Thanks for the new Stringer!!
GO Chery...GO!!!!!:)

Start, I have tired to PM you... not there anymore... please email me... K? How are you doing? 22

Chery
My thoughts are with you as they've been for so long. Get well soon.


Stringer I posted a link to this thread on chery's other thread so people will see it.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-member-discussions/our-sweet-chery-253366-117.html#post1990981

Thanks M.

Received today, good news again... this Thursday!

"Mom is coming home Thursday and the bed etc. gets delivered tomorrow."

The best to you all,
Jaime


Stringer

I am on the phone now with Chery, I will be back after we are finished, Marta is talking to her presently.

She is still Chery... love it... spunky, and she sounds good! And she is looking forward to getting home this Thursday. :)

She sounds great, her attitude seems to be good, she is really looking forward to 'getting the h*ll outta here!'

Marta and I spoke with her for about 45 minutes. She has to be very careful now so that she doesn't have a fall and she will be uncomfortable for some time.

We covered everything from the weather, some politics, her operation, her health, some politics, AMHD (and how everyone is wishing her well and hugs), too again 'getting the h*ll out of here and going home to her family and Larry (her cat).

I am pleased that she sounds so good and 'spunky.' (Best word I can think of to describe her today.)

Stringer

This is all very cool and encouraging! :D

Thanks, Stringer!

Yeah Chery! You go, girl!

She sounds great, her attitude seems to be good, she is really looking forward to 'getting the h*ll outta here!'

Marta and I spoke with her for about 45 minutes. She has to be very careful now so that she doesn't have a fall and she will be uncomfortable for some time.

We covered everything from the weather, some politics, her operation, her health, some politics, AMHD (and how everyone is wishing her well and hugs), too again 'getting the h*ll outta here and going home to her family and Larry (her cat).

I am pleased that she sounds so good and 'spunky.' (Best word I can think of to describe her today.)

Stringer
AWESOME news!!

Thanks for such a great update Stringer!! You are truly wonderful!

Awesome news. Glad to hear it

Thanks Stringer...
How great, I swear she is one of the few people who can do this! So dang strong, great attitude (even when she is down) and she has so much to offer! Chery, you are a ROCK, with lots of diamonds in it! :)

Thanks Stringer...
How great, I swear she is one of the few people who can do this! So dang strong, great attitude (even when she is down) and she has so much to offer! Chery, you are a ROCK, with lots of diamonds in it!!:)

Yep she's a 'sparkler!' :)

Hey thanks for the news Stringer! You've done a great job, really! :)

I'm glad to hear that Chery is back home, and sort of full of energy! :)

Excellent news!
She will be welcomed back with open arms from us all.

Hey thanks for the news Stringer! You've done a great job, really! :)

I'm glad to hear that Chery is back home, and sort of full of energy! :)

She comes home this Thursday, tomorrow, since it is 8:10 pm now in Germany it won't be long.

Oops, I got a little too 'far' again in time :o

Posting this for Stringer.

This is a picture of the statue that was sent to chery in the hospital.

“Discover Your Beautiful Strength Within…”... this is what was written on her arms.



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Thank you very much M.

The statue is about 8 inches tall and is made of porcelain. Jamie said that she loves it.

Thanks to all of you for your help and letting Chery know that we love her and care a lot.

Stringer

Aw, it's adorable. I'm glad she likes it!

Just received and I must share it with everyone:


My table has not been delivered yet and my arm hurts too much to type much until it is here, but I want to let you all know that I am back and doing as well as can be. AND... to thank you all so much for your prayers, love, and support received throughout my long, enduring and painful hospital stay. That's what I got for getting radiation therapy for my cancer that spread to my bones and letting my hip break... but am better now, at home with my cat and family and my internet. Your messages to my daughter to pass on to me meant so much and I am sure it helped me recover all the quicker -25 days in hospital was enough and I do not plan on doing that again. I love and appreciate you all so much, it's beyond words. You make me feel so special and loved and I want to let you all know that the love goes both ways.

Thanks again. I will write more in detail once I have an adequate table to put my laptop on.

Love and Hugs,
Your Chery.
P.S. I will check in on AMHD and read the thread you created - you make me so humble. I will also reply there and include some new pictures as soon as I can.

Yes thanks Ben, I received this also, glad she is home and safe.

That's our Chery! Way to go, Chery! :)

Thanks for the news, Ben!

That's great news Ben, thanks for sharing!

Posting this for Stringer.

This is a picture of the statue that was sent to chery in the hospital.

“Discover Your Beautiful Strength Within…” ..........this is what was written on her arms.



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She kept me company in the hospital and was a joy to look at each time I opened my eyes.- so precious.

Thank you all for your wishes and prayers, again and again, I feel so blessed to have you all support me with your love. I should be able to respond in more detail once I get an adequate table to fit over this remote-control bed. Jaime did such a great job in getting this place ready for the new furniture - she worked her but off for three weeks. Plus worried about her hubby in Afghanistan, me in hospital, and raising my grandson on her own for a while until Dad comes home. I think she will need a well-earned vacation after that. They will also be working on a brother or sister for Alex as Jaime lost the baby she was carrying in July. I am so proud of her and the patience she has with me and her son right now - as I complained about a few things while in hospital and expected her to bring Alex almost every evening after whe was done at my place and picked him up from Kindergarten. She is such a jewel - I really don't know what I did to deserve her... or all of you, for that matter. But I am glad and feel totally blessed and loved. All of you keep me going. Thanks so much again, my dearest friends.

Talk to you again soon.
Chery

We are just happy and pleased that you are back Chery. Get better and come back more often. :)

Love you,

Stringer

Welcome back Sweet Chery Love!
Love and Hugs!
Rebbie

Chery, it's so good to see your words again! You have been a constant thought in my mind. I'm so glad you have such a wonderful daughter. You are truly blessed!

Good to see you again chery :)

Wow, Chery! WELCOME BACK! :) :) :) :)

Chery, it is so great to meet you and I hope that you do return someday.

Thoughts and prayers. :)

Momma C is the bomb. I can't say it better then that, at least not without tears.

Cherry, I love you. You are such a strong person, you give the rest of us hope. You also make the rest of us realize that our petty little problems are nothing, they can be overcome.

You have survived when they said you wouldn't. No matter what the world throws at you you throw it back. You are an inspiration. You make me proud to be your friend.

You are blessed dear, as are we, for knowing you. :)

Aw, Alty!! Well said, and I couldn't agree more. I just wish I had had the time to get closer to Chery before she took hiatus from AMHD.

Welcome back Chery! :)

It was really good to see you post on AMHD again! :)

I couldn't agree more than Alty, had to spread the rep... :(

Go go go Momma C! :)

Welcome back Chery! :)

It was really good to see you post on AMHD again! :)

I couldn't agree more than Alty, had to spread the rep... :(

Go go go Momma C! :)

I agree Unky, interesting, Starby is the one that created that name for Chery... 'Momma C.'

Oh yes, I remember! Bringing such memories!

Oh yes, I remember! Bringing such memories!

Yep, it does.

Too many memories. But it doesn't hurt as much anymore, in fact, it often makes me smile.

Two such amazing women, both going through so many struggles, both with such caring hearts. Momma C the survivor and Starby, our little duck that tried.

We're a lucky group to have them touch our lives.

Too many memories. But it doesn't hurt as much anymore, in fact, it often makes me smile.

Two such amazing women, both going through so many struggles, both with such caring hearts. Momma C the survivor and Starby, our little duck that tried.

We're a lucky group to have them touch our lives.

Indeed :):)

Welcome home Chery.
You have been in all our thoughts and prayers.

Anymore news, here?

Thanks!

Anymore news, here?

Thanks!

Chery is at home Clough, she should be set up with her bed and visiting companion at this point. Larry her cat will not leave her side.

I have news that is not very good. Chery is not doing well...

Jamie emailed this to me 10 before 8AM this morning.

"Important news on Mom."

"Mom's status is weakening day by day. I don't know how much longer, it could be any day now. I see her twice a day, and spend hours with her, before I go home with Alex and take care of him. I spoke with the doc today and he came to see her, I spoke with him about how serious her status is and her agrees that she needs 24 hour watch. I spoke with him about getting a red cross message written for me to give to them, so Dan and Ed can home soon. I'll be passing this message to the Red Cross tomorrow as soon as I have it.

I'll keep everyone posted as possible."

