Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 23 Feb 13 - 11:04 AM

One day at time, Nigel. Don't neglect yourselves either.

Keep it UP Spaw!

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 23 Feb 13 - 11:32 AM

As Maeve and others have said, we're thinking of y'all whether or not you are able to post. Part of friendship is understanding.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 23 Feb 13 - 05:17 PM

What the others have said!

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 24 Feb 13 - 04:38 PM

we all continue endeavouring to take some of the strain as you face stormy weather nigel,and friendship makes no demands on anothers time and energy,so dont be under pressure to post.catch up and find encouragement here when you can.
blessings pete.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: maeve
Date: 24 Feb 13 - 04:52 PM

Beautifully said, Pete.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Janie
Date: 24 Feb 13 - 05:14 PM

I'll 3rd Pete's remark!

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Janie
Date: 24 Feb 13 - 09:29 PM

The moon is a tiny fraction from full here tonight. Clear skies, and the temps very mild. A good night to send caring thoughts on moonbeams from this little plot of earth.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 05:21 AM

Two moments of lightness & brightness. Last week we took our two Granddaughters to see the stage show of 'Mamma Mia'. They are NOT 'Abba generation' kids by any stretch of the imagination, but they absolutely loved it. This gives me the opportunity to 'come out'...I love the Music of Abba too; there, I've said it! I realise that some of you may be shocked to read this admission, but it is my considered opinion that Björn & Benny have written some of the finest popular songs of last few decades, bar none.
          Our second 'moment' was the arrival of Jane's younger sister, all the way from Charlotte NC. She brings laughter & sunshine with her, wherever she goes. She has to fly home on Tuesday, but the few days she has spent with us have been a real tonic.
         Tomorrow, Tuesday, Jane has a 'key' consultation with her oncologist. Be with us on Tuesday, please,
          With Love to You All,
                                        Nigel & Ann.
                                        xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: billybob
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 05:37 AM

Dear Nigel,

How lovely to read your last post,just proves that music lifts our spirits in a wonderful way and to share ABBA with the grandchildren is great, our grandchildren have been singing along to the DVD of the film since they were tiny and ,yes, I sing along too!

We had "a moment" on Saturday, as you know we are not able to go out often as we look after mum and, all last year avoided crowds because of Billy's chemotherapy. But we went to see Patricia Routledge and Piers Lane in " Admission one shilling" the story of Dame Myra Hess and the war time concerts in The National Gallery. It was a lovely evening.My son is the Theatre Manager ,St Georges in Great Yarmouth, a beautifully restored Wren Chapel now a Theatre and Arts Centre, so we shared the evening with seeing him.

So glad your other daughter is here,enjoy the rest of her visit.
Will think of Jane tomorrow as always,

much love

Wendy xxxxx

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 05:59 AM

Good on yas.

Nigel... here every day I can be. If I don't get to read up, I still think about yas. Even Spaw.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 10:09 AM

I'm with you there, Nigel, I like Abba's music as well!

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 11:30 AM

I'm with you and Pete, Nigel. This oughta bring a few thoughts and maybe a few tears. Easy song to share: The Way Old Friends Do .

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 03:24 PM

I liked Abba's music and it's far reaching appreciation is clearly evident. Don't care for it as much these days but I can still tap my foot to some tunes if that's what's the best choice is.

I like any kind of music that I like and dislike anyone who judges me upon what I like... >;-)

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 08:12 PM

fun days & lovely memories, Nigel

sandra

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 08:23 PM

i,m no abba fan bruce,but that was a lovely song.
thinking of you nigel for later today.    pete.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 11:31 PM

I enjoy ABBA's music, too. I wouldn't spend money to hear it but I smile, tap my foot, and hum along when it's on a radio, and I borrowed the Mamma Mia DVD from the library.

I'm glad you have had some lighter moments. You, too, Wendy.

