Update On Lyra (Madam Chipmunk)

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Mysteria

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0 posted 2003-01-03 01:02 AM

Hi everyone,

Earlier today Duncan sent me an email to ask if I knew how Lyra (Madam Chipmunk) was doing and I realized that I had been so busy with my own life and the holidays I had not spoken to Lyra for a while. So I got called Nan to get her on the phone too, and we called Pipps's little chipmunk

to see how she was doing.  Like I mentioned to Lyra and I will to all of you, she is going to have her good days and bad days, and she is going through some bad ones right now which we hope will improve soon.

After her operation she went to physiotherapy for her leg and went a little overboard on the treadmill, which caused some damage to her back that is unknown at this time.  She will be going to a back doctor to see what is causing her all the pain, but her immediate problem seems to be pain management.  As we all know with severe pain you lose your focus and are not exactly Suzie or Simon Sunshine as it plain hurts!  She was exceptionally sweet (as only Lyra can be) considering the amounts of pain she in, and put up with Nan and I for almost an hour on the telephone.  Lyra is Lyra, hopeful and always putting up a wonderful front but this time even she admitted she is not too well and in severe pain.  She is ever hopeful about her birthday party still taking place, but we will keep everyone posted on that subject.

She actually apologized for not being able to fully participate in the forums at this time as she has lost her focus and can’t concentrate to read, let alone sit up, read and comment.  My goodness – this lady has done more commenting and reading on this site and is so well loved.  Please keep Lyra in your prayers if you will, and that was a request straight from Lyra.  When she feels better she said she would try to leave everyone a note herself.  If you wish to email her with prayers, David will read them to her.  When you are in severe pain it almost is healing to hear from friends with prayers and encouraging words.

Thank you all for your time.

~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~

Poet deVine

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1 posted 2003-01-03 05:07 AM

Thank you Sharon. Would it be possible to send me her real address? I'd like to send her a card. Thanks!

garysgirl

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2 posted 2003-01-03 05:20 AM

Thank you, Sharon. I've been wondering about our little sweet Chippymunk myself. She is so sweet.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Sunshine

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3 posted 2003-01-03 06:59 AM

I'll be sending Lyra a note. Thank you Mysteria...when one is in pain, they hunker down...and try not to be a bother. That Lyra knows we are thinking of her, is something ELSE for her to focus on.

Duncan
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4 posted 2003-01-03 09:40 AM

Thanks Sharon for the update. I do miss seeing the world through those little chipmunk eyes. Lyra, you scamper in anytime ya feel like it. We'll be sure and save ya some nuts!!!!!!

Nan

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5 posted 2003-01-03 09:57 AM

Lyra is a wonderful lady indeed. She's doing her best to get better so that she can join in our Passionate Place again.

I'm surely praying for you, Lyra - and for your remission on this physical struggle.

PdV - I think your idea is a good one. It's funny - I've stayed with Lyra & Dave, and could find my way back quite easily - but never wrote down the address. Perhaps Dave - You can email it to me, and I'll keep it in protective custody for her true friends who want send cards via snail mail to give her something tangible to hold onto... Loveya Lyra...

Nightshade

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6 posted 2003-01-03 10:34 AM

Thankyou so much for the update Sharon. Little Chippymunk had been on my mind even more than usual lately. May the good Lord lift this pain from her body. Bless her dear heart. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

[This message has been edited by Nightshade (01-03-2003 10:35 AM).]

Kit McCallum

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7 posted 2003-01-03 11:06 AM

Thank you for the update, Sharon. Nan and I were talking yesterday, and wondering how she was doing. I'm glad you and Nan were able to have a nice long chat, and hope Lyra's spirits were lifted.

Thanks for letting us know how things are going ... I'll be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers as well.

Miah
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8 posted 2003-01-03 02:23 PM

Lyra,
We all miss you. We think of you often and I know that I still, and always will pray for you and hope for a speedy recovery.

Larry C

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9 posted 2003-01-03 02:39 PM

Sharon,
What a blessing you are to so many lives. I am truly saddened that Lyra is having such a struggle. She deserves so much better. I will email her with my thoughts and prayers. And bless you dear lady.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Martie

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10 posted 2003-01-03 02:42 PM

Thank you, Sharon! Lyra has never been out of my prayers and I am focusing even more now on her well being.

Mysteria

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11 posted 2003-01-03 03:09 PM

I have Lyra's address Sharon and will email it to you.

Well, when someone is really sick I think we tend to shy away not knowing what to say, and the best way is to carry on as usual. This is one "funny" lady, this Lyra of Kalamazoo. She loves laughter, people and friends. I send you the BIGGEST prayers I can pray Lyra for strength to just get through this day by day.

~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~

serenity blaze
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12 posted 2003-01-03 05:06 PM

Lyra, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers--we love you much, lady.

