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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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My dearest Passionate friends... I've just spoken with Madame Chipmunk, Lyra, on the phone. She has asked that I update you on her condition. You all know that she's been waging a battle with cancer recently, and that she had a tumor removed just a few weeks ago. Subsequent to that operation, Lyra was told by her doctors that she still has some traces of very rare cancerous cells remaining. Today Lyra met with her physician and was informed that there is little more that can be done. This means that these rare cells will remain in her system until one of two things happens. Her own immune system may expunge them, or they may metastasize and will need to be medically treated accordingly. Lyra is a strong lady with a very loving and supportive husband and family. She's determined to learn everything she can to give herself all of the tools she can gather to fight her condition. She has every intention of outliving the 'long' side of the medical prognosis, which indicates that people in her situation have been known to survive for many years with proper treatments. Her own inner personal and physical strength will be the determinants... along with a LOT of heartfelt love and prayers from those who love her. Please - Join with me, my friends. Join in some of those prayers that we're all so good at mustering together... not just for today... Let's give Lyra all the support she needs for as long as she needs it... and let's make that a very LONG time... Love Nancy   |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Lyra- I'm so sorry to hear this. I know, though, that you are a strong lady and if anyone can overcome this it is you. I wish you the best and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, ~Vicky Nan...thanks for passing on the info to the rest of us. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
In a time like this we have to hand the worry and the weight of our heartache over to a higher power, and draw on our own strength to see us through with the support of family and friends. Lyra, your focus has always been tenacious and you are driven by that force that makes you just who you are, and it will hopefully see you through this difficult time. Know this Madame Chipmunk, you are loved, and the prayer circle that surrounds you doesn't have one weak link.  So dear lady, I shall simply pray, be here for you, and add my prayers to send more strength to endure whatever comes. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, Just talked to mister humor again and he said he can lick this thing. Its been done before and will be done again.  Sy |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Strength, Courage And Love For you dear Lyra In my heart to heart way I’ve requested angels To be with you each day For you my dear friend I prayed to god above To shine on you each day Strength , courage and love You will be in my thoughts Heartfelt prayers I send Hoping a speedy recovery To you my special friend Hope |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Will do, Nan. Thank you for letting us know. Lyra, please know that I am here for you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Well, I'm not up at this hour for idle amusement!!!! Praying, with very strong coffee and the hope of a nap before work. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Faith can move mountains, love unbreaks the shattered glass.. believe with all your heart, my friend, and watch the shadows pass. Sometimes life seems to fall apart a little at a time, and we want to fold up our dreams and put them away. Then from somewhere inside, there comes a song of courage.. and we know we can never give up. Hope is that song we sing to ourselves. Although it may be difficult to hear, it is always there for us, deep within our hearts. ~Please know you are always in my thoughts & prayers, Nancy~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Lyra dear, I put you on my prayer list for the next 50 years IN INK... will that do for starters? *S* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
In the circle, we shall gather in the circle we call life Holding hands is all that matters to take us through our daily strife Gather 'round all friends and poets gather round that we be strong holding hands is all that matters keeping us where we belong In the circle, we shall gather where the light is strong and true Gather 'round all friends and poets as empathy is in full view Lyra, you have us here now, and always. K [This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-02-2002 10:03 AM).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh thaor telling us, Nan. To dear Lyra,don't believe a word of it, you are going to be fine. The dctors are just not aware of how very strong you are. Love you lots Sandra |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lyra~ I will pray for you, for strength, hope and peace.....I will also pray that your body will heal....and be whole again....With love to you and the family....luv you...  Lauren~ The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra When poets focus so many good thoughts and prayers on a purpose...that purpose multiplies many times as it move towards you, given strength by rocks and trees and earth, until you are surrounded by a white light of protection. Sending mine with all the others along with my love. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lyra, May our prayers surround you with strength and love. You are an amazing person. Many warm HUGS Liz |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