I plan to be here tomorrow, though probably not until quite late. And one reason I'm so late tonight is that I had trouble connecting to the Internet tonight. I hope that doesn't happen again. I don't know what caused the problem, but I jiggled some cords and clicked some switches and everything's working at this moment. Anyway, I hope the angels hold Jane's hand during tomorrow's consultation.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: billybob
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 04:27 AM

Nigel,Ann and Jane,

thinking good thoughts for you all today,

much love

Wendy and Billy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 06:44 AM

Nigel, you had far better things on hand with your other daughter bringing her obvious lightness............We're all just a cheering section!

But we cheer pretty loud sometimes and I want to thank all those who do!

Wendy......What a fine time!


Spaw

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 01:31 PM

I received a beautiful email recently, the subject of which was: "How be Ye?" I couldn't get those three words out of my head. I felt compelled to write the following:


How be Ye, this cold & frosty morn?

How be Ye? Time has passed since thee was born.

How be Ye? My trusted, dearest Friend.

How be Ye? When 'End' doth mean: 'The end'.

How be Ye? When the laughter turns to tears.

How be Ye? When days are left & no more years.

How be Ye? As the sun begins to set.

How be Ye? Must remember, can't forget.

How be Ye? As the vigil takes it's toll,

How be Ye? Sick at heart, bereft of soul?

How be Ye? As the darkness gathers in.

How be Ye? A fight that's lost, not one to win.

How be Ye? When the time to go arrives.

How be Ye? 'Twill be our Love that us survives.

                   With Love to You All,
                                                 Nigel & Ann.
                                                 xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 02:02 PM

Nigel, I am without words to say what I want to say about that wonderful piece of work...........Geeziz......that's beautiful........


Spaw

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: maeve
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 02:14 PM

Beautiful indeed, Nigel.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: billybob
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 02:49 PM

Nigel,

So beautiful

Wendy xxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: gnu
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 04:10 PM

Ditto... ditto... ditto... I am speechless, Nigel.

No... wait... I don't know if this makes sense. This is the first time I read something like that which is so beautiful, I knew I was going to cry but I didn't. Damn close but then a calmness came over me.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 04:49 PM

Just beautiful, Nigel.
Love flowing.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Janie
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 06:24 PM

Just now reading your poem, Nigel.

I am crying, it resonates so much. Seeing rainbows through the tears when I look off over the waters to the west.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: frogprince
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 06:27 PM

Nigel, that cuts all the way to the core; it's at once so beautifully, and so frankly, expressive.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 09:23 PM

Beautiful indeed. And remember, we'll be here no matter what and no matter how long you need us.

(Unless my Internet connection dies. I had trouble again tonight. But even if it does, I'll still be thinking of all of you.)

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 11:00 AM

Deeply moving words, Nigel.

More good thoughts coming South.

Pete

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 12:50 PM

you wrote that nigel? i seem to remember ,or am i mistaken,that you had said you were not gifted in composing words.seems that you certainly are.
it is late afternoon now so presumably janes appointment has happened.i hope there was some encouragement.
blessings    pete.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 04:42 PM

The news following Jane's latest consultation is not good I'm afraid. The cancer is an extremely aggressive type, the most aggressive in fact. She begins another course of chemotherapy next week. If this programme of chemo proves ineffective, Jane's oncologist said there was nothing more they could do for her. If the chemo is effective, we are looking at a prolongation of life, not a cure. Desperate, desperate times.
                      With Love to You All,
                                                      Nigel & Ann.
                                                      xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 09:05 PM

I wish the news had been better. Sending love that will continue no matter what the future brings.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 09:40 PM

Email me.

Bruce

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: KT
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 09:53 PM

Holding you all in heart and mind on this February evening...Love and caring from another far-away mud pal.
KT

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 10:43 PM

I doubt anyone here can relieve the pain all of you are going through now and,sadly, that which is yet to come. The many words from you yourself and all of us can only provide scant solace but we have nothing else...........I wish we did. I give you my best in love and friendship for strength and for the best possible outcome whatever that may be for you and Ann......and for Jane.

Your post from the other day reminded of this song verse by Patrick Sky..........

