Re: Moderator's Holiday Message

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To Gretchen from Gene

Wonderful post " " " " "

I have been reading a lot of the negative stuff that is posted

here as well and mostly skip over it. We should try to help

each other instead of lambasting someone if they think

different, non of us are perfect at spelling, diction or our ideas. If we can

not say anything good to help or encourage someone, then do not post at all.

Thanks

Gene

----- Original Message -----

From: Gretchen Glick

ers at groups

Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 8:49 PM

Subject: Moderator's Holiday Message

Dear ers,

I would like to take a few minutes to wish you all the very best of the

holiday season that is upon us. Our group and postings will

continue all through the holidays, but there may be a of slowdown on

postings.

Secondly, I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you and your

sharing on CMT experiences and what helps you live a more comfortable

and productive life.

While I realize the holidays are difficult for some with sadness and

depression, we will be here to console and encourage you as we are able.

Please remember that the posting of flames only undermines the good we

can do. Inflammatory posts will be deleted. We value the sharing of your

experience related to CMT and realize CMT covers just not our physical

body, but our psyche and emotions. The success of has been that we

TRY to keep our posts as positive as we can. The medical profession has

found that persons with a positive attitude toward their health are

better able to manage chronic conditions and that participation in an

on-line support group is also favorable. It was on that very premise

that was born.

Lastly, this group does not act with any medical authority whatsoever.

We share what helps us, in that you may share with your doctors

something that perhaps might be good for you. We recommend that you take

what you find here and discuss it with your doctors. If you are unable,

or unwilling, so be it. If your doctors refuse the information, we

recommend finding another doctor. Please be careful with over the

counter medications, self-imposed vitamin therapy and alternatives. In

our quest for comfort, there are many avenues. Be true to yourself and

to us. If you are uncertain about a new product or fad that may be

" recommended for relief of (whatever), you might find this website of

interest http://www.quackwatch.com

After you read this post, please stop and be quiet for a minute. Let's

all remember each other in a moment of beautiful silence, and let us

also remember all the others on our planet where CMT information has yet

to reach. With approximately 6 billion people living on Earth, and 1 out

of every 2000-2500 has CMT, you do the math. Let us remember especially

those who are alone and afraid. May we continue to console, encourage

and bring hope to each other as we head into 2004.

~ Gretchen