Catspaw: The relapse

Subject: Catspaw: The relapse
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 12 May 99 - 09:40 PM

I just checked the Catspaw Recovery III thread and the news is not good: Karen and Mick both told of a very scary relapse--Paw is back in intensive care, getting blood, being checked for GI bleeding. Prayers, thoughts, songs, blood all needed. --seed

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: bbc
Date: 12 May 99 - 09:52 PM

Dear Pat & Karen,

Please know that our prayers for peace of mind and healing are with you. We're so sorry that you are having to go through this. I'm afraid I feel more than I am able to express.

Hugs all around,

bbc (Barbara) & Duane D.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Art Thieme
Date: 12 May 99 - 10:50 PM

Damn, I just talked to Mick about how good he was doing at home. Bad news indeed. Be well, sir!

Art

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 May 99 - 11:14 PM

May Love and Light surround and enfold you with healing energy and peace of mind and heart. I will keep a healthy outcome in my mind, "seeing" you at home, healthy, m'cattin', and being loved and loving your family,'Spaw. All in good time.

We shall "sing" you home with tender care, as the gentlefolk we are, proud and grateful to count you among us.

Love to you and Karen, brave woman,

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Mudjack
Date: 12 May 99 - 11:22 PM

C'mon Catspaw, we can beat this...may the healing powers of God be with you.
Mudjack

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: harpgirl
Date: 12 May 99 - 11:42 PM

Dear Karen and family,
Sorry for your fear and stress. I wish Catspaw strength to recover and courage to all of you...harpgirl

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 May 99 - 11:45 PM

Okay, while I don't claim to be any religion, except irreverent, I have to post this here. The first one was written for an astronaut and carried to the moon and back. It is from a metaphysical church called Unity. They are the ones who publish The Daily Word, which is a little booklet with a daily positive message and Bible verse in it. They also have a telephone prayer service called Silent Unity. They are located near Lee's Summit, MO. Please know, I do not mean to offend anyone. I do not consider myself to be Christian, but I have used these and they are a comfort.
Love, katlaughing

Prayer for Protection

The light of God surrounds me;
The love of God enfolds me;
The power of God protects me;
The presence of God watches over me;
Wherever I am, God is!

And:

The Prayer of Faith

God is my help in every need;
God does my every hunger feed;
God walks beside me, guides my way
Through every moment of the day.

I now am wise, I now am true,
Patient, kind, and loving, too.
All things I am, can do, and be,
Through (Christ,or whomever you want), the Truth in me.

God is my health, I can't be sick;
God is my strength, unfailing, quick;
God is my all, I know no fear,
Since God and love and Truth are here.
- Hannah More Kohaus -

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Spaw's Maw-in-Law
Date: 12 May 99 - 11:52 PM

Kat, how could anyone be offended? Thankyou. My prayer today has simply been, "please, God, Please help them. I can't seem to go much further than that. You have given us better words.......Clarence

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 May 99 - 11:57 PM

Thanks, Maw-in-Law. You are all so brave and enduring. I hope I can do as well if ever in a similar situation.

Blessed Be,

Katl

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Banjer
Date: 12 May 99 - 11:59 PM

Very nice Kat. I do consider myself a Christian, but not one who goes to church on a regular basis. In fcat I can't remember when last I was! I commune with the higher power of my perception in my own ways. I ask the Lord to take care of our friend, to guide his caretakers in their work so that Catspaw will soon be amongst us again. My family's hopes and thought go out to his family and again I say to Karen, if anything is needed, ask, and somehow the Mudcat will add its feeble efforts to the cause, I'm sure.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Night Owl
Date: 13 May 99 - 12:08 AM

Such a strong visualization I have after reading the latest news. Of a family of Mudcatters encircling Catspaw and family, and emanating as much of their collective light, strength, prayers and energy as is HUMANLY possible. ....Kat....Thank you for the words! and Karen ...hold on to us TIGHT if you need...!! I do feel this place called the Mudcat Cafe is a VERY STRONG spiritual force.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 13 May 99 - 12:10 AM

You know we're all still with you in spirit, hoping, praying, each is his/her own way, for Pat's recovery. As Banjer has said, if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Don't hesitate to ask!

