Where did the time go? We have had conferences in Colorado and two in
Kentucky. We have met so many wonderful people. It ALMOST makes having
Graves’ worthwhile. I am at my 13th year…I can remember when we
considered those people “old timers”. I still wish I hadn’t had RAI,
but do think I would have had the eye problems, since they were already
there. I moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina in search of
peace and quiet, and although I got it, I am busier than ever. Setting
limits is still hard for me. I continually try to make peace with
myself, and not be so hard on my body. I need to take all my own advice
– rest, meditation, the “E” word (Exercise). I now have four
grandchildren. The best time I have had was being a camp nurse two
summers ago. I didn’t have time to think about Graves’, and ended up
with lots of energy for several months. I am still having eye surgery.
There should be a “frequent eye-er” card to be punched. I hope we hear
from lots of the original group. Things were very different then, and
we need to reclaim some of it. Otherwise, ourprogress has been
wonderful.
If you have let your membership lapse, now is a good time to renew it
ONLINE!
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Nancy Hord-Patterson, PhD
~Educate~Encourage~Empower