OK ChipperMunk.....I want you to know that I believe you will take care of yourself as best as you can....and God willing, you will come through this crisis in your life. You remain in my thoughts and prayers daily, and shall remain there till my cows come in, and that is a long time from now..... You are tough, but it is Ok to be afraid and have feelings too....Share, keep writing and keep letting our hearts hold you close to each of us.... Big Knightly Hugs.... Barry |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Thank you for informing us Nan (and Mysteria)...Lyra, you are in my thoughts and prayers, I have faith that you will recover, I won;t give up, you're a sweet lady and I truly wish you the best! [This message has been edited by Honeybee (08-02-2002 11:47 AM).] |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
God bless you, Lyra. You have a special place in my heart and my prayers. A Squirrel Said if I only could ... |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
My prayers are with you, Lyra. God knows we need you. Thanks Nan, for passing the information to the rest of us. Shenachie |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Lyra, I once told you when I was going through cancer that the friends and family around me didn't know the right thing to say. I explained to them that there was no right or wrong thing to say. All that was important to me at the time is they at least say something, keep in touch, be there for me. I would even do the talking if need be. Lyra, I am here for you and even having experienced cancer myself, I still know of no right words to say, only that I'm here for you in any way possible I can be and my prayers will never cease. God bless you, my friend. Count on me! *hugs* Michael |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Lyra, with all these prayers and everyone who cares about and for you and your family, if the power is there, you will survive...you have been through so much, just know we are all here for you. love you hugsssss, Maureen |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
God Bless you, Lyra....  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Nan, thank you so very much. Lyra, you are a woman I admire very much. You have strength of heart and courage, you have given so much to all of us. Continual are my prayers that you and your family remain strong, that you have peace, and that your body gains health with each passing moment. I know prayer works Lyra, and there is not a better group of people to surround you with their love and prayers than those found here at Passions. Love you my friend, Hugs in healing Donna Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Nan...for posting this thread. I cannot find the words to tell you how very much I appreciate your doing this...and how much I appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers that everyone is sending my way. I truly believe that prayer works, and I have evidenced it when everyone prayed for me during my radiation treatments and the tumor disappeared completely exept for the few renegade cells which are still there and which might prove troublesome in the future. I am still having a hard time making peace with what my doctor told me, yesterday...because frankly...I don't believe her. She sat there with a pretty smile on her face and told me that they had no more treatments which could help me. I almost told her (but stopped short of doing so) that I would go to her funeral in 30 years....and I honestly do intend to be around for quite a while. At my age, 30 is probably pushing it a bit...but I do intend to be here for 20 more, anyway. I plan to fight this thing in my own way. I will find a treatment that will work. I don't care how far I have to travel to do so, I will do it if I have to...and I am also still doing my visualizations...and right now, I am positive that the tumor has not returned to my bladder and hopefully it hasn't gone anywhere else either. She did say that if it did metastesize to other parts of my body, that they could take care of each new meatasteses, separately...through radiation or surgery, and to me...it would be worth it because I want to keep hanging around.  ~ again...thanks so much Nan for posting this threadLots of hugs from this fighting chipmunk. Lyra |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You ain't going nowhere!!! I've still got a lot of poems to write about you and God ain't gonna rob me of my favorite muse! You're a scrapper, Madame C, and I'm gonna chronicle your fight and recovery. Then some day, you'll be like George Burns when they asked him what his doctors said about his smoking. His reply was, "I don't know. I've outlived them all!!!!"  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Vicky... You are right that I am strong... and I have my boxing gloves on right now Sharon...thanks so much. Your prayers and your "simply being here" mean more to me than I can say. Sy...Is this the same Mr. Humor who drives the ice cream truck and wears a white uniform? If so, please tell him that his ice cream and sweets will help to make me feel better.... if he isn't the same Mr. Humor, please tell him that laughter really is the best medicine, and that he can send me a prescription for some of that any time he wants. Hope...Thanks so much for your sweet poem. I just love your name...and I wish that I had it right now. Thanks also for the angels, they lighten my burden... and this is a burden, although I am not technically sick... I am very threatened right now. Sue (Smartchick)... Thanks so much for all of your prayers and all of your comforting thoughts Duncan...I'm so sorry I woke you up...or was it the thunderstorm. We had one all night last night, and I didn't get to my computer til now because we had no power...thanks so much for the coffeeprayers........  