Re: KC and this site a blessing..

[Guest guest]

Iris & TLee,

Thank you very much for your kind thoughts. You are very accurate

with many of your observations. I have had to step back alittle more

than the norm at this time, for how long I'm not real sure. There

are several personal situations that I have had to really try and

focus on. Not only with my wife, but with myself and the legal

aspects. It took me several years to realize the cause of Sharon's

condition which has been going on now for nine years.

I suppose no matter how long you deal with this issue the victims,

the professionals, emails, phone calls, research it really never

seems to get any easier because there are so many that need our

help. As a group we have come a long way and I strongly believe that

this will be our year, but we must continue. Yes, all this has

caught up with me, but I am far from being finished. It is just a

time to regather my thoughts, my strength and once this is achieved

will come back with a vengence.

I didn't really want to make too much of this public, but I guess it

goes to show how this can affect even the healthiest. So my thoughts

and prayers goes out to the spouces and other family members that

are experiencing the same emotional roller coaster, not knowing

which end is up at times.

No matter how hard you try or how much information, time or energy

you spend educating the public you still receive horrifying phone

calls from someone so desperate and in need of guidance and

understanding. No matter what the situation you can never turn your

back on these citizens. The stories are the same, just the names

change. But yet we are told the " science " isn't there.

Thank you for giving me the credit of a successful support group for

those that have been exposed to mold and other environmental

hazards. It is the largest support group on the net concerning this

issue. The way it's been run comes from the great ground work that

was started by Barbara Herskovitz, many supporters and personal

opinons and the hard work by many to make it what it is today. My

thanks goes out to Barbara for orginally starting this group.

This is the reason why I have not been responding like I should to

many posts. I've just been doing what I have to to get by and

keeping any new information available to everyone. Hopefully things

will start to settle down in the very near future.

I know there are several board members that are at the end of their

ropes and are in the worst position possible. My thoughts and

prayers goes out to them and everyone else that are in need. Please

don't give up, we need everyone of you.

We all feed on each other strengths, knowledge and understanding.

Sincerely,

KC

>

> This is iris. I'm enduring alot right now as I'm sure many of

> you are. Getting down to the last week of a deadline of losing

> all we have..Can't even enter home to get things like studio,

> pianos, etc.into storage due to toxins and hypersensitivity Most

are

> a fading menmory.

>

> But you know what?I'm not just thinking only of what the future

> has in store for US. I'm also thinking a whole lot of KC and all

> he and Sharon have done to help each of us.

>

> I KNOW without the direction, hope and guidance from Carstens

> I would not be alive to be writing this letter. Having been very

> ill for several years now and having NO hope,nobody that believed

> me or even CARED..KC has been a total inspiration; A lifeline.

>

> I can only imagine what his life has been like dealing with his

> wife's illness, and his determination to find out the real cause

> behind it.

> He set out on a mission to help her, but he also chose to devote

> his efforts: his very heart and soul to reaching out to hopeless

> victims like us. It has surely taken a great toll on him and his

> family.

>

> I think about all the hours he devotes to others.

> Just handling this site within itself has got to take a great deal

> of time and effort. And all those hours he spends trying to inform

> and comfort victims like us..that takes time away from his life

> to deal with his own pain and problems.

>

> When I found this site..it was like an angel had just appeared in

> the midst of my darkest hour.I was at the point of just giving up.

> No Drs, friends? or even most of my family knew the magnitude of

> pain and devastation. But KC did. We need to truly thank him for

> all he has done for us; and for all he does for us.

>

> We, indeed, all NEED his advice and support. But think about it!

> He really needs OUR love, thanks and support.ANY way we can thank

> him,

> we need to do so. He never asks for any credit,but hey,let's

> give credit where credit is due.I wish I could do something to

> help him and his family. I've tried in my own way. I plan to do

> more just as soon as I'm able to.

>

> But right now, I'm facing a tremendous ordeal myself.Yet,I want

> to go on the record, publicly..and KC..please post this. You

> deserve these comments. Please allow me to share

> how I honestly feel in regards to this site and your devotion.

>

> I, Iris Harden, thank you from the bottom of my heart for

> everything you've done to help me and Tlee. Your advice and

> direction have been beyond measure. We are eternally grateful

> for this site, and just everything you've personally done for

> us. I have tears rolling down my cheeks..Yes,I'm very

> emotional about my urgent situtation,But these tears are

> also because I GENUINELY CARE deeply for people like you

> who take a stand on our behalf. I REALLY mean that.

