Re: demographics/places lived, been to

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Hi, this is Kathy C. I guess I've been hiding out- my husband hooked us up with

your group right before Christmas- almost the same day I received my diagnosis

(sp?)- see, I don't even want to think of anything medical ! I'm still in

denial- but this request for ancestry hit home. I was born in northeastern PA-

have German ancestry (I'm 6th generation in US) on my mom's side- Dad unk. I've

lived most my life in upstate (clarification is necessary) NY and moved to

northern VA 1 1/2 yrs ago. Married 5 mths ago (w/3 stepkids, girls 13-19) and

diagnosed w/RP 1 1/2 mths ago. Ken-my wonderful hubby has been after me to go

beyond my HMO- but I've been uncomfortable asking for what I don't know. I see

information regarding the establishment of a baseline- and I appreciate all the

infor. I've been in the medical field somewhat and expect doctors to look at me

weird- thanks for sharing so much, I guess this is my big step for the day- now

I'll try to do some work! Again, thanks, I'm here and appreciate you all so

much- I'll be back- I have a lot of questions.

demographics/places lived, been to

From: Ronniegrl@...

, along with birth state being included, how about areas that we have

lived. I for one have traveled all over the world, well almost. Also, lived

in different states as well as Europe. I DO NOT have German ancestry, but I

did live in Germany for over 2 years back in the 1960's. I was born in

Pennsylvania and lived in several different states. Have in most recent

years (past 6 years or so) traveled to A LOT of European Countries many

different times. In the last couple of years have been in the air almost

300,000 miles or so. Have not looked recently. Have been to the orient,

but

only Thailand stopping in Taiwan and forgot and drank the water there. The

furthest south I have been has been Mexico. But, with so many different

countries and inter state areas that many of us have lived, maybe that

should

be included, too. What I mean is I have been and lived more places than

simply my birthplace. I am a second generation American and I have some

confusion about my ancestry. I think I am Croatian, maybe, or Slovak. My

mother always gets me confused when I ask, yes, all of my many years,

because

all she ever wanted to be was an American. Which she is of course having

been born here. However, my ancestry comes from that area of the World. I

think my mother's mother was born in Austria or her ancestry came from

there.

Anyway, I think it might be more important where we have lived and spent any

time. Love and God Bless, Ronnie

In a message dated 2/11/2000 10:23:12 AM Pacific Standard Time,

Hob@... writes:

<< I am curious about the demographics of RP and wonder if there are

" clusters "

of people who have it concentrated here and there in the US.

I was once told that a lot of the people with German ancestry in MN (my

birth

state - my ancestors were Prussian and German-Bohemian), WI, IA, IL and the

Dakotas have more thyroid disease than the general population of US.

Wondering it that is also true of RP. >>

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In a message dated 02/12/2000 11:08:30 AM Central Standard Time,

catherk@... writes:

<< I guess this is my big step for the day- >>

Hi Kathy,

Welcome to this wonderful group, we are glad you spoke up. We won't bite...or

at least some of us won't. Feel free to talk about what ever is bothering

you. Take care,

Love

Lu

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy C and welcome to our family. Since you have been in the background

you know that almost anything goes here. we have so few rules but a few we

must have, I am glad you decided to talk to us now. and please join in

anytime you feel comfortable. Being in denial is totally normal, you will go

through allthe grieving process, denial, anger the whole thing. but we hare

here to help you through it. Please feel free to express your thoughts and

ask your questions.

Love and Gentle Hugs,

Angie

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