Announcement

[Guest guest]

Hi, Everyone,

Im just home from weekend away and not up to date on my forum reading.

I did get a private e-mail from Velma letting me know that the May 17 program

I told you all about is local to the Philadelphia area! I'm soooo sorry! I

did NOT know this! Hopefully it will be on line after it airs on TV. I will

opass on any information I can about this. Again - so sorry!

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Jackie,

I realized this but one thing we need to be aware of

is that this station archives their programs and you

are able to watch the shows online after they are

shown on TV. I put an announcement into the calendar

to remind everyone to check out the online version of

the show.

So again - thanks for letting us know.

Alice

--- Flashwun@... wrote:

> Hi, Everyone,

> Im just home from weekend away and not up to

> date on my forum reading.

> I did get a private e-mail from Velma letting me

> know that the May 17 program

> I told you all about is local to the Philadelphia

> area! I'm soooo sorry! I

> did NOT know this! Hopefully it will be on line

> after it airs on TV. I will

> opass on any information I can about this. Again -

> so sorry!

> Jackie

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/31/04 10:07:00 PM, ricksp17@... writes:

>

> We, as a team, are announcing our candidacy for the following LPA national

> offices:

>

>

>

>

> PRESIDENT: Rick Spiegel

>     Former District 3 Director, Former Delmarva Chapter Treasurer

>

> SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT: Tricia Mason

>     Former District 10 Director, ANSI LPA Delegate

>

> VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP: Van Etten

>     Kitchens Meritorious Service Award (2002), ANSI LPA Alternate

>

> VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS: Colleen Gioffreda

>     Former District 3 Director, District 3 Treasurer

>

>

>

>

>

> CANDIDATE TEAM ENDORSED BY:

> Pratt, former Headquarters Database Administrator; Leslye Sneider,

> former Development Director; Dave Bradford, former IT Director;

> Barbara Spiegel, former Vice President of Public Relations; Bill Bradford,

> LPA Today Editorial Pool; Van Etten, former President;

> Ruth Ricker, former President; Cara Egan, former Vice President of Public

> Relations; Brookfield, former Vice President of Public

> Relations; Soares, former Vice President of Public Relations;

> Zingaro, former Vice President of Membership; and

> Mayeux, former National Parent Coordinators; Casey Hubelbank, District 1

> Director;  Dan Dagit, District 2 Director; O'Neill, District 4

> Director; Lourash, District 6 Director; Jeff , South Florida

> Mini-Gators Chapter President (speaking for himself);

> Dale, Salt Lake City (Seagulls) Chapter President; Bazhena Chernaskaya,

> Liberty Chapter President; Nichols, Colonial Chapter President;

> Connolley, Ches-Del Bays Chapter President; Irene Yuan, Dwarf Artist

> Coalition Director

>

>

>

This is a wonderful new day of liberation for LPA.

Not to mention an end to " Mattssulini. "

In all seriousness I will do what ever I can to help.

Maybe Irene Yuan and I can put together a flyer or mailer that will sell the

candidates.

[Guest guest]

Congrats! I haven't lost as much as you, but it's still a great success:)

I had my surgery 9 months ago today and have lost 120 lbs. I started off at 363

and am now 243.

I have my life back!! I can't wait to get under that 200 mark that I haven't

seen in over 30 years.

Elsie

>

> s

> June 19, 2008

> 344 lbs at surgery

> 194 lbs. this morning

>

> I must share this with all of my associates who are on this path to improve

> their quality of life. This morning I weighed myself and have lost a total

> of 150 pounds in 8 1/2 months. This was a psychological goal and a dream and

> today I am moving past this goal and looking forward to more weight loss.

>

> The journey has been very difficult and with a lot of discomfort but it has

> all been worth it. I won't even list all of the problems I have had because

> they are too numerous and I know that all of us are too familiar with these

> personal challenges we have gone through.

>

> I was an extreme diabetic taking 140 units of insulin (two types of insulin)

> twice a day along with oral medications. I am no longer a diabetic and I no

> longer have to take high cholesterol medication.

>

> My best wishes to all of you. I share your pain, your frustration and your

> dedication and best wishes to all of us.

>

> My very best to each of you,

> Dan s

>

>

> In a message dated 3/5/2009 12:43:41 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> jp@... writes:

>

>

>

>

> It's the strangest thing.

>

> I'm just over one month post op. That first month, as you probably

> well remember, is mostly juice and such. I never felt the least bit

> hungry during that entire first month.