>

> KC, never had to do this site. Nobody forced him.He does it,

> because he, like many of us, care about a health issue that's

> needlessly destroying innocent lives. It must come to light!

>

> God bless you. Thank you for everything.

>

> Sometimes I just have to share my feelings.

>

> KC, you slow down, and take some time for yourself. We'll be okay.

> All you do for

> us is appreciated. BUT take some time for you and your family.

>

> And please don't get discouraged.Don't ever think your efforts are

> not making a difference;not only in the lives of victims..but

> other people ARE

> taking notice. 2006 is going to open many doors and you are VERY

> instrumental in that.

>

> Have a blessed weekend..And remember we LOVE you and Sharon and

> you have NO idea the many lives you've touched and in my case,

> helped SAVE.

>

> iris/Tlee

> www.centurydemos.com

>

[Guest guest]

Iris,

You are special. To take your situation and in the midst of it think

of others is what an angel is. You, Sharon and KC are alike that way.

As are many, many others on this board that contribute unselfishly in

the midst of their travails without expecting anything in return.

Some correspond directly off-line, others on-line or both. Some do

incredible research - I wonder " who " that is <grin>. Some are long

lengthy narratives or political or only 2-3 words. I think

" community " is another word that applies.

KC and Sharon, you know how I feel but Iris is a reminder that I

don't express my appreciation enough. And, yes, thanks to Barbara

Herskovitz for starting it all.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

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> This is iris. I'm enduring alot right now as I'm sure many of

> you are. Getting down to the last week of a deadline of losing

> all we have..Can't even enter home to get things like studio,

> pianos, etc.into storage due to toxins and hypersensitivity Most are a

> fading menmory.

>

> But you know what?I'm not just thinking only of what the future

> has in store for US. I'm also thinking a whole lot of KC and all he

> and Sharon have done to help each of us.

>

> I KNOW without the direction, hope and guidance from Carstens I

> would not be alive to be writing this letter. Having been very ill for

> several years now and having NO hope,nobody that believed me or even

> CARED..KC has been a total inspiration; A lifeline.

>

> I can only imagine what his life has been like dealing with his

> wife's illness, and his determination to find out the real cause

> behind it. He set out on a mission to help her, but he also chose to

> devote his efforts: his very heart and soul to reaching out to

> hopeless victims like us. It has surely taken a great toll on him and

> his family.

>

> I think about all the hours he devotes to others.

> Just handling this site within itself has got to take a great deal of

> time and effort. And all those hours he spends trying to inform and

> comfort victims like us..that takes time away from his life to deal

> with his own pain and problems.

>

> When I found this site..it was like an angel had just appeared in the

> midst of my darkest hour.I was at the point of just giving up. No Drs,

> friends? or even most of my family knew the magnitude of pain and

> devastation. But KC did. We need to truly thank him for all he has

> done for us; and for all he does for us.

>

> We, indeed, all NEED his advice and support. But think about it! He

> really needs OUR love, thanks and support.ANY way we can thank him, we

> need to do so. He never asks for any credit,but hey,let's give credit

> where credit is due.I wish I could do something to help him and his

> family. I've tried in my own way. I plan to do more just as soon as

> I'm able to.

>

> But right now, I'm facing a tremendous ordeal myself.Yet,I want

> to go on the record, publicly..and KC..please post this. You

> deserve these comments. Please allow me to share

> how I honestly feel in regards to this site and your devotion.

>

> I, Iris Harden, thank you from the bottom of my heart for

> everything you've done to help me and Tlee. Your advice and

> direction have been beyond measure. We are eternally grateful

> for this site, and just everything you've personally done for

> us. I have tears rolling down my cheeks..Yes,I'm very

> emotional about my urgent situtation,But these tears are

> also because I GENUINELY CARE deeply for people like you

> who take a stand on our behalf. I REALLY mean that.

>

> KC, never had to do this site. Nobody forced him.He does it,

> because he, like many of us, care about a health issue that's

> needlessly destroying innocent lives. It must come to light!

>

> God bless you. Thank you for everything.

>

> Sometimes I just have to share my feelings.

>

> KC, you slow down, and take some time for yourself. We'll be okay. All

> you do for us is appreciated. BUT take some time for you and your

> family.

>

> And please don't get discouraged.Don't ever think your efforts are not

> making a difference;not only in the lives of victims..but other people

> ARE taking notice. 2006 is going to open many doors and you are VERY

> instrumental in that.

