To All my friends,

[itssue]

(((((((Pooh))))))),

You always had a way of making everyone feel they were never alone with sjogren's.  You have a heart that over flows with love for everyone on the boards.  Your wisdom and humor are unmatchable.

However, I'm glad you have decided to take more time for yourself.  Just don't forget what you have always told all of us, "you are never alone, when you are here".   Pop-in as often as you can, your presence will put a smile on everyone's face.   

Take Care and God Bless,

Sue

[Sandra]

What's best for you is what we want, thanks sooo much for your sound advice and good judgement. Will be waiting to see you post. Sandra

[eyeamdry]

Pooh, as long as you promise to stay around and pop in every now and then, we will have to cope.  You are such a good doobie.  Don't ask me what a "doobie" is because I'm not sure.  They are always good though.  I'll be looking for you.  Lucy

[JannaLee]

Pooh,

I have been typing and erasing for about 10 minutes now...it seems there are no words to express my gratitude.  

I...I'm completely at a loss for appropriate verbiage.  You have meant the world to me.  Now I'm all teary eyed.

I just don't know how to thank you for comfort, empathy, information, hilarity, and so much more.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!..... for all your energies spent here for me/us!

Janna

[lurkernomore]

Awww Pooh, I am just going to tell you what I feel sure you would tell everyone else here. If you do not take care of yourself, how can you help anyone else? I am sure we are all going to miss you as a staff member, but hopefully you will still be popping in and joking around with us, so this is not good-bye. We tend to forget sometimes, that people, even those who are chronically ill, have real lives and family members.

So you spend what precious energy you have on your family. Your friends (and you have been such a friend to all of us that you have many here) will always be here for you. Thank you Pooh, for all you have done for all of us! Now rest and take care of you!

[Chico]

Pooh,

We'll miss you so.

Chico

[Pooh]

Oh my, words escape me.  I am overwhelmed by your words and caring. 

I will be around for a long time......................I hope.   And I will be here when I can be.  I wouldn't trade anything for the friends and Sjoggie family I have here. 

Thank you all so much for your kind words.  The feeling is very much mutual.  I don't know how I would have made it this far without the help of all of you. 

You the members and the moderators are what keep this forum strong and welcoming.  Please keep up the great work.

Hugs and God Bless always,
Pooh

P.S. For those of you that haven't heard..........#9 great grandson arrived safe and sound on March 10th.  He and Mom are doing great and big brother Logan is over the moon.  I just wish I could get to hold him before he is walking and talking.  They live on the other side of the US at Ft. Lewis.  (sigh) But she sends me pics a couple times a week. 

[Katybarstool]

Wonderful news, Pooh. Does Logan's brother have a name?

Kathyx

[Pooh]

Oops, sorry Kathy 

His name is Keegan Xavier - weighing in at 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 21 inches long.  Very little hair, but what there is is a reddish blonde and he has blue eyes. 

Hugs, Pooh

[Katybarstool]

Those are lovely names Pooh. He sounds like he going to be tall. Was Logan a similar length?

Our Logan is 2 1/2 now and a real joy to have a conversation with. I'm no gardener, but have been sharing the pleasure of planting primulas in a pot for him to keep at home. He loves it. The next thing we are going to try to grow are carrot tops, and we may even move on to musard and cress. I just love having tinies around.
Kathyx

[melnell99]

Pooh,

I have to say I am glad you are still going to be around.  I know that I haven't been here for a while... but I know that you helped me when I needed the most help.  Keep in touch.

Mel

[irish]

Pooh, I just read your thread now. Missed it last night. I am not shocked as I know you have been dealing with a lot of health issues and I know you are worn out from it all.

However, I know that you have given so much of yourself to me and others. I have to say that your sense of humor is just the greatest and hits the spot when times are tough. You are such a survivor and I don't blame you at all for taking time for yourself and your family. You will enjoy having the time to start something and get it finished---something that we sjoggies often have trouble doing when time interferes.

I always know that if I am up late not able to sleep I can "tune in" to the forum and often find you cruising around. I hope that you enjoy the spring and summer with your flowers, birds and that crazy squirrel that lives at your house. I laughed so over that.

Please keep in touch cause we will miss you if you don't show up. Have a relaxed and restful time with your hubby and family. Go for rides and to the Dairy Queen and watch the stars at night knowing that you don't have to worry about getting on the forum to check the posts. You are one special gal. And congrats on another grandbaby---they are just the best. Hugs Irish

[coopwall]

Pooh,
Those decisions about how to use time and still stay sane and healthy are very difficult aren't they?  I'm sure you did not come to this choice easily. 

Thank you for all the help, support and service that you have given.  I'll see you around the boards.

coopwall

[wednesday mc haggis]

grandbaby no 9 wow!!  so good to hear both of them are doing fine, i agree those are fabulous names, you must be relived its all over and both are doing great!

   T x

[TerriJ]

(((Pooh)))  I don't get to post often, but I have to tell you that your kind and honest support has meant a great deal to me.  I so understand your decision to make an adjustment in your role here.  There are so many things pulling us in every direction.  Balance can be hard to achieve, but I think with the challenges we face it is even more important.  I am going to try and follow this example in my life.  I'm still learning.  I started Plaquenil a week or so ago, and I know I couldn't have tolerated it without your suggestions.

Also, congrats on your new grandson Keegan!  I live in Oregon and my two sisters live in Seattle and Tacoma right up there by Ft. Lewis.  It would be neat if you could use video cams on your computers.  I don't think they are too expensive, but I don't even know how to set one up...lol  You could at least see the new grandson in action.

Terri