Take care,

Jamie

I am in shock, I don't know what else to say. Chery we love you, keep fighting, always, keep fighting.

I spoke with Chery two days ago, she seemed in good spirits, she even seemed stronger, this is sad, very sad.

Stringer

That's terrible news stringer.

It seemed by your posts and jamies that she was out of the woods.

My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Very sad news indeed. Good luck Chery!

Oh wow, thank you for the update Stringer, I know it must be hard for you.

I send my best wishes to Chery and her family.

That is very terrible news and I am saddened by it. She is in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are also with Chery and her family.

Thoughts and prayers here, too, for Chery, Jamie, and their family.

I think we all expected something would happen eventually, but, she sounded so strong just two days ago.. even better than when she went into the hospital this time...

I pray that she fights through this.

Bless her, her family and all those who love her.

Oh Stringer I am so sorry to hear this. She just posted on here and seemed to be in good spirits. Bless her and her family and they are in my thoughts.

Just to sad thanks Stringer at least ben remembered to tell me about the posts this time xxxxx heart felt love to Chery and her dearest family xxxx

I'm so sorry, everything was looking so up. My prayers are with her and her family.

Thank you for keeping us updated Stringer.

Chery, wonderful Momma C. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You've fought so long and hard, you truly are the strongest person I know.

I love you Momma C.

Thank you for letting me know Stringer.

My prayers are with Chery and her family.

Do not know what to say except we all love you Chery.

Please be strong.

I have news that is not very good. Chery is not doing well....

Jamie emailed this to me 10 before 8AM this morning.

"Important news on Mom."

"Mom's status is weakening day by day. I don't know how much longer, it could be any day now. I see her twice a day, and spend hours with her, before I go home with Alex and take care of him. I spoke with the doc today and he came to see her, I spoke with him about how serious her status is and her agrees that she needs 24 hour watch. I spoke with him about getting a red cross message written for me to give to them, so Dan and Ed can home soon. I'll be passing this message to the Red Cross tomorrow as soon as I have it.

I'll keep everyone posted as possible."

Take care,

Jamie

I am in shock, I don't know what else to say. Chery we love you, keep fighting, always, keep fighting.

I spoke with Chery two days ago, she seemed in good spirits, she even seemed stronger, this is sad, very sad.

Stringer

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Chery! Please keep on fighting!

All of our LOVE and GOOD THOUGHTS are going out to YOU and YOURS!

Stringer, thanks for the update. Chery has fought a long hard battle. First her stroke, then her cancer, now this. I pray she can rally the strength to stay on this earth a little longer...

I remember when she was diagnosed with the cancer.. no chemo.. no radiation etc. She made a list of those she was going to "haunt" and it would be a good "haunting" to those of us she loved.

My thoughts and prayers are with Chery, Alex and Jayme.

Thank you Stringer, for all the updates.

Sending my best wishes to you chery and all your loved ones

Thankyou Stringer, for all the updates.

sending my best wishes to you chery and all your loved ones

Thanks, I intend to call her tomorrow, Jamie said that she would like that but may not be able to stay on the phone too long. As I always do, I will pass on all your wishes and prayers for her, I know that she will appreciate that a lot. She has a lot of deep feelings for a lot of people here, for a long time this has been her primary communication vehicle. She told me many times how much she loves AMHD and the people here.

Chery has long been in my prayers.
I can ony say that I hope for the best for her and for her family. I wish I could offer more...

Chery has long been in my prayers.
I can ony say that I hope for the best for her and for her family. I wish I could offer more....

Hi Capt, that's about all we can offer at this point.

I hope that you are doing OK my friend? Miss talking to you buddy.

Stringer

Keep on fighting Momma C.

Those news came like a shock, especially as you seemed so strong the past few days. My prayers are to you and your family Momma C. You're a strong woman, perhaps the strongest I've ever known, fighting again and again. I remember last year, yes, you said you had a list of people to haunt... and Starby was on the list too, aw such memories!

:::lights a candle of 'green apple':::

Stringer agrees: Boy, I sure hope I am on the good list... Chery can tear into those that fell out of favor with her... :)

I'm positive you are on the good list... I will be blessed the day she "haunts" me. Hopefully later rather than sooner. But at least I will meet her face to ghostly face.

Now, if y'all don't know Chery all that well, this is her way of joking about leaving the planet but still sticking around to be with her earthly friends. She is truly one of a kind!

WE LoVE YOU CHeRY!!

It's about 11:30 AM Thursday.

I just spoke with Chery. She is very weak and her voice indicates that. She still tried to sound 'up.' She is a fighter and she promised to continue to fight, but I don't know...

Chery told me to tell you all that 'I love them all, very much, please tell them this.'

She said: 'You know that I am a fighter, and I will fight!'

Jamie answered the phone and wasn't sure that Chery had the strength to talk. But when she told Chery that it was me Chery took the phone and the first thing she said was 'Hello Darlin.'

She made me promise to send her pictures of my Halloween display for this year, they will go off today.

Jamie said that her husband was hurrying back from Afghanistan and should arrive tomorrow and Chery's two brothers have their visas and should arrive tomorrow also.

I do not feel confidence in Chery's health at this time. We love her a lot, bless her.

Stringer

Thank you again Sherrif. Thank you for passing the message.

Momma C, we're all with you!

Thank you Stringer. One positive is you were able to hear her voice and communicate with her still.

Thanks for the PM Stringer,
Sad, but we all knew it was inevitable.
Hope you find peace Chery dear.

For the ones who maybe a little confused about Chery getting weaker, her being out of the hospital did not mean she had been cured of the cancer,
She was just well enough after the accident to be home.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-member-discussions/our-sweet-chery-253366.html



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It does not look good at all.

Received this today from Jamie:

"It wasn't Mom's wish to die in a hospital, but I had to call the ambulance last night @ 3am our time. She wasn't getting enough air and I had the machine up to the max. She started to panic and I didn't KNOW what to do...she is in the hospital and can't talk or anything...The Doc said that she probably will not make it home. John, landed in Frankfurt 7am our time and took the train and buss all the way to the hospital. I'm at home while he's staying with her and Alex is staying with his Nanny. I'm still waiting to hear from Dan and Ed, don't know if they can make it on time. I'll keep you posted. I'm going to take off again."

Jaime

I hope that chery finds peace,it's a pity she could not be at home, but at least she will have pain relief.

It's a hard time on her family.

I agree Red, I'm a little sorry that she won't get her wish though.

How are you stringer,being the bearer of bad news is not an easy task,and it takes strong shoulders and a brave man to do it.

Fair play stringer.

That's terrible news Stringer. I am sorry that's what you had to pass along to us.

Oh my God, I haven't seen that coming so soon!

Thanks for the update Stringer. That's awful!

Momma C, if you have to die now, then, be free, and feel no pain. :(

Thanks for the update and the PM stringer.


It's a sad day and I'm lost for words :( and that doesn't happen too often :(

Yeah, she didn't sound to well when I spoke with her, but I didn't think that she would get this way so quickly either.

My dear Stringer, I know how hard you're taking this, I wish I
Could hug you in person my dear.

Chery has fought a long hard battle. For a while I know we all thought that she'd somehow pull out of it, keep on being with us. She is such a remarkable woman.

Right now my only wish is for her to be pain free and for her to go quickly and not linger. I know she wouldn't want that.

I'll pray for her and her family. Yes, you heard me, I'll pray. :)

Love you Stringer. Love you Chery.

Love all of you.

My dear Stringer, I know how hard you're taking this, I wish I
could hug you in person my dear.

Chery has fought a long hard battle. For a while I know we all thought that she'd somehow pull out of it, keep on being with us. She is such a remarkable woman.

Right now my only wish is for her to be pain free and for her to go quickly and not linger. I know she wouldn't want that.

I'll pray for her and her family. Yes, you heard me, I'll pray. :)

Love you Stringer. Love you Chery.

Love all of you.

I am OK Alty. Just already feeling the loss.

Thank you hon, lots of love to you too.

Stringer

I am ok Alty. Just already feeling the loss.

Thank you hon, lots of love to you too.

Stringer

We do tend to do that, don't we, especially when we can't be with the person.

For me it makes the loss not hurt as bad when it actually happens, but it still hurts.

I hope that Jaime is doing okay. I remember all too well how hard it is to take care of and make the decisions for someone that's dying, someone you love.

