I see you're not accepting emails either. As you know there are some lunatics around. I haven't opened my contact for that reason and also because the past few weeks I've been getting some strange phone calls.

I hope you and your family are doing OK. I've missed some of the comments this week and have been trying to catch up.

Take care
Tug

I hope you are doing well.

Wulf

I'm OK, thanks. I've been thinking about you. Hope you are getting better. Remember, think positive.

Tug

I’m doing really good we have been in Cherokee NC for two weeks, got one more week before we head home.

Just getting out of the house has done more for me than all of the medicine.

Wulf

Glad to know that getting away has helped. Don't forget to let us all know how you're doing.

SouthernBelle, GRACE is a VIRTUE

I changed my contact settings temporarily. Please send me an email and hold on to the address.

SouthernBelle, GRACE is a VIRTUE

You've got mail.

ARGH!

SouthernBelle, GRACE is a VIRTUE

You have to look up my page with my bio and all that, that's the email address you have to use. The other one doesn't work any more, and it won't let me change it... I'll have to talk to someone about that. Try the sparkles address please!!

SouthernBelle, GRACE is a VIRTUE

Please let me know if you get my email this time! OMG I hope one of the lunatics didn't get the other one.

That old email address was mine, but we don't have charter any more, so it's invalid. No worries there! Still don't have an email yet... watching hotmail is boring.

SouthernBelle, GRACE is a VIRTUE

I guess I just wanted to talk to somebody about some stuff going on here at home... stuff that I can't quite wrap my mind around.

PS: Still no emails... hotmail is cantankerous

SouthernBelle, GRACE is a VIRTUE

I'm going to try one more time. If it doesn't work this time I'll try tomorrow.

Remember, you're dealing with a computer dummy.

I GOT IT! I FINALLY GOT IT!

SouthernBelle, GRACE is a VIRTUE

I've been thinking about you all day. I don't want to intrude, but I wish I could be there for you. I send you a big hug.

Tug

I am overwhelmed, the response from all of you is unbelievable. To Cy, Tug, muddle, Main, wulf, carbon, JeffC, Belle, Yardman, Armybrat(so was my sister and myself) sniffles, jacckyldo, NOTA( the former squid, if I'm not mistaken) Nuk and Jane1 and Mytmite (if I've missed anyone I'm so very sorry) I can't express my gratitude. I've been very emotional these last couple of days and your responses made me tear up everytime I looked, you are so kind and I have to say I wish I was half the brother you all seem to think I am. I'm afraid my sister was a better sister then i was a brother, but I guess we all do the best we can. MYTMITE, I'm just speechless over your generous act, and from somebody I've never met I might add. You've shown your true person with this act, and it is a very fine person indeed. Cy you've called me several times to ask about Cathy, Git you've never failed to ask either, and to let all know our Hack is alive and well (and in New York as of last night) and he called me to talk just like he did last April when all this started.

I've not met all of you, but I can still count you all my friends because only friends would respond as you have. I have so much to say that I can't put it all into words, so I will keep it simple, THANK YOU ALL.

I will print and show these responses to her kids to let them know of all the help she had even though she was unaware of it. Tug, I love you,( if you can love someone you've never met, and I do), you and Jane are the very best of people.

Once again THANK YOU to all, your kindness is overwhelming.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Check your Citizen email.

Tug

I did, check your email too.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I received your email. I will be in touch.

Take care

Tug

When you get a chance please send an e-mail to me.

Thanks!!!
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You've got mail.

I know now what all the emails were about, today while I was out an enormous, gigantic and extremely beautiful Peace Lily was delivered, signed from Cy, Git, muddle, Lynn, Tug, Jane1, Hack, Carbon Unit, Yard, sniffles and the rest of your blogging friends. From the names I know this florist must think I have the weirdest bunch of friends imaginable, but in reality I seem to have the best bunch of friends anyone could ever have. Every time I look at this plant I will remember my sister, and I will remember this bunch of people who I am blessed to call my friends. Jane a while ago you said y'all had my back in this and yes, y'all did. You people are the best, THANK YOU ALL.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Now you know how much this bunch of weirdos care about you.
Anything you need, let us know.

Tug

We've still got you buddy! Any time you need a boost just holler!

I'm terribly sorry and I hope and pray that her treatment will be astonishingly successful.

How is your sister?

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Thanks for asking, things aren't good, the cancer is back in her intestines and chemo will give her some more time but most likely won't cure her. This has been a very crappy day to say the least.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I've been out of the office and out of the loop for several days, so I'm just now reading this.

