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Pooter

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Merry Christmas
« on: December 14, 2009, 01:47:59 pm »
To my AN family.  I'm not sure what I would have done without many of you over the last 19 months.  I had so many ups and downs during recovery, and you all helped me get through it.  I still distinctly remember being at home during recovery and having my laptop nearby me so that I could login and stay connected to the outside world (my AN family).  Some of you have seen the deepest of lows and you all rooted me on during the highs.

I'm truthfully thankful to each of you and that I've had the opportunity to get to know each of you.  There are too many of you to name personally.  But, you know who you are especially those of you have received PM's from me at 3:00am, or offered me personal and/or private advice, or have generally been there cheering me on.

So, with that said, Merry Christmas from me and all of my family..


(Picture taken just a few weeks ago.. Notice, I still have my crooked smile, but it's endearing most of the time.)

Regards,

Brian
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2009, 02:01:32 pm »
The best holiday wishes back at ya Pooter.  I have found your posts so positive that they helped me even when the post had nothing to do with my AN experience.

And many happy more,

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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 02:14:13 pm »
Merry Christmas Brian, to you and your beautiful family.  I treasure your friendship and your positive attitude.  You help so many.  Many, many blessings in the coming New Year!
Brenda
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 02:23:40 pm »
You and yours are looking good, my friend!  I definitely want to see you and your sweetie during the holidays!

Priscilla
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 03:26:29 pm »
Merry Christmas to you too, Brian!  The picture of your family is beautiful and I think your smile looks perfect!  Judging by the photo, you have a lot to smile about!

Hope you have a nice, relaxing holiday!
Lori
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 04:01:10 pm »
Beautful smile, beautiful family!! Have a great holiday!
Julie
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2009, 04:29:17 pm »
A Merry Christmas to you and yours, Brian - and thanks for your heartfelt, moving message that is much appreciated by all, I'm sure.  Thanks too for your many contributions here, especially the delightful family photo .  

Jim

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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2009, 05:22:31 pm »
What a beautiful family picture! This is what its all about. Merry Christmas + God Bless, Mickey
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2009, 06:12:31 pm »
Brian .....

Thanks for sharing your heartfelt message and picture of you and your lovely family!  There is a bond now among those of us with ANs that no one can remove.

BTW, you have a gorgeous smile ..... keep it up!!

..... and Merry Christmas to you!

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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2009, 06:18:26 pm »
Brian:

May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!

Syl
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2009, 06:51:41 pm »
Brian,
It is amazing that it is 19 months already.

Thank you for posting your Holiday Photo of your beautiful family.  There are four great smiles in that picture.

Merry Christmas.

Kate
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2009, 07:50:50 pm »
Now there's a good looking family  ;D

Merry Christmas, Pooter!!!

Jan
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2009, 09:23:58 pm »
POOTER!

Merry Christmas to you too!  You are so encouraging to so many...you rock!
Love ya!

K   ;D
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2009, 09:48:15 pm »
Hi Brian,

Wishing you a great holiday to you and your family. Great picture! You too have helped so many including myself.

Vivian
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Re: Merry Christmas
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2009, 09:51:57 pm »
Endearing is an apt adjective. Merry Christmas right back at ya, Pooter.

Sara
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