Re: to Chris - Dr studying link between parental alcoholism & pancreatitis

[Guest guest]

I am sorry to hear of your troubles Chris. It must be

frustrating for you with finding the answers.

especially when it comes to genetics. It's very

detailed and if we're not scientists, it's hard to

understand the terminology.

I've tried my hand a couple times studying on the

internet about genetics. It's very complex as you

well know.

I think this doctor may be on to something too.

this coworker of mine was not in work yesterday. Her

work takes her out in the field some days.

I will ask her sometime today and get back to you

when I find out his name and location.

I can't I'm corresponding with someone from BEAUTIFUL

Hawaii.

what a gift to be able to live in such beauty.

were you born there?

How I'm not being rude by asking such questions.

My dream is to one day visit there, that's why I ask.

New York is nothing compared to the tropics. I've

never had the opportunity to ever visit a tropic land.

we have alot of maples and pine trees in vast

surrounding woods in our area. I was raised along the

banks of the historical Hudson River, in a little town

called " Sleepy Hollow "

alot of people are familiar with the myth of the

" headless horseman "

I know where the original bridge stands today that he

supposebly crossed. Of course it's a new one but the

name is still the same.

I do love it here. don't get me wrong. I love our

four seasons and appreciate each new season as if I

was just borne and had never been exposed to it.

the world is a beautiful place to discover. isn't it?

I'll get back to you later today.

S.

P.S.- I'd love to learn where others are from too. I'm

new here as you can tell.

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[Guest guest]

Dear :

I look forward to the contact information if you're able to provide

anything. I asked one of my doctors about a possible link and he

replied that he feels it is unlikely because there would be so many

more cases of pancreatitis in children of alcoholics. However, he

very interestingly pondered whether this is the unknown cause of what

used to be called juvenile diabetes.

Anyway, if and when you find out more about the study or the doctor,

please let me know.

Yes, Hawaii is a paradise. Even on bad pain days, it's hard to be

miserable if I go outside and look around me. The gorgeous blue sky,

the many, many shades of green in trees, shrubs and grasses. The

beautiful flowers - we grow many tropical varieties and exotic protea

on our family farm. The view from my kitchen deck across the Maui

isthmus to the West Maui Mountains, with the sparkling blue Pacific

Ocean is spectacular.

I've lived most of my life on Maui, but I've also lived in Southern

California (as a child and teen) and have traveled a great deal. On

my last trip to the East Coast, I was able to get out of NYC and drive

through beautiful countryside upstate New York and parts of New

Jersey. I would love to have another vacation trip East for the fall

colors some day. I had no idea there was really a place named " Sleepy

Hollow. " Of course I've read Washington Irving; I have fond memories

of reading his " Tales of the Alhambra " while in Granada, Spain.

I was very fortunate to be healthy enough to travel when I was younger

and even now, my family has been wonderful in helping me to go on

fabulous cruises I could not otherwise afford. And cruising is the

only way to go! No stress, no hassles eating out (they will prepare

whatever you want and leave off the butter and oil, etc) all

entertainment included in the price and you can enjoy everything or

simply relax.

Again, thanks for any info you can provide and if you have any

particular questions about Hawaii, please e-mail me at any time. I

enjoying spreading aloha!

in Hawaii

[Guest guest]

Wow Chris!

thanks for painting such a beautiful vision for me

when you look over your deck.

living there must be like living a vacation every day

of your life.

I hear your appreciation in everything. life, your

family, etc.

You sound grateful and thankful. I like that.

You are one of the people in this world who deserve

it.

Maybe one day I'll make it there.

I see you have had the opportunity to visit in my

area. It is beautiful, and I'm glad to see you think

so too.

It's cool being raised in a town where a myth is

written about. I've learned that people from all over

are familiar with this myth.

I didn't realize at the time growing up how special

that really is.

I feel embarrased to say that this coworker

friend of mine was only able to give me the name of

the dr. and she said she'd get the information for me

in full detail of address, etc. and give me this info

when she returns to office on monday. tomorrow.

I hope she didn't forget me.

she's always a wirl wind. too much going on in her

little head. she's always nervous. I bet she forgets

to bring this important info to me.

but I'll remind her when I see her if she forgot me.

I hope she's not just telling me a story. my other

coworkers and myself have found her making up

stories. we don't feel comfortable working with this

person.

so hopefully, she wasn't able to make up such a vivid

story as the genetic thing goes. I approached her on

fri and explained in detail why I'm so interested in

her story of her mom and her dr.

I bet she didn't think I was really listening to her

when she explained to me what that dr said so long

ago.

Little did I know I'd have to approach her on it and

ask for his name.

so lets see if what she said is true.

I was alittle worried when that thought popped into my

head and thought I should share this with you.

Aloha

S.

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