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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: derrickkess on February 12, 2007, 09:40:57 PM

Title: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: derrickkess on February 12, 2007, 09:40:57 PM
Hi my name is Derrick Kess. I am 44 years old have been on dialysis for twelve years. I believe in living life to it's fulliest. and making every person I meet smile. I am a published poet. Go to poetry.com, enter Derrick Kess where it asks to enter poet's name. I hope my poem can be a inspiration or just put a smile on your face. I love to ride my mountain bike. I believe exercise is important in anyone's life regardless if you have a chronic disease or your healthy. exercise can only be better for your mind and spirit. I love to meet people . I run my own Import business. I am divorced and I raise my 14 year old daughter, Ashley. Who I am very proud of. Not only does she have a 90 average in school but she is a great soccer player. Welll I hope I can put a smile on your face so LIVE LIFE BIG.         
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: anja on February 12, 2007, 09:47:55 PM
 :welcomesign; Derrick ! (Your name is spelled the same as my son's ~don't see that very often!)  glad to have you join the community!
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: tamara on February 12, 2007, 10:02:06 PM
Hi Derrick and  :welcomesign;

good to see you here, looks like we could certainly get some inspiration from you.

LIVE LIFE BIG , im trying ! :beer1;
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: Rerun on February 13, 2007, 02:43:26 AM
You're too damn happy, happy, happy for me!   >:(

Welcome to the site.          :welcomesign;




Rerun / Moderator
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: Joe Paul on February 13, 2007, 02:49:50 AM
Welcome Derrick, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: Bajanne on February 13, 2007, 03:14:13 AM
Welcome to our community, Derrick!  We are so glad that you joined us.  I see that you have much to offer us, as we have lots to offer you.  So keep posting.  Let us know how your 'big' life is going!  I read your poem.  It was really great.  I love poetry.  We have another in-house poet here - Kitkatz.  Check out some of her offerings.
Looking forward to hearing much more from you.


Bajanne/Moderator
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: Wattle on February 13, 2007, 03:15:35 AM
 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: del on February 13, 2007, 04:41:44 AM
 :welcomesign;  I agree live life big.  Life is too short and uncertain to do it any other way!!  Hubby was always telling jokes and silly stories when he was in center.  The nurses and the other people on dialysis still miss him a lot.  We made a lot of good friends while he was in center.
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: Sluff on February 13, 2007, 04:44:18 AM
What an inspiration to all.

Great introduction Derrick and welcome to IHD. You should have used this for your screen name" Livinlarge"  :D

We are glad to have you here at IHD, and most definitely you can be IHD's Official smiler how does that grab ya.

Navigate around  some and share your experiences, if you need anything let us know.



Sluff, Moderator
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: kimcanada on February 13, 2007, 05:31:05 AM
Welcome Derrick

Your post got me all pumped up for the day THANKS

Kim  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: Razman on February 13, 2007, 09:38:43 AM
It's nice to hear from another person who likes to exercise.  I work out 4 times a week . My doc agrees with you and thinks that exercise is important.  Welcome aboard. :beer1;
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: kelliOR on February 13, 2007, 10:42:02 AM
Nice to meet  you, Derrick!  Your post motivates me to get moving today.  I've become somewhat of a mouse potato lately!

Kelli
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: shay_pcb on February 13, 2007, 03:30:40 PM
Great Intro! You are inspirational!!  :welcomesign; to IHD!!
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: angieskidney on February 13, 2007, 03:59:02 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: angela515 on February 13, 2007, 04:11:04 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: BigSky on February 14, 2007, 08:34:41 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: paris on February 14, 2007, 11:41:43 AM
Ok, you have most of us smiling! :2thumbsup; Nice to meet you!
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: mcjane on February 14, 2007, 02:28:49 PM
Hi Derrick,

Your avatar sure made me smile....it's a good one.
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: nextnoel on February 15, 2007, 01:33:16 PM
Very good to have you here!  Welcome! :welcomesign;
Title: Re: LIVE LIFE BIG
Post by: girl-x-treme on February 18, 2007, 08:29:59 AM
I completely agree with you and I believe in a thing known as Nature Deficit Disorder. It has affected youth and adults alike all over the world. People need to understand the impoortance of sunlight, a fresh breeze and the sounds of nautre echoing from the tree tops and rivers. I am a new dialysis patient but I know I don't want to let it control my life or keep me locked inside. I am a kentucky girl and I belong in the woods with my kids Suzy-6 and AJ-10. You can check us out on myspace at www.myspace.com/hikeatrail