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Journals
Support
- By jerecare · Posted 8:06 am
- 0 replies
- I've been accused of being unsupportive. I think it was an unfair accusation, so I want you to tell me how YOU like support and encouragement. Some people might like more hand holding. Virtual hugs. Nothing ...
Disability
- By gigglebox · Posted yesterday at 7:52 pm
- 6 replies
- I am so so excited!!! After a year of waiting i got approved. I didn't even get the ususl first denial. I needed the insurance so bad. Now maby i can get to a doc that can be more help. Or will it be ...
in lieu of medicine
- By jerecare · Posted yesterday at 4:07 pm
- 9 replies
- Orange juice was my elixir of choice for a long time. We had to get the off-brand kind to save a few pennies, but it wasn't that good. Usually I will eat/drink anything (except alcoholic), but I've become ...
Help
- By gagelonely · Posted yesterday at 12:48 pm
- 0 replies
- So i am worried about my wife she has nf, a huge arachnoid cyst in her brain and hydrocephlus She has constant headaches and i think she may have some other probs too. The docs we've seen are just writing ...
Where is everyone from?
- By gagelonely · Posted yesterday at 12:44 pm
- 18 replies
- Just curious ...
HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- By gagelonely · Posted yesterday at 12:41 pm
- 5 replies
- How is everyone today ...
MUST READ!!!!!!!!
- By gagelonely · Posted yesterday at 12:31 pm
- 5 replies
- I don't have nf but my wife does. She is lhe love of my life, and i would do anything for her. I am so happy she has found this site. It has been so great for her. She can vent about docotors who don't ...
Happy to have found Inspire
- By carly4 · Posted yesterday at 11:03 am
- 3 replies
- I have yet to actually meet anyone who even knows what NF is let alone information about it . I find it very hard to explain the condition to people- so i just dont even try. Thanks again for all the ...
Let's try again
- By jerecare · Posted yesterday at 10:41 am
- 13 replies
- There are some benefits of growing up pentecostal that prepared me for having HAD nf. For a time, I got sucked into the charismatic, specifically Word of Faith, movement. I am more discerning now. His ...
Christianity 101
- By jerecare · Posted yesterday at 10:22 am
- 0 replies
- The Word of God clearly states by accepting Jesus Christ in one's heart, one will be saved. Jesus Christ is the answer. No one else. Not to say God doesn't use others for His purpose, but for the purpose ...
green
- By green · Posted yesterday at 9:55 am
- 2 replies
- I'm am a new member. I went to the doctor for my nf visit the first time in about 35 years. As a young girl I was always told that there is nothing that could be done. I started checking the web for some ...
Inspiring Scriptures
- By jerecare · Posted yesterday at 9:34 am
- 0 replies
- I'll start off: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Let Us Run With Perseverance ...
Draw to the board
- By jerecare · Posted November 6, 2009
- 1 reply
- A child in the hospital fighting cancer stays positive, doesn't sulk. Takes the chemo. But focuses on things outside herself. Maintains an upbeat attitude. The hospital staff is amazed. They look upon ...
Journal Entries
- By jerecare · Posted November 6, 2009
- 5 replies
- Why do people feel compelled to a journal entry they don't care for? What draws people to read and comment to those topics for which they are offended? Could it really be a sore spot or has questioned ...
how to tell 7 year old he has nf
- By carly4 · Posted November 6, 2009
- 11 replies
- i have been ignoring my sons conditon since he was dianosed at 3 mts[deniaL?] He is now a second grader and is having some problems-speech,handwritting,reading- i think its time for me to deal with this ...
Trollers
- By jerecare · Posted November 6, 2009
- 8 replies
- Well, I've been on this board for maybe a month. Definitely butted heads with a few folk. It's wrong of me have my own position, that admittingly often goes against the grain sometimes, oftentimes. I ...
Looking for people to chat with
- By Krissy_49347 · Posted November 5, 2009
- 2 replies
- I am 30 years old and i have NF1. And i work with Children with specail needs and i also work at meijers. And i am looking for people that have NF also to chat with. I have yahoo messenger if anyone cares ...
Standing Tall
- By CareBear · Posted November 4, 2009
- 7 replies
- Funny as it sounds. I like to be tall stand on a chair stand as straight as I can. But there are other ways to stand tall. Growing up the other kids on the street would look to me for advise.. I guess ...
Friends
- By jerecare · Posted November 4, 2009
- 15 replies
- Nothing personal you all. All this accepting friends before you can message a person is ridiculous. I am TOLD this feature is like Facebook and I abhor that (Facebook). Personal messages, journals, discussions ...
Good News
- By dragonfly1980 · Posted November 4, 2009
- 1 reply
- Well I have been fighting for insurance for many years. I finally got it. It is state insurance but it is insurance. I am so relived. I had to write my congress man but it worked. Just for all of you ...
