Jackie made a valid point about us old timers not starting new threads, and Tina started the idea by mentioning some things she likes about our community, so I thought maybe it would be nice to talk about the things that matter to us.
Yep, the new format is a PITA, yep, at least I, have a hard time navigating, yep, it can be very slow, but, I'm still here. Despite the stuff I don't like, there is plenty here, about the people and the community, that I do like.
As a group, we've shared an awful lot over the years. We've had marriage and divorces, births (one in a bathtub if I recall) and deaths, severe illness or conditions. We've prayed or sent good vibes for family members, dogs, cats and heaven knows who or what else. This forum helped to pray my Mom from "you need to consider signing a DNR" to released to assisted living and still going strong 9 years later. This forum was the ONLY place I could go where I didn't have to be strong for anyone else, when we were all devastated by the death of our son Michael. I truly don't know how I would have gotten through the nightmare of his death without the love and support of the people here.
Here is where we can find companionship, education, entertainment and support when we need it. Sometimes we get cranky or short with one another, but overall, we are there for each other.
So, share. Why are you here?