To all those that help run the ANA, the webmasters/Forum admins, to all those here that utilize this site:
On behalf of my family (yes, even PapaPearl), Iain, Beanie, Kate, my friends and all, please accept my extremely humbled gratitude for ALL you do, the support you show and for the genuine, caring hearts you all have.
I started this AN journey almost one year ago, where my AN was stumbled upon during testing for other reasons. As many of you know, I lost a sister to a malignant brain tumor, so the sudden shock of my diagnosis was a swift kick in my teeth, to me and me family. I have learned to be proactive in my health care, to be as much of a "fully informed" patient as I can be. I stumbled onto the ANA website and called the Atlanta office. Info was sent via post to me, I read the forum boards and learned... and learned as much as I could. During this self-education process, I was exceptionally blessed to become friends... no, family... with many of you here. Your generousity, outpouring of support during a difficult time in my life, calls, gifts, but most of all... genuine, unconditional love, that you all have shared with me, has floored me.
In the past months, I have tried to take the opportunity to get you know as many of you as I can. Leading up to my treatment last week, I honestly don't know what I would have done without you... saying "thank you" just doesn't seem like enough.
In the past months, I have tried to share a little piece of me and my world (ie: PapaPearl, Iain, Beanie, Kate, etc) with you... and in return, you opened up your worlds to me... and I thank you.
In closing, I just want to thank the ANA for their continued support for all of us that are affected by AN's. Please know you have my continued/endless support.
...and to those of you that have touched my world in an overwhelming way.....please know that from the bottom of my heart, my respect, admiration and support regardless of where you are and what is occuring in your life... that not only do I remain as dedicated to you as you are to me, but you have my undying love.
Humbled.
Phyl
