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« on: January 06, 2009, 08:14:26 PM »
Since I'm not involved at all with Randy anymore and his dialysis issues, I don't come here very often anymore. I have my own life now away from Randy and it's great. My son is doing really well. I am happy.
But I think of everyone here a lot and want you all to know how very, very grateful I am for all the love and support you have given me in the past few years.
I was so strong because of you. And I got through the scariest times of my life because of you. There really are no words to express how I feel about IHD.
I love you all very much and wish for all of you the very best in life. --Ann
 :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower;
 
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 08:33:09 PM »
That really means a lot Anna, Thank you and I'm glad you are moving forward with your life. Good luck... :grouphug;
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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2009, 08:35:09 PM »
Good luck iny our life Anna.  I am glad IHD was here to help you. It make Epoman's dream even more worthwhile and outstanding.  :grouphug;

I know without my friends and the support on this board every day I would have lost my mind by now!
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2009, 12:45:39 AM »
WE LOVE YOU TOO!!! :grouphug;
Thanks for sharing that with us.  We are very happy for you and your son.  You just keep on keeping on!  And know that we are always there for you.  Feel free to check in from time to time.  You will always be part of us.
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I LOVE  my IHD family! :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2009, 01:03:02 AM »
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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2009, 04:23:46 AM »
 :guitar:  Thanks Ann for this wonderful note to the IHD family.  I feel that I have made many friends here and you truly are one of them.  We will miss your posts.  Best wishes to you and your son in this next phase of your life. :guitar:
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2009, 05:31:11 AM »
Love to you Ann :grouphug; :flower;
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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2009, 06:02:37 AM »
That was a very sweet post Anna, and obviously I hope you know how important you are to us too.   :cuddle;  I'm so delighted that your life is in a calmer, happier rythm now and it's particularly nice to hear that your son is doing so well.   :flower;
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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2009, 07:55:00 AM »
Dear Anna,  It was good to hear from you.  We are all thrilled that life is good right now.  You have been so strong through this journey.  It is nice to know that IHD helped you.  We love you and wish you much happiness.  Go out and live, enjoy everything.  We will always be here if you need a place to talk.   Sending you love and best wishes   :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2009, 08:03:33 AM »
I am so pleased that life is better for you, you know we all love you so please pop in occasionally if you can and let us know how you are doing.  :bunny:
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« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2009, 08:45:16 AM »
 :cheer: It's so good to hear that you and your son are doing well Ann - thanks for the LOVE LETTER!   :-*
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« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2009, 10:25:56 AM »
so good to hear from you, so glad everything is going well. i'ts nice to hear that ihd was of help.
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« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2009, 04:46:25 PM »
That is so sweet of you Ann! We love you too!   :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2009, 07:42:34 AM »
Your message sounds so at peace. I'm very happy for you!!!!! Please check in with us once in a while. You're still family & I don't like it when family members disappear.
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