday to this 'Board'. I am so happy i found y'all.

Now I wish I could find an in-person support group somewhere in NY City or Connecticut. Any ideas?

Kat

geargirl · Post by **geargirl** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:54 pm

Thank You Thank You Thank You for this website! Tex...You rock!

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:33 am

Tex and everyone here - you are the BEST!

Coming from the old board to here was such a wonderful thing. We go through a lot together but without each of us we would just be a broken chain with a missing link.

Love you all, Maggie

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:09 pm

Kat,
You will probably not find another MC group, but you can do a search on Google for a celiac support group. You likely will find others in the group with additional intolerances.

Gloria