Stringer, if you could, send Jaime my email address. Let her know I'm here if she needs to talk. I'd appreciate it. :)

Love you.

We do tend to do that, don't we, especially when we can't be with the person.

For me it makes the loss not hurt as bad when it actually happens, but it still hurts.

I hope that Jaime is doing okay. I remember all too well how hard it is to take care of and make the decisions for someone that's dying, someone you love.

Stringer, if you could, send Jaime my email address. Let her know I'm here if she needs to talk. I'd appreciate it. :)

Love you.

I know the losses you have had, I know that you have been there.

Seems that in the last year there have been too many, my mother, starby and now the possibility of Chery.

Marta has spoken to her several times and she is very sad also.

I will give Jamie your email Alty.

I know the losses you have had, I know that you have been there.

Seems that in the last year there have been too many, my mother, starby and now the possibility of Chery.

Marta has spoken to her several times and she is very sad also.

I will give Jamie your email Alty.

I have been there, but who hasn't?

We've all lost people we love and care about. The circumstances don't make it easier or harder, it's hard no matter what.

I'm just getting this terrible feeling in my stomach knowing what Jaime is going through, and with a young child to boot. It's my situation all over again, and it was so very hard. Now she has to deal with it, and it seems she's mainly alone. I feel so bad for her, and for Chery, because I know how much Chery worries about her daughter and her grandson. This must be so hard for both of them.

Okay, I'm making it worse. Sorry. :(

Thank you Stringer for the PM letting me know what's going on. This is sad news indeed, but we all have to remember that Chery fought the good fight and has lived at least a year longer than originally expected.

In the true spirit that is Chery... the hauntings will probably begin soon. Those of us that are on her good list should have some fun, while those on her bad list... well, I would hate to be them.

I am a realist. I take what the doctor's say and Jamie has written and explained issues, however, I am not counting Sweet Chery Love out yet!! Not until Jamie sends more news. Our Chery is a fighter. If this is her last fight, then I pray strength of spirit and heart and body for her and above all, peace. I guess I am too much also of an optimist. One never knows until we know!! I do know that Chery knows she is loved and that is a credit to ALL of you who love her so much and have been so supportive of her all this time. How blessed she has been to be loved so much and have sweet little Alex, "Oma's Angel" and Jamie and Dan. I hope when my time comes, I can be as brave and strong as Chery. She inspires me. I love each of you and I know our love for one another gives each of us strength to go through each struggle in this life. Each of us have given a bit of ourselves to Chery, just like we did to Jo and they and we are richer for it. I love you.

Altenweg agrees: I'm getting an exorcist. ;)

But you aren't on the bad list. You will be one of the lucky ones with the fun hauntings.

I am a realist. I take what the doctor's say and Jamie has written and explained issues, however, I am not counting Sweet Chery Love out yet!!!!! Not until Jamie sends more news. Our Chery is a fighter. If this is her last fight, then I pray strength of spirit and heart and body for her and above all, peace. I guess I am too much also of an optimist. One never knows until we know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do know that Chery knows she is loved and that is a credit to ALL of you who love her so much and have been so supportive of her all this time. How blessed she has been to be loved so much and have sweet little Alex, "Oma's Angel" and Jamie and Dan. I hope when my time comes, I can be as brave and strong as Chery. She inspires me. I love each of you and I know our love for one another gives each of us strength to go through each struggle in this life. Each of us have given a bit of ourselves to Chery, just like we did to Jo and they and we are richer for it. I love you.

You are right Rebbie.

Thank you for the updates Stinger. Rebbie, you got it right! I am also thankful for all the great advice and love from Chery, she definitely changed my life for the better, no doubt about it! I am happy for any time she set aside for me, as well as the time she set aside to help others! XXOO, love you lot's Chery!

We know you're in good hands, Chery. Get well soon!

I received this email from Jaime yesterday, I had trouble getting on the site until today.

A little good news though, Chery is doing a little better...

"Mom's better, since her meds have been adjusted. I don't know how long she'll be in the hospital until they have a place for her in an Hospitz (it's like a nursing home) she'll have 24 hrs. care that she needs. But, that's all up to her and if they'll let her bring Larry, have Internet and cable TV. You know Mom and she doesn't have many wishes. The family is doing as good as can be now, it is a big re-leave for me that Dan's back and he watches Alex when I'm in the hospital with Mom."

"You and Marta take care, and I'll keep you posted."

Jaime

Go Chery !

Stringer

That's great news Stringer.

Thanks for letting us know. :)

Sounds good. Thanks for the update Stringer. Chery and her family are in my prayers.

That's great news Stringer.

Thanks for letting us know. :)

I read it twice, I was so excited that she was doing better J.

I was afraid of the worst, but it all came out better! Thanks for the update Stringer!

Yay Momma C! Don't give up! :)

Great news, I hope things continue to get better :)

Good news Stringer. Thanks for sharing.

I received this email from Jaime yesterday, I had trouble getting on the site until today.

A little good news though, Chery is doing a little better...

"Mom's better, since her meds have been adjusted. I don't know how long she'll be in the hospital until they have a place for her in an Hospitz (it's like a nursing home) she'll have 24 hrs. care that she needs. But, that's all up to her and if they'll let her bring Larry, have Internet and cable TV. You know Mom and she doesn't have many wishes. The family is doing as good as can be now, it is a big re-leave for me that Dan's back and he watches Alex when I'm in the hospital with Mom."

"You and Marta take care, and I'll keep you posted."

Jaime

Go Chery !

Stringer

More great news!

Thanks, Stringer!

Thank you Stringer:)
GO Chery GO!! Get Larry and your internet and GO TO TOWN!! XXOO

Thank you Stringer:)
GO Chery GO!!! Get Larry and your internet and GO TO TOWN!!! XXOO

I agree whole heartily!

That's the best news I've heard all day! Thanks for sharing Stringer:)

Hey Guys, I have not been around for a while, my daughter has kept me so so busy, but I am sad to learn from Curlybens wife about Chery. She has been a great support to me and helped me through some preety awful moment and sistuations in my life and I am so grateful to her. My Love, thoughts and prayers are with Chery xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hey DJ what's going on?

Hey CurlyBen long time no speak, how have you been? Xx

Received from Jaime today:

"Hi Lloyd&Marta,

Mom is doing as good as can be. She does say her body is getting weaker day by day. She is waiting for a room at the hospiz, they have her on the top of the list as next. She can take Larry,TV, internet and telephone. So, we are waiting for them to call and let us know any day."

Take care,
Jaime

Whew... I am so happy to hear this news!! Larry, phone and internet will keep our precious Chery going for a looong time!!

Thanks Stringer, you really made my day!

I wished Jaime a happy birthday the other day, but have not heard back... She's a grand ole 33 years old now!

Whew...I am so happy to hear this news!!! Larry, phone and internet will keep our precious Chery going for a looong time!!!

Thanks Stringer, you really made my day!!

I wished Jaime a happy birthday the other day, but have not heard back.....She's a grand ole 33 years old now!!

You are very welcome J. Without Larry and the internet she would not be happy at all, I agree.

Thanks for letting me know about Jaime's birthday, I didn't know that.

Go Chery go! You are an inspiration. :)

Thanks for letting me know about Jaime's birthday, I didn't know that.

Yesterday Stringer...

Cherry,
The whole site's behind you. With that kind of backing you're bound to be back with us in no time. Hurry back! We miss you! Tom and the entire Plumbing Page.

Awww. Tom, you are such a gem!!

Even with the butt crack avatar we adore you Tom. :)

Even with the butt crack avatar we adore you Tom. :)

That's plumber butt syndrome Alty!! And it makes a pretty penny. I should know, I hire one every winter. Too bad Tom doesn't live here.

That's plumber butt syndrome Alty!!! And it makes a pretty penny. I should know, I hire one every winter. Too bad Tom doesn't live here.

Do you actually need one or do you hire just for the butt crack?:D

I'm glad to hear the news about Chery:D Hopefully hear from her soon!

That's plumber butt syndrome Alty!!! And it makes a pretty penny. I should know, I hire one every winter. Too bad Tom doesn't live here.

I never have to hire a plumber, for us it's electricians. :(

Thanks for the update Stringer! Yay Momma C! Go go go!! :p

Nice to hear Chery is doing better.
Thanks for the updates Stringer.

Apparently Chery now has her own room in the Hosptiz, I received this from Jaime this morning. And she will soon have her internet!!