Like many others, I've been through what you are going through now with your sister (was my mom). Please know that I am thinking and praying for your sister, and the family that loves her. God is good and will provide the strength and comfort you need.

Thanks, you're good people, she is coming to grips with the diagnoses and will start chemo soon, she has a grandkid due in September that she is hoping to meet, so I think she will more diligent about the treatment this time.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

This week my sister's long awaited grandchild was born, Tuesday night at 9:30 pm, Friday morning about 4 AM my sister lost her gallant fight with cancer but not before seeing her precious granddaughter.

To all my friends who expressed their prayers and good wishes please know Cathy would not have seen this child without the prayers of my friends and hers. You lifted her up and it gave her the time she needed, and I will be forever in your debt. My sister was fiercely loyal, and inspired such loyalty in others, she leaves behind a husband, a daughter, two sons, two daughters in law, a brother and two sisters and her mother. My heart is broken and I hope when it is my time I am loved half as much as she is, for then I will know I am truly loved.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

It's been a year, why don't I feel better, and why the Hell should I?

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I didn't remember the exact date, but I was strongly thinking about you this weekend, guess I was close. Know that I am thinking of you.

Right there with ya brother. Mine was in June and I knew yours was this weekend. We were in the mountains for the long weekend and we just got back to the "real world". Anyway, thinking about you and Cathy and everything you are missing. Hang in there man. Wish I could tell you it gets easier....

My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your sister. She must have been one special lady.-

Thinking about you buddy.
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For my sister Cathy, A beautiful song, sung by the best voice in country music today....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtmAVGPEPSI

If one of my computer literate friends could help me out here and post this as a link.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

This song by Vince Gill was what I listened to at my brothers funeral several months ago. This past June three brothers who used to play music at the old McIntosh Opry in PTC sang this song at my sister-in-laws funeral.

I've been thinking about you and your family. Please take care.

Tug

In Loving Memory

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"Puddleglum" by Weatherwax (one of the Muddlings).

Jeeves to the Rescue

Thanks for sharing this with us Hutch.

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I want to thank you too. Sharing your grief is a tribute to the love you have for your sister, and she will always live in you. It is very inspiring to see people come together to share both the grief of a loved one's passing, and the celebration of the love we have for them. Their existence makes ours so much more full.

"I can't wait until tomorrow, because I get more lovable every day."

I've just now read this, just getting the news. . .

I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss, my heart aches for you and your family. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. One comfort you can find is to know that she is whole again, and hurts no more, always remember there are no tears beyond the gate.

If there is anything I can do, please email me.

Check your citizen e-mail.
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my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May our Lord give you comfort and bless your sister's soul!

With a tear in my eye and sadness in my heart I'm praying for you and your family.

Cy

I am so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing.
May God comfort you and your family.

Wulf

Hutch,your sister and all of your family have been uppermost in my mind since I came on the site earlier today and saw your post about her losing her hard fought battle with cancer. I felt so helpless, there is only so much you can say, especially to someone you have never met in person but have developed an admiration for from their written comments. Then as I begin watching the beginning of Stand Up For Cancer at 8pm (a telethon for all types of cancer), I thought what better way for me to honor your wonderful sister's life, so I called in to make a donation. Since I only know you as Hutch and know her name is Cathy-the donation was made in the name of Cathy, Hutch's sister. Wish I had had more information. I hope this is okay with you. Perhaps there are some other bloggers out there who would like to donate. The program is only on til 9 but I am sure they will be taking donations after the program--the number is 1-888-90-STAND.

Hutch, stand tall and proud for the type of brother you have been to your sister. Your love has shown thru on your posts. We love you.

I am glad that your sister got to see her grandchild before she passed on. I know the feeling of completeness that I experienced with my first grandchild, and I am sure that she was looking past her own departure when hers was born. God bless you and yours and thank you for sharing your feelings with us.

You know, Hutch, a person that has inspired so many has left behind more than her family, she has left behind a part of herself with all of you. I pray God to give soothing to your grief and clarity to your memories of her. God bless and be with all of you!

We are terribly sorry to hear of your lose. Our prayers will be with you and your family. If there is anything we can do just ask.

I join all your friends here in passing along my condolences at the loss of your sister. I know how difficult it has been for you and your family. May the sorrow at your loss be tempered by the joy of knowing that she is in a better place. My prayers are with you all at this time of grief. Keep the faith.

I am so very sorry to hear this. I'm thankful that she got to see her little granddaughter.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my sympathy.