Sandy

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 May 99 - 12:12 AM

There's also a song we sing in Unity, simple words, easy to remember, esp. in times of stress:

I am walking in the Light
In the Light, in the Light
I am walking in the Light
In the Light of (God, Jesus, Buddha, Great Spirit etc.)

In the Light, in the Light
In the Light, in the Light
In the Light, in the Light
In the Light of (you choose).

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: The Shambles
Date: 13 May 99 - 02:44 AM

All my fingers are crossed for you all.

For details of our friend's relapse CLICK HERE.

When the news is better we can more suitably and happily return to the original?

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Night Owl
Date: 13 May 99 - 02:59 AM

Thanks...Shambles..good idea, I think!

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 13 May 99 - 03:50 AM

I am very choked up after reading about the relapse (thanks for the direct link Shambles)...

Pat, Karen and the entire family, you are still in my prayers and thoughts...

As my brother-in-law said as he unknowingly was battling cancer, "God won't give me anything I can't handle." And so it is with all of us.

Mary

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Roger the zimmer
Date: 13 May 99 - 04:40 AM

Best wishes from the UK, and throw in a manly hug for good measure.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Mo
Date: 13 May 99 - 05:37 AM

C'mon Catspaw, keep up the fight, we can't do without you and we don't want to have to try. You can do it, and we're with you every step of the way - every step of the way.....

Mo

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: dwditty
Date: 13 May 99 - 05:44 AM

Kat, thanks for those prayers. As I sit here, I add my own to ask that He (in my case this is God) be ever watchful over 'sPaw and Karen and family. I pray that God surrounds you all with His healing love. To the rest of the 'catters, keep the energy flowing. Focus, focus, focus. God's peace.
DW

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 13 May 99 - 08:17 AM

Damn, damn, damn! Physical illness is such strong message of our simple humanity. I hate being reminded! 'Spaw, you are back on my prayer network full-time (I had downgraded you to part-time, my mistake).

I miss Catspaw even more when I know he's not doing well. Hang in there, buddy! Love you (and I've never met you).

RiB

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Vixen
Date: 13 May 99 - 08:19 AM

You can do it, Pat. Hang in there. I send you warmth, and energy and light and prayers. We need you here.

V

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Bert
Date: 13 May 99 - 08:55 AM

Damn you CatsP, GET BETTER.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Allan C.
Date: 13 May 99 - 09:09 AM

Rise up o flame!
By thy light glowing,
Show to us beauty.
Visions endure.

Don't know why this old campfire song has popped into my mind. But somehow it seems appropriate. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Catspaw and with your wonderful family.

Allan

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 13 May 99 - 09:20 AM

Oh, Paw, we're all holding you in the Light. Keep listening to Sandy and all the others- we're sending healing sounds your way.
And to all the family of our beloved Pat- we're with you all as well. When it gets to be too much, just pause and feel our arms around you!

Allison

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: annamill
Date: 13 May 99 - 09:39 AM

I come in this morning and such bad news... I don't know Catspaw well, but I feel everyone's pain and it brings tears...I have no religion, I believe in humanity... but with strong emotion I send out "PLEASE..." and I hope.

To all of Catspaw's family, Love, Anna

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 13 May 99 - 09:56 AM

We just heard from Tony Burns. I'm not downhearted right now, 'cause I KNOW what this community can do. We're with you "Paw".

rick and heather (duckboots)

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Reta
Date: 13 May 99 - 10:01 AM

Dear Catspaw and Karen: You and your family are ever in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers. I have never met you but I know you by our souls connectedness and I love you all dearly.

Katlaughing, thank you so much for the beautiful prayers. The Silent Unity prayer group you mentioned can be reached at 1-800-669-0282. You do not have to be a member to request prayer. I am not a member but have used it many times.

