BS: Not such a happy birthday to me

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 22 Oct 13 - 09:43 PM

My thoughts are still with you, Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 18 Oct 13 - 07:32 AM

Yes, lovely Megan.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: maeve
Date: 18 Oct 13 - 06:29 AM

Lovely, Megan.

We're here, Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 18 Oct 13 - 06:01 AM

Each time we as a family attended a funeral we stand together and hold hands. Each time one of us felt an emotional fall the hands on either side would squeeze passing us their strength. And so it was we supported each other without the world knowing our business.

Holding hands

They are holding hands and watching
As we watch her slip away
She walks to them and smiles
And takes their hands today.

We are holding hands and watching
As we watch her on her way
Our hands they squeeze and strengthen
To help us through the day

And as we're getting older
Hands one by one let go
But they are holding hands and watching
To strengthen us below.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 18 Oct 13 - 05:19 AM

Charlie, holding you, your Family & Friends close to our hearts on this most difficult of days.
May the sun shine on you all & cast it's light into the darkest corners of your lives,
                                     With Love & Sincere Condolences,
                                                                                        Nigel & Ann
                                                                                        xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 10:28 PM

Charlie's obit thread for Ann is here--if I did this right. thread.cfm?threadid=152456

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,gnu on laptop
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 04:48 PM

Posted this on the thread above the line.....

My sincerest condolences to you and yours, Charlie.

The comment above, "It's good to know that she passed without fear or pain." has special meaning for me and perhaps others who have followed Charlie's thread about this for well over 200 posts. Charlie let us know a short time ago that he and Ann were resigned to the outcome expected and that now has come to be. Charlie posted about Ann's sense of humour late in the game we all play and that brought solace not just to Ann and to Charlie but to all who followed his thread.

Thank you, Charlie. Thank you, Ann. You have made my life better by sharing yours with me.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 03:06 PM

Just remember Lad folks might not post here so often now but it never means that we have forgotten you, if you needs us to rant to, to listen to your feelings or just to talk to just bring this thread to the top again and one of us will find you.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 02:15 PM

Please see Obit. My Wife Ann thread. Love and thanks to you all. Charlie

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 06:35 AM

Wish I had been there, m. I can see some stars from Metropolis but no where near what you view. I miss it.

My kindest thoughts and prayers, Charlie and Ann.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: maeve
Date: 09 Oct 13 - 08:29 PM

The stars are especially bright tonight, Charlie and Ann. Can you hear them singing?

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 09 Oct 13 - 12:12 PM

Hope this gale force weather isn't down where you are Charlie if it is be very careful on the roads.

My thoughts are with you.

Meg

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Janie
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 09:59 PM

My bedtime here is in the wee hours of the morning where you are, Ann and Charlie. Hoping you both are in the middle of deep and restful sleep right now.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 09:32 PM

We are in full autumn bloom here. I'd say something beautifully poetic if I wasn't such a cranky old man. Heartwarming, innit?

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 03:23 PM

sounds lively spaw.
best wishes Charlie and ann.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 10:39 AM

And from Ohio too Jacqui. We're having some beautiful autumn weather as the full glory of the hardwood colors begins to cover the hills of east Ohio. Hold tight Charlie.

Much Love to you both...........


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 08:19 AM

Lovely words Megan. Love and good thoughts still coming from Maine, Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 07:29 AM

beautifully said, Megan

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 06:18 AM

The path continues. Yes, Megan.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 04:41 AM

sometimes it feels like your world stands still other times it feels like it is spinning so fast you cant catch a breath. Take a deep breath, relax in the good moments and push through the bad if you find a dirty great rock in your path hold onto the thought that the path continues once you get by it.


Thoughts are with you

Meg

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 07 Oct 13 - 06:47 AM

Not much to say except that I'm thinking of you all.

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 07 Oct 13 - 06:26 AM

Good morning folks hope all the family are managing to keep going.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 07 Oct 13 - 05:41 AM

Rainy for today and tomorrow... we need it. 'Sall I got for today. Might be more later if and when I wake up.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 06 Oct 13 - 08:38 PM

My goodness yes, Ann does have a sense of humor! Thank you for sharing that with us, Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 06 Oct 13 - 07:10 AM

Sunny here too but I can't send any warmth unless I put the furnace on. Brrrrrrrr! Good thoughts and wishes? I got lots so I am sending them.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 06 Oct 13 - 05:24 AM

Charlie & Ann, sending you the warmth from a beautiful sunny Sunday morning.
                                 With Love,
                                                Nigel & Ann
                                                xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 06 Oct 13 - 04:59 AM

Charlie and Ann you are both in my thoughts this morning

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: billybob
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 07:47 PM

Charlie and Ann

just sending much love, very late here so hope you are sleeping peacefully, see you in the morning

xxxxx

Wendy

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 06:53 PM

Hang tough, Charlie and Ann. My thoughts are with you.