Hi Lloyd & Marta,

Thank you and Mom is doing as well as can be. We are working on the TV and Internet thing for her tomorrow. Soon she'll be able to communicate with you, again. She has her good and bad day's but that's to be expected anyways. The place is really nice and her room is a little apartment with two bedrooms.

Take care,
Jaime

Its good to hear that chery will be back on the boards soon...

Great job stringer for keeping the thread updated.

You are welcome hon. TOP OF THE MORNIN" TO YA!! :)

You are welcome hon. TOP OF THE MORNIN" TO YA !!!!! :)

You too stringer.. we were at a party last night,a little tried,we got home early... 530am! Great craic had by all.

you too stringer..we were at a party last night,a little tried,we got home early....530am! great craic had by all.

Craic?? Not sure what that means hon? I'm guessing that it means that you had a great time though. I'm glad that you did, having fun and being with friends is really great!

Marta and I are extending our anniversary for the whole month...

I got her a diamond anniversary ring, a big bunch of red roses, last night we went to this new local theater. The theater is really posh, living room chairs that recline, a waiter that comes around to take your dinner order and drinks, etc. Really nice, the place is like a high class hotel. We saw "The Christmas Caroll" in three D. she really enjoyed it and the Cuban Sandwiches with white wine and desert... good meal. And we had a great time too...

At the end of the month, the 28th, we are renting a limo and going to see the live play "South Pacific" and that will be it for the anniversary this year.

She looks good always but when she really dresses up... I need a gun to kepp the gigolos away from her... hee hee...

Strigner

Thanks for the updates stringer , so good to hear chery will be back talking to us soon :)


Craic??? Not sure what that means hon? I'm guessing that it means that you had a great time though.

Stringer

Craic or crack is a term for fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation.

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Thanks M.

Thanks for the update Stringer :)

I hope her fingers will be strong enough for her to be able to type :)

Received today from Jaime...

"Hi Lloyd,

How are you and Marta?
Mom is going well as can be. They are making it as comfortable as possible for her. We are still trying to get the internet to work, the reception isn't the best out there. So, I don't know what can be done about that. She is lucid and is doing her word puzzles that she likes."

Take care,
Jaime&Co.

Thanks for the update stringer...

For anyone that's interested,I was rummaging around in old member discussion threads last night,and came across some classic banter between chery and starby.

Some really funny and heart warming stuff squirreled away in the member discussions.

I'm looking forward to chery posting again.

thanks for the update stringer...

for anyone thats interested,i was rummaging around in old member discussion threads last night,and came across some classic banter between chery and starby.

some really funny and heart warming stuff squirreled away in the member discussions.

im looking forward to chery posting again.

Thanks for that info Red. :)

Thanks for the update Stringer! :)

Three cheers for Momma C! :p

My dearest and most wonderful friends and internet family. I as hoping I had the time to read all your wonderful messages and wishes, but unfortunately, I am in an Hospiz (and I wanted to stay at home and use internet time to say all these things that I felt I needed to say.
I have one hour on here and it's almost gone, maybe I will be able to come back on, but until then,
Good bye all... it is time for me to go, kikneys failng, elephant legs, tremmors and trouble breathing, I am not strong enough anymore to fight.

Just remember, I love you all and am so blessed to have you all as friends.

Message to Jan, Stringer and those who I have emailed with - especially Jan - I will look and see if I can find and join the peace that you believe in, my love.

Love you all bunches.


P.s: Keep in touch with Jaime and support her too when you can, OK?.

{{{{{{{{{{Cheery}}}}}}}}}}

Chery,I wish you peace,and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Hey Chery! Bye Chery. I'm glad to see you here, even if it's for a little moment :)

My heart is... pounding so hard.

Chery, love you hon, always will.

Peace

Chery--you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers for ages now. I think you will always continue to be.

I've never known a woman to give as much love as you have, and asking nothing in return.

May you find the peace you are looking for, knowing all of us here (and everywhere, I'm sure!) that love you are hoping for what's best for YOU, regardless the loss to US.

^^ what she said!

Thanks for the update Stringer. Glad to hear Chery is still hanging in there.

Wow, Chery! WELCOME BACK! :) :) :) :)
Clough and Albear... I am unfortunately not back, I am failing even though I wanted to be strong... Yes I am scared, yes - I am very scared to take the passing, but I have no choice and will do so. Jan - I said I will look for who you want me to find - I promise. I am here in tears now and will stay with you all until internet time is over and my time too.

Love and bless you.

We love you too Chery :)

Hi Chery :)

Oh, Chery, now I am in tears as well. Please don't cry. I am SOOO happy to see you here.

You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I love and miss you Cher.

It's amazing what people say when they are scared and angry... they take out many things on people who are just trying to help. My daughter worked her buttttt off to fix my place so that I could dye there.. unfortunately it did not work, and I in my anger took it out on her and called her names - told her where to go - and am so darned angry at myself for doing this. The nurses here say it is OK to lash out as this is a critical situation and we have the right to express - true, but not to hurt those people who are there for you, epend time for you, sacrifice so much for you.

I hope that some day my wonderful Jaime will have the time and inclination to forgive me for being the child most of the time and her having to be the adult.

The only thing we can do in a state like this is to hope that we don't go alone and that someone's arms are there to help you make your final passing.

My brother was also here and I wish he were here to hold me in his hugh arms and comfort me while I pass... but I will be satisfied just to wait at his place until Jaime pickes me up and tosses me out at Red Rock Nevada somewhere - that was where I felt the most comfortable and warm in my entire life.

Don't forget those green apple and vanilla candles... I will need them to guide me to you to be there. My friend Jo made it there first - even though she did not want to be in the hospital either. I just know that she is waiting there for me and we will have a party that you won't believe, just as we promised each other. Nicki and Larry, I hope, will be in good hands. I decided to let my neighbor have him so that he will not go through stress of being moved around too much. He does not deserve this and I will not do it to him.

As I said, I will come on here when I can - healthwise - and int time-wise - boy this new stick is slow, but it works if yous have only on browser open at a time.


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Oh, Chery, I know it is hard for you. Jaime, I am sure, understands. Just take the time to let her know how much you really do love her.

You are a true testament to faith, my dear Chery. I think about you daily. I already have a buttload of green apple candles. My husband says that it is fall and we should be stocking up on Cinnamon, but I refuse to let him buy those as green apple actually goes with my décor. LOL Weird, I have a green apple burning next to me as we type.

Chery, you have been the rock that has kept so many people afloat... here and in life. Don't you forget that. Wait, don't rocks sink? Oh, well, I'm sure you get my analogy.

You are such a strong woman. We all have learned a lesson from you.

Wishing you peace and love... Janine

Oh, it's okay Chery, don't blame yourself now. You were in a state of anger and weren't in total control of yourself :( What is done now is done, you can only apologize now.

I won't forget the green apple and vanilla candles :)

Chery, you have been the rock that has kept so many people afloat...here and in life. Don't you forget that. Wait, don't rocks sink? Oh, well, I'm sure you get my analogy.

Not all, hang on the ones called 'pumice stones' :)

Not all, hang on the ones called 'pumice stones' :)

Thanks for the reminder. ;) But aren't pumice stones abrasive? Chery is never abrasive. :D

Well, to be frank, I didn't know that :o

In any way, Chery has her abrasive side all right, with the noodle whip! :eek:

Chery I have heard many wonderful things of you. I believe our paths crossed a few times ages ago. You have been in my thoughts and I only wish you peace in the end. Bless you.

Chery, I am here for you... just can't respond yet...

Chery, I am sure that the nurses are telling Jaime not to take the outbursts personally. From the updates, it is easy to see how much you love and care about each other. It takes more than a down moment to destroy a bond as strong as the one you two share.

Try not to kick yourself for being human with human emotions. Jaime strikes me as not being one to give up very easily (Like mother-like daughter) or to allow you to even try to drive her away.

I know we haven't really met and gotten to know each other, but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am in awe of the strength that I have read in your posts and the depth of feeling that you have engendered in others.

Don't worry, Jamie understands, I'm sure. Even a kind and generous person such as yourself may occasionally be justifiably outraged at the failings of the body. You are loved unfailingly.

Oh, Chery, I know it is hard for you. Jaime, I am sure, understands. Just take the time to let her know how much you really do love her.

