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Kathrynne... Thanks for sharing your PD-related history with us as it fleshes out the picture I have of you - errrr... as our Resident Goddess of HEALTHY-'n-Yummy-Food-'n-Stuff for Parkies! <smile> Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Saturday, July 24, 1999 8:46 AM Subject: Re: PD awareness >Dear Barb, and all you others who have responded, >Your kind thoughts are very much appreciated. However, you should know >that my own interest and activity in PD resulted from a visit by a >wonderful gentleman some years ago. He asked me if I knew of any >nutrition recommendations for people with PD. I didn't, but told him I'd >do some research and see if I could find any information for him. > >What I learned was that there is a depth of ignorance about Parkinson's >disease, in my own area of practice, and across the continuum of health >care. Thanks to that gentleman, and to all of you, my own awareness is >now increased; and I continue to try to pass that understanding on to >others in healthcare. You are the ones who have brought this about. >Listserv members, PAN, the Alliance, PD foundations, Alan Bonander, the >list of names goes on and on -- you are the ones who have succeeded in >making the world more aware of Parkinson's. I have been honored to learn >from all of you. > >My very best regards, >Kathrynne > >Barb_MSN wrote: >> >> Kathrynne... >> >> I know ya didn't post your message in order to just get thanks, >> but I felt such a strong feeling of gratitude because of your >> continuing presence, support, and caring for those of us who live >> with PD - whether we're a PWP, a caregiver, family member or >> friend, that I"m gonna thank ya ANYWAYS! >> >> So THANKS, m'dear. Thanks for caring, and for being YOU. Your >> presence on the List adds practical information and personal >> warmth adds so much to my life and to the lives of others. >> >> With much love... >> >> Barb Mallut >> [log in to unmask]