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effjayel
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since 2007-09-30
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At the Crossroads of Infinity

0 posted 2008-02-24 07:06 PM



Ron,  Apologies if this is posted in the wrong forum, if so please feel free to move it to the relevant one....John

I apologise for the delay in posting this as I have only just had chance to check in. Rhiannon & I have been making the most of this weekend by packing as much into it as we could.

This has to be one of the hardest things I have had to compose. It is made even more difficult because I am so choked with emotion at the messages of support & love that I have just read on Dixies post and also the emails you have sent to me.

Having only been haunting these pages for a short time, the friendships I have made with you guys is more special to me than you can ever know. I am so lucky to have stumbled across this place & met such wonderful people.

Please know that both collectively & individually; you have all become such an important part of my journey.  My bag is packed with all the must haves for my stay in hospital but the most important thing I am taking are the occupants of my heart and you folks are forever contained within, indeed, you are up on the top shelf taking pride of place next to my girls. For the strength & comfort this gives me at this time, I am truly grateful.

I am aware of the risks and am prepared, focused & ready. Am I scared? Abso-bloody-lutely ! My Gran had a saying that if you were going to get killed by a bus you would run like hell to meet it. This is how I have always approached life & my own belief is that when your time is up it’s up. Nothing we can do will prolong our stay, sure we can abstain from whatever and improve the quality of our time but not the quantity.... That being said, I am not yet ready to go and will be putting up one hell of a fight. I shall go down the corridor humming that old Elvis song, ( No Tomtoo, not Return to Sender....Gotta Lotta Livin’ to do !)

As I said in my critique comments box, I write because I have to, actually, the truth is I write because it is how I deal with lifes issues. I am believe it or not, quite a shy, private person out side of cyberspace and when I write I lay my heart down for all to judge, comment or remark as they see fit. I do not take exception to anything one might say in response to my posts & without wanting to offend the reader / replier, it matters not what you say in so much as it will not change what I write, say or feel. It’s just me, my take on things and for that reason, I make no apologies. Except for one..

Which brings me to the title of this post;

Apologies? For this lengthy diatribe.

Thanks ? For reading this far, putting up with me and your valued friendship & kind words ...

I can’t wait to come back, see you all soon

Thanks


John
  

  

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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
1 posted 2008-02-24 08:09 PM


I wish you Good Luck and will  be praying that everything works out well for you and your family and that you will return to us as soon as possible, John.


M


Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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Realms of Light
2 posted 2008-02-24 08:15 PM


"I am not yet ready to go and will be putting up one hell of a fight."

~ and we're holding you to your word!!!

Get well soon and come back to your pip family fold!

Love to you and your lovely family who will be waiting with open arms!

Linda

TomMark
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since 2007-07-27
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LA,CA
3 posted 2008-02-24 09:21 PM


Face everything bravely. We all love you!!!!
TT

SEA
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with you
4 posted 2008-02-24 11:36 PM


be well...we will be keeping the fires burning...and saying prayers
Margherita
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Eternity
5 posted 2008-02-25 02:09 AM


Thank you for who you are, dear John!
Holding you close and caring. Good vibes are on their way.
You are aligned (a tuna d!) to the Universal Healing Power and everything is going to be fine.
love
Margherita

passing shadows
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displaced
6 posted 2008-02-25 03:27 AM


we're all going to be there with you in spirit, holding your hand

I hope you find comfort in that because I know I do.



Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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Sydney, Australia
7 posted 2008-02-25 06:33 AM


John, my hearthugs will help you thru... be strong for your loved ones need you ... love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Margherita
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Eternity
8 posted 2008-02-25 08:04 AM




ThisDiamond
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Michigan, USA
9 posted 2008-02-25 09:56 AM


Cya soon!
Martie
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10 posted 2008-02-25 10:10 AM


I read this before reading the other posts concerning you, yet your words touch my heart so much, that I need to let you know.

I haven't been at Pip much lately, but I remember that you replied to my recent call for this family to help me with loving thoughts and prayers.  Thank you.  I return the same to you. Travel light.

Marge Tindal
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11 posted 2008-02-25 10:27 AM


John~
My prayers are with you also~

Ya' see ... when you joined this circle of 'friends' ... that's exactly what you got~

Healthy *hugs* sent your way~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email -           noles1@totcon.com     

Misty Lilacs
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since 2005-11-15
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White Birch Forest
12 posted 2008-02-25 02:05 PM


I send along my prayers as well! Good luck and hope everything turns out okay.

Marti

passing shadows
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displaced
13 posted 2008-02-25 02:11 PM


I am still always amazed at the love and support of the people on this website...being here 9 years...it still amazes me

after so long

and we all have Ron to thank for bringing us together here and making sure we keep a great community


Midnitesun
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Gaia
14 posted 2008-02-25 07:20 PM


Thinking of you, wishing you successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Take care, dear poet.
sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21
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Sycamore, IL, USA
15 posted 2008-02-26 10:27 AM


Thank you for allowing us the privilage of praying for your wellbeing.

  Rae

Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Listening to every heart
16 posted 2008-02-26 11:36 AM


You'll be back among us soon enough John. I echo Martie's sentiments...Travel Light.
Paul Wilson
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17 posted 2008-02-27 12:05 PM


John...I've been away a couple of weeks so really don't know what's going on, but just wanted to let you know my prayers are with you my friend. Head up be strong and remember we are here for you...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353
Michigan, USA
18 posted 2008-02-27 07:02 PM


Thought of you today John.  Although I don't know what kind of surgery you face, I suspect it was to happen yesterday.
We all eagerly await knowing all is well with you. Poets are not all that patient especially as it pertains to our own...but we try to keep the applause down to a dull roar.
Please know you remain in my prayers.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
19 posted 2008-02-29 04:53 PM


Keep on fighting and we'll keep on praying
Ruth

Joyce Johnson
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Washington State
20 posted 2008-03-06 11:26 AM


I am finding this late and I haven't read about it before, but I am sorry you are ill and am adding you to my prayer list.  Love, Joyce
LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

21 posted 2008-03-06 01:20 PM


please know, John, you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers....

Lee J.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
22 posted 2008-03-06 01:46 PM


~Prayers are on the wing~

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

effjayel
Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474
At the Crossroads of Infinity
23 posted 2008-03-06 05:45 PM


I only just noticed there had been even more replies. To those I have not as yet thanked for keeping me in their thoughts & prayers & who are unaware I am back from the 'brink' Thank you from the bottom of my heart....John
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