>

> Have a blessed weekend..And remember we LOVE you and Sharon and

> you have NO idea the many lives you've touched and in my case,

> helped SAVE.

>

> iris/Tlee

> www.centurydemos.com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Id be lost without this board. KC and Sharon are what I call my angels. He

keeps in touch with me. Sometimes I feel like Im crazy. Then KC calls and I dont

feel so bad.

God Bless,

Janet

[Guest guest]

one word of response to all this: AMEN!!

love ya, sharon & kc!

vicki

Re: [] KC and this site a blessing..

Iris,

You are special. To take your situation and in the midst of it think

of others is what an angel is. You, Sharon and KC are alike that way.

As are many, many others on this board that contribute unselfishly in

the midst of their travails without expecting anything in return.

Some correspond directly off-line, others on-line or both. Some do

incredible research - I wonder " who " that is <grin>. Some are long

lengthy narratives or political or only 2-3 words. I think

" community " is another word that applies.

KC and Sharon, you know how I feel but Iris is a reminder that I

don't express my appreciation enough. And, yes, thanks to Barbara

Herskovitz for starting it all.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

-----

> This is iris. I'm enduring alot right now as I'm sure many of

> you are. Getting down to the last week of a deadline of losing

> all we have..Can't even enter home to get things like studio,

> pianos, etc.into storage due to toxins and hypersensitivity Most are a

> fading menmory.

>

> But you know what?I'm not just thinking only of what the future

> has in store for US. I'm also thinking a whole lot of KC and all he

> and Sharon have done to help each of us.

>

> I KNOW without the direction, hope and guidance from Carstens I

> would not be alive to be writing this letter. Having been very ill for

> several years now and having NO hope,nobody that believed me or even

> CARED..KC has been a total inspiration; A lifeline.

>

> I can only imagine what his life has been like dealing with his

> wife's illness, and his determination to find out the real cause

> behind it. He set out on a mission to help her, but he also chose to

> devote his efforts: his very heart and soul to reaching out to

> hopeless victims like us. It has surely taken a great toll on him and

> his family.

>

> I think about all the hours he devotes to others.

> Just handling this site within itself has got to take a great deal of

> time and effort. And all those hours he spends trying to inform and

> comfort victims like us..that takes time away from his life to deal

> with his own pain and problems.

>

> When I found this site..it was like an angel had just appeared in the

> midst of my darkest hour.I was at the point of just giving up. No Drs,

> friends? or even most of my family knew the magnitude of pain and

> devastation. But KC did. We need to truly thank him for all he has

> done for us; and for all he does for us.

>

> We, indeed, all NEED his advice and support. But think about it! He

> really needs OUR love, thanks and support.ANY way we can thank him, we

> need to do so. He never asks for any credit,but hey,let's give credit

> where credit is due.I wish I could do something to help him and his

> family. I've tried in my own way. I plan to do more just as soon as

> I'm able to.

>

> But right now, I'm facing a tremendous ordeal myself.Yet,I want

> to go on the record, publicly..and KC..please post this. You

> deserve these comments. Please allow me to share

> how I honestly feel in regards to this site and your devotion.

>

> I, Iris Harden, thank you from the bottom of my heart for

> everything you've done to help me and Tlee. Your advice and

> direction have been beyond measure. We are eternally grateful

> for this site, and just everything you've personally done for

> us. I have tears rolling down my cheeks..Yes,I'm very

> emotional about my urgent situtation,But these tears are

> also because I GENUINELY CARE deeply for people like you

> who take a stand on our behalf. I REALLY mean that.

>

> KC, never had to do this site. Nobody forced him.He does it,

> because he, like many of us, care about a health issue that's

> needlessly destroying innocent lives. It must come to light!

>

> God bless you. Thank you for everything.

>

> Sometimes I just have to share my feelings.

>

> KC, you slow down, and take some time for yourself. We'll be okay. All

> you do for us is appreciated. BUT take some time for you and your

> family.

>

> And please don't get discouraged.Don't ever think your efforts are not

> making a difference;not only in the lives of victims..but other people

> ARE taking notice. 2006 is going to open many doors and you are VERY

> instrumental in that.

>

> Have a blessed weekend..And remember we LOVE you and Sharon and

> you have NO idea the many lives you've touched and in my case,

> helped SAVE.