>

> Now, I find that if I go for a long period of time without eating

> anything, I still don't feel hungry (just like during the first

> month). I guess that's a normal part of the surgery, with the vagus

> nerve snipping and whatnot.

>

> The weird thing is though, that if I eat a fairly normal post-MGB

> meal, like a half a sandwich or something, about 3 hours later I feel

> hungry! At least I think that's the feeling. Maybe it is some other

> feeling that I'm mistaking for hunger, but it feels like hunger to me.

>

> Anybody else get that? Does it go away after a few months? Is it

> just that my gut isn't completely healed yet, or not used to the

> changed plumbing? Or is it real hunger, and the blood sugar changes

> or whatever caused by the digestion of the previous food are making

> some other mechanism (besides the vagus nerve) tell me I'm hungry?

>

> Inquiring minds want to know!

>

> thanks,

> jp

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I wanted to tell you all that I love being group owner. I know that Pam had to leave to take care of herself. In fact Pam almost died recently. She has ulcerated colitis and almost bled to death before getting herself to the hospital. She then spent five days in the hospital, included New Years Eve, until they got the hemorrhaging under control. Pam has much to figure out. Please pray for her. She needs support for her physical and her spirit.

As your group owner I have a lot of desire for this group to grow and expand so we can help many more people. To do that I wanted a co-owner-owner to help with my vision. I have asked Carlene to be co-owner with me. She is kind, smart,full of possibility about life, empathetic,a research queen, spiritual, accepting, supportive, lovable and a loyal friend. I am proud to have her as a partner. If I am absent for awhile please look to her. She will always be there for you.

Love you everyone,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue - I think you are a wonderfully supportive group owner. Full of

kindness, caring, compassion, and uncommon devotion to the well-being of

others. You are a fountain of open-hearted wisdom, and have experience

in so many areas of life. I know you have spent thousand's of hours in

posting letters of encouragement, guidance, and advice for the benefit

of others. Even offline you continue to spread your spiritual love and

concerns for those lucky enough to benefit from your enlightened gifts.

Thank you for asking me to be your co-owner. To align myself with you

and your forward-thinking vision is a pleasure. A vision which happily

we share in every detail. I appreciate your kind, supportive, and

uplifting words and hope to live up to them fully. I am proud to be your

partner, and support you, and our member-friends in the best ways I know

possible.

To all of you...you all support me in ways you cannot imagine. I love

knowing that each of us encourages, and supports the others' in life's

challenges and joys. That our heart's all tick to the same clock of

daily concerns for each other. That together we may grow healthier, and

wealthier for knowing each other. Much love to everyone. Sue, your

health concerns are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, you will

know more soon and can begin relevant treatment. In the meantime...the

capable gang, and I, will hold the fort!

Love & hugs to all

Carlene

>

>

> I wanted to tell you all that I love being group owner. I know that

Pam had to leave to take care of herself. In fact Pam almost died

recently. She has ulcerated colitis and almost bled to death before

getting herself to the hospital. She then spent five days in the

hospital, included New Years Eve, until they got the hemorrhaging under

control. Pam has much to figure out. Please pray for her. She needs

support for her physical and her spirit.

> As your group owner I have a lot of desire for this group to grow and

expand so we can help many more people. To do that I wanted a

co-owner-owner to help with my vision. I have asked Carlene to be

co-owner with me. She is kind, smart,full of possibility about life,

empathetic,a research queen, spiritual, accepting, supportive, lovable

and a loyal friend. I am proud to have her as a partner. If I am absent

for awhile please look to her. She will always be there for you.

> Love you everyone,

> Sue

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have been thinking and praying for pam..didn't know what was goin on. karen/ la

gine by us. but makes me feel worse for su. u. is she going to be alright? andhow about pam? karen la Can't live w/ out Sue u.

From: Carlene <carlene.grimshaw@...>Subject: Re: Announcement Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 4:39 PM

Sue - I think you are a wonderfully supportive group owner. Full ofkindness, caring, compassion, and uncommon devotion to the well-being ofothers. You are a fountain of open-hearted wisdom, and have experiencein so many areas of life. I know you have spent thousand's of hours inposting letters of encouragement, guidance, and advice for the benefitof others. Even offline you continue to spread your spiritual love andconcerns for those lucky enough to benefit from your enlightened gifts.Thank you for asking me to be your co-owner. To align myself with youand your forward-thinking vision is a pleasure. A vision which happilywe share in every detail. I appreciate your kind, supportive, anduplifting words and hope to live up to them fully. I am proud to be yourpartner, and support you, and our member-friends in the best ways I knowpossible.To all of you...you all support me in ways you

