debm55, we appreciate you!

Happy holidays deb.

Dont let the detractors get you down.

have done this with people sending me nasty D-mails , I will continue because , well I like to do. I like to see people share, laugh and care for one another , which is far from my childhood. Thank you for your kind words.My heart is touched .

no more than you've brought to mine.

Wtf, you’re one of the most agreeable people here!

Some of us have the blessing of discovering "Our Family" because we were obviously born into the wrong one.

Really enjoy her choice posts.
Fun stuff, and she never seems to run out!

and a mother of an adopted special needs child of 34years. I have learned a few lessons on my journey through life. I so appreciate everyones kinds words, on my posts and well the few unkind words are few and far between. I can't give my self total credit . I also want to that the posters here that make it a fun place too. You are blessed JMCKUSICK and you are loved.

I too have a special needs child, but I didn't have a choice because he was my biological child. I don’t know that I would have been brave enough to adopt someone like him. That takes courage and a special big heart.

Of my childhood. Lived in fear and a constant hypersensitive state to stay ahead of the abuse.
I love that you teach, as I'm certain you helped those you recognized from afar both professionally and with the personal touch of affirmation, support and encouragement.
I'm still dealing with even identifying that which seemed so normal at the time.
Posting is incredibly therapeutic when I let my heart lead.

honor for me to teach all the children that came through my door.

Inspirational, kind, smart, funny and loving. Many a day has been improved by the exemplary character traits and threads she has shared.

I read DU for years before just recently officially joining and she was the first to welcome me aboard. She has stirred wonderful memories and generated many smiles which are so greatly appreciated! You feel like you have an instant friend in Deb. Thank you for posting this much deserved appreciation thread and Deb, thank you for spreading joy!! 😊🩷

Great posts and surveys for DUer's!

always I check her posts.

I've been here for 20 years, but I don't post much. Rarely do I join in in the lounge, because it feels very much like family there. I feel like a fourth cousin who is unknown to most.

But debm55's posts are so welcoming, that I never feel out of place. And she always replies to me. Always. It means a lot.

For debm55

In so many ways!

Yes!

Thank you for the daily distraction, "so shines a good deed in a weary world".

Deb Oasis of Smiles 😊 Thank you, Deb.

Thank you debm55! You are a treasure. Keep on keeping on, just the way you are.

You are a great egg. I love your yolks. They are cracking.

You always respond to everyone on your unique and fun posts. That is a treasure in itself.

What is your favorite treasure debm55?

The Lounge would not be the same without Deb, and we are very lucky to have her!

❤️

I started the first appreciation thread for you months ago. You are still my favorite here.

I really appreciate her for that.

Deb is a shining star on DU.

We love you, Debbie!

...and I'm not talking chronologically here, but rather about discovering the joy of being, of humanity, as only young people can do.

All the best debm55. I hope the New Year brings YOU happiness and joy

Seeing Debm55's posts is like getting a warm HUG! Thank you for being you!

Thanks for being here, Deb. You are a rock.

Deb55's post have picked me up more than once. I do appreciate you, ma'am.

When we need it most.

debm55 makes this board better. Thanks Deb.

I enjoy Deb's posts. A real breath of fresh air in a turbulent world.