I love coffee in the morning and every other time too...but it has to be decafe...Nancy...Thanks so much for the lovely poem and also for keeping me always in your thoughts and prayers Suthern...I think the next 50 years will be just great......thanks so VERY much! Karilea...Thanks so much for the precious poem, as well as your prayers and thoughts and also...all of your caring. Sandra...you are right...and I don't believe a word of it either. Lauren...Thanks so much for your love and for all of your prayers. Martie...Thank you so much for focusing your prayers on me...I can feel them working already Liz...Thanks so much for your warm hugs and for saying that I am an amazing person. I just hope that I can amaze the cancer away. Barry...Thanks for the big knightly hugs and also for your wonderful knightly prayers. Can I have your autograph too? Mr.Squirrel...Thanks so much for giving me that special place. For that, I will save some of my best acorns for you. Bridget...Thanks so much for needing me. Its very motivating to be needed Michael...Thanks so much for your blessings...and you are so right....There are no "right" words to say to a person who has cancer....and no one can put themselves in our place either, unless they have really been there...and I know that you have. Maureen...Thanks so much for all of those wonderful hugssss, and for being here for me. Elizabeth...thanks so much for the butterflies and blessings. Donna...Thanks so much for your admiration and also for your prayers. My family thanks you also. You are right...I am surrounded by the best group of people here and you have made me feel so very loved. I am so sorry that I could not reply to all of your wonderful thoughts until now. We had a monster thunderstorm last night,  with tornado warnings and sirens going off all night long. We lost our power about 1 AM, and didn't get it back until late this afternoon.....right after we bought a generator. I send my love to all of you.  ~ lots of thanks and strong chipmunk hugs also.Thanks so much for all of the prayers... I can already feel them working. Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Michael... I am really looking forward to those poems about Lyra the scrapper... I almost told my doctor, yesterday...that I would go to her funeral. I probably should have told her that. I know she tried to tell me nicely, she really did. But there she sat with her pretty smile and her bright eyes, telling me that there were no more treatments that she could think of, which would help me....and that I didn't qualify for her clinical trial on the cancer vaccine because it was only for those who hadn't had any treatments yet. But I am still searching the internet and I will find another trial...another treatment and of course, most important.....I am doing my visualizations and I am receiving so much emotional support from my friends here and of course also from my wonderful husband who is spoiling me rotten (I am now officially a rotten chipmunk) I did find a clinical trial they were doing on rodents and I thought I would write to them and tell them I was a chipmunk; but David says they will make me prove it. I can do that....all they have to do is look at my license plate it says "CHIPMNK". Doesn't that prove I am a rodent? I can also direct them to this wonderful website with all of my poems signed as Madame Chipmunk.... That ought to do it... Thanks so much for everything, Micheal... and I am really looking forward to that poem you are writing about me... ~ rotten chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Empyrean Flight ~*Marge Tindal*~  I cannot think of a better way to spread my wings this night Than to lift Lyra's spirit on Empyrean Flight~ I'd gladly say 25,000 prayers so that He would hear That our little Chipmunk to us is so dear~ That He would grant her 25,000 more days to grace our lives with chatter That's how it is with special Chipmunks When they really matter~ And ... she does, Lord So please hear this plea Tend our precious Lyra I beg on bended knee~ God bless you sweet lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Marge...for the beautiful angel and poem.... 25,000 days Wow!!!!!! thats about 200 years, Marge..... I don't know if I want to live THAT long, but it sure would be interesting... ~ hugs for an angelLyra |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Very touching poem and of course prayers will be said for Madame Chipmunk from now on, just as they are for you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Dear sweet lady.... I have not been coming to Passion much lately, so I do not know you that much. But, I want to say with courage and the fortitude like you have, and all these wonderful friends with you.... HOW COULD YOU NOT FIGHT THIS BATTLE AND WIN!!!!! I will keep you in my prayers and I know that prayers and love is stronger then any cancer cells that are trying to invade your home. Keep the faith and know that you are never alone and that your are loved.  Maggie ((~.~)) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Move over, Margie....I'm getting down on bended knee with you...we can do a prayer duet!! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Lyra, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I believe in miracles..have faith and smile at least once a day! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lyra~ Oh, come on now ... you COULD handle almost 68 1/2 more ... couldn't you ? Sure you could !!! How's about 25,000 HUGS too ? Tee-Hee Tee-Hee Well, I WOULD ... but Ron won't let us ! HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHug ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra darling heart you know that I am praying for you and my prayers will continue until you are totally well Love and chipmunk hugs darling heart. YOU will beat this. See you in Florida darling girl  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"When rainbows seem to feel so pale When once a breeze became a gale When tears seem to feel so cold There will always be a faith so bold Let us pull you up with loving care Hug you and cleanse your fears and despair Hang on, dearest friend, we are here for you Your true friends, guiding you with angels so true"  (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, I send my deepest sympathies and prayers your way, sweet friend, know we are all here for you and we all send angels to guide you during this difficult time! God Bless You, dearest friend, you are in my thoughts and prayers tonight! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, Please tell Lyra how heart broken I am at the news of her medical report. For her biggest fear is now realized. Lyra I truly am praying for strength and courage for you and your family. May you find peace and may you continue to share the wisdom life is so painfully bestowing on you. Your dear loyal friend, Larry C. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your prayers, Betty Lou. I appreciate them more than words can say.  ~ chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your vote of confidence, Maggie. You are right about the wonderful friends part...thats for sure. I also have a wonderful family, and I have much too much to live for. I can't give up. Thanks for your prayers also...  ~ hugs from my heartLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A prayer duet...Wow!!!! Maybe that can be a challenge!!!! Thanks so much for your caring thoughts. ~ hugs from a rotten little chipmunk....Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Marsha... I know that you have been praying for me since the beginning and I thank you so much for continuing.... Hopefully, I will see you in Florida. No promises yet...but still hoping. ~ hugs from a hopefully traveling chipmunkLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
PDV, thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers. I too, believe in miracles and I have a lot of faith.......and, I smile a lot. Thanks so much for your thougthts and prayers. ~ lots of hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Hang on, dearest friend, we are here for you Your true friends, guiding you with angels so true Thanks so much for that lovely poem, Noah and for your thoughts and prayers....and especially for your caring. ~ mighty chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
68 and 1/2 more years, Marge.... I am definitely game for that one. The only thing is that I will have to stock up on wrinkle cream.  25,000 hugs...those, I can definitely handle...I won't even need the wrinkle cream for them. ~ and here come the first few right nowLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you so much, Larry... How kind of you to think of me, when you are going through your very own personal crises. I sure hope that you and your family are okay and I am praying for strength for all of you. ~ hugs from my heartLyra |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
You can add my prayers for you in this as well. I keep a list of names to pray for and you are now on that list. I do believe in miracles and know first hand that they do exist...so keep the smiles going and we will do our in prayer. God bless you and your family. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Lyra is one of the kindest and most genuine people I have met during my time at PIP and her warmth and love fill these pages. I feel honoured to call her a friend and my thoughts are most certainly with her during this most difficult time. I only wish I was closer so I could give her a big hug. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Mark... thank you so much for your prayers. I know that prayer works and that miracles do happen. And I'm not leaving yet because I'm definitely not ready to go. Did you know that there was actually a scientific study that proved that prayer works.... and so I thank you so much for your prayers and your thoughts. ~ big thank you hugsSue... Oh what a sweet thing to say about me... I am so very flattered that you think of me that way. And, I think of you as a dear friend also...now when are you coming to the states to visit? Thanks so much for your prayers, your friendship and your support. ~ hugs of friendshipLyra |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
My prayers and thoughts are with you! Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. ~Arthur Miller |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I'm sorry I'm so late in responding to this thread Lyra, but I've been away on a business trip, and I'm just catching up on my reading ... I hope you know you that my thoughts and prayers are with you as well. Perhaps this new little smilie, will help put a smile on your face? Just for you ...  |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
That might just be the cutest smilie we've got, Kit... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Eagle...thanks so much for those prayers and thoughts... Kit...I have not got enough words to thank you for that striped little rodent icon... I think she is precious... Don't worry about being late...I am just so amazed and thankful that you would actually do this for me.....Wow!!!!! this rodent can't thank you with enough furry rodent hugs Nan...thanks for all that you are and all that you do. ~ lots of loving chipmunk hugs to allLyra |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
When I meditate...I will send you lot's of light! Neeraja |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for all of that light, Neeraja.... I think I will either have to go to bed earlier or get black out shades on my bedroom windows.....LOL I do feel your prayers, though...and I thank you from the bottom of my ~ hugs from this furry rodentLyra |
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