Instant Messaging no longer works for me..why?

Instant Message came pre-loaded on my iPad 2 when purchased over 2 years ago.  Always worked.  Ever since downloading IOS7 and related fix-packs, no longer works.  Ive gone to Settings and what I see does NOT match the directions apple.support.  What is going on?  Do I need a reloaded app from the Appke Store?  If so, which one?  Maybe I need an appt with my local apple store for a look-see.  Yes, I've shut the iPad down altogether and brought it back up but it still is not working.  So annoying,

Try this  - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) No data/files will be erased. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
Set Up Alert Sounds
http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3
Extra FaceTime IDs
http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
Fix Can’t Sign Into FaceTime or iMessage iOS 7
http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
iOS 7 allows you to block phone numbers or e-mail addresses from contacting you via the Phone, FaceTime, or Messages
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57602643-285/you-can-block-people-from-conta cting-you-on-ios-7/
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457
How to watch FaceTime calls on the big screen with Apple TV
http://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetime
Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold
http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/
To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
How to Receive SMS Messages on an iPad
http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.html
Apps for Texting http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-texting
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
 Cheers, Tom

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