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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #450 on: July 22, 2009, 10:26:10 am »
Kate .....

I am so sorry about your son ..... particularly shocking when he is so young and physically fit!

My thoughts and prayers are with both you and your son.

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #451 on: July 22, 2009, 10:37:59 am »
Not yet, Debbi -- my mom is going to check and see if some of her Wyndham timeshare points can be used at the Wyndham Chicago hotel. That would be perfect, but I'm not holding my breath. Thanks for the suggestion for the Knickerbocker, I'll keep it in mind. I also know that it is usually possible to find great deals at the last minute, but it's completely against my nature to wait that long. I like having all my ducks lined up well in advance.

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #452 on: July 22, 2009, 11:33:34 am »
Hi everyone,
Although I intended to attend (even bought the plane ticket) it looks like I won't be able to be there.  Too many reasons to list.  Suffice to say I will be celebrating my 50th at home with friends and family and will be thinking about all of you.  Have a drink or two for me!
Love,
Marci
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #453 on: July 22, 2009, 02:14:20 pm »
Kate,

I do not know what to say, it has all been covered.  As one mother to another you must be frantic.  Please keep us informed.  Sending you many hugs and kisses  :-* :-* :-* :-* a few for your son too!

Anne Marie
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Post surgical headaches, hemifacial spasms and a scar neuroma. 
Our we having fun YET!!! 
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #454 on: July 22, 2009, 06:55:33 pm »
Thank you everyone. 
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #455 on: July 23, 2009, 07:58:43 am »
Kate,

Life sure keeps us spinning, doesn't it?  I am so sorry to hear about your son.  I hope surgery goes well.

On the less important topic of Chicago, if anyone is picking up Kate's planning, I don't want to do high tea on Friday because of the symposium.

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #456 on: July 23, 2009, 11:21:18 am »
Yep, it's official.  Taylor and I will be driving up Friday morning and staying at the Knickerbocker.  Hope the bail money fund is big as Taylor is 21 now.  Look out!  Looking forward to seeing everyone!!

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #457 on: July 23, 2009, 03:33:30 pm »
Taylor's mom, We'll look you up at tne Convention.  I have met you at the St.Louis meetings and live in Illinois/  Karen
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #458 on: July 25, 2009, 08:23:51 am »
Yep, it's official.  Taylor and I will be driving up Friday morning and staying at the Knickerbocker.  Hope the bail money fund is big as Taylor is 21 now.  Look out!  Looking forward to seeing everyone!!

It will be great to see you guys again!  We had so much fun in Philly.  Hope Taylor still has her silly pirate scarf!

Kate, I sure hope everything goes well with your son and we will all be sorry not to see you.

Hugs,

Capt Deb
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #459 on: July 25, 2009, 10:48:36 am »
Kate, my wishes to you all during this time and hope things will be resolved and on the road to wellness. I was looking forward to FINALLY meeting you after all of these years and sorry that I won't.

As for Taylor and Mom and all.... well, I am SOOOO looking forward to it!

Captn Deb, I have raised no bail money for us. :(  So, me thinks we be in trouble..... :D

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #460 on: July 25, 2009, 06:16:26 pm »
Hi Kate,

My prayers for your son. He is young, he will fight it and get better.

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #461 on: July 25, 2009, 08:47:23 pm »
Kate -

prayers to your son; hope things turn out well.  I'm so sorry I am going to miss a chance to meet you once again  :'(  But since you are local, I'm hopeful we'll meet one day in the very near future.

Marci -

we are going to miss you too.  Wish you were attending.  Please plan on 2011.

On a different note, I was contacted by Cochlear last week and was asked to help them at their symposium exhibit answering questions and telling others about my experience with the Divino.  I've been a Cochlear volunteer for a few months, but this is my first official assignment and I'm SO excited!   ;D 

Jan
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #462 on: July 26, 2009, 07:03:15 am »
Jan~

How Divino!!  I will be one of your 1st customers!! ;D

K
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #463 on: July 26, 2009, 10:08:44 am »
On a different note, I was contacted by Cochlear last week and was asked to help them at their symposium exhibit answering questions and telling others about my experience with the Divino.  I've been a Cochlear volunteer for a few months, but this is my first official assignment and I'm SO excited!   ;D 

Jan,

That's wonderful! I can't think of a better spokesperson for the BAHA system!

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #464 on: July 26, 2009, 10:51:12 am »
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Catherine  ;D
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways