BS: Not such a happy birthday to me

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 01:39 PM

Echoing the recent posts of others, I am still here in hope and in just being here.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: frogprince
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 11:21 AM

Charlie, just over a year ago I spent some days on the brink of that life passage which you now face as a certainty. I won't say that I know exactly how you feel, but I know that this has to be heart-rending. My thoughts are with you each day.

                   Dean

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 02:28 AM

Charlie be careful on the roads hospitals are more tiring than people realise. Thinking of you both

Meg

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 25 Sep 13 - 02:36 AM

Gnu ya glaikit galoot yer a French Irish Canuck what hope has a dragon tae undertsaun ye :).

Charlie and Ann we cannot be physically with you but I hope you feel each and every one of us standing by your side each day.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Eldergirl
Date: 24 Sep 13 - 08:15 PM

What Megan said yesterday, for both of you. Blessings always. X

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 24 Sep 13 - 05:08 PM

Does Dragon naturally speaking work at Mudcat? It doesn't work on the screen but it appears it works in a dialog box. It certainly is better than typing. Where did the dialog box go? Aha! It's back. Anyway, I am still here. Sorry but I am trying to teach Dragon naturally speaking to recognize my voice again after a computer crash.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 24 Sep 13 - 06:24 AM

Not a lot I can say, Charlie, 'cept echo the sentiments here. Don't forget to look after yourself. Pete.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Matthew Edwards
Date: 24 Sep 13 - 04:05 AM

Thinking of you both Charlie and Ann.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 24 Sep 13 - 03:49 AM

Hello Charlie and Ann. Hope your sun is beginning to shine. Thinking of you both

Meg

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 08:38 PM

I am here.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 08:17 PM

I'm still here, too, Charlie, wishing I could hold hands with you and Ann. Well, maybe it is better that just the two of you share this time together without my intruding. Anyway, you are both in my thoughts.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Janie
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 07:42 PM

Thanks, Charlie, for taking the time to post. Precious hours and days, these.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 08:55 AM

Still here Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 06:47 AM

Walking with you every step of the way, Charlie.
                      Much Love,
                                        Nigel & Ann
                                        xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 05:53 AM

Thanks for the update lad will sing for you both while I am in the car today (:) ) would do it in company but I don't want to scare the natives.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 05:35 AM

She's hanging in there. Sometimnes coherent, sometimes not. We've had some lovely chats but it's still not good news. Thank you all.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 04:27 AM

sending love & good wishes

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 23 Sep 13 - 02:28 AM

May you have strength enough for the day and peace enough to sleep

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,Frug
Date: 21 Sep 13 - 06:48 PM

My heart and thoughts are with !

frank

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 21 Sep 13 - 05:51 PM

I read the news on the rainbow thread .posting this with prayer, pete.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Janie
Date: 21 Sep 13 - 05:00 PM

Have been thinking of you and Ann all last evening and throughout today, Charlie. Holding you both to the Light.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 21 Sep 13 - 12:41 PM

Thinking of you both even if the cat wasn't being cooperative

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 21 Sep 13 - 12:31 PM

Charlie, words fail.

I hope you and Ann find the courage and strength to face whatever lies ahead.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Sep 13 - 03:56 PM

(((((((((((((Ann and Charlie))))))))))))

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: frogprince
Date: 20 Sep 13 - 12:54 PM

Charlie, as one who has been greatly comforted by the support of good people here, I feel badly now for not continuing to follow this thread. I'm truly sorry that things have taken the turn they have, and can only wish strength and peace for you both.

                      Dean

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 20 Sep 13 - 08:19 AM

My Dear Charlie, we are with you every step of the way. Really struggling to find something meaningful to write.
                              Holding you & your belovéd Ann in our loving thoughts,
                                                                         Nigel & Ann
                                                                         xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 13 - 07:56 AM

Me too... still here.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: billybob
Date: 20 Sep 13 - 07:46 AM

Just sending love and hugs to you both

Wendy xxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Janie
Date: 20 Sep 13 - 05:42 AM

No words come. {{{{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 20 Sep 13 - 03:33 AM

I was sorry to see this this morning lad. when things reach that stage the best I can send for both of you is peace. Just concentrate on spending time together we will cover hope prayers and wishes. and remember we are here if you need some release.

Thinking of you both
Meg

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 19 Sep 13 - 05:41 PM

I echo maeve. We are here. It doesn't mean a lot right now, I know. But, we are here. And we will be here. Bless you both. Hang tough.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: maeve
Date: 19 Sep 13 - 05:28 PM

Walking nearby, Charlie and Ann. Charlie, I've sent you a PM.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 19 Sep 13 - 03:18 PM

You are far from fiends. They say a little humour does help.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 19 Sep 13 - 03:17 PM

I'm sorry to have to tell you, my fiends, that the Doctors have few options to help Ann much now. Transplant surgery is always risky and Ann does not have much time left.
I'll do my best but it would be more difficult without your suport.
I'll keep you posted, thank you. Charlie

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 19 Sep 13 - 08:07 AM

Gnu I thing therefore I am or was that sin

Charlie its the little things that keep us going, the smile from another visitor, a total stranger who for a brief moment understands. The laughter of a child who is to young to be upset by the location or a harassed person who comes round with the tea yet still finds a moment to talk about normal things.

May both you and Ann be surrounded by little things to buoy you up just now.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 19 Sep 13 - 07:42 AM

Why, actually, yes "thing" is a contraption of "thinking"... innit? It also means "more tea required".

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Sep 13 - 08:38 PM

best wishes to Charlie & Ann

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 Sep 13 - 04:17 PM

Charlie, while Mudcat was down, I remembered you and Ann and hoped you were both hanging in there. I'm happy to see that you were. Still sending calming thoughts.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Sep 13 - 06:57 AM

Still checking in Charlie. Love to you both.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 18 Sep 13 - 06:03 AM

Thing of you both, I second Megan.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 18 Sep 13 - 05:07 AM

Still hanging in there. It's hard at times not to accept the worst but until then I'll be as positve as possible buoyed up by the good words here. Thank you. Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 18 Sep 13 - 02:12 AM

Good morning Charlie and Ann I hope the day is brighter for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Sep 13 - 11:01 PM

Scream away--on Mudcat or alone in your car or home. Let it out. In the meantime, I'm sending calming thoughts and hope they reach you.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Janie
Date: 15 Sep 13 - 08:12 PM

Like Megan said, Charlie & Ann, a day at a time. A step at a time. That is how progress is always made. Take care of yourself. If you don't, you can't take care of Ann. Envisioning the two of you surrounded by the energy of your long love and knowledge of one another, and then the concentric rings of light and caring from the layers of friends and relationships you have built during your lives, including this on, here within your Mudcat community.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 15 Sep 13 - 04:52 PM

Some like it hot hot hot.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 15 Sep 13 - 10:08 AM

Tell her if she doesn't behave herself I will come down there and cook for her.................

Oh wait a minute she's no weel

perhaps better no tell her that

since last week ah wis telt ma cookin these days wid mak a growin man weep.

It wisny ma fault the recipe said one spoonful of chili powder how wis ah tae ken it meant a teaspoon no a tablespoon ;)

Thinking of you both don't worry about tomorrow just get to the end of today.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 15 Sep 13 - 08:48 AM

All the best vibes from Cape Breton!

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 14 Sep 13 - 04:42 PM

Keep the faith and hang tough, FB. We're all pullin fer yas!

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 14 Sep 13 - 03:54 PM

I'm afraid Ann's still not taking in hardly any 'solids'. She will not be bullied into doing anything and does occasionally feel like giving up. Today we - her and I -had a lovely visit and I actually got a few smiles as I practiced my version of Reflexology. One of the nurses downloaded a foot chart for me, which is the sort of thing they do at the ERI, and I/we did some light leg strengthening stuff.
Reading the posts here is really heartening as, every now and then I feel like having 'a bit scream'.
We will of course get there, but it is a long haul.
Thanks to all
Charlie and Ann xx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 14 Sep 13 - 03:21 AM

Charlie woke up this morning thinking of Ann and yourself. Hope she is still improving. In the old nightingale wards they used to move you towards the door as you got noisier so by the time you were complaining about the food you were close enough for them to think about kicking you out :)