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MDJunction to me

"All I can say is that this has been the best place ever. It has been six to seven months since I joined, and I have learned so much. I now believe in myself and accept myself on a completely different level. The people on MDJunction has been so supportive and accepting that I have been able to adopt it into my personal life. That has reduced a lot of stress in my life. Thanks to all." (HiddenButterfly)

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People Helping People

I hope to share with you all the meaningful events in MDJunction, new stuff we release and the overall adventures of a regular guy who believes in People Helping People.

MDJunction updates

Mar 29 2009

Hello friends,

It's been three months since my last diary post. I'm really not living up to my promises here...

As you guys probably notice MDJunction is getting biggerand bigger, more people joining our family and more support for everyone! I'd like to thank everyone for the great work you're doing in spreading the word about our community. So many people tell me they found out about MDJunction from their therapists, someone they talked to at a waiting room or a flayer on a bulletin board. It's amazing!

More people sometimes also mean more arguments :? , I just want to remind everyone to respect each other (one of my oldest posts which somehow seems to always be relevant). We're all here because we want to be part of this great support arena let's not forget the ‘being part of' ;-)

OK - now to fun stuff!In our tradition of ‘you ask - we do' we've just added a really cool new feature that was your #1 asked for. In your personal profile page (btw we call it PPP) you'll find a new link for ‘Hug all my friends' at the bottom of the My Friends module. One hug to all your friends at once! Enjoy! Ahhh to keep this under ‘some' control we've set the availability of the feature by member's rank:
New members - not available, only one hug at a time (come on guys it's really easy going up this rank....)
Member - all my friends once a month!
Senior member - All my friends twice a month!
VIP Member - all my friend once a week!

Let the hug-a-mania begin.

Two more tech updates. While doing the hug all my friends we also updated the friends' module itself and it is now showing the friends who are online on top (probably #13 on your wish list). Second update some of you might not like... we are doing a big technical upgrade next week and one of the consequences of it will be that the forum signatures will only show text from that point on. No images and other HTML. You can still do all of that in your PPP (if you don't know what PPP is you haven't been reading the previous paragraph carefully.... LOL).

On a very different tone. A few days ago Gloria , one of our most active members, leader of the PTSD group and a woman you just couldn't ignore passed away. We are all very sad, she's touched many souls and will be greatly missed.

Back to diary. I guess that's what life really is...My amazing UV 20 months old (looks 12 yo in IMHO)

Health Topics: respect each other

Previous diary posts by roy:

Is it December already???
Here comes the new MDJunction.com
Spread the Word
Community Updates
We Need Your Help

Group Lounge – Off topic discussions
Respect each other
Online Support groups
Ohhh I'm a father !
Keeping a Personal Diary

Comments (52) Add Comment

written by babies1, March 29, 2009

These sound like all really good changes! Your little one is so adorable!

written by veejay, March 29, 2009

Your little girl is so cute x
Thanks btw for the site

written by bmac, March 29, 2009

thanks so much for this wonderful way to reach out and make new friends with common challenges.

your little one is simply adorable.

God bless you. have a great day

written by shortstuff116, March 29, 2009

Roy, This site has really helped me with Fibro and all that goes with it. Thank You for all that you do. You really have a little heart-breaker, She's so cute. Thanks Again. shortstuff

written by RIPGloria, March 29, 2009

Enjoy this time with you little girl. Before you know it, you will be helping her with homework.

written by libit, March 29, 2009

Thank you Roy for the hard work on your part in helping us with new ideas on the page.Adorable & Precious and truly a gift from God.

written by faieriemama, March 29, 2009

great idea Tom. less typing yet all my friends know i'm thinking of them. genius!!! ty

written by Frenchie, March 29, 2009

way cool. you have been a creative busy lil bee,,haven't thee? lol THANK YOU....and wow is she ever growing by leaps and bounds! How beautiful can one toddler be? She's breathtaking!!!!

written by fibormom, March 29, 2009

That sounds great I was thinking about that myself I'm glad that I wasn't the only one think the same thing, thank you. I love it here just like everyone else. It was exactly what I was looking for, I'm glad I came across it. I found it on google. I was looking for weeks for a support group. In my area they only meet twice a year, crazy. This is what I needed for a long time. Thank you.

