Smiling Fibros Newsletter
We are very excited to offer our first newsletter. 
Included in this weekly newsletter we will have updates on any medical info that is posted in Smiling. We will be highlighting members. It is our goal to make it easier for members to get the info they want. If you want to place anything in the newsletter please email it to me no later then Friday to be included in the following Sunday newsletter.
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Get to know the Bolds 
NIDDY - Hi Gang I'm Niddy, AKA Jeni. I was born and raised in Northern California, and moved to Utah about 9 years ago. I love kids, reading, writing, shopping, and oh yeah: CHOCOLATE!
When I was born, I didn't breath for 28 minutes. The Dr's had already given up on me, but one nurse kept performing CPR and got me breathing. They diagnosed me with Cerebral Palsy and said I'd never walk, talk, or live a normal life. Shows you what Dr's know! They were right about one thing though....my life has been far from normal!
About 6 years ago I met the man of my dreams. 3 months later I married him :) You all know him as Spirit of Smiling, and he has made my dreams come true over and over again!
10 months after we were married, my lifelong dream of becoming a mommy came true! We now have 2 beautiful boys, ages 4 and 2. They are such a joy to us and we learn from them daily.
Writing this has reminded me just how blessed I am. It's easy to take for granted the wonderful life I've been given sometimes. Thanks for letting me share!
| DeeRPN1 - ell let me tell you a little about myself. i live in Ontario Canada. I am married and a Mother of three boys ages 21,17,12. I am also a Registered Practical Nurse . Graduated from the Nursing program in 1982. Have worked with Seniors most of my life. Since being diagnosed with Fibro.I have started my own business which is Nursing footcare. So i am still working . I was diagnosed with Fibro .in 1996. If I take my meds. as I am supposed to I am symptom free. I joined Smiling Fibros approximately 1 year ago. Shortly after joining was asked by Smile if I would like to become a Bold. I enjoy giving support and help to all at the site. Also enjoy the support I receive from the group. So if anyone has any questions or concerns that I might be able to help you with please feel free to email me at [email protected]I would be more than happy to help if I can or direct you to where you might get the answers you are looking for. |
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Joke of the week 
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked, "is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy answered, "thou shall not kill."
Ask SF
This is a place where you can send in your questions on anything you want or need to know. SF will post your letter or question the next week with your answer.
Tips
Leg Cramps
I read another syndicated medical column in the paper, and I love the fact that the doctor is not afraid to pass on a few folk remedies. One suggestion sent to him by a reader was to put a bar of soap (not Dove or Dial) beneath the bottom bedsheet.
Under the cover of darkness (so my husband, who is an M.D., wouldln't see), I slipped a bar of soap beneath the sheet on my side of the bed. For two nights I continued to have mild leg cramps but by the third night they were gone. I have not had them since.
According to the syndicated physician, others have written to say it works. There are so many who would welcome this inexpensive cure for leg cramps.
Shorts
Do you have a short story you would like to let us post :)
Picture of the week
The picture of the week is from AnotherChristine. I am sorry no matter how I try I can't get the picture where I want it. I will keep trying :)
Recipe of the week
Apple Cake from Sweet Mary :)
4 cups of sliced apples
2 eggs
Put sliced apples in a large bowl break eggs over them and stir with a fork. Blend together:
2 cups of sugar
2 cups of flour
1tsp baking soda
1 1/2tsp cinnamon
1/2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp salt
sift over apple mixture, stir well
Add:
1/2 cup cooking oil
1tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
stir well and bake in 9 x13 pan at 325 degrees for 50 minutes.
As you might know it is apple season here in Michigan and this is one of my favorite recipes.
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Check here often so you don't miss any chats :)
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Chat 2
Monday
9:00-10:00 am ~ Chat with Smile ~ this is an open chat check in to find out the topic 
Tuesday
11:00-12:00pm ~ Join Niddy ~ Different topics on how to deal with .... check with Niddy for exact topic that week 
6:00-??pm ~ Meeting of the Bolds ~ If you have any suggestions, complaints, or anything you want to have brought up at the meeting email Jazzy
Wednesday
9:00-10:00 am ~ Chat with Smile ~ This is a open chat check in to find out the topic
10:00-11:00 pm ~ Pictures with One ~ Here is the chat to go to if you have any questions about pictures 
11:00-12:00 PM ~ Chat with Mae ~ Discuss ways of dealing with shocking news
6:30- 8:00 pm ~ Trivia with Darnit ~ Join in the game and see who knows the most useless info 
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00 ~ Jazz it up with Jazzy ~ Start your day off right join the fun 
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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