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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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 Lyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (09-04-2002 11:24 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This was good Lyra Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, I understand how you feel and I wish there was so much more I could do to help you and mnake the pain go away! (wipes tears) My heart goes out to you, sweet friend, I am always here if you need someone to talk to, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Hugs dear lady.... I know all about this beast...and I also know that it feeds from the table of fear that we set before it....Dining lavishly. Without a care in the world... Starve it! It will leave you alone if only you can... Don't feel alone Lyra, we all have these monsters....yours has just been around too often to dine... I hope it goes home soon... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Julie... Unfortunately, its true... I've spent two days now, waiting for the results of my bone scan which I had on Friday.... My sister, works for a cardiologist in NY and she said that she will have HIM call tomorrow if I don't get them... They will give them to a doctor, but they won't give them to a patient... and I will probably get into some trouble for that... but I can't wait any longer...  ~ hugs dizzy with waitingLyra |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Well I hope everything turns out for the best Lyra. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Noah... The situation is terrible... I have been a nervous wreck all day... I think she hasn't called me because it must be really bad news and she doesn't know how to tell me...  ~ nervous hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I hope so too, Barry... This is waaay too long to wait for test results... I'm scared that she's not telling me sooner because she needs a large block of time because it is something really horrible... And I have a very good imagination.... and have done a lot of research.....unfortunately!  ~ hugs for caringLyra |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Lyra, I hope you are feeling better knowing that we keep our prayers for you. *decaf hugs* marie Keep counting your blessings |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Julie... I am really scared. They said they found something on the scan, right where the pain was...but that it didn't look like a tumor because tumors usually show up as solid but this was diffused... it looked almost like a shadow. The tech also said that everything else looked clear, but now I don't believe him... I am imagining all sorts of bone metasteses all over my ribs and my spine and my pelvis... That is the demented beast...  ~ hugs for caringLyra |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I know it's easy for me to say but QUIT WORRYING until you're sure you've got something to worry about!!!! I know you know how important a strong, positive attitude is in all this, Lyra. BTW...very affective poem! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Marie... Yes... Knowing that everyone is praying for me really helps me... but these last 2 days have been totally horrible. Every time the phone rings, we jump... And I have been afraid to use my phone to make outgoing calls in case she calls, so I have been using David's business phone. I am so glad that we have 2 lines here. Yesterday was bad...but today was even worse. I know the results are back but no one but my doctor is allowed to give me the results. I have lots of friends who work at that hospital and I kept trying to trick them into telling me all day today. My sister works for a cardiologist in NY and if we don't hear anything by tomorrow afternoon, she is going to have him call... He will just tell them that I am a patient of his... my sister has all of my identifying information...so they will probably tell him and I will get yelled at but I will just yell back...  ~ hugs for the prayers and caringLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Duncan... but why don't you put yourself in my shoes...although I am sure that you wouldn't fit into them... They told me that something was there... but they didn't know what it was because it didn't look like a typical tumor (nothing about me ever looks typical) they even made me stay later to take an extra picture of it in 3D... They said I would know the results on Tuesday and now Tuesday AND Wednesday have come and gone.... and I know nothing. So my mind is busy embroidering monsters... I hope you never have to be in these shoes because they really hurt. ~ frightened hugsLyra |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lyra, when I've been waiting for test results, the doctor has always said, "No news, is good news!"---Please hold that thought! One way to help ease your pain, is to read some your wonderfully cheerful and happy poetry! You did a superb job with this write---visually, emotionally---It was so real that I now have to go take a Tylenol---I can barely make it down the stairs! Talk about sympathy pains! May all turn out well for you, Dear Lyra, Dear Lyra---or is that Lisa? (song) Tehe Take Care Linda |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Linda... You actually got me to laugh... Be careful on those stairs though...I don't think Tylenol takes the pain out of stairs  ~ hugs for the laughter and caringLyra |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Don't make yourself crazy, OK? You know the ill effects of stress. Have yourself a Chipmunk snack and listen to your favorite music, as you read here tonight. All the best to ya. Be not overwrought, Lyra. ~Ed (wranx) |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
My prayers are with you Lyra. Wranx is right, stress only adds to the pain. Think soothing thoughts. So easy for us to say I know. If there was a way we could each bear some of your pain, I'm sure we all would. Take heart dear lady. The White Rose~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanx Wranx... I don't have to drive myself crazy... I have been crazy for the past 2 days... and before that... I had to wait through a 3 day weekend... so its been over 5 days now. My very vivid imagination is just doing it's thing... BTW, ....... What is a Wranx?  ~ hugs for caringLyra |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra It must be so frightening..I could feel how in your mind it became a monster in this very good poem...Big hugs and prayers to you, dear...I think we all wait with you. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Anne... but I am now wearing the shoes of vivid imagination and my feet have grown so big that they will no longer come off until I learn the ugly truth... even if it isn't ugly... But I will try to relax.... Actually... writing and posting this poem helped me a whole lot...  ~ hugs for caring but just a wee bit more relaxed...Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Martie... I now feel 5000 hands holding mine... its a wonderful feeling. It really helped to write this poem... a catharsis of sorts...  ~ hugs from my heartLyra |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Lyra I felt very emotional reading your words as I remembered waiting for what seemed an eternity to get the results about my father's illness, such a frustrating time. Your words also brought back my memories of my depression when I felt there was a 'beast' inside me, filled with so much negativity. It felt like I was down the bottom of a dark well, the sides were slippery and I couldn't get out. I hope you find your inner strength to get through this very difficult time in your life. I have no doubt you are surrounded by a lot of love from others, as I know you are loved very much here at PIP by so many people. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Sue... I am sorry that you had to go through this feeling also... It truly is beastly... Thanks so much for your support. ~ hugs for caringLyra |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Lyra, You are in my prayers. If there were a way to exorcise sickness with words -- this poem would do it. Mike |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your prayers, Mr.Squirrel.... Exorcism is exactly what was on my mind when I wrote this... and it really did feel better to get my feelings written out... I guess great rodents think alike!  ~ hugs from the bottom of my little chipmunk heartLyra |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Sorry, I hadn't realized the test results were so long overdue. Just my lame attempt at a poorly timed pep talk. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lyra, I got up this morning with every intention of calling you later and then ran across this poem. I will wait to call as I don't want to tie up your line. "No news is good news!" Until I hear from you, I'm going with the good news bit. Hon, I can only imagine what a nervous wreck you are. I'm constantly praying and I know those angels are still with you. Hugs, Marti |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lyra, *hugging you tight* Poignant writing my friend. *hugging you again* |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra, A very emotional felt poem.You are so much in our prayers and know that we love you. TAKE CARE!Juanita |
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