cannot imagine. I loveknowing that each of us encourages, and supports the others' in life'schallenges and joys. That our heart's all tick to the same clock ofdaily concerns for each other. That together we may grow healthier, andwealthier for knowing each other. Much love to everyone. Sue, yourhealth concerns are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, you willknow more soon and can begin relevant treatment. In the meantime...thecapable gang, and I, will hold the fort!Love & hugs to allCarlene>>> I wanted to tell you all that I love being group owner. I know thatPam had to leave to take care of herself. In fact Pam

almost diedrecently. She has ulcerated colitis and almost bled to death beforegetting herself to the hospital. She then spent five days in thehospital, included New Years Eve, until they got the hemorrhaging undercontrol. Pam has much to figure out. Please pray for her. She needssupport for her physical and her spirit.> As your group owner I have a lot of desire for this group to grow andexpand so we can help many more people. To do that I wanted aco-owner-owner to help with my vision.. I have asked Carlene to beco-owner with me. She is kind, smart,full of possibility about life,empathetic,a research queen, spiritual, accepting, supportive, lovableand a loyal friend. I am proud to have her as a partner. If I am absentfor awhile please look to her. She will always be there for you.> Love you everyone,> Sue>>>

[Guest guest]

Below is the latest bulletin posted on the ME/CFS Worldwide Alliance Facebook

Causes page:

" Vote on ads within 48 hours

Posted by Tina Marie Tidmore at 3:00pm

After getting feedback from Washington Post on how we can say our message and

still get the cheaper charity rate, three ads have been submitted for final

vote. We are waiting on one more. We expect to be able to present these to the

patient community for a vote within the next 48 hours. We are also waiting for

the website change in servers to be complete, which should be by Monday evening.

A poll of some of the advisors working behind the scenes has determined that

seven days is a good time to allow for patient voting.

We have two websites as backups if the mcwpa.org hosting server changes are not

complete.

We will show pdfs and then will direct you to a survey where you will choose

your favorite.

On another note, Sita and others are working now to fine-tune the press release.

They are asking for more donations so that they can get the press release to

more news wire agencies. They want US, UK and Brussels, which we have been told

will get us into much of rest of Europe. Reminder, the first $1,000 donated to

this part of the campaign will be matched. Donate here:

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/?m=ed...

Referrals. We have a list of people we plan to refer news media to when they

call. This last week, we have been contacting these individuals to ask if we can

have a short-notice phone number and e-mail address. We include some who can

tell the history, clinicians, researchers, pediatric cases, patients (including

men), experts and patients that can show it is fatal, oversees patients. So, we

welcome any patient offering to do news media interviews. You will have to be ok

with name (full), face, illness story being public. You will have to tell us

your short-notice phone number, e-mail address and what city and state you live

in, or what country you live in.

After website server change is complete, we will be adding more content to the

website.

The " Time for Action " team, Bob and Charlotte, are working to take this ad and

turn it into direct political pressure. The ads will be designed to get a news

reporter to do a story which then puts pressure on politicians. It makes them

accountable to the public at large. But, a more direct approach will be

included. This may include e-mails, mailing copies of the ad to congressmen or

other efforts. This is in discussion now. We hope to bring you more info on this

soon.

is working on getting products with the ME/CFS logo and a slogan. She is

looking at setting up a store account through Zazzle. Look for more information

on this soon.

Tina

MCWPA Team "

Ravitz

[Guest guest]

I like that analogy. Thanks!

Steph

Re: Announcement

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly"

,

Congratulations on your own pathway to health and transformation to a Healer in the world!

Just as the caterpillar must use the struggle of emerging from it's cocoon to strengthen it's wings enough for flight, the struggle on your journey to health has strengthened you and uplifted those with which you have shared your journey.

May this next part of your journey be filled with joy, continued good health and a successful practice.

>> I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling. > > I have started my practice (on paper) and it is called Pathways to Health. I chose this name because of two things. For those that know my story of doing RAI for thyroid cancer 3 times and having it fail and then being told I need ext beam radiation and me running from it and taking the road less travelled ( Frost) by doing it holistically with Dr. Brownstein. Even though there is the "nor! mal" path I took a different one. I wanted to recognize that there is not one cookie cutter solution to our health issues. The second is based on my faith. 9:1-12 where Jesus healed the blind man with mud. He placed the mud on his eyes and told him to go and wash it off. On my journey I was frustrated by those who had been healed instantly of their cancers (my DO being one of them) and I had not be even after much prayer, anointing of oils and the regular treatment. Then my pastor pointed out this story where the man had to take action to heal. That was his "path". For me this was my path as well. I had to act (and learn) to heal. > > I am working on setting up my physical practice by getting signed up with nutritional supplement companies and just completed training on the BioMeridian Machine www.biomeridian.com . This will give you a better idea what it is

