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Posted 12/24/2022 11:23 PM (GMT -8)
Happy Holidays All,

I haven't been on here for awhile. I have been "destressing."

Sometimes reading these posts just scares the living s&@t outta me. I start wondering if this or that's gonna happen to me, I see UC and Crohn's hiding in every shadow, (just waiting to leap out and attack me.) and sometimes I start to notice the number of things and situations (barring the spiders and chickens) I'm encountering seem to be increasing rather than decreasing..... When that happens I take a break.

We all walk such a tight rope, navigating thru things that are unimaginable to most, while keeping hope in our hearts and our eyes forward looking for better days...all the while juggling everything else in our lives and dodging flaming missiles. I think IBD warriors are some of the bravest, most optimistic, helpful people I have ever encountered.... And determined....my oh my....such determination. You all amaze me.

Take a moment to pat yourselves on the back for your "grace under fire" ability to reach out to others while navigating your own difficult path. You all help others more than you know.

I appreciate each and every one of you. Sometimes it's an every day phrase, or a bit of advice, sometimes it's signing in and seeing all the familiar names, responses... Even the squabbling or gentle corrections.... It just feels like going to a friend's house where things are alittle bit better just because they are there with you to share your journey.

Thank you.

I hope Santa brings you all something extra special this year. For me.... I'm hoping he brings me several lumps of coal so I can keep warm..... LOL....

Stay well, safe and warm!
Clo
Posted 12/25/2022 9:40 AM (GMT -8)
Happy Holidays to you too! There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break from Healing Well, sometime we gotta do, what we gotta do.

Keep moving forward.
Posted 12/25/2022 7:39 PM (GMT -8)
Clo, LOL You are so right, this group of folks are to be appreciated. It's so easy to take the good things in our lives for granted, while worrying about our gut problems. It is pretty hard NOT to worry about the ole gut issues though. Just remember the good times of remission and know things ALWAYS work out for the better. Couldn't have told ME that a few weeks ago. LOL But, things always do. Never give up and never give up hope. I wish you and everyone else a very happy new year filled with peace of mind.
Posted 12/25/2022 9:13 PM (GMT -8)
This is so true! I have gotten so much from this forum over the years. Don’t know where I would be without it.

We had a blizzard for Christmas this year, but thankfully we didn’t lose power and I was well enough to tackle the snow shoveling this afternoon. Wishing everyone peace and joy.
Posted 12/26/2022 11:48 AM (GMT -8)
I’ve been in remission a while now but the fear of a flare never really goes away, it just fades into the background where I don’t notice it so much.

So even though I don’t need advice much and don’t feel like I can dispense much either, HW was such a big lifeline to me while I was learning about this disease and struggling with it. Now I return for the sense of community. Also since I remember how hopeless I felt I like to try to encourage others that someday they can also begin to glimpse that light at the end of the tunnel. I do wish that tunnel wasn’t so damned long and bumpy tho.

Unfortunately I’ve spent Christmas with both flu and Covid as my company. I just pretended it wasn’t even Christmas at all. Wasn’t ever too awful sick. Two pretty miserable days and then just annoyances. And Paxlovid taste in your mouth puts even Flagyl to shame.

Happy new year to all. May you all find peace, joy, and health!
Posted 12/27/2022 5:13 AM (GMT -8)
clo...ROFL Good luck with the coal! Fear not, spring will get here soon. tee hee heee Like you, I tend to not pop in here for periods of time. When I do, it's usually because I'm having some problem, either with the UC, my meds. or some other issue. I think most of us have our UC in the back of our minds always, even in remission. It's good to know there is somewhere that one can get opinions, information, and understanding from people who have the same illness. Just a lot of good people willing to share their story. VERY helpful forum indeed with a lot of kind people. Always good to see some familiar names. Best of everything to everyone who takes time out from busy lives to read these posts. Happy new year to everyone!!
Posted 12/27/2022 11:05 AM (GMT -8)
Huge gratitude to all on the forum...and for the support!
Hoping 2023 will be a year towards better compared to the bs of the past.
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Posted 12/27/2022 11:27 AM (GMT -8)
I was wondering where you have been, Clo! We all understand about needing a break .. no worries. Glad you are doing ok and wishing you the happiest holidays. Stay warm!!

Mom -- from the pics I have seen the blizzard was pretty wild. Where are you located? It seemed to affect a huge part of the country.

Flowers -- sorry you were sick over Christmas. Did you have both at the same time? How miserable that sounds!! Hopefully you are starting to feel better.

I am always grateful that Healing Well is here for us. I learned so much from everyone here. I hope that 2023 brings remission to everyone who isn't already there and that it continues for those of us already in that promised land.
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