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Dear All, I saw my Mayo doctor yesterday. Based on that appointment I notified Colleen that I would like to resign effective immediately as Volunteer Mentor of the " MAC & Bronchiectasis Mayo Connect". I feel @windwalker Terri is working very hard currently as well as all the wonderful members jumping in to help her keep the Forum alive and well.
I want to thank All Members for a wonderful experience .. it has been one of the most rewarding volunteer efforts of my life. I received MUCH more than I ever gave. I feel very comfortable departing as any Newcomer has been given instructions in https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/file-cabinet-information-from-katherine/
to find any knowledge/wisdom that I may have been able to impart while I was the Volunteer Mentor. As new information becomes available .. Terri and the others will add it to the Forum. I have every confidence that the MAC & Bronchiectasis Mayo Connect will be alive and well just as long as it is needed!
Farewell to all .. thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am sending Big Hugs and positive energy! Katherine
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Dearest Katherine, Thank you so much for such great information with a gentle heart. It is time for you to focus on your own health. Please know that you are loved!
Becky
Thank you for all you've done and know that you're in my prayers.
Gina K
Yes - ditto that and having constantly reminded us to do our due diligence which has ramifications in all areas of our life. Knowing our limitations is sometimes a hard pill to swallow, but recognizing that can lead to profound inner peace. Thank you Katherine! God's blessings. Irene
@katemn, Katherine thank you for your generosity of spirit to everyone. If anyone has taught us about due diligence it has been you. You have changed the way I now deal with all my medical issues. Please take care and even if you can't be a mentor I hope one day you'll be able to come back and say hi to us. We will miss you so. Take care. Nan
You are in my daily prayers and words do not even begin to address what you have meant, and continue to mean, for all of us on this forum. Your intellect, spirit, and joy with life were evident through all your encouragements and advice. Wishing you and your husband a smoother road to wellness. Terry
Katherine @katemn
As a fellow Mentor, I'm so sorry that you are leaving us! Your warmth, caring and broad-based knowledge have been a help and inspiration to those in the MAC group and also to your fellow mentors. We will miss you, but I understand that there is a season for all things and you know best what is in your best interests and you also know how to care for yourself.
My best wishes and prayers go with you my friend!
Teresa
Dearest Katherine, It is with tears that I write this, it pains me to know that you are no longer well enough to be here with us on our forum. We thank God for you, and are grateful that we will have your past posts to fall back on. Besides being the best mentor EVER for dealing with this disease, you have mentored me on a personal level as well. It is because of YOU that we have such tight bonds here. Please rest easy knowing that we will take care of each other. Godspeed my friend. - Terri M.
I want to thank you Katherine for your kindness and helping me when I needed it most. You r a beautiful spirit, and will be missed. Sending u the white light with luv ❤️
Dear Katherine...been waiting to comes up with perfect words to send you in response to your farewell as mentor. But none have emerged except to say....this is the best path for you to take....to spend maximum time and energy focusing on the nasty villains attempting to take over your body!!! And in addition you will also continue to be your hubbys advocate.
I join with all the others in sending our deepest appreciation for your amazing caring and guidance . And hope for the best outcome for you and hubby.
Please let us know how you are doing as energy/time permit
Tdrell aka terriD
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Dear Katherine, many thanks to your for the countless hours you have spent on being the mentor of this forum. You have paved a solid path for us to follow. You are truly an amazing person with the biggest heart and the wisest advice for everybody you come across. Please know that there is endless appreciation and love for you from all of us whom you have tirelessly mentored. Please take very good care of yourself. You will be in our thoughts and our hearts always. Big hug right back. 🙂