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Sally Gross
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Greetings to friends in the Dhamma

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Dear friends in the Dhamma,

Ven. Dhammanando alerted me to the existence of this forum, and it is a delight to see many friends in the Dhamma whom I have met online here. The propensity of bodies in general, and of my own in particular, has made it difficult for me to sit at my computer. Being without the visual acuity to read and write quite often after having to use my one "good" eye quite intensively does not help, but I hope to try to have an online presence as often as is feasible. The Buddha emphasises the importance of admirable associates -- good friends in the Dhamma -- and given that I am without contact with Dhamma friends in the flesh, as it were, the availability of boards such as this has meant a great deal to me, and not having been able to sustain a presence online for long periods has been a rea hardship.

Much metta,

Sally
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Welcome to the site sally :toast:



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Welcome Sally,

Sorry to hear of your problems, but great to hear from you again.
:hug:

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Sally, it's now occurring to me that I don't think we've ever addressed each other directly, but I have found your posts and your insight most helpful, I thank you.

I hope this message finds you feeling well.
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Welcome to Dhamma Wheel! I remember your great posts over at E-S. Be well and I hope you will be able to post and read here as time and health permit. :reading: :coffee: :anjali:
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Dear Sally
Welcome 'home'. I missed your presence on e-sangha greatly.
You've been constantly in my thoughts.
Metta

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Hi Sally. Good to see you here. Welcome. :smile:
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Greetings Sally,

Excellent to see you here.

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Hello Sally,

Welcome, and thanks for joining us. :smile:

Best wishes,
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Wonderful that you're here.

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Good to see you again Sally.

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Nice to see you here at Dhamma Wheel, Sally. :smile:
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:anjali: :hello:
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