> I will be finishing my program through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in June and will offer wellness consultations. I plan to do phone consultations with this training. > > I am a little unorganized at the moment with so much going on but hope to be *open* some time in April. > > So that's my news. > > Buist, ND>

[Guest guest]

It's gonna be along drive for me from Arizona to visit my new ND. (I wish =-) )

Re: Announcement

Congratulations !! What a wonderful accomplishment and blessing. Not only for you, but for all those you will help to heal as you continue your journey! I am thrilled to live in Michigan and have the opportunity to hopefully be one of your patients. When you get set up and are ready to begin seeing people please let us know! God Bless you as you continue to learn and move foreward./MI >> I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling. > > I have started my practice (on paper) and it is called Pathways to Health. I chose this name because of two things. For those that know my story of doing RAI for thyroid cancer 3 times and having it fail and then being told I need ext beam radiation and me running from it and taking the road less travelled ( Frost) by doing it holistically with Dr. Brownstein. Even though there is the "normal" path I took a different one. I wanted to recognize that there is not one cookie cutter solution to our health issues. The second is based on my faith. 9:1-12 where Jesus healed the blind man with mud. He placed the mud on his eyes and told him to go and wash it off. On my journey I was frustrated by those who had been healed instantly of their cancers (my DO being one of them) and I had not be even after much prayer, anointing of oils and the regular treatment. Then my pastor pointed out this story where the man had to take action to heal. That was his "path". For me this was my path as well. I had to act (and learn) to heal. > > I am working on setting up my physical practice by getting signed up with nutritional supplement companies and just completed training on the BioMeridian Machine www.biomeridian.com . This will give you a better idea what it is

> I will be finishing my program through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in June and will offer wellness consultations. I plan to do phone consultations with this training. > > I am a little unorganized at the moment with so much going on but hope to be *open* some time in April. > > So that's my news. > > Buist, ND>

[Guest guest]

Well done .    It's great that your knowledge and experience will be more accessible and to a wider range of people.All the best,

[Guest guest]

I keep telling my hubby I am packing the van and "taking it on the road". We can homeschool for a year. LOL!

Steph

Re: Announcement

Congratulations !! What a wonderful accomplishment and blessing. Not only for you, but for all those you will help to heal as you continue your journey! I am thrilled to live in Michigan and have the opportunity to hopefully be one of your patients. When you get set up and are ready to begin seeing people please let us know! God Bless you as you continue to learn and move foreward./MI >> I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling. > > I have started my practice (on paper) and it is called Pathways to Health. I chose this name because of two things. For those that know my story of doing RAI for thyroid cancer 3 times and having it fail and then being told I need ext beam radiation and me running from it and taking the road less travelled ( Frost) by doing it holistically with Dr. Brownstein. Even though there is the "normal" path I took a different one. I wanted to recognize that there is not one cookie cutter solution to our health issues. The second is based on my faith. 9:1-12 where Jesus healed the blind man with mud. He placed the mud on his eyes and told him to go and wash it off. On my journey I was frustrated by those who had been healed instantly of their cancers (my DO being one of them) and I had not be even after much prayer, anointing of oils and the regular treatment. Then my pastor pointed out this story where the man had to take action to heal. That was his "path". For me this was my path as well. I had to act (and learn) to heal. > > I am working on setting up my physical practice by getting signed up with nutritional supplement companies and just completed training on the BioMeridian Machine www.biomeridian.com . This will give you a better idea what it is

> I will be finishing my program through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in June and will offer wellness consultations. I plan to do phone consultations with this training. > > I am a little unorganized at the moment with so much going on but hope to be *open* some time in April. > > So that's my news. > > Buist, ND>

[Guest guest]

Jana-- What is a tuition buddy? Can you write me offlist to let me

know? vbaker@...

--

>Congratulations Steph! And thank you for answering my questions about

>IIN. I found a tuition buddy through your lists and signed up today for

>classes that start in March.

>Jana

>

>

>On 2/10/2011 8:00 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

>>I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in

>>Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling.

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

If two people sign up together they get a discount. I don't know what it is though.

