About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 23 Dec 06 - 07:09 PM

Pene, you learn (you already know) how to live with it, but it never "gets better". Whatever you've been told about the 5 or 7 (or 12) "stagesof grief", you'll find you can be in all of them during the same 2-second period, in no particular order, & off&on for years. Let your friends "take care" of you: visit for a day or 2, go to dinner, etc. There will be a "stage" when you actually FEEL the warmth & kindness they wished to give you & can help someone else with it. (I haven't known you for long, but it looks like you already spread that around.) For those who've wished there was some way they could give you a good return for the benefits they've received from your presence... I believe in God, Who Is good, so I say God Bless & keep you. Tw

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Dec 06 - 06:27 PM

And the thread has reached the 100 !!

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Dec 06 - 04:24 PM

Great news Joe, tell him we love him.
Giok

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Joe Offer
Date: 23 Dec 06 - 03:42 PM

I keep in touch with him. He's doing quite well.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Dec 06 - 03:29 PM

How is Jeff doing? Anyone know where he is spending the holidays?
SINS

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: alanabit
Date: 21 Nov 06 - 02:00 PM

Very sorry to hear this news. It sounds like you and your Dad did all the right things. That is a pretty good memory to have.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 21 Nov 06 - 09:08 AM

Jeff,

Thinking of you.

Pat xxx

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: karen k
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 01:25 PM

Jeff,
I am so sorry for you loss. The others above have said what is also in my mind and my heart. Your dad was as lucky to have you as you were to have him. Take care and remember the good times and the knowledge that all you did for him allowed him to have a peaceful passing. My thoughts are with you, my friend.

Condolences,
karen

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: KT
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 12:56 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jeff. When you wake up every day, and remember, may that peace enfold you. Know that you're being held in the hearts of folks the world around.

sending lots of love your way,

KT

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 11:10 AM

Jeff

I'm glad it was peaceful. Remember that bereavement is also very tiring and make sure that you take care of yourself.

Kitty

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 10:48 AM

Jeff,
A loss like this is bittersweet. You have had to say "Goodbye" to your beloved father but he is now free of his illness. Let yourself mourn and know that you have done everything possible to ease his passing.
Rest and lean on your friends when you need to.
Love,
Mary

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 09:38 AM

Take it from me, Jeff, he is part of you and will never be completely gone. Keep the peace you have.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 06:48 AM

Thinking of you Jeff, keep the peace and the good memories,
Hil

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 06:39 AM

Yes, Jeff, you only get one set - and some of us are luckier than others.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: gnu
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 06:25 AM

My sympathies and condolences, Jeff. Love and peace be with you, also.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 10:15 PM

Well done, Jeff, well done. Blessings be upon you.

And thanks for letting us know.

~Susan

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Elmer Fudd
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 09:22 PM

Sincerely sorry for your loss, Jeff. My thoughts are with you.

Elmer

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Janie
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 06:52 PM

May the peace you feel now be a touchstone for you in the days and months ahead. Blessing and prayers.

Janie

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Maryrrf
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 04:23 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this, Jeff.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Megan L
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 04:00 PM

Jeff we are thinking about you

dauvitt and his meg

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 03:52 PM

I can't think of anything to say that hasn't already been said.

Take care of yourself Jeff - you will always have the good memories to carry you through.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: jeffp
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 03:29 PM

Jeff, you have my sincere sympathy. He must have been a wonderful man to inspire so much love in you.

Jeff

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 03:05 PM

Sympathy Jeff

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: fat B****rd
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 03:00 PM

Please accept my condolences and best regards.                      Charlie.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: kendall
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 02:59 PM

Jeff, my friend, I don't know which is worse, losing a father you are very close to, or losing a father whom you hardly knew. Two different kinds of loss, I guess.
Be thankful you had him close all those years.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Peace
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 02:43 PM

I am sorry for your loss and happy for your outlook. Keep well.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 02:41 PM

Jeff, I'm sorry for your loss, and glad for the peace. There's an empty place, no matter what. You mostly fill it in again, just because you carry on, and take some part of your dad with you. I'm thinking of you.

Love,
Jeri

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Tinker
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 02:40 PM

Jeff, there's a wistful sorrow that seems content to move on. You've been often in my thoughts and you continue to stand as one of the guard.

blessings and light

tinker

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Micca
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 02:32 PM

Jeff, Thoughts from me, and from here too

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 11:55 AM

Thank you, Jeff.

I am sorry for your loss.

After over 20 years, I still remember my father every day. We only get one, and we hold on to the good memories of love, whatever they look like.

Dani

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Bill D
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 11:50 AM

Jeff...it is wonderful to know what good care, deep love and constant concern he had with you near him in his declining health. Such a peaceful end is a blessing.....take care of yourself and do what you need at your own pace now.

We are looking forward to having you 'among' us regularly.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 11:47 AM

Dear Jeff,

Thanks for sharing with us. It's never easy, but being at peace can help a lot. All my love and condolences,

kat

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Ferrara
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 11:29 AM

Jeff, I know you will miss him. I also know it is an incredible gift that you were both in a peaceful place when he died. Well done, both of you, and blessings to you both.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 11:10 AM

Jeff - I'm very sorry for your loss.
Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences.

