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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: Pooter on December 14, 2009, 01:47:59 pm

Title: Merry Christmas
Post by: Pooter 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..

(http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq87/bdcphotobucket/Christmas2009.jpg)
(Picture taken just a few weeks ago.. Notice, I still have my crooked smile, but it's endearing most of the time.)

Regards,

Brian
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: nteeman 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,

Neal
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Brendalu 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
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: msmaggie 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
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: lori67 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
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: epodjn on December 14, 2009, 04:01:10 pm
Beautful smile, beautiful family!! Have a great holiday!
Julie
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Jim Scott 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

Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Mickey on December 14, 2009, 05:22:31 pm
What a beautiful family picture! This is what its all about. Merry Christmas + God Bless, Mickey
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: CHD63 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!

Clarice
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Syl on December 14, 2009, 06:18:26 pm
Brian:

May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!

Syl
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Kate B 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
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 14, 2009, 07:50:50 pm
Now there's a good looking family  ;D

Merry Christmas, Pooter!!!

Jan
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Kaybo 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
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Vivian B. 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
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: saralynn143 on December 14, 2009, 09:51:57 pm
Endearing is an apt adjective. Merry Christmas right back at ya, Pooter.

Sara
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: stoneaxe on December 14, 2009, 10:03:52 pm
A very Merry Christmas Brian and everyone else.

It's always been my favorite but watching "It's a Wonderful Life" brought more tears than usual this year. It truly is wonderful.
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Tricia (horsekayak) on December 14, 2009, 10:06:37 pm
We are all thankful for you too and wish you and your gorgeous family the best of holidays.  I LOVE that endearing smile.
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on December 14, 2009, 11:26:09 pm
What beautiful children!

Oh Pooter your smile is just fine. Goodness it looks symmetrical to me... Your can even see your upper teeth. What a nice looking family! So many blessings you have  … but most important blessings are those little ones.

Peace

DHM
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Keri on December 15, 2009, 08:57:53 pm
Thank you, Brian, for posting the encouraging message and such a nice family picture. Have a wonderful Christmas!

Keri
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: wendysig on December 16, 2009, 10:27:45 am
Brian,

Wishing you and your beautiful family a joyous Christmas!  This forum is a wonderful place to come to receive and give support, and you've certainly given as much or more than you've received, so thank you!

Wendy
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: sgerrard on December 17, 2009, 10:25:26 am
Merry Christmas, Brian. Glad you stuck around.  ;)

Steve
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: anissa on December 17, 2009, 10:38:02 am
Merry Christmas Pooter, you wouldn't be the same without your crooked smile.  Wishing you and your family the best in 2010.   ;D
Title: Re: Merry Christmas
Post by: Captain Deb on December 17, 2009, 05:06:52 pm
Oh Pooter!  The PBW would be becalmed widout ye!!!  I'm a puttin' on me Santy suit and doin' da Happy Dance in yer honor!!

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/dancing_santa_lg_clr.gif)

AAAARRRRR!!!!!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/yohohoho-1.jpg)