Dear friends,

We all have our anniversaries, and for me, it is actually the day I had my stroke that allowed me to discover my MM.  At this time, exactly 2 years ago, I was in an ambulance on my way to the emergency room that started the chain of events that changed my life.  

Last year, I celebrated with a long letter to those very close to me and to whom I was thankful for getting me through 2005, especially to my mother.  

This year, I am celebrating with a letter to all of you, including the multitude of friends I have made on this board, the numerous people who have shared their stories, their anniversaries, their experiences, and those who began and have maintained this forum for us to do so.  

I am not always able to reply to every post, but know that I read, watch and hear all.  You are always in my thoughts, and I celebrate and endure with you in mind and spirit.  Without you, I may have survived physically, but not without the mental spirit that you have surrounded me with these past two years.  

So I simply say to all of you, thank you.  

With much love and hugs,
Trina (Apu)

Hi Apu,

Your post is so sweet. [smiley=winkkiss.gif]

I'm sitting here [smiley=bigcry.gif] thinking about all you have endured and how, when and where we met and all the support you and your family gave me and Kevin and the friendship that has evolved. How wonderful it is to have this forum of great folks to have dialogue,  support and wonderful everlasting frienships. [smiley=heart.gif]

You and Kevin (Cubbie) will soon celebrate your two year surgery anniversary. It's hard to believe as sometimes it seems like yesterday.

And I simply say to you, thank you. [smiley=winkkiss.gif]

Hugs, [smiley=hug.gif]

 

Hey Apu,

When I read a thread such as this, I can actually feel my heart beating through my chest, and all these thoughts pass through my mind. It truly moves me so, for so many reasons. I think to myself things like… what a lovely, funny, personable person I was fortunate enough to meet. But ya know, you could have stroked in that ambulance to the degree Mandy did, and I never would have truly gotten to know that funny, knucklehead I know now, and Kevin, I think to myself… wow, how on God’s green earth did he survive given’ his situation, but by the grace of God, he did. So I close my eyes and give thanks again, cuz I’m blessed with 2 more knuckleheads I call friends, and I know that there’s a purpose for the storm and I’m so moved by the blessings.

Just some thoughts and thanks as well.  [smiley=hug.gif]

Mar

Hello Trina

Who da thunk it,that we would be posting on this board 10 years ago.
Your spirited thread made me think back over the past two years and all the people that gave their stories and support in this journey.

Also for your spirit and thougts.

hugs and thank you.
Kevin

PS:You also have two new names. Apu and Knucklehead

Hi Trina!

I can only thank you for being so open and sharing about your journey these past two years.  Julie just past her 2 year mark that began this whole journey also, and you along with the others on this group have helped make that journey soo much easier.  Julie calls you guys her Moya Moya family.  You are the greatest!

Cheri
aka Julie's Mom

Thanks to all of you for thoughts and replies.  

Cheri, how is Julie doing?  It's been a couple of months since surgery, no?

Hugs to all,
Trina/Apu/Knucklehead

HERE'S TO ALL THE WONDERFUL KNUCKLEHEADS on this site!

Apu...in my capacity of Head Chocolatier......I officially name you QUEEN Knucklehead.  A sumptuous, dark chocolate likeness will be constructed in your honor.

Now... upon further thought...I ask...."should I add a few nuts to it?"  LOL!

hugs back at ya...Diane

Trina -

So sorry I haven't responded sooner - haven't been on the board much lately.  

Wow - 2 years!  I often look back in awe and just think about what we've all been through and I am amazed at the journey.  I wish you many healthy anniversaries to follow!

-Shari

aloha trina,

i know i'm REALLY on Hawaiian time on this post...but i wanted to say congrats on your second anniversary!  ;;D  i'm nearing my 2nd anniversary too (march 27, 2007).  boy does time fly when you're having fun huh?   [smiley=gocrazy.gif]  well...i remember you always being there to answer my 1 million questions i had, and since we had our surgeries somewhat close to each other, we could kinda' compare how/what we were going through.  [smiley=smug.gif]  

i couldn't have done it without the support from supportive people such as yourself. thanks for everything and especially for checking up on me too!  [smiley=hug.gif]  again...congrats on another milestone!

remember...call or email me if you ever need anything! (except for the polynesian men...usps cost too much) lol  [smiley=laugh.gif]

take care,
shan