I hope it is okay to write here.

I guess when I first saw the announcement, I felt a little confused, and sad, because I knew it was an area in which I could not participate. But then I thought about DocJohn's good intentions, because he set up this wonderful place for our benefit, and I was imagining he has good intentions with this new area as well, even if it is a private area. And I started thinking about all of the areas in which I can participate...some of which are so busy that I can't even read all of the messages! So for the moment, I decided to just let it be this situation be a hopeful kind of unknown thing, or a bit confused, and be okay about it - and assume it is a good kind of confused, and something good will come of it, and try to focus instead on the good parts of the forum in which I have been and still am participating, which keep me plenty busy!!! I guess that was the way I tried to figure it out. I decided to just think about what I am able to participate in, rather than what I can't. I don't know if it will make any sense, but I decided to post, and I hope it's okay.

I know this is hard and it was hard for me initially too, and I send caring thoughts to everyone who is having a hard time.

I also want to say thank you again to DocJohn and the moderators who work so hard to make this place run. I am so grateful for all the support and kindness I've experienced here. It's been a big help to me. Thanks to everyone who comes here and shares messages and support. I'm very grateful for this place.

Take care,
ErinBear