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Title: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: Battyp on August 22, 2006, 10:07:09 pm
Today is the official one year anniversary day from my An surgery.  I've come along way but I'm no where near where I expected to be.  Thanks to all (especially Deb, Kathleen, Raydean, Chet, Tony, Phyllis, CB, Suzie, Nan, Cheryl, lois, etc...) for helping me get through this past year!  I was def. sailing downstream fast before you guys came along and started helping me row!  I'm so glad to call everyone a friend and couldn't have made it this past year without all the love, support, advice, humor, and silliness!

Big Hugs to all!

Michelle[/size][/b]
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Post by: ppearl214 on August 22, 2006, 10:24:38 pm
M

Its been one heck of a year for you and I'm so very very proud of you. You've come a LONG way... you have and remain steadfast in overcoming obsticles... and remember, over each obsticle is a positive outcome.

Hang in there hun.. the first year is done.. and now onward and upward! Great job! Have faith and stay strong!

xo
Phyl
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Post by: Survival Nate on August 22, 2006, 10:28:56 pm
CONGRATS (((HUGS)))
(http://www.vaat.org.au/images/funny_pics/loving%20hugs.jpg)

It feels good to look back and say i made it through all that.

Nate

PS have some cake
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Post by: Larry on August 22, 2006, 10:37:17 pm
We all luv ya M


Laz
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Post by: Boppie on August 22, 2006, 11:10:43 pm
Hey, Battyp, so glad you wrote to me last fall and winter during my surgery journey.  You are such an inspiration to me.  Congratulations! 

I made it to 9 months and I feel 99%.  Thanks for all your help.  I will keep thinking about you.
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Post by: Gennysmom on August 22, 2006, 11:16:14 pm
Congratulations m'dear!!!!   You've had a long road!!!  Let's hope it's down hill from here!!!  Grab yourself a drink, sit back and let out a deep breath....and pat yourself on the back!!!!  Thanks for greeting me oh, so long ago, and making me feel welcome here.  You started my journey, and it's been a great ride!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Sue on August 22, 2006, 11:21:34 pm
Congrats from me too!!  May it all be clear sailing from here on out.  You and most everyone else on here are wonderful, caring, fun people. Thanks to you for your support, information and general cheering on. 

Sue in Vancouver
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Post by: matti on August 22, 2006, 11:34:14 pm
Happy 1 Year ANniversary Michelle

Thank you for being my friend and my inspiration.

Luv ya!
Cheryl 
Title: Re: It's after Midnight here so....
Post by: Captain Deb on August 23, 2006, 01:30:07 am
We'll have a few of the Greek gods run ya a hot tubba lavender bubble bath and fix yer a HHEEE-YOOOOOOge Srawberry Margaita and then we'll row ashore and see a play or a show...any suggestion?
That ther aniversray UNO be a big milestone--so do something good for youself today--Captain's orders!
You Rawk, Wench! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Capt Deb
 W.D. T. N. C.
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Post by: FranDS on August 23, 2006, 03:31:51 am
Michelle, congratulations to you on this first year anniversary.  I know it's been a rough road for you, but I'm so glad you had this crazy group to see you through it.  I wish you continued health and happiness and look forward to our visits on this forum. 

Hugs and more hugs,

Fran
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Post by: Derek on August 23, 2006, 04:49:47 am
Hi there Michelle...

Congrats. on your 1st anniversary...as a 'newbie' I have gained a lot of inspiration from your posts which like your other 'wench' pals, have the' human' touch and greatly assist in travelling the scary and unknown AN journey with confidence and humour!

Very Best Regards

Derek
Title: Re: It's after Midnight here so....
Post by: Battyp on August 23, 2006, 07:16:55 am
Thanks all! 
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: nannettesea on August 23, 2006, 04:06:14 pm
You're one AMAZING woman, Batty!!!!

Next week is my anniversary--trying not to be discouraged that I'm not all better.

You've come a looong way, girl.
love,
Nan
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: amymeri on August 23, 2006, 04:09:28 pm
 :D :D :D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!   

You have been a wonderful help to me...paying it forward, I guess!  I hope year #2 is full of leaps and bounds of recovery!!
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: Jeanlea on August 23, 2006, 04:52:06 pm
Hi Michelle,

Congratulations on your one year anniversary and all the gains you made during the year.  Thanks also for your inspiration as I began this journey.  Two more weeks till my one year anniversary.  It's amazing what changes a year can make. 

Jean
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: Obita on August 23, 2006, 06:01:31 pm
Hellllllllooooooooooo Batty P:

Sorry this is a day late.  Happy Anniversary!!

When I first started posting the first of May, you were the first to write a direct reply to me.  I had mentioned to Denise that she sure had alot of friends and support on this forum and you said:

"Obita we are one big happy cyber family! 
You're part of it too! "

What a welcome.  I will be forever grateful to you and all whom I have met since that day.

To better days ahead for you BattyPrincess and continued recovery, Kathy O'Brien




Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: shoegirl on August 23, 2006, 06:15:12 pm
BattyGirl!  WOW!  What a difference a year makes!  You have worked so hard this past year and I must say - well done!  You have had so many struggles yet you find the time and space in your heart to welcome all the "newbies", help others, and make us laugh.  I admire your strength and courage!

GO BATTY! GO BATTY! GO BATTY!  :-*
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: marystro on August 23, 2006, 06:41:08 pm
WAY TO GO!!!  YOU ARE AWESOME!!!  We couldn't have done it without you!!!  Your humor, your advice, you passion, your positiveness, etc.  Now get ready for your 2nd year anniversary real soon!!!

Mary
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: chrissmom on August 23, 2006, 07:19:40 pm
Michelle,
 Congratulations...hugs and kisses..We salute you.  You have been there for us and we appreciate all your help.  Although you don't feel like you are where you want to be with your recovery, you seem to be doing really well to me.  Chris' doctor told us today that you will continue to recover for 3-5 years.  At times it will seem slow, so hang in there.  You're doing great !
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: pattibobatti on August 23, 2006, 07:46:15 pm
Hope you had a good day on your anniversary.  You have a great attitude and people need that here!!!  Sink into a hot tub tonite and  let those troubles melt away.... 

Did ya at least get a cake out of this??

Take care,   

Pattibobatti
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: Captain Deb on August 23, 2006, 09:21:42 pm
Love the new pic, Wen....er, girlfriend! Where would we be without our ship's namesake!
Big sloppy, wet, pink-lipsticky choccie-covered smooches to ya!

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*


Capt Deb 8)
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: Laura on August 24, 2006, 02:51:43 pm
Congrats Batty! By reading your posts you have had a lot of hurdles but you have proved that white girls can jump! Keep your chin up, focus on the next hurdle and here is to anniversary two, and three, and four, and well, you get the picture!

Thank you for being such a great source of information and inspiration!  ;D

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Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: HeadCase2 on August 24, 2006, 03:06:03 pm
Batty,
  Excellent.  To quote R. Crumb, "Keep on Truckin'"
Regards,
 Rob
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: msuscottie on August 24, 2006, 03:12:54 pm
Congrats Batty! You're doing great!
Title: Re: Today is my one year anniversary! YIPEE
Post by: Battyp on August 24, 2006, 05:09:05 pm
I wouldn't be where I am without all the love from you guys!
Thanks!!!!!