Seamus

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Pene Azul
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 11:04 AM

My dad died on Monday. He died very peacefully. I was peaceful, too. Find inner peace, and you can face anything without fear.

Thank you for your generous gifts, well-wishes, positive thoughts and prayers. Thank you all for being part of this wonderful community. Good times ahead, folks.

With love and peace,
Jeff

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Oct 06 - 10:15 PM

Thanks, Susan.:-)

Bill, it is gorgeous!!

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Oct 06 - 09:59 PM

just added a wooden bowl to the auction...all proceeds to the fund for Jeff. (those who come to the Getaway can fondle it...then go home & bid)

The wood is Arborvitae, given to me by Bobert a couple years ago.

more http://www.aboutarborvitae.com

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: wysiwyg
Date: 24 Oct 06 - 04:14 PM

It's absolutely gorgeoos work, Kat-- design, execution, wonderful.

~Susan

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Oct 06 - 03:23 PM

The earrings and necklace are done and will be mailed to Jacqui, today. If you want to see a picture CLICK HERE. The earrings are made with pearl-like seed beeds and amethyst oval (lozenge.) The necklace has the amethyst lozenges, citrine triangles, drilled vertically, pearl-like seed beads and slightly larger pearl beads. It measures about 17-18 inches. ALL PROCEEDS TO JEFF'S FUND. I will length or shorten it for the winning bidder, but they will have to pay postage to get it to me. I'll pay for return postage.

Thanks!

kat

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Oct 06 - 09:44 AM

Don - it might be best to send any contribution to someone closer to the camp - possibly Bill D, unless someone in your area is going down there.....

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Oct 06 - 05:10 PM

I'll send a little package with Micca and Khatt to put in the raffle... maybe next year we'll try and make it ourselves...

LTS

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: wysiwyg
Date: 23 Oct 06 - 05:05 PM

Spaw, you ALMOST have it right-- I'm jogging 100 miles a week in the pool, and I have 4 sponsors now and can use a few more. Some have sposnsored me by the mile, sopme by the day, others by the hour-- whatever! PM me to get the URL to see the miles pile up.

AND, Spaw, I will even dedicate the numerous farts that accompany this feat to YOUR portion of the elf fund! Name your price-- I will let people include that along with the AquaBucks.

But if you could just make a few MP3's of your farts, to auction off, think how much could be raised! Now THERE is a premium!

Boy, Alaska Mike is gonna be mad when he finds out they didn't save his, uh... product for Auctioning off for Jeff!

~Susan

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: DonMeixner
Date: 23 Oct 06 - 04:54 PM

How soon do you need the stuff jacqui? Is there time to mail it?

Don

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Oct 06 - 03:14 PM

sounds good

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Oct 06 - 03:23 PM

I'm in charge of organising a raffle at the Getaway this year so if anyone has anything that could be given as a raffle prize and can either get it to me or to the Getaway via another 'Catter please let me know. All proceeds to Jeff.

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 Oct 06 - 02:54 PM

Sure thing Don......Sinsull, Kendall, and Kat, all have noted in their auction items that the proceeds go to Jeff. Kendall says you can send him the money and he'll forward it on or he'll send his book and the buyer can send the $$$ directly to the Elffund.

Spaw

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 22 Oct 06 - 02:46 PM

I just posted a bracelet in the auction. Is it possible to reassign the auction proceeds? I would be fine with giving Jeff a hand with this bracelets auction and I'll post another bracelet closer to Christmas with the proceeds going to The Cat.

Don

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Oct 06 - 02:25 PM

Will look into the Paypal thing, it hasn't worked for me before. But in any case I send positive thoughts from here to Jeff & his Dad. Candle lit.
Hil

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 Oct 06 - 01:40 PM

Just to send this back up top.

Spaw

Subject: RE: About JEFF/PENE--Please Read&HelpOut
From: catspaw49
Date: 21 Oct 06 - 08:05 PM

Okay Catters....now listen up! This thing is going okay but like someone up there a lot smarter than me said, these things work not because a few give a lot but because a lot give a little. If you haven't yet....well try huh?

More things will be coming into the Auction as well where the proceeds go to Jeff. Right now we have 3 items there and I bid on as couple myself! The Paypal thing is working well and anything you can do any way you can do it will also be accepted.

WYSIWYG has got some kind of "laps for money" thing going and she's even hitting up people in her own community that have never heard of Mudcat OR Jeff! She wrote me and explained the project but I'm generally stupid so let me just say it seems kinda' like a "Walk-A-Thon" thing where you pay for how ever many laps she does....I think she's jogging in a swimming pool but for all I know she might be doing the backstroke in Jello. Anyway you can sponsor herand the money goes to Jeff. Hey...It's an idea ain't it? I couldn't do a lot of jogging in a pool............maybe someone could sponsor me in a Fart-A-Thon...........

SERIOUSLY.......Let's get Jeff some serious coinage that I know he needs right now. I know he's done a lot for all of us and more will be coming from him in the future.

HEY JEFF----Hang in. I know you will but you need to remember that there are just a whole shitload of 'Catters thinking about you and sending you all their best thoughts.

Spaw