Midnitesun

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13 posted 2003-01-03 05:25 PM

I think of our friend each day, and light a healing candle for her. Hope she likes lavendar and vanilla, my two favorite scents.
Sending to you, dearest Lyra, healing thoughts each day on scented breezes.

Mistletoe Angel

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14 posted 2003-01-03 07:50 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, we all continue to send angel healing hugs to you, sweet friend, I understand how difficult it can be to stay focused and keep yourself relaxed until you feel focused and comfortable! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSSSS) God Bless You, sweet friend, we are all here for you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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15 posted 2003-01-03 07:53 PM

I would do most anything to take your pain away Lyra.
Please know how very very much you are loved and missed.
You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
~Healing hugs, Nancy~

[This message has been edited by Enchantress (01-04-2003 09:35 AM).]

kaile

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16 posted 2003-01-03 11:26 PM

Thanks Sharon for the update...i just came back from a month-long hiatus and have been wondering about Lyra...

may the days get better for you, Lyra!

Paul Wilson

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17 posted 2003-01-04 01:40 AM

Sharon~ Thanks for keeping us informed on our little Chipmunk's condition.
My thoughts and prayers are with her everyday.I would love to send her a card by snail mail if I could get her address...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (01-04-2003 01:42 AM).]

NewEnglandlazurlu
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18 posted 2003-01-04 03:31 PM

Hey Lyra ~~ I've been thinking of you and I'm sorry you are still in such miserable pain. Seems with modern science and medicine the doctors should be able to find out what's causing you so much discomfort.

You remain as always in my heart and prayers and I'm sending you a gentle hug.

Loves, Marti

Little1
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19 posted 2003-01-04 09:06 PM

I am Lyra's little sister. I want to thank everyone for their prayers, support and kind words. It means a lot to me that so many people care about my wonderful and very special sister. I spoke with her today and she is feeling much better and is "itching" to write poetry so you will probably hear from her soon. Thank you again. Marlys

Nan

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20 posted 2003-01-04 09:26 PM

Hello Marlys,

I was fortunate enough to have seen photos of you when I visited with Lyra and Dave this summer - It's nice to be able to put a face to your post. You have a wonderful sister who's worth every bit of love and hugs we can muster up for her.

We'll continue our vigil on this end - Come stop by as frequently as you wish - as Dave does - We'd love to hear from you too...

Love ya Lyra!!...

Poet deVine

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21 posted 2003-01-04 09:36 PM

It's great to hear her spirits are up! We look forward to a post from her.

SuperDave
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22 posted 2003-01-05 12:33 PM

Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Lyra is feeling somewhat better today, and hopefully that will continue. She will do her best to post when she feels well enough.

David

Denise

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23 posted 2003-01-05 02:27 AM

Please let her know that she is still in my thoughts and prayers, Dave, and that I can't wait to see her back here.

Mysteria

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24 posted 2003-01-05 02:35 AM

Dave, as I am about to go to bed, I always come to this post to see who has sent their prayers to Lyra today. It was so nice to see her sister here as well, and I will bid you both a pleasant rest and I am off to light my "Lyra Lamp" (which is an old-fashioned fairy lamp with a candle) and say a little prayer for my loving

friend. May God Bless.

SimplyGold
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25 posted 2003-01-12 06:24 PM

Thank you for the update. Yes, I have been gone for awhile myself and life can get by awfully fast. I have just now gotten time to take a moment (usually takes me hours as I can't seem to draw myself away) to check in. I will get in touch with little chippy and try to provide her with some positive healing energy.

SimplyGold

garysgirl

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26 posted 2003-01-13 05:35 PM

Lyra, always know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
We all love you here, Lady Chippymunk...

Magicmystery
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27 posted 2003-01-13 11:51 PM

Just Heading to bed myself and come by to see how our beloved Lyra is doing. I am sorry to see that you are walking such a difficult road. May God give you strength to endure all of these pains and trials. You are in my thoughts and prayers continually.

Love, Sherry

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28 posted 2003-01-15 08:53 AM

Sharon ~

Leave it to our dear Lyra to overdo it on the treadmill! She is so full of chutzpah! I can picture the look of determination on her sweet face as she fights to regain her strength.

Lyra ~

I may not have been around for the past few weeks, but I have still had you in my prayers and have been sending you lots of love, and healing light!

Take care, Dear One!
Warm healing hugs,
Linda

Nan

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29 posted 2003-01-27 10:35 PM

I spoke to Lyra and Dave yesterday. Lyra is "maintaining"... She's continuing to have some problems with her back pains - and some side effects from her medications are making things a bit uncomfortable for her - But - maintaining means "not getting worse"... Doesn't it?

Hang in there, Lyra - We love you...

Enchantress
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30 posted 2003-01-27 11:22 PM

Our thoughts, prayers and love continue to go out to Lyra!

Thanks for the update Nan!

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