Re: Announcement

Jana-- What is a tuition buddy? Can you write me offlist to let me know? vbaker@...-->Congratulations Steph! And thank you for answering my questions about >IIN. I found a tuition buddy through your lists and signed up today for >classes that start in March.>Jana>>>On 2/10/2011 8:00 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:>>I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in >>Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling.~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

<<

Jana-- What is a tuition buddy? Can you write me offlist to let me know? vbaker@... >>I am very interested as well and very excited to hear that this can be done! I've been praying and considering doing this for some time now. The expense of course is the only thing that has held me back. I would LOVE so much to help others! I have such a passion for it and I know how important it is for us to pursue the things in life that we are passionate about.

If anyone else has any interest in becoming a tuition buddy at IIN, please let me know!

Lori

-----Original Message-----From: ladybugsandbees [mailto:ladybugsandbees@...] Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 2:12 PMiodine Subject: Re: Announcement

If two people sign up together they get a discount. I don't know what it is though.

Re: Announcement

Jana-- What is a tuition buddy? Can you write me offlist to let me know? vbaker@...-->Congratulations Steph! And thank you for answering my questions about >IIN. I found a tuition buddy through your lists and signed up today for >classes that start in March.>Jana>>>On 2/10/2011 8:00 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:>>I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in >>Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling.~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

IIN offers a discount when you find a friend or family member to

sign up for the same course. The next class starts March 7th. I

suggest you become a subscriber to their website. That's how I

learned about the tuition buddy discount. I'm subscribed to the off

topic list if you want to continue a conversation there.

Jana

On 2/12/2011 1:25 PM, Lori@... wrote:

Message

<<

Jana-- What

is a tuition buddy? Can you write me offlist to let me

know? vbaker@... >>

I am very interested as well and very excited

to hear that this can be done! I've been praying and

considering doing this for some time now. The expense

of course is the only thing that has held me back. I

would LOVE so much to help others! I have such a

passion for it and I know how important it is for us

to pursue the things in life that we are passionate

about.

If

anyone else has any interest in becoming a tuition buddy at

IIN, please let me know!

Lori

-----Original

Message-----

From: ladybugsandbees

[mailto:ladybugsandbees@...]

Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 2:12 PM

iodine

Subject: Re: Announcement

If two people sign up together they get a

discount. I don't know what it is though.

Re:

Announcement

Jana-- What is a tuition buddy? Can you write me

offlist to let me

know? vbaker@...

--

>Congratulations Steph! And thank you for answering

my questions about

>IIN. I found a tuition buddy through your lists and

signed up today for

>classes that start in March.

>Jana

>

>

>On 2/10/2011 8:00 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

>>I just wanted to share that I have completed my

doctorate in

>>Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a

great feeling.

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

As a subscriber, IIN sends me information every so often. I never saw it listed and never spoke to the individual who handles tuition. I did speak to an advisor, but she wasn't able to tell me very much about how they work the payment arrangements. Tuition has been the only thing holding me back from starting. I would love it!

I will write the off topic list if I have any other questions.

Thanks Jana!

Lori

-----Original Message-----From: Jana [mailto:paintbrushcc@...] Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 3:08 PMiodine Subject: Re: Announcement

IIN offers a discount when you find a friend or family member to sign up for the same course. The next class starts March 7th. I suggest you become a subscriber to their website. That's how I learned about the tuition buddy discount. I'm subscribed to the off topic list if you want to continue a conversation there. JanaOn 2/12/2011 1:25 PM, Lori@... wrote: <<

Jana-- What is a tuition buddy? Can you write me offlist to let me know? vbaker@... >>I am very interested as well and very excited to hear that this can be done! I've been praying and considering doing this for some time now. The expense of course is the only thing that has held me back. I would LOVE so much to help others! I have such a passion for it and I know how important it is for us to pursue the things in life that we are passionate about.

If anyone else has any interest in becoming a tuition buddy at IIN, please let me know!

Lori

-----Original Message-----From: ladybugsandbees [mailto:ladybugsandbees@...] Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 2:12 PMiodine Subject: Re: Announcement

If two people sign up together they get a discount. I don't know what it is though.

Re: Announcement

Jana-- What is a tuition buddy? Can you write me offlist to let me know? vbaker@...-->Congratulations Steph! And thank you for answering my questions about >IIN. I found a tuition buddy through your lists and signed up today for >classes that start in March.>Jana>>>On 2/10/2011 8:00 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:>>I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in >>Naturopathy. I have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling.~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

Congratulations! The ND looks real good. Thank you for caring enough to work

this hard in order to share with others all that you have been learning.

j

..................................

>

> I just wanted to share that I have completed my doctorate in Naturopathy. I

have degree in hand now. It's a great feeling.

>

.... not to discount your powerful explanation...

>

> So that's my news.

>

> Buist, ND

>