[Nj-diabetes-division] Let me introduce myself - Kathy Rawa - akaChatty Kathy

[Arthur Bunce]

Hello Kathy, My name is Pat Bunce and I also have type II diabetes.  I've never participated in the online meetings, however, after reading your note, perhaps I should.  My last A1C was 6.0 and so I am just over the line.  I don't take any medication as yet, just control it with diet and exercise (In a few minutes I am going down on my tred mill for 15 minutes).  I am retired and a grandmother of eight.  We pass through Egg Harbor on our way down to Cape May.  Next time we go down I'll wave.  I enjoyed your note.  BTW I forgot to mention that I live in Cedar Grove which is in West Essex, right next to Montclair, Verona and the Caldwells.  TTYL.    Pat
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  Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:00 PM
  Subject: [Nj-diabetes-division] Let me introduce myself - Kathy Rawa - akaChatty Kathy


  Hello

  I just wanted to take this time to introduce myself, my name is Kathy Rawa, nickname Chatty Kathy.  I guess you can tell by my nickname I have the ability to talk.  I am relatively new to the South Jersey area of Atlantic County.

  I grew up in Bergen County, quite near the Giant Stadium, which I never attended and have no favorite team -- to set the records straight for any football favorites.  The town I grew up in is named, Wallington, one square mile.  

  My past included being a Dental Hygienist, Dental Health Educator, personnel trainer, ambulance corps, ER tech and substitute teacher and sometimes professional dancer.

  I moved to south Jersey to a town named Egg Harbor City, which is 13 miles from Atlantic City.  I have learned through the Historical Society that this town was home to a gentleman who sold his canning recipe to Campbell's - known as Campbell's Pork n Beans.  And it is also home to the famous guy -- calling Mr. Morris, calling Philip Morris as well as the Oscar meyer little person.

  I feel very lucky to come upon such a great organization.  I am new to low vision and using a guide dog.  I graduated Guide Dog Foundation in November 2010, Smithtown, L.I. and I am proud to say I was invited to be on the Alumni Council of the Foundation.

  I am also a diabetic Type 2 - but my loss of vision is not totally because of diabetes.  I can go on and on but I was thrilled to listen to the Telephone Conference call and listen to so many wonderful facts.  I tell you between listening to the conversations and e-mails back n forth from Vinny - I have learned so much and cannot believe how in the dark the doctors have been about my diabetes.

  Well all I can say in closing - that I look forward to chatting and learning how I can become more active and spread the word

  Always
  Kathy Rawa
  aka Chatty Kathy


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