I feel really good about this?

handsy
handsy Member Posts: 209
edited 31. Jul 2010, 05:47 in Living with Arthritis archive
In the summer issue of Arthritis News in the readers letters page I have the esteemed place of star letter. This has made me feel really proud, and I have not had a lot to be proud of just lately. I would like to take this time to tell everyone to read my article. Ohh I am chuffed, I find it quite amusing that to have a letter published makes me feel so good. and advice everyone to give it a go. The feeling is remarkable.

Special thanks to Helen Nickols (editor Co- ordinator)
Arthritis care.
:o:lol: :oops: :D

Comments

  • kathbee
    kathbee Member Posts: 934
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done handsy.

    I had read it but of course didnt connect the name.
    Nice to know its someone I know, well sort of. :)

    And good for you for trying again and beating the
    beggars.

    Kath x
  • queenfan
    queenfan Member Posts: 563
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Handsy
    what a lovely surprise for you, it's lovely to hear stories like this,
    star letter, you truly are a star :lol::lol:
    Sue
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations on being famous and you are rightly proud of yourself! Hang onto that feeling!
    Love Tilly x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,786
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John

    Well done you :)

    You should be proud :)

    Love

    Toni xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John :)

    I have not received my copy of the mag yet! Hope it arrives tomorrow. Congratulations. :D I look forward to reading your letter. You star! You have every reason to be proud of yourself and I am proud of you too. :D

    Love
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations for getting your words in print!! Make sure you leave the magazine open on the coffee table at home so everyone who calls gets to read it!! What are you going to write next?!

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • carola
    carola Member Posts: 786
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wel done Handsy.

    How do I go about getting a copy of this magazine?

    Carol
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Congratulations! It must be great to see your letter in print!
    Love Sue
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    carola wrote:
    Wel done Handsy.

    How do I go about getting a copy of this magazine?

    Carol

    Join Arthritis Care & you will receive it.

    see the info here from this site

    http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Listedbytype/Magazines/ArthritisNews

    wonky xx
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congrats handsy!
    I read the letter but didn't make the link with you..duh...clue is in the name!!

    so glad you won your ESA appeal...gives others encouragement to do the same. :D

    great stuff....!

    Iris xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John :D

    After reading your thread, I realised that my subs may have expired so had a quick look and they had. Oh dear! A cheque was quickly sent off and today I received the mag with your Star letter in it. That is the first thing I turned to read. It was because of your posting that I realised I must no longer be a member, so :Dthank you!

    Brilliant. :D:D I am so pleased to read that you won your appeal with the help of an article on ESA in a past Arthritis News mag, sent out to members at the end of last year. A few days ago there has been a rather negative thread about AC and lack of help/guidance for arthritis sufferers to receive ESA, so it is refreshing to read that with their guidance and other help on welfare rights you WON.

    I truly wish you the very best and do call in, we love to hear from you.

    Love
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.