Doing Good Work

[Guest guest]

This note goes out in acknowledgment of Tony Crispin, RN, UK Chapter

Representative.

Many people often judge the work of the PAI by the activity of the message

board, when that is only but a small section of the work done. There are

Chapter Representatives throughout the United States and numerous other

countries. I know, because of feedback I receive from persons whose lives are

affected by this disease, that they are as affected by the one on one work

given so freely by the Representative, as by the disease. I know that for

every post Tony sends to the group he writes as many more directly to

individuals.

I want to acknowledge the compassion that Tony has shared recently with the

wife whose husband died today of Pancreatitis. It is a somber reminder of the

seriousness of this disease. Acute Pancreatitis particularly carries a high

mortality rate. Losing a loved one, losing a spouse is terrible. Thank you

for being there and extending your hand of support during these last

difficult days for this couple.

Thank you for all you do for all the citizens and visitors of the UK.

Thank you for your loyal service to the PAI.

Blessings,

Karyn

Karyn E. , RN

Exec. Director, PAI

Indianapolis, IN

The PAI serves as a means of support, information, and advocacy. The PAI

cannot offer medical advice or direction nor substitute for your health care

provider.

[Guest guest]

> Many people often judge the work of the PAI by the activity of the

message board, when that is only but a small section of the work

done. There are Chapter Representatives throughout the United States

and numerous other countries. I know, because of feedback I receive

from persons whose lives are affected by this disease, that they are

as affected by the one on one work given so freely by the

Representative, as by the disease.

Karyn, Although you wrote this directed to Tony Crispin, I want to

take your words and turn them around toward you. I want to take this

opportunity to thank you for all that you do, despite working with

all the extra baggage pancreatitis makes you carry everywhere you go.

I've known you through this group for many years now. You have pulled

me through many dark nights when there seemed to be only one loss

after another, with no hope visible. You've helped me find the

plusses that were buried among so many minuses. You've had so many

personal calamities, but have always been able to extend a hand to

anyone in need despite your personal problems.

You should be sooo proud of this child of yours - The Pancreatitis

Association International. This association is a visible monument to

your indominable spirit.

Thank you again for being who you are,

jang