BM

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 05:38 PM

Thanks for sharing that, Charlie. Made me otherwise drab day brighter.

A be such a man.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: maeve
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 05:15 PM

Thanks for a lovely story to take into dream time, Charlie.

Blessings to you both,
Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 04:26 PM

A nice day today. Ann weak but with a sense of humour. As my elder step- daughter, Tracey, sashayed into the room Ann hummed the "Hoochie Coochie Man" riff !!
Love from Charlie and Ann

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 12:20 PM

Charlie and Ann, you are both on my mind and in my heart.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 07:18 AM

Ditto Megan.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 05 Oct 13 - 05:30 AM

Just checking in this morning staying in reality but still hopping for the best for you both.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: maeve
Date: 04 Oct 13 - 01:23 PM

Afternoon here, Charlie. We are surprisingly isolated here, so it was an honor for us to entertain Mudcat's Leadfingers yesterday- our first face-to-face meeting after years of friendship. Suddenly we are not so alone in our hardship as it had seemed.

Perhaps one day you will meet some of the friends who have gather about you here. Until then remember that, in the isolation of such illness, you are indeed surrounded by friends, and the light that love generates.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: catspaw49
Date: 04 Oct 13 - 10:13 AM

I doubt a haircut can improve on a gnu, especially you gnu.

Love and a good morning from Ohio.....where it is still morning. I cold stop back around midnight and say good night but by then for you it would be morning. Ya' know this earth turning thing can be a real pain in the ass. You'd think with modern technology someone could figure out a way to stop that sort of nonsense. Earth turning.....who the hell came up with that?

Hold tight


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 04 Oct 13 - 07:34 AM

Twas a chilly walk to the barber shop and, even with such little hair on the way there, even chillier on the way back. But I'm purrrrdier now so twas worth it.

Hoping it's as good a day as can be expected for all and sundry.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 04 Oct 13 - 04:53 AM

Great quote, Spaw. Love & Hugs for Charlie & Ann from Nigel & Ann in good old London Town,
         A very good morning to one & all,
                                                            Nigel & Ann
                                                            xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 04 Oct 13 - 03:22 AM

Good morning Charlie and Ann Love is an amazing thing it helps us do things we never thought we could.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Oct 13 - 01:38 AM

love to all

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: catspaw49
Date: 03 Oct 13 - 10:36 AM

All my best to you both from a gray, Ohio morning. But as Tom Paxton wrote many years ago, "even a gray day is a good day now."

Love to you both,

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 03 Oct 13 - 06:18 AM

Dear Charlie & Ann, I can but reiterate everything said by the Good Folk above. Ann & I wait with you, patiently, lovingly. The distance that separates us physically is eradicated by our thoughts which place us by your side. We are there for as long as you need us.
                                     With Love,
                                                    Nigel & Ann
                                                    xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: billybob
Date: 03 Oct 13 - 03:28 AM

Morning Charlie,

still here, hope you had a peaceful nights sleep

Wendy xxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Maryrrf
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 08:47 PM

Our thoughts are with you, Charlie, during this time. It looks like you are all dealing with it in the best way possible. Blessings to all of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 08:19 PM

I am a firm believer in the soothing effect of chocolate--and love. I'm sending you both the latter.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 04:51 PM

Charlie, your attitude, strength and caring are lessons for all. You and Ann are lucky to have each other. We are lucky to share.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 04:07 PM

these times are bitter sweet, I hope the latter outweighs the former and binds the wounding to some measure. blessings   pete.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 03:42 PM

Thanks for checking in lad she sounds one special lady. songs do have a way of sneaking behind the barricades. Sleep well

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 03:06 PM

Hello all you lovely people !! Yesterday was a really lively one for us. An had a little soup and actually ate a chocolate or two as well as pulling me to bits in front of my step-daughters. Today she has been asleep mostly but awake long enough for an Aromatherapy foot massage!!. There is no miracle going to happen but if she can see out her time without fear or pain and with people who love her then I don't think things will be too bad.
Actually things are lousy but, I count my blessings apart from 'losing it' when one of 'our tunes' comes up on my headphones. Today I had; "The way you look tonight" by Frank Sinatra, "Memories are made of this" by Dean Martin and "J'attendrai" by a Fench person in quick succession.   What ann old softie.
I will never cease to thank you all for your concern, love and best wishes.
I'll be in touch fairly soon.
Charlie