A debm55 appreciation thread

[JMCKUSICK]

I have been seeking out inspirational quotes and sayings to help with my struggling emotions following my heart cath.
"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra." - Jimmy Johnson
I thought of you when I read this as you have been extraordinary not just with me, but with your daily engagements of all of us with questions, jokes or statements designed to make us remember, reflect, laugh and most importantly, stay engaged ourselves.
I used to wonder why you did that every day, I came to my answer gradually. You are the family treasurer, not $$ but real treasures that you keep alive in each of us.
So thank you for your gifts that are often disguised miracles for your "Family".

[underpants]

1. Absolutely

[debm55]

40. Thank you underpaints

[hlthe2b]

2. Most definitely!:l

debm55, we appreciate you!

[debm55]

41. Thank you hlthe2b

[Nanuke]

3. Yep. A true gem.

[debm55]

42. Thank you Nanuke

[SWBTATTReg]

4. She is that, all you described, and more.

[debm55]

43. Thank you very much, SWBTATTReg

[getagrip_already]

5. Here here!

Happy holidays deb.

Dont let the detractors get you down.

[debm55]

44. Thank you very much, getagrip_already

[brush]

88. Me too.

[debm55]

90. Thank you brush.

[MiHale]

6. Debs one of the best of us...

[debm55]

45. Thank you MiHale

[debm55]

7. Thank you JMCKUSICK . You have brought broght tears to my eyes. My biological feels totally different of me. Though I

have done this with people sending me nasty D-mails , I will continue because , well I like to do. I like to see people share, laugh and care for one another , which is far from my childhood. Thank you for your kind words.My heart is touched .

[JMCKUSICK]

11. Let me assure you

no more than you've brought to mine.

[debm55]

46. Thank you very much. JMCKUSICK

[Elessar Zappa]

17. People here send you nasty emails?

Wtf, you’re one of the most agreeable people here!

[debm55]

18. They do . I went to the Help section and was told to block their mail , which I did.

[JMCKUSICK]

39. I also want to add that

Some of us have the blessing of discovering "Our Family" because we were obviously born into the wrong one.

[debm55]

47. Thank you JMCKUSICK. True isnt it

[Think. Again.]

8. Happy Holidays Deb!

[debm55]

50. You too, Think.Again.

[LoisB]

9. Hear! Hear! I look forward to her posts every day.

[debm55]

54. Thank you very much, LoisB

[ProfessorGAC]

10. Debm Fan Here

Really enjoy her choice posts.
Fun stuff, and she never seems to run out!

[debm55]

51. Thank you ProfessorGAC

[LuckyCharms]

12. Deb is great fun!

[debm55]

55. Thank you, very much. Lucky Charms.

[debm55]

13. One thing I want to add. There are many posters here that are wonderful too. As an abused child, a 40 year teacher and

and a mother of an adopted special needs child of 34years. I have learned a few lessons on my journey through life. I so appreciate everyones kinds words, on my posts and well the few unkind words are few and far between. I can't give my self total credit . I also want to that the posters here that make it a fun place too. You are blessed JMCKUSICK and you are loved.

[DeeDeeNY]

26. Deb, opening up about yourself makes you even more special in my book

I too have a special needs child, but I didn't have a choice because he was my biological child. I don’t know that I would have been brave enough to adopt someone like him. That takes courage and a special big heart.

[debm55]

69. Thank you very much, But we both will go together on the journey.

[JMCKUSICK]

37. I grew up abused and in foster homes and group homes for about 75%

Of my childhood. Lived in fear and a constant hypersensitive state to stay ahead of the abuse.
I love that you teach, as I'm certain you helped those you recognized from afar both professionally and with the personal touch of affirmation, support and encouragement.
I'm still dealing with even identifying that which seemed so normal at the time.
Posting is incredibly therapeutic when I let my heart lead.

[debm55]

67. Thank you . I no longer teach. But I did teach for 42 years. I gave my students the love I didn't get at home. It was an

honor for me to teach all the children that came through my door.

[surfered]

14. ❤️

[debm55]

68. Thank you surfered and Happy Birthday

[Alpeduez21]

15. Thank you for this. THANK YOU debm55!

Inspirational, kind, smart, funny and loving. Many a day has been improved by the exemplary character traits and threads she has shared.

[debm55]

71. Thank you very much Alpeduez21

[KitFox]

16. Absolutely agree!

I read DU for years before just recently officially joining and she was the first to welcome me aboard. She has stirred wonderful memories and generated many smiles which are so greatly appreciated! You feel like you have an instant friend in Deb. Thank you for posting this much deserved appreciation thread and Deb, thank you for spreading joy!! 😊🩷

[debm55]

72. Thank you very much KitFox

[AllaN01Bear]

19. ""

[debm55]

73. Thank you so very much AllaN01Bear.

[flying rabbit]

20. So true!

[debm55]

74. Thank you flying rabbit.

[wendyb-NC]

21. Yay, Debm55

Great posts and surveys for DUer's!

[debm55]

75. Thank you very much. wendyb-NC

[sdfernando]

22. I heartily concur! 100% /nt

[debm55]

76. Thank you sdfernando.

[Emile]

23. I know I appreciate all her fun posts.

[debm55]

77. Thank you Emile.

[Codifer]

24. Oh yes

always I check her posts.

