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« on: November 03, 2008, 02:38:03 PM »
   ATTENTION Members of IHD.

Please welcome our very own Epowife, as our newest Administrator/Owner.

Epowife has been to Las Vegas for both Annual meetings and she is now ready to take a more active role in the direction of IHD. There will be many changes in the near future with the intent of fulfilling her late husbands (Epoman) dream, of maintaining a place for all people affected with ESRD, to speak their mind and share information and experiences.

Okarol and I  look forward to working much closer with Epowife in the future.


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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2008, 02:40:42 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2008, 02:41:27 PM »
 :cheer: Thank you Epowife!  :cheer:
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2008, 02:42:21 PM »
:welcomesign;  Epowife. IHD is a wonderful memory of Epoman. We look forward to hearing a lot from you and hopefully Epokid too.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2008, 02:42:21 PM »
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Epowife.

Sadly i never had the chance to meet your husband. But he will live here in this wonderful site for as long as there are kidney diseases..........
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2008, 02:55:43 PM »
I'm so glad you are taking a more active role. Thank you.
We all do miss Epoman.

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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2008, 02:59:07 PM »
Is this the surprise?  If so, it's a great one.  Thank you Epowife for sticking with, ahem, standing by us I mean.  Thankfully you don't have to "stick" with us.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2008, 03:15:35 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2008, 03:24:53 PM »
 :cheer: :cheer: :welcomesign; :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2008, 03:31:36 PM »
Epowife, I am so happy that you even "want" to be here and submerge yourself into this pond of renal grumblers.  I guess you have seen it all so nothing should surprise you.  I loved Epoman's sense of humor and his dedication.  Thank you so much for helping us.  I hope Epokid helps too AFTER THE HOMEWORK IS DONE! 

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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2008, 03:42:06 PM »
Welcome! Welcome! I hope to see you around the boards.  :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2008, 03:46:06 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2008, 05:38:41 PM »
From one who speaks so few words,
Hello :waving;
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2008, 05:40:35 PM »
Epowife - Wow!  This is a great day for IHD.   :cheer:
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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2008, 06:08:44 PM »
Welcome, Epowife!  It's so good to have you here with us.   :bandance;
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« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2008, 06:26:57 PM »
This is great news.  Thank you for taking a more active role.  We are so fortunate to have you.
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« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2008, 06:37:34 PM »
Epowife,  Thank you for wanting to do this.   It was so good to see you and Nick again.  He is such a sweet kid.   :2thumbsup; 
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« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2008, 07:00:51 PM »
What great news !!!


I look forward to getting to "know" you :)
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« Reply #18 on: November 03, 2008, 07:30:11 PM »
What a wonderful decision.  I did not get to know Epoman, as he died right after I became active.  So
I'm looking forward to knowing you and Epokid both. We all are so happy to have you.

Love, Mimi
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« Reply #19 on: November 03, 2008, 10:01:18 PM »
 :flower;
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« Reply #20 on: November 03, 2008, 11:02:30 PM »
Thank you so much for wanting to give your precious time to all of us here.  Like many I joined after your husband passed but he has left such a legacy and you must be so proud of him.
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« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2008, 12:08:35 AM »
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« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2008, 12:32:54 AM »
Just want to add my welcome.  :grouphug;   It was great getting to meet you and Nick.  Thanks for caring enough to take an active part in our IHD family.  Epoman meant so much to us, and it makes me feel he is still with us in you and Nick.  Looking forward to hearing from both of you. :flower;
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« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2008, 01:01:32 AM »
Welcome Epowife  :thumbup;
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« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2008, 02:29:26 AM »
Trina,

Congratulations in taking the step and wanting to take on your husbands dreams, and they are sure big dreams. Good Luck !

Tamara xxx ooo
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