I'm going away for a while.

[KT0930]

I'm late, but still happy you decided to stay. 

[Sunny]

Karen, you have a right to be heard.
You are young and dealing with kidney disease so you will have a different perspective than those of us who are older with this disease.
Your points are important and provide us views we need to be made aware of.

[petey]

thanks boxman. the 20 you faxed me just came through

Boxman -- You've got some explaining to do!!!

[del]

Karen glad you decided to stay.  It would be a very boring world if people didn't have disagreements sometimes. It makes things interesting!!

[Chris]

You sound like you need some comedy, a heavy influence in comedy. Comedy has gotten me thru what I have gone thru. Just gotta takes some things with a grain of salt and laugh it off. Go to a comedy show or do something that relaxes you as much as possible each day. I may not agree with some members, but at other times I respect their input. The more crap you can put up with, the stronger you will become (couldn't remember actual saying) Whatver post bothers you, don't hold it in, just roll it off your shoulders and go to the next one or something else to get your mind off the person that pisses you off.
Just my  or if I was in Europe, it would be worth more

[rose1999]

Only just caught up with this thread and I'm pleased to see it has a happy ending.  We all get fraught sometimes and either say something we don't mean or take something the wrong way but it's often just a difference of opinion not a personal attack (but it can seem that way) that's the one fault of a forum, no-one can see the expression on your face or hear it in your voice.- Hey Karen families are like that but you can't leave your family (us) - we'd miss you so much, thank you for staying Please keep posting.

[thegrammalady]

fantastic!

[Joe Paul]

Karen, glad you decided to stay 

[Ken Shelmerdine]

Karen I've just read this thread and I'm so glad you decided to stay. I'm sure those who have disagreed with you did not do so with any malice. As someone once said If only we could be judged on our intentions and not our actions.

[RichardMEL]

Karen do I need to flirt with you more to make sure you stay with us??? Maybe I have neglected you a bit??? I'm sorry 

I haven't read any posts where people have said anything bad to you or disagreed with you, but everyone is entitled to an opinion (as long as they're not rude about it). This community is here to support its members - and that includes you - I'm sure nobody has meant to upset you personally..

so stay... because if you go I might have to track you down and flirt even HARDER!!!!!   

[devon]

Karen,

Good news! I'm glad to hear that.  Epoman would be pleased too, I'm sure. 

If ya'll have a moment, listen to the podcast or listen to it again.  I really feel like he would be proud to know how well the site has been operating and with the members.  He built this site to help people with kidney disease and it's really continuing to be what he intended.

My only caveat is to stop before his son gets talking.  It pulled my heart right out of my chest to hear that little one talking about his Dad.

[kellyt]

Glad you decided to stay.    I wasn't nearly as emotional at 23 as I am now at 40.   See what you have to look forward to?       Then again, at 23 or so  I was just being diagnosed with this crappy disease, felt great at the time, was totally not worried because I felt so good, and my outlook was good.  Then the disease started doing it's thing.  I'm sure when I start dialysis I'll be able to understand more of what you were/are going through.

Again, I'm glad you decided to stay!   

[Romona]

I think this thread just shows how we are like family. We are very important to one another. If we didn't disagree, we'd be phony. We care about each other very much or it wouldn't upset us or hurt us when we don't see the world the same way. I love all of you! Glad you stayed Karen. 

[paris]

Karen, glad you are sticking with us     I have been in your place, so my best advice is to not dwell on the replies that hurt you.   We are on the same path together, but we are in different "shoes".  We will agree on most things, but it is ok to disagree also.   I think sometimes it gets a little out of control, and our feelings do get hurt.    I am afraid that I now fall into that "old" catagory (how did that happen )  And I have a busy life.  But, I would do anything to free time for someone who has a specific schedule and needs that must be met.  I would do anything for all the young group to be free of this disease.  I would give my life if it made a difference.  Now, my kids would disagree and tell everyone they still need me and plan on many years of time together.     I am sorry you have to deal with all of this in your 20's.  It isn't fair.  Two of my children have had tumors and it painful to watch the fear teenagers have, not knowing what will happen.  They both had surgery and are both good, which I am grateful for.   How is your Mom doing?  Give her an IHD for us!   And one for you

[Ang]

karen


              glad  you've  decided  to  stay,hows  your  mother  doing  at  the  minute?