You are a true testament to faith, my dear Chery. I think about you daily. I already have a buttload of green apple candles. My husband says that it is fall and we should be stocking up on Cinnamon, but I refuse to let him buy those as green apple actually goes with my decor. LOL Weird, I have a green apple burning next to me as we type.

Chery, you have been the rock that has kept so many people afloat...here and in life. Don't you forget that. Wait, don't rocks sink? Oh, well, I'm sure you get my analogy.

You are such a strong woman. We all have learned a lesson from you.

Wishing you peace and love....Janine

Dearest Janine.. you have been there by my side all the way, my dear and I really appreciate it. Jo and I had lots of talks throughout the Treasure Island Days - wishing we could all meet somewhere and just continue.. those skeletons really say a lot to us - We come into this world in the buff and that's where we wind up. A little more with wrinkles.. juck, mine are terrible... instead of find strapping skin of newborn babes. I am not going to bother the spellcheck here as time does sometimes not allow perfection, but just to get the job done as best as one can.

I know Jaime loves me, she has been the pillar of strength for me and helped me a lot as my fibromyalgia ailed me all my life. One thing I am grateful for is that Jaime has found her true love which not all of us find, and she will be taken care of as well as Alex and any other family member addition. Parents like that are so hard to find and it makes me feel good that my bloodline continues - even if just for a generation or two- with the way this world is going, we can only hope things go well for our loved ones and go out own way. I just got another boost of morphine and am all cotton-mouth and silly, so I will quit here for now.. but you all know how I feel about you and my family and that I wish each and everyone of you the best that life can offer.

Now, I get morphine for it.. addicted! You being a nurse makes things hard on you too as you see people like me all the time. It takes strong and caring people like you to help people like me where we finally wind up. Thank you for believing in my candles - all of you... I really am serious about them.


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Chery, I am sure that the nurses are telling Jaime not to take the outbursts personally. From the updates, it is easy to see how much you love and care about each other. It takes more than a down moment to destroy a bond as strong as the one you two share.

Try not to kick yourself for being human with human emotions. Jaime strikes me as not being one to give up very easily (Like mother-like daughter) or to allow you to even try to drive her away.

I know we haven't really met and gotten to know each other, but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am in awe of the strength that I have read in your posts and the depth of feeling that you have engendered in others.
Thank you ever so much, cat.. I really appreciate your kind words.. they will encourage me more as the time gets nearer.
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Don't worry, Jamie understands, I'm sure. Even a kind and generous person such as yourself may occasionally be justifiably outraged at the failings of the body. You are loved unfailingly.
You always know the right things to say, my dear and I am grateful to have you all for the friends you are and the support you have given me all these years.


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Oh, what a joy to see your little smilies again! The tears are dried up and my heart is warm just to see you smile. Well, maybe it's the morphine or the cotton mouth making you smile... but you are smiling nonetheless.

Jaime is very lucky to have a mother like you. You are strong and your foundation is unshakable. I can't believe it's been, what 2 years or more, since your stroke. I remember waiting here daily to hear the news "Peanut." Any news. And you recovered. I remember the personal email telling me you had cancer and that you wouldn't make it to the new year... well you did didn't you?

We go back over 3 years now... remember Kentucky? And... Maybe you are related to my husband? LOL My heart would jump for joy if indeed you were a long lost relative (since he is adopted anyway).

Well, I have 7 green apple candles burning now... a carpload in the cupboard, and bought 5 more today. When you are on your "haunts" don't forget to visit.

Until then my love... you are in my heart. Oh, sh1t, here come the tears again.

Chery here you are and no one is here.
I don't know what to say that can ease any pain or discomfort your feeling. But I am so happy your able to come here and talk to us all again. Everyone has missed you and the stories I hear are all wonderful. Bless you on your new journey ahead.

J_9 I am glad you're here now.

J_9 I am glad your here now.

Why do you say that Sunny?

Chery, I am going out to get those green apple candles...

Chery, I am going out to get those green apple candles....

I'll send you some Stringer... I have a garage full. :p

Oh, what a joy to see your little smilies again!! The tears are dried up and my heart is warm just to see you smile. Well, maybe it's the morphine or the cotton mouth making you smile...but you are smiling nonetheless.

Jaime is very lucky to have a mother like you. You are strong and your foundation is unshakable. I can't believe it's been, what 2 years or more, since your stroke. I remember waiting here daily to hear the news "Peanut." Any news. And you recovered. I remember the personal email telling me you had cancer and that you wouldn't make it to the new year....well you did didn't you?

We go back over 3 years now...remember Kentucky? and...Maybe you are related to my husband? LOL My heart would jump for joy if indeed you were a long lost relative (since he is adopted anyway).

Well, I have 7 green apple candles burning now....a carpload in the cupboard, and bought 5 more today. When you are on your "haunts" don't forget to visit.

Until then my love....you are in my heart. Oh, sh1t, here come the tears again.
Thanks dear.
I tried to find my dad but in those days they did not have the records they have now. My dad's name is Robert Cornelius Davidson and he was born in Jul 1927 - that's all I know. Mom threw him out - oh, such is life... but yes it would be neet to be related.
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Thanks dear.
I tried to find my dad but in those days they did not have the records they have now. My dad's name is Robert Cornelius Davidson and he was born in Jul 1927 - that's all I know. Mom threw him out - oh, such is life... but yes it would be neet to be related.
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Well, Chery, as far as I'm concerned... we are. ;)

Why do you say that Sunny?

I just kept reading posts from Chery and wanted someone else in the thread. Seemed like it was that time of day everyone had scattered. Its nice if she is on that someone can at least talk with her while she is online.

I missed Chery?

I can't believe this! :(

Chery, my Momma C, you are constantly on my mind, always in my heart and forever in my prayers.

I miss you!

Darnit, now work is cutting into Chery time. This sucks! :(

I'll send ya some Stringer...I have a garage full. :p

Thanks J, but I now have six... :)

Chery here you are and no one is here.
I dont know what to say that can ease any pain or discomfort your feeling. But I am so happy your able to come here and talk to us all again. Everyone has missed you and the stories I hear are all wonderful. Bless you on your new journey ahead.
Dear Sunflower, since I am in Germany, and most of you are elsewhere, there is no right time to be online. I usually go on between 0100 snf 0700 in zhr morning my time - that gives me more time without others hogging.. As long as we get out messages across - that's what matters.

Hello Momma C! How's your day today? Not too bad I hope :)

Hello Momma C! How's your day today? Not too bad I hope :)
Hi sweets, how are you? The morphine is working, eyes are unfortunately not, so I might write all kinds of jibberish on here.. but at least I am in minimal pain. I thought this was going to be easy, but nothing in life is, so get ready for a rough ride with your hands on the brakes as much as possible so that you don't drop.

With the world today, nobody knows what will happen, not in any decade, century or eon. The globe and energy will continue but eventually all will be chanced and there is nothing to do about it. So, my dear, live your life NOW, enjoy it NOW, and don't worry about future as it will bumb us all out anyway - just look at the word-spread depressions, suicides, crime, hunger... don't let it bother you like it did me - it kills me to leave you behind,

Be loving and kind to your children, they might find a way to save what we ruined, and push puppets out of politics and become true World Members - all of you. Don't let prejudice dirty you minds and give other children a chance to feel a part of it all - you just might be surprised.

Bless you , my love and have a safe life dear.

My smilies are not working again, grrrrrrr.

Thanks for these kind words :)

I will try to do as you say. You're so marvellous, even in your present situation, trying to give advice... I think I will never forget those words.

Bless you forever Momma C! :) :) :)

Hi sweets, how are you?. The morphine is working, eyes are unfortunately not, so I might write all kinds of jibberish on here..but at least I am in minimal pain. I thought this was going to be easy, but nothing in life is, so get ready for a rough ride with your hands on the brakes as much as possible so that you don't drop.

With the world today, nobody knows what will happen, not in any decade, century or eon. The globe and energy will continue but eventually all will be chanced and there is nothing to do about it. So, my dear, live your life NOW, enjoy it NOW, and don't worry about future as it will bumb us all out anyway - just look at the word-spread depressions, suicides, crime, hunger... don't let it bother you like it did me - it kills me to leave you behind,

Be loving and kind to your children, they might find a way to save what we ruined, and push puppets out of politics and become true World Members - all of you. Don't let prejudice dirty you minds and give other children a chance to feel a part of it all - you just might be surprised.