For you the years will heal all the wounds that have been opened
Just like time will cleanse the fields of all the flowers that have ripened.
Of all these things you can be sure.......
Only love will endure

Spaw

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Maryrrf
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 01:12 AM

There are no words that can help, but I too am holding you and your family in my prayers.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 03:58 AM

love

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: billybob
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 04:21 AM

Love from Billy and me xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 07:25 AM

Oh.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 09:32 AM

Dear Nigel and Ann,

I am away from my computer caring for an ill relative, but found a way to check on you. I wish you ease of heart, mind, and body as you sail into unfamiliar seas.
Continued love and the blessings of family and friends surround you.

"Round our skiff be God's aboutness..."

More when I'm home,

Maeve

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,Maeve
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 09:37 AM

'Twas I in the previous post.
Maeve

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 10:58 AM

any encouragement from that consultation was certainly slim but as you sail on into yet more turbulent waters it may be that there may still be some settled sea beyond the current horizon,please God that it be so. pete.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,Manuel
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 12:47 PM

A little confused. Is the "Maeve" who posted twice today (so beautifully the first time)the "maeve" who often posts on this site?

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: catspaw49
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 01:20 PM

SPECIAL REQUEST NEWS

Yo Folks!!!!

Just got a call from kat at the hospital. The infectionn in her fingers is staph and it is beyond the antibiotic stage. They are going to cut them open and clean/scrape them out.   I'm sure additional antibiotics will come into play in the process but taking this step is big.....and absolutely critical/necessary/lifesaving. I am not being dramatic here.   

How serious do hospitals and Docs take this? If I go into a crowded ER and say, "I'm running a fever and I have an artificial mitral valve," I move past bleeding old ladies to the head of the line.

As you all know kat has had heart problems and surgeries and staph infections anywhere in your body tend to go pretty quickly to the heart and destroy valves. One can very easily find themselves in a very narrow window here so let's all get real damn serious with whatever mojo you send out....Do it NOW!

Kat and I came here at about the same time over 14 years ago and we've been Buds ever since. She's got everything I can send. Join me.........Can't type anymore.....Do it..............


Spaw

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: gnu
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 01:59 PM

SOB! That's absolutely terrible news!

Hard to comprehend that she has been "let be" by the docs and it has come to this. DISGUSTING! Heads should roll IN COURT and it should be investigated by the medical association and government.

Donuel.... maeve is indeed tending a sick relative. Probably her post. She needs to be kept in our thoughts and prayers as well.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: billybob
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 02:30 PM

sending out every Mojo thought I can muster

xxx Wendy

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: maeve
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 08:49 PM

Guest, Manuel- Yes, my member name is "maeve", but I've been signing my important posts more correctly as Maeve for some time.I'll post the rest of that lovely little song when I have time.

Spaw- Thank you for the update on our kind kat. Count on me.

Nigel & Ann- Home again briefly,and dipping my little oar with all my might.

Rest and peaceful dreams for us all tonight,

Maeve

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: Janie
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 09:34 PM

Deepest care and concern from the center of my heart for all. We need a good rowing song!

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: GUEST,Manuel
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 10:24 PM

Maeve, thanks for taking time out to clarify for me at a time of night when you must be weary. I do hope things go well for your ailing relative and I look forward to seeing the remainder of the song.

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: maeve
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 10:26 PM

Earlier, I quoted from this simple, lovely song:

Round Our Skiff

Round our skiff's be God's aboutness
Ere she try the deeps of sea

Sea-shell frail for all her stoutness
Unless Thou her helmsman be

Text: Trad. Hebrides    Music: © 1984 Kathy Wonson Eddy
"Kathy kindly sent me this song among many others a few years ago: she is a great source of liturgical choral music. I have sung it with our chorus and another smaller group, but Carol and I wanted to keep it in our repertoire, so here's a third way to sing it. Kathy lives in Randolph, Vermont." Gordon Bok

(Round Our Skiff is recorded on the album Herrings in the Bay)
http://www.timberheadmusic.com/disc/roundourskiff.htm

mp3 sample here

Subject: RE: Healing thoughts & prayers please (Nigel Paterson)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 11:41 PM

Spaw, thank you for the update on Kat. I haven't got to her thread yet, but I'm already increasing my Mojo. Maeve, I'm sorry about your relative being ill. And of course my prayers for Nigel's Jane continue.