written by olivia7300, March 29, 2009

Our group as kept me going, the new hugs sounds sooooo fab thanks Leigh xxxxxxxxxxx

written by Bettyg, March 29, 2009

hi roy!

so it's a hugger's tournament that has been started; couldn't resist with all the basketball tournaments going on!

it seems like yesterday your daughter was born and PROUD PAPA was telling us and showing us her photo! so grownup ...

how is alon coming on getting a NEW DARK color to read what topics we are subscribed to, etc.

example, like the orange color above, is ILLEGIBLE for my low vision eyesight since it's a LIGHT color barely showing up.

with my lyme disease having effected my eyesight bad, i have to have ALL CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS down to ZERO as it's like looking directly at the sun.

ROY, THANK YOU for your foresight and desire to start this board for EVERY imaginable disease so we ALL GET SUPPORT ON OUR ILLNESSES/SYMPTOMS!!

god bless you and alon!! we really appreciate you and the UNLIMITED HOURS each of you spend here.

bettyg, iowa lyme activist

written by Malinda1, March 29, 2009

Hey Roy thanks for all your work you are doing for the MD Junction. And your daughter is a cutie and a keepper. (I come from fishing country)

written by mumeva, March 29, 2009

Roy - Thanks for the update and all that you do for MD Junction. Your little one is so precious, I remember those days they go by so fast. This has been such a blessing for me, I found this at a time I desperately needed. THANKS!!

written by BensonMcCloud, March 29, 2009

Thanks for the heads up, I'm so new I didn't even know there was rank to be had, and all this time I wasn't hugging any one because I'm perinoed

written by mike1024, March 29, 2009

Hey Roy:The changes sound great,I've really enjoy being a part of MDJ.I have met a lot of new friends and acquired alot of good info Thanks.

Your little one is a real cutie.

Mike

written by Casty, March 29, 2009

Thank you Roy, that is a great new tool! Keep up the good work!
Oh and I hope you're ready for the boys to swarm...lol

written by kimminentdanger, March 29, 2009

#1 - Thank you for the "you ask - we do" motto. So far, it's been proven over and over again.

#2 - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for getting rid of the HTML/JAVA in signatures... those have been a thorn in my side for quite some time now.

#3 - UV looks sooooo much like Gala - (whew!) lol

#4 - You're the best... now if Alon could only do something about that green light we talked about..... smilies/wink.gif

written by mutasim, March 29, 2009

thanks for update , iam new here and ihope its place where we find real friend from all over world to share idea and experiences,, again thanks for your care and one kiss for your doughter.

written by btrflynana, March 29, 2009

I am a newbie here and so far liking what I see! Thanks so much for the site...also what a cutie pie your little one is!!! smilies/wink.gif

written by Silent, March 30, 2009

It is people like you makes this website so great. Give a big hug to your cutie pie for us. Thanks Roy, have a great day.

written by Auntie3285, March 30, 2009

Hi Roy,

Enough ""thank yous"" cannot be said for all the hard work you and Alon have put into this forum for us, but T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U ~~~~ !!!!!

There have been several times that I have wished I had the (computer) abilities to {hug} each and every one (or at least more than one at a time) of my friends. Nice addition ~~~

Your ""little one"" is adorable and we re glad you share her pics with us. Love to watch the little ones change and grow ~~~

Take care ~~~ {{{HUGS}}} Marilyn

written by luneib, March 30, 2009

She is so cute, thanx for sharing the pic.

written by hugsneeded, March 30, 2009

thanks for listening to our hearts desire to love people. like the email, sorry the PTSD leader passed, i will pray for her soul. Take care of yourself. lots of love and hugs

written by poetslady2, March 30, 2009

Roy,
I like the new setting. Your lil girl is very cute.
Hugs,
Mary

written by hazina, March 30, 2009

thanks for sharing
i am glad i joined
elizabeth

written by roy, March 30, 2009

Thank you all so much ;-)

written by angelwings52, March 30, 2009

Your site is wonderful!!! One question for anyone that can answer: What happens on the first visit to a rheumotologist>? My first visit is on May 1st. hugs Wanda

written by rodger, March 30, 2009

I thing thats great Roy I am glad people care about other people all the best to you and everybody.
smilies/kiss.gif

written by TeaLady73, March 30, 2009

Hi roy!

im bad too, i keep forgetting to post here... been dealing with a lot the past few months, but im still living and on the mend...your lil one is so adorable!

im about to be a grandma for the first time in july, my daughter has blessed us with a bouncing baby boy! i can hardly wait for his arrival!

have a great evening!

