Just wanted to say hello!

I’m new to the forums, though I have been reading them for quite a while now. What a great group of people. It feels so good to know I’m not the only one. I have gained a great deal of comfort from reading through the forums, and I hope at some point I can help someone else, as you all have helped me.
The first time I had GBS was 1991, I was 21 years old. I required a vent for about 2 weeks, and had several plasma pheresis treatments. It took about 6 months and living with my parents again, to get back on my feet. I did though, and it really had a positive impact on my life. I went back to college and became a Respiratory Therapist. Fast forward 15 years, and I was 37 years old, married, with 2 beautiful kids. I had a rough year with a sick family member, was super busy with my family, and was probably working to many shifts, and I got run down. Paddled 22 miles in my kayak Memorial Day weekend 2006, and by June 13 I was sick!! On my way to the emergency room, I thought, “Wow, this feels familiar!” Wish I would have been wrong! At least we caught it early. A few weeks in he hospital and some more plasma pheresis, and I was ready to go back home. What I didn’t realize, is that I would still be home. I am better, however I deal daily with fatigue, and a right leg that has a “mind of its own!” I am pretty clumsy, which I have learned to laugh at. My kids help me with that! I am having to learn to enjoy my life at a much slower pace, which has been my biggest challenge. I am still not back to work, but I have decided that its ok, as I have more time to spend with my girls.
Reading through these forums brings me a lot of comfort. You are right Gene, there is strength in numbers. Sorry for the long post! I look forward to reading more!