>

> iris/Tlee

> www.centurydemos.com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I totally agree with all of you!! I want to personally thank KC and

everyone. I have had times that I thought I couldn't go on one more day but

with

the help & support of this group I've made it.

I don't post many comments but check the messages daily just to see what's

going on . Knowing there are others out there like myself is a comfort. I

pray every night that the world will wake up & understand the seriousness of

our toxic indoor environments & include a special one for ALL of us.

Some are much worse than others but we can make it with each others help and

support.

I live for the day that I can shout to all the naysayers " I TOLD YOU SO. "

!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone and stay well.

Sue

one word of response to all this: AMEN!!

love ya, sharon & kc!

vicki

Re: [] KC and this site a blessing..

Iris,

You are special. To take your situation and in the midst of it think

of others is what an angel is. You, Sharon and KC are alike that way.

As are many, many others on this board that contribute unselfishly in

the midst of their travails without expecting anything in return

[Guest guest]

Okay, well I am going to throw in my two cents on the subject of what KC

and Sharon do, too. Besides being angels, who selfishly give over and over

again, even in the face of their own troubles caused by the matter, they are

information central.

Without them providing a source for information that is shared by many, much

of what we know about the 'cause and effect' of not just mold itself, but

the entire mold issue, would go unnoticed.

I would go so far as to say that everyone on this board, and many who do not

even know this board exists, have benefited from this vastly important

public service that KC and Sharon provide. I know I have been able to help a few

people from what I have learned from this cite. I would bet everyone else

has, too.

KC and Sharon, you really deserve much more than just a big pat on the backs

for the number of lives you have made better by being who you are. But know

that you are loved by many.

Sharon K.

[Guest guest]

When I met KC in Boston, it was like meeting an old friend. Sharon you are a

lucky woman to have someone behind you and so determined and driven to help

with our illnessess.My best to you both.

Janet

[Guest guest]

KC and Sharon,

You guys are the best. Thank you both for all this amazing information, I

am so grateful. If there is anything I can do to help you through this just

let me know. Your patience and kindness is unmatched, not to mention the

countless hours spent on the phone with victims at no charge. I know for a

fact

how dedicated you are, I wish I could offer you more than my thanks.

[Guest guest]

Me toooooo!

My neighbor and I likely would have given up long ago to prove the harm our

old apartment building exposed us to and caused the death of her son - KC and

this list have been repeated shots in the arm to keep going when everyone else

tells us we're crazy.

KC & Sharon (and many others here), your generosity is boundless and MUCH

appreciated.

Best,

Haley

ssr3351@... wrote:

I totally agree with all of you!! I want to personally thank KC and

everyone. I have had times that I thought I couldn't go on one more day but with

the help & support of this group I've made it.

I don't post many comments but check the messages daily just to see what's

going on . Knowing there are others out there like myself is a comfort. I

pray every night that the world will wake up & understand the seriousness of

our toxic indoor environments & include a special one for ALL of us.

Some are much worse than others but we can make it with each others help and

support.

I live for the day that I can shout to all the naysayers " I TOLD YOU SO. "

!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone and stay well.

Sue

one word of response to all this: AMEN!!

love ya, sharon & kc!

vicki

Re: [] KC and this site a blessing..

Iris,

You are special. To take your situation and in the midst of it think

of others is what an angel is. You, Sharon and KC are alike that way.

As are many, many others on this board that contribute unselfishly in

the midst of their travails without expecting anything in return

[Guest guest]

me too, janet--they're my " rock of gibraltar " so to speak.....

take GOOD care,

vicki

Re: [] KC and this site a blessing..

Id be lost without this board. KC and Sharon are what I call my angels. He

keeps in touch with me. Sometimes I feel like Im crazy. Then KC calls and I

dont

feel so bad.

God Bless,

Janet

[Guest guest]

I've said THANKS before but will say it again without KC and Sharon and

you too Carl not sure I would have survived through my mold nightmare.

I had no other help but this group. I never went to

before except bunny groups couple years back and it just hit me one day

to check for mold groups and I found and was like angels

sent to help me b/c I surely felt helpless. THANKS EVERYBODY!

Rhonda

>

> KC and Sharon,

>

> You guys are the best. Thank you both for all this amazing

information, I

> am so grateful. If there is anything I can do to help you through

this just

> let me know. Your patience and kindness is unmatched, not to

mention the

> countless hours spent on the phone with victims at no charge. I

know for a fact

> how dedicated you are, I wish I could offer you more than my thanks.

>

>

>

>

>