symposium and phone calls

[Guest guest]

I wanted to tell everyone hello. I feel like a distant relative since it's

been so long that I have been able to read and post. I sent a post out a few

days ago letting everyone know that I was always available by phone if they

were not able to reach me by computer. I received several calls and very much

enjoyed talking with each of you. I am glad that I was able to be of help.

Talking with someone on the phone, hearing each other's voice, is a

comfortable break from the scrolling and rolling through posts and web sites

looking for an answer, information....a little hope......reality, even if it

isn't the one we want. Anything is easier to accept, approach, and deal with

when data is available.

I do have to apologize, however, because I failed to forward the phone to my

cell number, so if anyone tried to call today, I am sorry that you were not

able to reach anyone. I am trying to be so careful about being available when

anyone calls for many reasons. One reason, is of course, for anyone with the

group or anyone seeking inquiries, communication is increasing with the

symposium approaching, AND.....I need to pick up my little granddaughter when

her brother says it is time for his delivery!

Now, speaking of the symposium ... you need to know that plans are coming

along so well. The speakers show earnest, enthusiasm, and awe with what we

have done as an Organization. They are impressed with our stamina, our

passion, our vision and mission, the lateral geographical growth of state and

country chapters, and of course membership growth. They acknowledge they knew

we were serious when we had our first symposium, but admitted their doubts

that a second, certainly not a third, symposium would come to fruition. When

I met when them their heads were shaking affirmatively, " Yes, I would be glad

to talk. I would like to be a part of this. " Many People, Many Faces, One

Voice. This is cool. I am having a blast. You can imagine how incredulous

this feels compared to the usual response a Pancreatitis patient gets.

So I am standing in front of the computer with both my arms extended

forward, bent slightly at the elbows, double fists, twisted and turned to my

right, then moving slowing as I twist and turn my waist to the left, my

extended arms and fists jubilantly marching to the left, saying " Oh yeah, Oh

yeah, it be cool, it be cool, Oh yeah "

(My son taught me that!)

See you at the symposium,

Karyn , RN

Founder / Exec. Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

KarynWms@.../

Pancreatitis Association International

Many People, Many Faces, One Voice