Much love and blessings to all, especially those who have kept us informed.
Reta

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 May 99 - 10:40 AM

Reta: you're welcome. My sister, Rebecca, used to be one of those who worked at Silent Unity, answering the telephones and praying with people. She has just left today to take a job as a Licensed Unity Teacher/Minister at the Unity in Lincoln, NE.

katl

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Jon W.
Date: 13 May 99 - 10:54 AM

Come on, Paw - You've got my prayers.

Jon W.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: LEJ
Date: 13 May 99 - 11:53 AM

Catspaw told us a story about sitting at a beautiful place in the Great Smoky Mountains, watching the stars come out as he played music with some good friends of his. He said there was a Bob Dylan song that takes him back to that place of serenity, the one that says "a thousand dollars at the drop of a hat...I'd give it all gladly, if our lives could be like that." Does anyone know the title of this song?

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 13 May 99 - 11:54 AM

About as close to religion as I ever come is belief in Preacher Casey's "one big soul," of which we all are part--with me it's the life force, and I believe that it is possible to tap into it, even to direct it to an extent--and I think with enough of us directing our love/thoughts/prayers/healing energies toward Pat we have a chance at a miracle (I hope that Paw only needs--and is getting--skilled medical/surgical intervention, but if a miracle is needed maybe we are working toward one). Karen, we're hoping the love in this community helps get Pat and you and the boys and the rest of the family through this crisis. --seed

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Peter T.
Date: 13 May 99 - 12:16 PM

LEJ, The song is "Bob Dylan's Dream" (don't have the lyrics to hand) -- good song.
Yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Jeri
Date: 13 May 99 - 01:17 PM

LEJ and Peter, it's at Bob Dylan's Dream

BSeed, your beliefs sound pretty much like mine. I'm convinced belief can work miracles.
Some, maybe most, believe in God. Everyone should believe in themselves, and we
(if I may include myself in "we") believe, en masse, in Catspaw.

I wonder if anyone has ever put together and published a "Folk Songs of Hope and
Comfort" CD, with the proceed going to some worthy charity. Or maybe a CD of songs
that would just transport the listener to a time and place of peace.

"If I had a thing to give you,
I would tell you one more time
That the world is always turning
Toward the morning"

--From "Turning Toward the Morning," by Gordon Bok

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From:
Date: 13 May 99 - 01:18 PM

What wonderful thoughts and prayers. Love and light surroumd. bet

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Barbara
Date: 13 May 99 - 01:18 PM

Okay, now 'paw, you stop this bleeding stuff, and heal! I'm holding your possum hostage, you hear? I'm not gonna send him to you, and you won't never get no chance to blow up his butt, less'n you take care of youself and get outa thet horspistle an' get better! I mean it! I'm gonna take him down an' let him go by the highway, and you know what that means to a possum!
Blessings,
B******
Holdin'you by the scruff in the light, you mangy old tom.
How do you suppose you change typefaces every letter in HTML?

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 May 99 - 01:36 PM

Some doctors have their patients visualize themselves back home, after surgery, or whatever fully recovered and doing the activities they love to do; for some it may be gardening, others making music. So they bring the future to the Present.

Let's all see 'Spaw doing that, like the story he told Leej and combine it with what Seed said. I KNOW these things work! And, knowing 'Spaw like we do, it's not hard to imagine him sitting on a front porch, talking easy and making music, in the here and now, surrounded by his family and friends, healthy and whole.

Whole lotta love to you, 'Spaw.

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Pete peterson
Date: 13 May 99 - 01:58 PM

Catspaw, I hope you will recover and be OK. Soon. And I pray for that and for white healing light to surround you and all you love and help them and you. PETE

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: The Shambles
Date: 13 May 99 - 02:21 PM

May the the long time light shine on you,
All love surround you.
And the the pure light wthin you,
Guide you all the way home.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Vixen
Date: 13 May 99 - 02:33 PM

Looks like Banjer, Reg, Reg, Reg, Paw 'n' Cletus better load up de truck agin and git back on th'road fer Ahia or whatever. Don' fergit t' feed the minner, and, fer hivvin sake, will ya take a map er sumpin' lak a compass this time? Y'all was takin' too dam long ta git thar las' time. Far as I kin tell, y'all ain't even gotcherselves home yet, and y'all gotta turn 'round an' start over.

