2 Marina and board

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Hi Marina and hello board.

Marina, my heart goes out to you. I see the storm wave is back. I have been

away too. And that's okay. I have surgery to contemplate and prepare for.

that's if I choose to go through with it, and I want this to be totally my

decision since I will be the one to live with the results. Sometimes we all

need to pull away, go to a quite place to make some tough decisions without the

input of others from time to time. Nonetheless, I visit the mailbox

regularly to read the mail and just read your message.

I am really proud of you for hanging in there thus far through the tough

times. You are doing well and an inspiration to me. Sometimes you can inspire

others without even knowing it or meaning to. I too am without RA meds for 6

months now. The liver enzymes have not gone down. It's tough being without the

meds.

If you are without your meds due to income, I left the drug assistance

telephone number in my last e-mail to call and I will leave it at the end of

this one too.

This can be a tough condition to live with. However, none of us leave this

earth without a doozy of a story to tell it seems. Tragedy strikes some of us

in the womb, as a child, as a teenager, as a young adult, mature adult,

golden years, etc. but it seems to strike at one time or another and it

continues to come in waves and always return for as long as you live, such is

life. But thank God for the happy times even if they are few and far in

between. Just remember to hold on tight to your anchor (God, family, friends,

loved ones, etc.) each time the tragedy wave hits so that you not only survive

but THRIVE and thrive you must. Please accept the help from your sister,

please. She obviously loves you and wants to help. Don't deprive her of a

chance to help her sister in a time of need. Please accept help from your

friends, from us here at the board, if you are in need just accept it. Help has

come to me from the most unexpected sources from people you never

would think would help you.. Accept it and save your strength and energy for

the waves of the tragedy storm that comes to all of us throughout this

wonderful journey called life.

blessings, kisses and hugs to you all. take gentle care of yourself.

Now, better post the phone number again before I forget:

MONTEL ON THE MOVE AGAIN FOR PPA

Montel is once again on the road on behalf of the Partnership for Prescription

Assistance (PPA). Montel continues to raise awareness about prescription

medicines that can be obtained free or nearly free for those who need it.

On Monday, June 5, Montel will be in Philadelphia. Montel will be a guest

speaker at the PPA press event which is open to the public. The PPA " Help is

Here Express " bus will also be on location for anyone wants to sign up for

prescription assistance. If you live in the Philadelphia area and would like to

attend, following is the information.

Date: June 5, 2006

Time: 10:00 - 10:30am

Place: Philadelphia City Hall

Dilworth Plaza

NE Corner of City Hall at JFK

(Between Broad St & 15th St)

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance's toll free number is 1-888-4PPANOW

or visit: www.pparx.org for more information regarding your next prescription

drug.

peace and healing,

Ebony

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