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Take care and God Bless,
Tug

Please accept my deepest condolences at your loss. I never "knew" Cathy, but I felt as if I did from your writings about her. You are obviously a very loving and caring brother. I smiled when you told us that she had the strength of spirit to live long enough to see her grandchild....what an exceptional woman! Our family's thoughts and prayers are with yours.

-Snif

I lost my mother and sister as well as many dear friends to cancer and it hurts. I know you are feeling almost a physical pain at this loss. Thank God that she got to see her grandchild. I bet that is what kept her going. She sounds like such a wonderful person. Someone I would have been proud to call friend. She is gone but now there is a precious little girl to take her place on this earth. Hold your memories close to your heart, they will help to see you through these hard days.

It sounds so trite to say "If there is anything I can do" but if there is know that I as well as all the other wonderful people who come to this site will be there. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and I will be looking to the heavens for a new and shining star.

and prayers that the pain will lessen a bit each day and the warmth and good memories will last forever.

However, I know that yours carries on. But, now you have the little bright light of her grand daughter to take her place. My family and I express our condolences to you and yours. Peace be unto your heart and soul.

Kindest regards,
NOTA

“Every time you vote Democrat God kills a kitten.”

We sat down together as you told me about your sister's fight.

I am so sorry to hear this news. I had hoped for a different outcome.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Mark

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"Puddleglum" by one of the Muddlings (Weatherwax). Perhaps I should call him "Muddleglum"

Jeeves to the Rescue

I'm glad she did get to see her grandchild at least and now the pain is over for her.

I just want you to know that I'm thinking about you, your sister and your family.

All of you are in my prayers.

Take care and check in when you can.

Tug

We will be lifting up your entire family. We've got your back on this one!

Thank you ladies, you've all brought that man sweat to my eyes today. To everyone else who has expressed their best wishes, Thank You also, you've all been a blessing. My sister should get to go home tomorrow, after talking with the Dr. about the chemo, and we'll take it from there one day at a time. You've all been so kind and my family and myself can't thank you enough for all the prayers.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Having to face chemo wouldn't help anyone's recovery from surgery. It would be so hard to remain optimistic, especially since she's already had to go through chemo before. But having a grandchild will be a joy in the midst of her sorrows. I hope that she won't be too sick and will have a lot of really good days. Tell her about Dollar when it won't hurt for her to laugh. Maybe she'd like to watch a funny movie with you. It always seems funnier when you're laughing with someone else.

I am sorry that you and your family have to go through this. I have been there and "feel your pain". Know that you and yours are in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything you need. Keep the faith

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

I'm so sorry. My prayers for her, you and your family.
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Cy, Yard, Denise and BPR, thank you for your thoughts, prayers and offers of help. My sister is in dire straits, but it helps knowing I have friends and a support system here. Kevin "Hack" King thank you for your call, it means a lot to have people like you keeping my sister in your prayers and right now she needs all the prayers she can get. Denise thank you for the offer of child care, but my sister's kids are all grown. Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart, you people ROCK.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Hi hutch,
please now that your sister, your family and yourself are in our prayers.

I just saw your post Hutch. My computer has been giving me problems.
I am so very sorry about your sister. Please know that you, your sister, and your family are in my prayers. We luv ya.

Take care.

Tug

I would like to thank all the people on here that have offered their prayers and assistance to my sister, family and myself. Tug, I love you too, muddle, fyt35, Jeffc, Cy (who called to check on me) and if I've missed anyone I'm sorry, I'm a little fuzzy. You all are like an extended family, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Bless you all.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

We'll be traveling for the next few weeks but we'll be praying for your family. I'm sorry you all are having to go through this. Let us know if we can help out. We'll be thinking about you even if we're not writing.

I'm sorry that she's having such a rough time and not a lot of hope of getting better. If there's anything that I could do for her, please let me know. Also, if she has young children, I know of someone who could babysit day or night, without charge. Please let her know that others care. That might give her a little extra inner strength for the trials of that day.

I am so sorry about your sister, I know it's hard on you and your family.

Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.

Just wanted to let you know I care. Your all in my prayers. It is hard to see a love one go through something like this.

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We Will Stand

Thanks, it means a lot.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

If I can get out of my other job- I might come and meet you and settle things with us. I want that.

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We Will Stand

Ah heck!!! I picked a bad week to go on a diet. Come to think of it, I'm always on a diet. I might swing by and have a very small salad.
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always a good choice for dieters...and a catfight to boot. Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

My scales don't lie. According to that chart on the wall, I should be 30 feet tall. Cat fight eh.

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