Spring O4 - IC Optimist Newsletter Now Available

[icnmgrjill]

I've just finished the first edition of our brand new newsletters for our ICN paid subscribers. It's called "The IC Optimist." If you'd like to receive it, it's as little as $20 a year.

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~ INSIDE THIS ISSUE
News & Headlines p. 3
Clinical Trials p 3
Research Update 4
Guest Lectures 5
Fresh Tastes by Bev 8
Ask Frannie Rose 9
Survey Center 9
Self-Help Tip of the Month 10
Classes and Resources 11
Success Stories 12
Support Chats 12
Shop & Market 13

For info on how to subscribe, please visit:
http://www.ic-network.com/newsletters/

Jill :)

[Marlana]

Can I ask, is there any good news in there on any treatments? I will happily subscribe, but I cannot take anymore disappointements. Thanks

[sleepyangel30]

Same here

[VickiB]

Is there a "printable order form" somewhere which we could print out & mail with a personal check to subscribe?

Vicki

[Donna L]

Thank you Jill, for all that you have done:thumbsup: You really are an:angel: to all of us who have IC. Where would we be without this site? The information exchanged here is priceless!!! I joined early this year. Do I need to do anything special to receive your newest accomplishment? or is it automaticly sent if you are a subscriber...You are awesome..:bow: :kiss: ........Donna L

[Jeanne D.]

Does this newsletter benefit people with EC also? I would love to subscribe; but even though there is a lot of support on the ICN message boards for those of us with EC, there is not much information out there dealing with EC. Most people haven't even heard of EC. I have tried almost every IC treatment available, but because we are treating EC with IC treatments, none of them have worked for me. Please don't forget us EC'ers, we need help too!

Thank you, Jeanne

[sleepyangel30]

I'm thinking about subscribing

[icnmgrjill]

Okay... let me see if we can take these questions one at a time.

Does it have articles on EC?? Not yet... but I'll add that to our future article list. But the self help stuff can still help, etc. etc.

If you're already an IC PAID subscriber (Angel, Gold or Silver) you should have already received the email version. If you signed up for snail mail, it went out on Friday so you should get it this week. If you're subscription has lapsed, then you won't get it.

Printable order form??? Yes, just use our online shop.... and place your order. Then, instead of putting in your credit card, you just select the "print order" function and it will tell you how much, where, etc. etc.

Is it positive? God I hope so. That's what I strive for every day in my work.

Subscriptions will help keep these boards going. They are very expensive now (both equipment and manpower) ... and, unfortunately, sponsor dollars aren't what they used to be. The economy is very tough right now. So, we really do need your subscriptions to keep the site going well into the future.

Jill :)

[Ruby*]

Wow!
I'm definatey going to subscribe!
Thanks
Ruby*
:kiss:

[VickiB]

Thanks Jill. I was thinking about the cost of subscribing. Then I realized how much I've already paid to Doctors (no insurance),..and they've been helpful, but not near as helpful as this site has been! I appreciate all you're doing here! If my subscription helps this place keep running, it's the least I can do.

Vicki

[Donna L]

Hi Jill. I joined in Jan, but haven't gotten any e-mail version,,,just the announcement that you were "going to Press".anything else I need to do? Donna L

[Hope]

Jill,
How do I tell if my subscription has lapsed? I haven't received the new newsletter, so maybe that is why?

Thanks,
Hope

[Donna L]

Hi Jill.Just received The IC Optimist.and am about to sit down and read...........Thank you Thank You:kiss: :kiss: Donna L

[Dixiefireball]

i have read it its has great information in it its worth it so please if you can afford it please get it.

Jill you outdone yourself again great work!

[Audrey Rose]

Just wanted to say that I am a Proud ICN Angel.
:angel:
I find the extra info received as an ICN Angel is really, really helpful. The website is great, but I love receiving MORE!!!

I did a lot of research this past year and when I got the official IC diagnosis, I knew I wanted to get involved with an IC organization. I don't have the money to support them all. Wish I could. :( But I did extensive comparisons and in my opinion, ICN is THE VERY BEST BY FAR!! It is where I got the most info and support. Now I think of you all as FAMILY. I love you all and pray for you often. ICN has done so much for me...I felt it was my obligation to give something back to Jill and ICN. I will be an ICN Angel subscriber for the rest of my life!!

And Jill, I always think info on ICN is presented in the most positive light possible. But it is also always very honest and real. Let's face it, IC is a very NEGATIVE experience for everyone. Everything written cannot be happy and bright. But trust me, I have yet to read a newsletter and not be filled with hope, validation, increased IC knowledge and a desire to do more for IC awareness and research. But the best thing about being an ICN Angel is the joy of knowing that I am financially helping a truely incredible woman keep her dream alive. Jill, I think your work is truely magnificent and worthy of great honor. Whatever you need...prayers, legwork, money...I am happy to give. It is my honor and joy to be a supporter of your work!!!

I like to think we are the wind beneath our Angel Jill keeping ICN soaring to new possibilities. And that we are also the wind beneath each other keeping each member of our ICN family floating in the Air of Hope and Possibility away from the Depths of Despair. IC can bring terrible storms to our lives, but together we will soar above the clouds.... :D

sorry....I tend to be dramatic...but my thoughts are sincere!!

Hugs and a :kissing: to all!!!

[sleepyangel30]

Audrey, Great post. I really like what you had to say. Well take care god bless you!

[Donna L]

BRAVO!!! Audrey Rose:thumbsup: You said it for ALL of us!!! Jill.you are our IC angel:angel: I know I would not have a positive attitude if I did not have this site to refresh me when I need to be encouraged. I've never said "Thank You" and meant it more than I do now :kiss: Donna L