Hi Everyone.
I have been visiting the site since 11/03, joined in 03/04, but this is my first post.
You all have been such a blessing to me. I have learned a lot and have felt comforted by the support here.
I'm not sure why it has taken me this long to post. Part of it was a lack of energy (physical and emotional) - fighting cancer is hard work! I would also sometimes have to take a break from reading the messages because I would be overwhelmed with some of the struggles and the passing of some of people here. This disease really sucks!
I am now ready to be an active member of this group.
A little about me- I am now 45. I am married with two sons (ages 20 and 15). I am a nurse specialist for people with diabetes. I'm still working very part-time in the diabetes clinic. I have also been working on my PhD in nursing. I've finished coursework and am getting ready to start on my dissertation.
Thanks to all of you. I hope to be a member of this group for a very long, long, long time.
