The interweb amazes me some days

So I was being reflective a little bit ago on hindsight, (and in an earlier email to a friend)) and what I might do different.  I choose years ago to try and live my life for the most part with no regrets.  To know that the journey I've taken has lead me to who I am now.  And I like myself, so why would I want it any other way?

Example:  I was fairly lonely for some years of my 20's.  You know the girl I'm talking about.  The Bridget Jones in many of us of "why can't I just find a guy?".  BUT being on my own gave me career opportunities, and get to live in area of our country I might not have if not tide down.  And because of all I went through I met the love of my life at 29.  And we were meant to be.  Simple as that.

And as for the IF journey.  Do I wish anything were different?  Of course, I wish it had happened sooner.  That we didn't have problems.  That we could have immediately afforded tons of treatment bam.bam.bam instead of spreading it out for the past several years.  But then I wouldn't be an advocate.  I would not have met some of the women I've met.  I would not have some of the friends I now have because of it.  I would not be as strong.  I would not be as wise.  I would not be as sympathetic to others.  So yes, let it happen already!  But at the same time, I'm partially grateful for the journey.

When I stop and think of the people I've gotten to know due to IF.  It's HUNDREDS of people.  There are 75 of us from two years ago on 3T in my private FB group.  There are another 30ish? in the COA proboard group that all met when I first started, many of whom went on to 3T over three years ago.  And there are several ladies that if I saw their sign on name or avatar I'd immediately remember fondly.  And there are hundreds more who I wouldn't remember because they were not around too long- but I'm sure would remember me.  And we were all touched at one point by the shared struggle of IF and a website.  Amazing.

And it's amazing my little voice could have much impact.  I created this picture  over a year ago...

And this year I saw someone post it for NIAW.  And THEY didn't get it from me.  They got it from pinterest.  It's been pinned over a hundred times on other people's boards.  Some little thing I made for a laugh.  Or that my youtube videos have been viewed by hundreds.  The internet did that!  

Can you imagine trying to go through this without the internet?  Even just 10 or 15 years ago without the forums to talk, vent, or get advice.  Without googling symptoms.  Without meme's and ecards to make you laugh.  Without videos to make you cry.  I can't.  I cannot imagine the last three years without you guys.  And I am forever grateful.