Git Goin'! Catspaw needs ya! An' wash up 'n' behave when ya git thar. ( 'n' if'n ya cain't be-have, m'daddy said, BE GOOD!!!)

V

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 May 99 - 02:54 PM

Shamb, that is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you!

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: LEJ
Date: 13 May 99 - 02:59 PM

Catspaw- You are going to come through this. I can clearly picture talking to you here on the other side of this whole situation. We are gonna talk about cornpone, the Civil War, Jesus and Buddha. And tiples, and Neil Diamond, and Earl Scruggs. And, God Bless You, you'd better believe it too, or we will have to send Banjer down there with the rest of the NYCTS escapees, and you don't need that.

LEEJ

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Robin McG
Date: 13 May 99 - 04:22 PM

Thoughts and prayers and meditations continue for the whole family. Love is a powerful force and you have alot of it.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Sam Pirt
Date: 13 May 99 - 06:15 PM

Catspaw were sending all our support to you over here in the UK.

Heres a little dity that I just wrote five minuits ago with you in mind.

Now just imagine............ by Sam Pirt

Just think if you could Imagine a warm glow first starting as a pin prick Then growing, growing, growing and filling the room with bright white light Now imagine if the white warm glow was support from family, friends, mudcatters Now imagine if you could do this at any time you needed support, help or support Now just imagine..........................

Our thoughts are with you Catspaw

Bye, Sam

May you get well very soon, Cat

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: The Shambles
Date: 13 May 99 - 06:53 PM

Nice one Sam.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Penny S.
Date: 13 May 99 - 07:50 PM

Just adding my prayers again, you get well! Penny

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From:
Date: 13 May 99 - 08:01 PM

Those are beautiful Shambles and Sam. Thanks for sharing them.
Katlaughing, you are lucky to have a sister like Rebecca, but I suspect you already know that. The wonderful souls who answer the Unity prayer lines are the most caring and loving of friends. I wish her all the best in her ministery. I hope she has our Catspaw on her prayer list.

Blessings Reta

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Spaw's Maw-in-Law
Date: 13 May 99 - 08:35 PM

Diverticulitis. That's what is the matter with 'spaw!!! Karen is beat. Pat is feeling better and they say that this can be fixed and they are keeping him over the weekend just to keep an eye on things. All other signs seem good.

That light that you have surrounded 'spaw with seems to be doing the job. Keep up the good work. Thanks from all of us to all of you.

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 May 99 - 09:00 PM

Whew!``
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katlaughing & sighing a big sigh of relief

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Banjer
Date: 13 May 99 - 09:50 PM

Ooooooohhh! I have(had) diverticulitis also, about 20 years ago. I was 30 years old and the doctors told me at that age I shouldn't have it! But by gum, they can't discriminate against me becaus eof age, if I want it,I can have it! Not a pleasant thing to have. I can sympathize with the 'Spaw on this one based on personal experience!
I think what really occured is that he got so used to being waited on, hand and foot, that he just contrived an excuse to go back there. C'mon 'Spaw, fess up...
What we need to do is contact Paw 'n Cletus and the boys, (and folks, ya gotta visualize this with me), dress them up as nurses and they'll have him ready to go home in no time! When Paw goes into the room with that syringe with the foot long, quarter inch thick needle and proceeds to show 'Spaw what all he learned about proctology, he'll be ready to git his duds and skeeddadlle right on outta there, I betcha.....Hell, he'll be ready to skeeddadle, without his duds, that hospital just flapping in the breeze....'scuze me, I gotta take me a giggle break....

Subject: RE: Catspaw: The relapse
From: Banjer
Date: 13 May 99 - 09:55 PM

That was supposed to be the hospital GOWN just a'flappin' in the breeze, but ifn' he gits outta there fast enough he might just start the hospital to flappin' as well!!
BTW, Spaw-Maw-in-Law, thanks for settin' our minds more at ease...