TeaLady73

written by denmna70, March 30, 2009

What a cutie! I have 3 boys so it's always nice to see a cute little girl.... Thanks for the update and I it seems like you know what your doing so keep it up.

written by PAMELADIRTBIKE, March 31, 2009

THANKS FOR THE INFO, YOUR DAUGHTER IS SOOOOO CUTE! MINE IS 22 YEARS OLD, AND IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY SHE WAS 2! TIME GOES BY SO FAST, ENJOY EVERY MINUTE WITH HER! IAM SO BLESSED I FOUND THIS FORUM!

written by sbrose, March 31, 2009

Thanks for the updates. This group and website is the best. If someone does not prefer the hugs, then they are missing out.
Sheila

written by daddydane1958, March 31, 2009

I am new here today and hope it turns out to be useful..sounds like it so far..anxious to meet others like myself........until then.have a great day.........Dane

written by mack1243, March 31, 2009

I love the new hug feature. Thx

written by MSDodgegrl, March 31, 2009

Roy, I know it was computer generatedd, but I really thank you for having me back.....msdodgegrl - Tennessee

written by shirleylonewolf, April 01, 2009

HI Roy, Thank you for sharing the picture of your beautiful daughter. And thank you for all that you give to us who benefit from your creation.

written by gentlespirit, April 01, 2009

Thankx! Every1 needs a hug, cuz somedays you can't always be the windshield, you're feel like the bug.

Gentle

written by abcdef12, April 03, 2009

Your Daughter is so cute! Enjoy the time with her,because time flies.

written by grafxbydiane, April 04, 2009

aww what a cute little girl

written by GracieLyn, April 04, 2009

What a cutieyou have there..

written by Navy0204, April 07, 2009

Your daughter is absolutely beautiful

written by Nevayda, April 07, 2009

Pictures of babies and toddlers give everyone such a wonderful warm feeling. Thanks. She is beautiful. I am impressed with the amount of work done to establish md junction. It sure is a big help.

written by ConcernedSis, April 08, 2009

Thanks! Beautiful daughter you have!

written by mjg, April 11, 2009

Beauty ....What a sweet child. Wish I could stick around. Heading for Atlanta to put husband in hospital there.
MJ

written by angel2008, April 12, 2009

Thanks for all that you are doing here.

written by mommyof6, April 17, 2009

she is soooo cute

written by maureenm, April 22, 2009

This is amazing. Thank you.

written by UpFromTheAshes, May 02, 2009

What a gorgeous little girl you have! Thank You for creating this website. I am more understanding of my fibro because of the people in the group. Good Luck and Hugs to ya!

written by Nitalynn, May 18, 2009

Yep, looks like a moody 12 year old to me. So does this mean you will be faced with the terrible two's at 12. Oh no! Ha ha. Hopefully not.

written by Sharonp, July 21, 2009

Your dauhgter is a beauty! Glad I got here to see things like this to cheer up

written by qualitycare, July 28, 2009

Hello group. My name is Jacqueline (Jackie for short). I am so glad I found this site. I have so many questions and hopefully you guys can help me find the answers. For starters, my son, who is 8 years old, has had lots of surgeries. His speech is not very good. he has a small jaw and his air way is small as well. Has anybody's child had the spinctor surgery. I hope I spelled that correctly. I have so many questions and no one to speak with. Doctors give you their clinical advice. i want someone on the other side. He also had surgery on his leg that did not turn out so well. if I had spoken to someone I would have made a better choice as to NOT have it done. (He had a webbed leg).
Also, I am in the Oakland county area in Michigan. I would like to start a support group.

written by dnewitcrp, October 03, 2009

Beautiful girl.