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Off Topic Forums => Forums Gatherings => Topic started by: gemini20 on September 02, 2007, 02:36:22 pm
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In the past three weeks I have not been 100% well and have been increasingly getting myself stressed about my impending trip to the USA for this year's AMG, particularly as I would have been entering the US without the required visa waiver.
Last night I was so unwell that I was seriously considering calling an ambulance at midnight. I didn't but struggled through the night with fever/chills; diarrhoea, vomiting, migraine and a panic attack that made it difficult to breathe. I woke up this morning and realised that I cannot risk stressing myself anymore to the point where I might become more seriously ill - I just haven't got enough t-cells to take that risk.
And so with great regret I have decided to cancel my flight/hotel for San Francisco. I am very sad and disappointed at missing out on meeting so many of you and in participating it what will surely be a wonderful experience but I have had to look at the bigger picture and my gut instinct tells me that I cannot risk travelling at this time.
I truly hope that all those attending have a fantastic time, I will think of you all during those days and will be with you in spirit but sadly now not in person.
Emma
PS - I will check with my airline to see if I can transfer my flight to someone else as I cannot get any refund on the ticket, if they say yes then I will offer it here for anyone in London who might want to make a last minute trip.
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Oh Emma, what a pity! I'm so sorry to read that you've not been well and gutted you won't be able to make it to AMG. But your health is priority and only you know what you are/are not feeling upto. You will be sorely missed girl but you need to do what's best for you. Just concentrate on getting yourself fit and well.
Being back in the UK now, I'll be aiming to come and visit you as soon as I can. Lucky me! :)
I've just pm-ed you.
Healing hugs
Melia xx
PS: Have you spoken with a doctor yet this weekend?
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Dear Emma...I'm so sorry you are not feeling well and must cancel your trip. We will all miss your being there and yes we will think of you and you will be there in spirit with us all...Hopefully soon we will have a European AMG again and you can join us all then...Feel better and take care.
Jody :(
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Emma
Even though I am unable to attend this year, I couldn't read your post without replying. So sorry to learn of the struggles you're going through. I hope that you get better soon. Stress is such an incredible menace.
If Melia makes it your way, you'll have no better Get Well card.
Best regards
Em
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rats.
sorry, Emma. was looking forward to getting to meet you.
tim
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Dear Emma,
I'm so sorry you've had to cancel your plans. I was looking forward to meeting you. Travel (especially airplane travel) is always stressful for me, even when I'm feeling well, and even when it's for a vacation. I can imagine that a very long flight to a different country plus uncertainty about the ridiculous U.S. entry regulations regarding HIV would just add to the stress.
I wonder if a note from your doctor stating the medical necessity for your cancellation would help get you a refund for the airfare.
I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
Allan
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Emma,
I am sorry that you will not be able to join us in S.F. Take care of yourself & I hope your feeling better very soon.
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Dan
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emma im so sorry you wont be able to make it, i had been looking forward to meeting you.
please will you keep us updated about your health?
lots of love
xxxx
ps be warned, i will be visiting london again later this year so will be pestering you again to meet up!
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Emma,
Please get well soon....while I was looking forward to meeting the beautiful woman behind the avatar, I can totally understand your predicament.
Sending many virtual hugs and T cells your way.
John
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Emma,
honey I am so sorry to hear this. I was looking so forward to meeting you. I just want you to feel better, so you take care of YOU, that is the most important thing.
hugs,
Alan
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Emma Dear,
How sad... They told us at an HIV support group meeting (in another place and another time) that stress was our greatest enemy. It seems so unfair that no one told the stressors this and left us to fight our battles on our own. Over the years, I have been stressed over driving to far away places (within the state of California). I just can't imagine what it is like to cross an international border, I wish you well. Have the best day
Michael
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Dear Emma,
I am sorry to hear you are unwell. Please take good care of yourself. I am so concerned about you.
All the best and get well soon,
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Dearest,
I'm sorry I will not meet you at AMG, but your health is utmost important. Take good care of yourself and I'm sure I and many others will have the opportunity to meet you in Europe.
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Milker.
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Em;
Well shit! I'm sorry you've not been feeling well and will have to cancel. But your health has got to be the first priority.
I'll say a private toast to the "lady with the infectious smile" at the Meet & Greet, and will hope that someday I'll meet you in person.
Get better soon.
RAB :-*
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Awww Emma, I am so sorry you won't be able to join us...was really looking forward to meeting you!
As others have already said, your health is the #1 priority right now.
Take good care of yourself and let us know how you're coming along.
(((HUGS)))
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can only add, take care of yourself, hope things get on a more even keel soon. We'll have to have a london/uk 'mini gathering' for those who couldnt go to the main event!
x
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Emma I was looking forward in meeting you also. :'(
Hope you get to feeling better there is always next time. We will be thinking about you while were in San Francisco. :-* :-* :-*
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well rats!!! I guess now we'll just have to come to London. That's doable ~~~~~~
robert
(who now wonders who is going to lecture him now on the fine art of pointalism.)
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well rats!!! I guess now we'll just have to come to London. That's doable ~~~~~~
robert
(who now wonders who is going to lecture him now on the fine art of pointalism.)
Robert, you hit the mark! I am looking forward to one day meeting the lady who makes those great images.
Emma, I totally understand even though I so want to see you in person. I'll join RAB in a toast to you. Get well soon wishes to you, but I think you already know what's best for you!
Hugs across the sea,
Creighton
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Emma,
Dammit! We were so looking forward to giving you the AMG Hug. But, hun you know what is best for you. We will hold you close to our hearts and will toast to your improved health each chance we get.
"To Emma. Hip, hip, hurrah".
Love you hun, R&T
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Dearest Emma
I'm so sad to hear you won't be able to come to SF, but I agree that your health comes first.. you will missed in SF but there will be other times to catch up I'm sure.
Hugs to you and I hope you feel better soon.
Love
Jan :-* :'(
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Emma this is not worth getting that stressed out about. Glad you have done what you did to stop this upset; sorry our (USA) visa waiver/restrictions caused you so much grief. I hope these conditions clear up soon.
We can send you pics. Lots of 'em!
xxx,
Mike
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Emma, Do take care of yourself! You will be missed at AMG but here's wishing you a rapid improvement!!!
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Emma,
I'm sorry you are not feeling well, and regret that you will have to cancel your trip. I certainly would have enjoyed meeting you. But everyone here understands that you have to do what is best for you. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Hugs,
Henry
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Hey Emma,
How unfortunate that you will not be joining us....but how fortunate that you have allowed wisdom to guide you! Please do know that you will be missed and that blessings of recovery and strength are being sent with this message!
HUGS from across the ocean!! :)
Craig