Happy Holidays: Many lights lead to hope & healing

@colleenyoung Thank you. Happy Holidays and Many Lights to you and your family.

Happy Holidays to everyone in our Mayo Connect forum; Our Connect Director @colleenyoung, Moderators, my fellow mentors and the incredible family of members from around the world. Whatever your reason for the season, may it be filled love, joy, peace and hope for the future!

Thank you for the wishes. Connect was my lifeline several years ago, and is a community I value every day.

I will add my own wish - for a grateful New Year. As we battle with the many challenges life sends our way, it is often difficult to feel gratitude, but I reflect on the many wonderful people here who are able to do just that.

Thank you Colleen, the other Moderators, the volunteer Mentors, the Superhelpers, and all the members who remind us each day how to live gracefully. And Thank You to Mayo Clinic for supporting this safe space for all of us.

Mayo Clinic Connect came to my life at a time I felt alone in my health struggles. It has been there for me, lighting the way with tips, guidance, and support. The gratitude and connection with fellow members simply cannot be denied!

Thank you to our fearless director @colleenyoung, her team of moderators, my fellow mentors, our super helpers, and all. We are all members in this, no matter our title/role. Each of us has a little light that shines, and together we light the way for everyone here!
Ginger

Happy Hollidays to Colleen, all mentors, and all superhelpers. You are my unsung heroes. Thank you for being here. Colleen, Happy Birthday ( if I remember correctly). Sending with hugs and love.

@myoga, good memory! Thank you.

Thank you all who are on Connect. I happened on Connect just by chance. I had recently been diagnosed with clippers and NO ONE had ever heard of it. I found Connect and just thought why not? I’ve got nothing to lose, and here I am. I’ve met so many great people and have learned so much and have gotten strength to be more assertive with doctors. Now if I could only wish away my autoimmune disease! Becky

Have a blessed and wonderful Christmas all you mentors and fellow Mayo Clinic Connect commenters! Thank you for your dedication to helping each other move forward in a difficult world.

Chris W
Dover, DE

When I found this site, I was in a bad place. I still have days that I am physically struggling as well as emotionally, but opening my email each morning and being able to read and find kindred spirits on this site has helped me immensely. Thanks to all of you whether I know your name or not...I am grateful for you.

@diverdown1 I happened upon Connect after a cancer diagnosis and subsequent hysterectomy. I tried other media sites and this is the one where I found the most support and needed information. I think I speak for all of us that we are grateful you found Mayo Clinic Connect and that you return each morning to allow us to support and help you.