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missy'smom

By missy'smom
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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missy'smom
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I never really introduced myself to the forum. I "lurked" for a few weeks and then joined but I'm not the kind of person to walk into an unfamiliar situation and just step up and announce "Hi, I'm...." I didn't know how a forum worked and had gotten used to figuring things out myself, which includes my problem with gluten. Plus I was having problems with memory, processing and concentration. On top of that I never learned how to type so it really slows me down and limits what I can say. I wanted to come back and introduce myself properly because I've hit a new level of healing at six months into this. Yeah! I've still got more to do and possibly other issues with food. But, thank you all for you help for myself and for others. I've learned alot from this board that goes beyond Celiac Disease. It's kind of one stop shopping here sometimes :) When I'm up to it and if I can find it again, maybe I'lll add my story to the "What's your Story" thread.

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Jestgar
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Hi missy'smom!

I'm glad you didn't wait for a formal introduction before trying out the forum.

Welcome to the group!

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Hi Missy's Mom!

Yep, I remembered I 'lurked' for a while when I joined working things out and reading before I posted too! :)

Hope you continue to feel better and look forward to 'your story' ! (maybe! ;) )

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lonewolf
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Welcome! We've "met" on my thread about kidney problems. Please stick around and keep joining in!

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dlp252
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Hi and welcome! Glad you decided to introduce yourself!

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Nancym
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Hello there! You know, it is never too late to learn to type. Even my 80 year old Mom was teaching herself with some computerized typing trainer, I think she really enjoyed it.

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Canadian Karen
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Welcome to our world!

Hugs.

Karen

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Welcome welcome welcome! So glad you're starting to feel much better. Healing is a long process, but the week to week improvements are amazing.

Oh, and Nancym said about computerized training programs... If you're interested in using one, try Mavis Beacon. It's the most fun one that I've ever tried. I used to "play" it like a video game when I was younger. I type pretty quickly now, though I don't think I ever got over 65 words a minute.

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Creative-Soul
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Hello and welcome! I lurked around here for about eight months or so myself before I joined, so it's great to have you here. I'm glad that you've finally introduced yourself - nothing too late about it - hope you feel at home!

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It's never too late Welcome!!!

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Its definitely never too late...and most of us here "lurked" at some point as well. The more the merrier!

Happy you are here!!!!!!

Laura

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Welcome!

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jerseyangel
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:D Welcome :D
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I never really introduced myself to the forum. I "lurked" for a few weeks and then joined but I'm not the kind of person to walk into an unfamiliar situation and just step up and announce "Hi, I'm...." I didn't know how a forum worked and had gotten used to figuring things out myself, which includes my Celiac. Plus I was having problems with memory, processing and concentration. On top of that I never learned how to type so it really slows me down and limits what I can say. I wanted to come back and introduce myself properly because I've hit a new level of healing at six months into this. Yeah! I've still got more to do and possibly other issues with food. But, thank you all for you help for myself and for others. I've learned alot from this board that goes beyond Celiac. It's kind of one stop shopping here sometimes :) When I'm up to it and if I can find it again, maybe I'lll add my story to the "What's your Story" thread.

Never too late to say hi!! Welcome :)

-Jessica :rolleyes:

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SchnauzerMom
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Welcome! It's nice to meet you.

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debmidge
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Glad you jumped on. Don't worry about being a slow typist....hunt and peck will give you the same results.

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missy'smom
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Thanks Guys. :D

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