Olesia Kennedy's Birthday today

[Ayasha]

Hello all,

I am one of the first people that Olesia invited to this new "EPI4Dogs.com" site. We were rabble rouses and got kicked off the old Yahoo forum EPI site. That disagreement with the Yahoo EPI site owner Created this site. Olesia had created such a great site people were actually stealing her content of the site. Because of Olesia's hard work, our Ayasha survived many more years than expected. When Ayasha crossed the bridge, EPI was not the cause, it was cancer. I learned a lot and our Vet learned a lot because of Olesia's hard work in researching this health crisis. Ayasha and her family met Olesia and her family back when they lived in Indiana, and it was a memorable visit. Ayasha has been gone for three years and is still missed greatly. I am no longer an active poster but I am a lurker and you will see me post a Happy Birthday shout out to Olesia every year on March 28th

Here is a word of encouragement to the newbies to EPI. EPI is not "Curable" but it is "TREATABLE". With Olesia's research and help from other forum members, you can succeed in adding years to these dogs, cats and tigers.

Frank & Terry Dajnowicz without Ayasha

[Jean]

Frank, thank you for the wonderful words that new people need

i cant believe its 3 years since you lost Ayasha, you were wondeful whenI started out

keepin touch

Love to Terry

Jeanx

[Olesia711]

OMG.... it's been 3 years already since you said goodbye to Ayasha??? These EPI dogs seem to form extra-special bonds with us and no matter how much time passes when they leave us, our hearts will always treasure them ........
Gosh, I still remember your visit when we were in IN.... and remember the perogi's ??!

Yep, Epi4Dogs began 11 years ago... can you believe it??!!! and what an amazing journey. This organization FAR exceeded my hopes and dreams. The amazing people we've met along the way, the research work we've collaborated on, the wonderful staff we have on board.... volunteering so much of their time and knowledge helping others.....and would you believe Epi4Dogs has served well over 2 million people seeking help???!!!! Never in my wildest dreams would i have foreseen any of this. And now fingers and paws crossed that our latest, most intense, research collaboration will (hopefully) yield some reasons or even indications why EPI happens.

Thank you for your kind words for my birthday..... i can't believe you remembered... so, so very nice of you.

Please give my regards to Terry.

[jilbert57]

Hi Frank!
I remember you, Terry and Ayasha. What a nice letter and good words to help other folks who are getting their pups on track.

Happy Birthday Olesia

[Stacie & Dizzy]

Thank you for posting words of encouragement. I received so much help in the beginning from Olesia and this site. I will forever be grateful! Happy Birthday Olesia!!!

[Riley's Mom]

What a nice tribute to the birthday girl! I can’t believe it’s been 3 years either. Glad you still “lurk” around.

[Buttermom1]

Hey Frank!!! I too remember you and Ayasha!! This year will be three years since we lost Butter as well. We just can't seem to leave though!! So nice to hear from you again, and it makes me feel good that you're "lurking". Just knowing you're around is reassuring. Your words are comfort to the new folks, and soon enough they will feel comfortable in helping others.
Happy Birthday Olesia!! I don't think there are enough or proper words to tell you exactly what you and your baby here means to those of us desperately searching for answers and help. You are a wonderful individual and we are lucky to know you!!
Susan

[Barb]

Happy, Happy Birthday, Olesia! We are so glad you are here!
A beautiful tribute, Frank.

Our Kolby was diagnosed in May of 2010, so we were fairly close to the time when the Forum was created. We will forever be grateful for all the advice and support we were given by all the wonderful people here. Frank, I remember your sense of humor, your insights and good advice, and the beautiful pictures of Ayasha. She is here with us still.

Have a wonderful birthday, Olesia, knowing that so many people 's lives have been changed for the better because of your vision, your knowledge, your never-ending generosity, and your determination.

And the journey continues......

Thank you for reminding us, Frank. Love to Terry.

Barb

[Miss Maddie Moo]

Frank it is so nice to hear from you again and what a lovely birthday tribute to Olesia.
I to have lost my Gal to the dreaded c but i still hang around its a shame to waste the knowledge i look at it that Maddie memory lives on through here...please dont be a stranger.

[Olesia711]

WOW!!!! We truly are a FAMILY...... long after we say goodbye to the extraordinary souls that brought us together.... we continue to stay together and help one another and others.

So nice to hear from each of you and thank you for remembering me on my birthday. It was a very pleasant day. I had nothing special planned and just took the time to do some of the things i wanted to do / check out, but never had time before.