Bless you , my love and have a safe life dear.

my smilies are not working again, grrrrrrr.

There are times in my life when I hear things people say and it sticks with me forever. A few of those sayings I took and made use of and became a better person. What you wrote above Chery will always stick with me. What can be more powerful then those words you wrote. Thank you for that.

I have no green apple candles at the moment but I promise in your honor by the end of the week I will have me a supply of green apple candles. It happens apple candles are all I burn. I will always remember you and your words when that flame is glowing.

Good morning Chery my dear, how are you this morning (yep I know that it isn't morning there :) ).

As you have always been strong, you continue to be and I am so proud of you. What you may not realize is that you continue to provide strength to those that you care about...

What a woman, we love you.

Stringer

Chery--

I know you and I haven't been very close--but your words of advice are always wonderful and true, and I've always enjoyed reading what you've written.

Your words will stick with me as well--as a matter of fact, I printed that out and hung it over my desk to remind me of what's important in life.

Stopped on my way home last night and bought green apple candles.

You're a truly wonderful person, who cares about others completely. Our loss will be profound--but your release from pain, and entrance into peace will be worth it.

Chery--

I know you and I haven't been very close--but your words of advice are always wonderful and true, and I've always enjoyed reading what you've written.

Your words will stick with me as well--as a matter of fact, I printed that out and hung it over my desk to remind me of what's important in life.

Stopped on my way home last night and bought green apple candles.

You're a truly wonderful person, who cares about others completely. Our loss will be profound--but your release from pain, and entrance into peace will be worth it.
Dearest Synnen,
Thank you so much for such a warm and comforting post. Yes, the peace will be well worth it - but I will also miss a lot of good things on this world which seem that I have to give up too early. This is the lot of all of us and the transition makes it hard when constantly reminded of pain, missing someone special, being able to get out and go somewhere on a nice day - without having to ask to be wrapped up and pushed about.

I too have had such fun interacting with all of you in serious ways to help, and in bantering ways to make the day bright full of friends and imagining we were all on that island having great bits of fun.

I joined Facebook to find out about Jo's condition and decided that I would drop by there now and then again also to keep in touch - learning how to work with it, a bit stressful but fun anyway. I found other friends there too, so this is a good way for me to say my goodbyes in many more ways. Jo and I will be there watching and seeing those candles light up for her and myself - as I would love to have her by my side at all times, unless she has something better to do - and myself as well - i.e. watching over Alex and his wonderful parents. And I must admitt, am a bit jealous of it too.

Without repeating myself and constantly saying bye, I will just continue to communicate with all of you in other ways until that time does come - as it can get boring constantly dwelling on the same subject and not getting anywhere (lol). I know that trip is due - but none of us know when.

Bless you my dear and take good care of yourself while giving such expert advice and hope. We all need it.

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Good morning Chery my dear, how are you this morning (yep I know that it isn't morning there :) ).

As you have always been strong, you continue to be and I am so proud of you. What you may not realize is that you continue to provide strength to those that you care about...

What a woman, we love you.

Stringer

We all know that the gathering and loving that is going on here surpasses all, my MOSTEST Stringer.

Hugs to Marta and all the rest of you too.

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Good morning chery,I'm redhed35,nice to meet you finally!

I hope your feeling OK this morning,I'm in ireland and its lashing rain.

I found a thread in the back of the member discussions,where you and starby and a few others had so much fun, it was great reading...

If you like those, you should be able to get into my gallery and check out the island and other one. Stringer, Reb, Starby, and I - not to mention Alty... who initiated one of the threds. We had such fun in there.. Naturally, by some unknown reason, I wound up being Momma C there also. Those 'kids' of mine used to sneak around at night and play all kinds of pranks while in their pretent domicile. I think, in a way this helped he younger generation who read these come to realize that we too - yup, grownups (lol) get up and have a wild hair itching somewhere to get out to play.

Anyhow, dear redhed35, stay on here and have some more fun - as much as possible as we are never sure how short life is and we should share the great part and love and warmth every day with those we care so much about. I will try and get into my galleries and see if I can attach a link here to share again with those who remember and those looking for something funny and special.

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Thank you chery...

Leaving behind the mountain of love hope and laughter is a wonderful legacy... in my own dark nights I have taken a walk through those threads,and they have lifted my spirit.. usually accompained by a gallon of coffee and a few cigs..

thankyou chery...

leaving behind the mountain of love hope and laughter is a wonderfull legacy...in my own dark nights i have taken a walk through those threads,and they have lifted my spirit..usually accompained by a gallon of coffee and a few cigs..
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Now, where is the recipe for that great coffee??

I have some coffee beans here that would put hairs on your chest!

Wonderful wonderful addiction... I have a long list of addictions,coffee,cigs,knowledge,AMHD,good conversations.. as addictions go,there not too bad,but without any of them I would not be the same!

Chery, it is good to see you again.

I can see why they were talking about your smilies. You managed to find some very adorable ones. I hope they can still give you a smile as they are giving me a big one.

I think green apple candles may be replacing my black cherry ones (or at least adding to them, I probably do need to get some variety in scents again). However, I will have to find hiding places to keep my daughter from 'borrowing' them. She has a love of all things green apple. :)

Coffee recipes? That sounds like something new to to look up. :)

Good morning cat!

How are you?

I'm lashing out advice this morning to the broken hearted to go out and live their lives,and here I am stuck to the computer...

Do as I say,not as I do!

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Get a look at the gallery and see some of my family too.

I believe that coffee is strong, but I stopped several years ago due to heartburn, but now I'll take the heartburn and enjoy the coffee... lol... they have baking soda here to get rid of heartburn in a minute.

I use baking soda for heartburn, in warm water; use it to brush my teeth (hate that foam in mouth and it cleans them squeaky clean). I don't know what I would have done without it for so many years - but when you need something, it usually is not available. Jaime brought some to me this morning.

Going to check out some of my other threads and emails and be back in a while, will shut off my non-avail post so you can see when I am on again.

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Will do... see you soon chery,nice chatting...

Chery, I look forward to seeing you later. :)

Red, I have bright sunshine that is warming up the ground so that when the next cold front comes through later today the thunderstorms will be nicer than the straight downpours we have been getting. I am trying to look at the bright side of sun now-rain later.

Chery, I look forward to seeing you later. :)

Red, I have bright sunshine that is warming up the ground so that when the next cold front comes through later today the thunderstorms will be nicer than the straight downpours we have been getting. I am trying to look at the bright side of sun now-rain later.


I'm going to decorate the radiators with wet clothes... then I'm going to burn hundreds of calories by washing the floors and finally I'm going to become urber smart by studying... this trying to put a good spin of things may just work!

Cat, thank your sweetie for the green candles... they seem to brighten spirits, nasal sensors and a lot of other things that make one feel good lately - always the first thing I think of when Spring takes a look around the corner too.

Redhed.. I too remember the 'do as I say' bit, but I opted for not berating and beating part. Never was the perfect mother in a minute, but I tried to instill into my family that there is a way to say things, not as they are being said - and in far far more gentler way than one spontaneously wants to yell them. Besides, having animals in the house, this would only stress the poor things out. My Larry purrs away when he gets a talking to with kindness. Jaime took him in and he is content - missing Mommy, but content. He is not hiding anywhere and does not shake like crazy as he does not like noise. What amazes me is that he took with Alex right away and just moves out of the way when Alex gets too close, then comes back later - but they both make a great try at it. In a way, I am glad that I did not insist on keeping him with me, as that would have deprived him of more pleasure and love from those that I love - that would have been a shame which I realize now.
Before I get into Alex, let me tell you about his mother and the year she was conceived... It was 1976, in January, on the 3rd. That was the time that New York was under gazillions of feet of snow, so was S.C. and N.C. and the US Army stationed in Hinesville (Savannah), Georgia had to go up there and dig everybody out - saved some lives there - was in the news and everything. My ex was in that military unit, so he did do something worthwhile. When they came back from the diggings, on the 3rd, I rewarded my ex with playing musical beds with him in our temporary quarters, which had 4 bedrooms. Well, that was when Jaime became that little cell that survived... YEAH! So you see in all that happens in life, there must be some reason which maybe someone can explain to me at a later time.

Wow, going to turn off oxygen and have a cigs while doing my next messages and threads. I also managed to clear out some e-mail and visit with my little ones.