[debm55]

79. Thank you very much Codifer.

[Dem2theMax]

25. debm55's posts feel like an oasis to me.

I've been here for 20 years, but I don't post much. Rarely do I join in in the lounge, because it feels very much like family there. I feel like a fourth cousin who is unknown to most.

But debm55's posts are so welcoming, that I never feel out of place. And she always replies to me. Always. It means a lot.

For debm55

[debm55]

80. Thank you very much. I am glade to make you feel as a member of our group. Thank you Dem2the Max

[Dem2theMax]

108. Well, it's true! You have to be one of the kindest people on DU.

[debm55]

110. Thank you.very much.

[OldBaldy1701E]

27. MUCH appreciation to deb55!

In so many ways!

[debm55]

83. Thank you very much and appreciation to you too OldBaldy1701E

[Solly Mack]

28. :)

Yes!

[debm55]

84. Thank you Solly Mack.

[Bluethroughu]

29. debm55 is exactly that!

Thank you for the daily distraction, "so shines a good deed in a weary world".

[debm55]

85. HAHAHAH Thank you very much Bluethroughu.

[Bluethroughu]

98. You are more than welcome.

[debm55]

101. Thank you very my friend

[Polly Hennessey]

30. You are so needed Deb. I look forward to my daily

Deb Oasis of Smiles 😊 Thank you, Deb.

[debm55]

87. Thank you very much Polly Hennessey

[berniesandersmittens]

31. Kick and Rec!

[debm55]

89. Thanks, berniesandermittens.

[MIButterfly]

32. I agree

Thank you debm55! You are a treasure. Keep on keeping on, just the way you are.

[debm55]

91. Thank you MIButterfly

[Onthefly]

33. Thanks to debm55! Appreciated.

You are a great egg. I love your yolks. They are cracking.

[debm55]

93. hahahahahhahaha, Thank you Onthefly.

[Clouds Passing]

34. You are the best debm55.

You always respond to everyone on your unique and fun posts. That is a treasure in itself.

What is your favorite treasure debm55?

[debm55]

92. Thank treasure is making people smile and share with each other.

[Clouds Passing]

112. It is. You are correct.

[debm55]

113. Thank you.

[Different Drummer]

35. I'm one of Deb's biggest fans.

The Lounge would not be the same without Deb, and we are very lucky to have her!

❤️

[debm55]

70. thank you very much Different Drummer

[Mr.Bill]

36. Well, Deb, you know how I feel.

I started the first appreciation thread for you months ago. You are still my favorite here.

[debm55]

64. I remember Mr, Bill,

[boonecreek]

38. Kick & rec.!

[debm55]

96. Thank you boonecreek

[Borogove]

48. debm55 always responds to my posts and makes me feel like a part of the DU community.

I really appreciate her for that.

[debm55]

53. Thank you very much.Borogove.

[electric_blue68]

49. debm55 brings the fun, and kindness! Ty, deb.

[debm55]

52. Thank you , electric_blue68

[arkielib]

56. 100%

Deb is a shining star on DU.

[debm55]

63. Thank you very much arkielib

[Figarosmom]

57. Hear , Hear

[debm55]

62. Thank you Figarosmom

[Niagara]

58. 147th Rec!

We love you, Debbie!

[debm55]

61. Thank you Niagara, Love you back

[NNadir]

59. A very sweet young woman indeed...

...and I'm not talking chronologically here, but rather about discovering the joy of being, of humanity, as only young people can do.

[debm55]

60. Thank you very much NNadir

[Fla Dem]

65. You are dealing with many difficult situations, and yet you continue to bring hope and light to us.

All the best debm55. I hope the New Year brings YOU happiness and joy

[debm55]

66. Thank you very much Fla Dem

[Ocelot II]

78. Yes! Much appreciated!

[debm55]

81. Thank you very much Ocelot II,

[OLDMDDEM]

82. Yes. I agree.

[redstatebluegirl]

86. Absolutely! Love her posts!

[debm55]

94. Thank you redstatebluegirl.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

95. YES! YES! YES!

Seeing Debm55's posts is like getting a warm HUG! Thank you for being you!

[debm55]

97. Your very welcome. Thank you some_of _us_are_sane.

[Lulu KC]

99. debm55 is a ray of sunshine

Thanks for being here, Deb. You are a rock.

[debm55]

100. Thank you very much Lulu KC

[Trueblue Texan]

102. I agree...

Deb55's post have picked me up more than once. I do appreciate you, ma'am.

[debm55]

103. Thank you Trueblue Texan

[Meadowoak]

104. Thank you debm55, always a ray of sunshine

When we need it most.

[debm55]

105. Thank you Meadowoak,

[beaglelover]

106. Yes, thank you for all of your posts in the Lounge. I don't respond to every one of them but they do make me smile.

[debm55]

107. Thank you very much beaglelover.

[beemerphill]

109. Another Thank You

debm55 makes this board better. Thanks Deb.

[debm55]

111. Thank you beemerphill.

[Dulcinea]

114. Count me in!

I enjoy Deb's posts. A real breath of fresh air in a turbulent world.

[debm55]

115. Thank you Dulcinea

[milestogo]

116. debm55 thanks for making DU a great place

[debm55]

117. Thank you very much milestogo,