Alex was so wonderful. We went for a walk and got some german cake.. we played chess for the first time, he took some pictures of me and pointed out to the nurses that this was me, that was him, and that he took the pictures. He was so proud. He gave me so many kisses and smiles again that I wanted them to take me home. That is what is the sad part, having to say byby (sp) again and again, but I will say it again and again as long as I still get the chance to greet them every time they knock and walk in that door.

As for getting some work done... well, let's not talk about that too much as your interpretation of work and mine differ. But the work for me is to stay aware and talk with all of you and not have my brain all fuzzied up. Don't be jealous all you wishers out there - it is no fun being fuzzy and missing out on so much love and fun and friends. So, you get your work done by keeping aware and happy. There is no mistake that life is hard out there and will continue to be, but we all have to suck it up, lay down and give up, or suck it up and start living the life you want before it slipps right outa your hands altogether.

OK, off soap-box for now. TTFN
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PPS Not going to spell check these babies, so suck them up...

Chery? I haven't been on here in so long, I now wish I had been.
Chery can I tell you something? There have been many times where I have used your advice in my day to day life. I look at things in a more open minded way, and a more positive way. (a more level minded way) You have brightened my life, like a lit candle in the darkest of rooms... and I love you for that. I love knowing your daughter a little more each time I get to talk to her, and you know that means I get to know Alex too? Heehee, I knew you would like to hear that! Chery, thank you for your friendship, you have always been a sweet heart and a hard azz when we needed it, I appreciate you taking the time for me... I will get my new candles today and light them up all over the place... give me a sign:) love you

That's the fight that I like Chery... love you.

I am uploading the picture taken today and hope they don't take too long to do so. They are dark in the background but that's how I wanted to try them out. As you can see, gained a little weight, especially in the face. Let me know once you get the upload link in another post after I posted them, please.

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I think I done did it... so let me know. Hugs and Kisses

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It's always good to see you now and then Momma C! :)

Whatever happens, I hope that it's the best thing for you and your family :)

I have still yet to meet Chery (silly sleep pattern)
Well, I do hope we are online at the same time sometime, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about you!

Hope you are feeling better :)

Chery, I love all the pics! I can't believe how big Alex is getting!! You are simply a beautiful person... and that is that!

I missed Chery again!

And Starty.

I'm going to cry. :(

I am very confused Chery...

I have always been told that wonderful angels cannot be photographed..?

But, the angels walk among us in the flesh, Stringer! Therefore, they can be photographed!

Thanks!

good to see you again chery :)

Hey there Albear, nice to see you again too. Missed you. I thought I had your e-mail address and would have asked Jaime to keep you up to date, but I guess my brain is getting morphine farts so much latela. I find myself nodding out in my wheelchair and wakening 30 minutes later as if nothing happened. The only think keeping me awake right now is the nurses telling me to wake up and take my meds to sleep.. Yup - here she now.

I have about 2 hours of online time left on this wonderful Vodaphone Internet Stick. They work pretty good. Just hope I can activate the continued credit without making a mistake.. I used to just breeze by installing stuff like this and setting it up, and now I am shaking just at the thought of making a booboo. Your kitty cat is at Jaime's keeping Larry and Alex company, so are the georgeous angels and fairies The cards are all nicely packed away for safekeeping - Jan and they will stay that way until Jaime tells he story behind those all to Alexander. I am not bragging (NOT), but I know I have the greatest friends in the world who do such super things for me to make me happy. I will PM you my email address so that you can write me if you want - I'd love to hear from you if your plate is not too full.

Hey Rebby.. when are you going to drop me a line? Hope all is well and arrangements made and that this season of losing loved ones for you is going to taper down a bit and give you a break, I really do dear. Love you whole bunches and want the best for you at the coming season of your saviour's Birthday. You are receiving unconditional love, and I feel that we all are here.. undonditional in that we don't all know each other personally and but we share so much with each other that we trust each other to believe that when we say 'I love you', we all truly mean it without mistrusting those words as we have had to do many times in life when we realize that those words came from mouths that don' t know what truth or loe is. So, believe me, I mean it when I say that I truly feel loved among you all the way.

Hey, notice that I got my meds.. yup, rattling off at the mouth here - cotton mouth at that. But it feels so good to be able to talk to you all again so much that it just lifts my spirits and you are all helping me do this.

So, for now, I am going to try and keep eyes open and stay alert for a little while longer.

I want to order some nice lounging clothes that are not just black or grey. I would love to find a nice nicky outfit in blue, orange or violet, so I have to go SHOPPING! Wow, even that sounds good.

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I missed Chery again!

And Starty.

I'm going to cry. :(

It's OK to cry a bit Alty, it is part of our lives to have emotions and let them out. And you have your wonderful family around you to share and comfort them with you. We are also here and you know I always will be, love. Just let it out and clear your sinuses when done, it will make you feel much better afterwards, believe me, I know.

Angels are all around you Stringer and have been known to be photographed at times (my belief). If I believe so, then that is how it is for me. Each of us make that choice and hold on to it as hard as we can. You should do the same and we can all share a wonderful day today, no matter where at - in more ways than one.. Or who comes to join us in our grief over Starby, Sue and many of these who read these posts and get a lift to tolerate and gain some of the strength we all need and deserve. The storm outside is really getting strong now, but I will not get out of the net until it knocks me out. There is almost an hour left so here is where I wish I were alert ad back into the market and do something.

It's TTFN though, and I will get back with you all later.
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Hi Chery:

Good to see you.

excon

Hi Chery,

So lovely to see you on here.
Take care of yourself.

Hey there Albear, nice to see you again too. Missed ya. I thought I had your e-mail address and would have asked Jaime to keep you up to date, but I guess my brain is getting morphine farts so much latela. I find myself nodding out in my wheelchair and wakening 30 minutes later as if nothing happened. The only think keeping me awake right now is the nurses telling me to wake up and take my meds to sleep.. Yup - here she now.



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Don't worry about it chery :), I've been keeping up with things on here

dont worry about it chery :), ive been keeping up with things on here
I sure hope so dear. If you don't watch out for this site and keep it clean, I will come and spook all of you. I am looking forward to another thread entitled with good news about relationships from beginning to end. How the chemicals just worked at firsts sight; many things in common without even knowing or talking about them in retrospect; the mutual joys and dislikes; children with morals, all that till the very end. That would be a thread that must reach all around the world to prove that it is possible to be happy even if just for a piece of that pie of life that we take for granted and loose focus on. After reaching that goal, I want to see a continuation of how we all shared this joy and happiness and how we achieved that same goal helping someone else reach it. There are many books out there, good ones, but a book starts with an idea and then action... so let's start our own book of life with others included that reached the same or almost the same goal of joy and let that chain of sharing keep going. OOPS, morphine rush.. but no cotton-mouth yet.

There was a nice little storm in my area last night, like the beginning of the ones in Georgia and Florida this time of year, so the Germans will have to get used to those seasonal closures of windows, doors, more safety and community assistance to flourish and clean up afterwards. That is what life does to us, encourages to keep going and helping, no matter what - and it will be returned two-fold.

I still want to see a help section that sends out ''get well soon'' cards for the broken hearted, with painted cards made by a publisher and distributed just as any other greeting card in the world. The people that could open up a little business like this would eventually be able to maintain a living while helping and using better standards. Joke cards we have enough, Birthday cards we have enough, etc, but where are those deep heartwarming get well and glad you are back cards for those who have the misfortune of being hurt and lost trust in. So get those thinking caps on and go out there and not use the same standards phrases I have been reading lately, get innovative and start something new with the way we exchange our advice without judgement.

OK, off my soap-box now and going to have some fun for a while. Hope you liked the pictures. Alex is growing up so fast and he is so energetic and sweet. His parents are the capsule of love, warmth and emotional security each child on this planet deserves. So, here we have a lot of work to do too. I could go on and on, with children, animals, parents, world hunger; material wealth vs. having enough and being content; all those choices and spelling checkers, etc, but am going to POGO.COM and play a few games to make sure my brain still functions with speed and agility.

Talk to you all again later.

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Hello Chery,

It has been such a long time. Good to see you here and posting.

Hope to see you pop in many times more.

Best wishes and prayers in everything.

Joe

Hello again Chery. I love reading your posts. They give me and others I am sure so much hope and happiness. Your truly an inspiration.

Hello again Chery. I love reading your posts. They give me and others I am sure so much hope and happiness. Your truly an inspiration.

I agree! :D

Hello Chery!
Hugs to you,and all the best from me and Zeus and Hera(cats in charge! )

Don't forget those green apple and vanilla candles.... I will need them to guide me to you to be there.


Finally found a place that sold apple candles :)

Hello Chery!
Hugs to you,and all the best from me and Zeus and Hera(cats in charge! )

Thank you JH, 88, Start, and the rest of you wonderful 'kids' - Momma C will try her best to following their example. You bet cats are in charge, dear! They show us exactly what to do in a situation and not go ga-ga over trivial things. Their attitude is what should pass on to us at any given situation and help us get through. Am I pushing cats? Nahhh.. lol. I just love all animals and the simplicitity of their way to get along with the rest of the world.

When they purr, they reveal warmth and love and caring. You can see it in their ears, eyes, their slick movements and just general behaviour. Don't you wish you were a cat?

I keep on thinking of what he's doing and where he is right now in his new home, walking around in the dark and inspecting his territory to ensure all is well, then going on to his place of rest being content and able to relax knowing so. He is not used to being alone but has managed to adjust - which is more that what we two-leggeds can do when left alone all day. I wish that I could be there with him in his 'cave' and watch from there what Alex and his parents do during the day just being a warm family unit and loving it there. Here I am writing off at the mouth, medication taking over, but also glad that I can still stay in contact and share my thoughts as best as I can.

Will drop back in once I get a dumb printer problem solved. Yuk, if it is not one thing, it is another. Now, it is my head that Larry has to hold up and not the other way around.

TTFN.

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Oh Alty, Stringer, and Amicon, those Kitties are so cute. Thanks, I needed that. We were not as close this holiday as hoped.. Jaime had surgery two days before on her leg; I had trouble breathing; Dan busy getting things ready to go back to work. I bet he is really really getting ready for work now - after being home for so long. I am glad that they had this time without having to take vacation for it.

My brother was close to getting killed too - in Afghanistan. Now, they are not allowed to use the civilian contractors and facilities to include toilettes, as they were among the ones who constructed and did the damage this holiday. I certainly hope this trip is over with soon for him and he will be able to look for a new job in Berlin. He's 11 yrs younger than myself and I think he needs a break with a relaxing job. His surgery wound up good - no lymes, and no cancer in his stomach - maybe just bad Afghani food.

The food here is not that good, but I can't help eating as the meds make me get the munchies. I have gained weight and look healthier, but that is the calm before the storm, as they say. I will send some e-mail pictures, but will not post them on here, except for one or two which remind me so much of MAXINE when looking at them, but in a wheechair.

My lungs are a little full, so going to get oxygen for a while and then caugh everything up before breakfast. It is a little after 4AM and I do need rest and water out of legs.

Thank you for this last holiday greating - to incluse the kitties - just what I needed. Hope to hear from you too, rebby, take time and straighten things out, re-arrange your plate and bless you sweets.

Write me soon - I really miss you all, even if I cannot respond as often as I would like through weakness.

Love, Hugs, and Thanks right back at you all!
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Hey Chery, I am glad that it went well for your brother hon. I am happy that your appetite is good too, eat them out of house and home K?

I am working on my Christmas out door displays, when finished I will post some if you would like me to.

Love you,

Marta and Stringer

Chery, I Love You!

I just wanted you to know that...

Thanks!

Even if you cannot be here as much as you'd like, its all right Chery as its always a privilidge to see and hear from you :)

Thank you for sharing your stories and keeping us updated :)

Take care Chery

You're a great lady Chery-lighting a candle for you and yours. From me and the cats in cold cold Whitby.

Hey chery..

It's a freezing cold November morning here,there's a fog outside that would freeze a brass monkey... the kids are still in bed,but little do they know as soon as I finish posting their getting up... our dog peader (half lab half donkey) has torn opened a bag of rubbish and dragged it all over the garden... im going to need an army to help tidy it up..

If you here a constant moaning noise is coming from my children,as I think it will echo around the world once they see the mess.

Hi Chery:)
I just wanted to say "Hi" I have read and cried through a lot of your posts and am very sorry that I joined AMHD later, but now I am getting a chance to know you:D
There were too many things that I wanted to quote from you, they all made me REALLY think:) and I think you are a wondrous (maybe not a word) person. You give me hope and strength and a little power and you don't even know me, it's just your words:)
Thank you!

Clough, I love all of you too, really do. Meeting all of you here, being as part of the AMHD Family so quickly by just following things in my heart after reading about issues that I too have had experience personally and while doing my studies per correspondence through my whole life. It worked for me, continuously learning about myself and othes making me happy I was able to help.
The frienship and support gained here surpasses all other that I am truly at loss for words and then find a smiley to get the message out.

Just Dahlia, Thank you so much for you expression of support too. It humbles me, really does... to receive the attention of lovely people like you to help me gain strength and continue on this hard way. It is loneley and frustrating at times when I am alone here, reading and responding, but also enlightening to see that I am still cared for and my words accepted.

I just don't like the medication regimen I am on right now, as it confuses me at times and naturally makes me dizzy, but I try to minimize the need for it and tell them I am OK.. The brain is the one organ that has to be there till the last - don't like a fuzzy Chery at all.

Right now they have to change the locale of the needle (no bulb yet) due to an infection - but am fighting it - as I usually do. Just glad there is not a room full of people waiting to see me while this has to get done.

My grandson was here yesterday so it would have been impossible to expose tummy and do nursey type stuff. The poor babe would probably been shocked. He is so brave

I have decided that the spell-checker is going to the dumpster...

Rebby, hope all is well with you and yours. Drop me a line when you have a free moment dear - I do love and miss the heck out of you so much. Am sending as much of my strength as possible and I truly am taking your suggestion serious by looking upwards and onwards, so that both sides are covered adequately.

Am going to start a thread in Comedy to honor another lady who tells it like it is... Going to call it IMPOSTER STRIKES... so look for it soon, maybe tomorrow evening.

Medicine allowing, I will try and stay online a little longer... right now waiting for a phonecall from my brother, so C.U. later.

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Hello!your family sounds lovely-my only child-Carl-is 17-and the love of my life! I've got the candles burning away-and sending you many thoughts. Cyberhugs!

Hello!your family sounds lovely-my only child-Carl-is 17-and the love of my life! I've got the candles burning away-and sending you many thoughts.! Cyberhugs!

So, you are the one who got all the candles.. I didn't find any green apple and have to send Jaime out to get me some more. We can display them, but not burn them here due to oxygen.. the oil is OK too in warm water. The have a lamp here that warms water and you put drops in to make the place smelll nice. The only things I can find right now is apple with cinnammon and I think it is too early for x-mas stuff on display or sale. It is just all a big money-making world out there today which dissapoints and saddens me. Guess we just suck it up and keep on going without saying anything for fear of getting your own butt shot off or knocked around.

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Hey, firmbeliever, excon, Curlyben;et al. Hope you are having a great day with thoughts of the holidays zapping by quick enough to keep you sane. It seems they get closer and closer each time, just over with Thanksgiving and all they do is change the date until the next year and leave up the decorations - no waste of time here LOL. Convince the breeders to encourage the turkeys too - what fun.

It is so nice to have you all together again, - let's not lose touch.

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Yes sorry I snapped them all up! Have a good evening!

After reading and responding to as much as I have, I hope I have you all covered. It is exciting being able to communicate with all you friends and keep you updated. Otherwise, I would be just bored stiff just looking out windows waiting for meals and further deterioration. This is something you all help prevent me from dwelling about and making it easier. Thanks to you, I still have a life to share, good or bad - it all happens.

Will keep you further posted. Also the work on my ''WANTED'' comedy poster thread is making it slowly there.

Love and Hugs,

Chery

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Decided not to do a comedy bit, but one that is closer to who and why I really am. It is funny in parts, but also begging for you to stay with me and comfort me to the end. I would do the same for you.. And oh boy, this is one scared old lady..

So here is the link to the new Thread I started in hopes it will continue as long as possible.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/grateful-all-your-support-humor-love-throughout-all-these-years-420384.html#post2108064

Its great chery, brilliant photos :)

(I know what you mean about not being able to find any green apple candles at this time of year, with all the christmas ones out :(
Mulled wine in candle form, I don't like my wine in candle form, it doesn't taste as good :) )

Hi Chery, hope you are getting rest and getting to enjoy your babes! XXOO

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