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Date: 5/7/99 Time: 11:37 PM
Subject: Ridgeley
E-mail Address: brad_lowe@msn.com

Ridgeley, please acccept my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss of Kevin. Give your children a hug for me. Your quilting friends will be here waiting for you, when you're ready. Cher in BC

Ridgely -- I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Debby/OR

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary in Nebraska.

Dear BB Angels,
I am sorry I haven't been able to answer emails and haven't been able to post to this board. My server hasn't been allowing me to get a connection. I haven't read the BB for several days. I know I am behind on what's happening. I am sorry I haven't been able to take care of the Prayer requests to the Prayer Circle. I hope to get caught up soon.
My DD,DSIL and DGD are leaving Wednesday morning for Germany. We will see them on Tuesday night because they don't want to say goodbye at the airport.
Tracy will be seeing Ridgeley as soon as possible and will be there to help her with the packing out and out-processing. Ridgeley was glad to have this offer of help because she dreads going back into the apartment after she returns from burying Kevin. I have relayed messages to her and told her of the plans of the BB Angels to send blocks and do something tangible that will give her comfort. She appreciates everyone's concern and prayers and love. I talked to her the night of May 5th for 1 1/2 hours. Last night my DH and I spoke with her for 2 hours. She promises to keep in touch with me wherever she goes and let me know how I can get in touch with her. I am making hard copies of all the posts and emails with messages of love for her and the children.
Please keep them in continual prayer. Thank you, to all of the BB Angels, for reaching out to Ridgeley at this time. This is the best bunch of people I have ever known. I know God must love us and be pleased with us. He has certainly blessed me through all the BB Angels. In these times, I find this BB to be something very special. I can see God in this place.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Ridgely, Along with everyone else I want to extend my deepest regrets on the passing of your Kevin. My heart breaks for you and I pray that you will have the strength to get through this very sad time. Hugs to you and your family.
Judy in Ontario

my heart aches for you knowing what you have to go thru. my prayers are with you and may god bless you and your children.
with love,
janice in washington

My son is a B52 pilot, not currently in the mess. My thoughts and prayers go to Ridgley and all of the military families. Lynn from Rochester, NY

Ridgeley, Please know we all deeply saddened by the untimely death of your husband. He gave the ultimate sacrifice that anyone could give. We in the military are called on to give so much it seems without asking questions. We love you, we embrace you and with the utmost respect for your husband we will always remember him in our hearts.

Renee from Mass. (Military also)

Ridgely, I am so sorry for your family's sudden loss. There are no words to magically make it all better, if there were we would have used them. Just know that all our prayers and love are being sent your way to help you through this most trying, sad time of your life. <<<<Hugs>>>> Joanne in PA

Dear Ridgeley,

I was so shocked and saddened when I heard about your tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Liz in England.

It has all been said and said well, but I wanted to add
my thoughts and love for Ridgeley and her family. Been
thinking about them all day. Will keep you all in my
prayers. An aunt sent me the following poem when my
Mom died - maybe it will help a little.

You bid no one a last farewell
Or never said goodbye.
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why.

A million times we needed you
A million times we cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our heart, you hold a place,
No one could ever fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.

Love and prayers, Just me, Sue

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I add my prayers to those of this BB family for you. May the Lord give you the strength you need now and forever.
Marge in Louisiana

Ridgeley. Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and your children's father. Your have touched the lives of so many people. May the prayers and hugs of all of us bring some measure of comfort.
Sandy in Ohio

Dear Ridgeley--My prayers and thoughts are with you, your children and your families as you muddle through this difficult time. My love, and the love of the world is directed your way. Try to fine a little peace in that thought. We, your quilting friends are here for you.
Hdew in WY

I was shocked and terribly saddened by the news of your husband's untimely death. Nothing I can say would be adequate at this time.

You'd probably drown in my tears if I were close enough to give you a real hug so here's a cyberhug from me to you and your family.
((((( HUG )))))

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bertie in Illinois

Dear Ridgeley, May God keep you in His loving care at this most difficult time. Prayers, Hugs and Love. Mayme from Michigan

Dear Ridgeley, May Gad keep you in His loving care at this most difficult time. Hugs,Love and Prayers, Mayme in Michigan

Ridgeley,
My prayers are with you and your children. Words cannot express what I feel for your loss. I too am an Army wife with a husband that flies combat helicopters. I know you have just experienced one of your biggest fears. We all know that Kevin died doing what he loved and believed in. Please take care...Kim in Texas

When I read the news on the BB my heart just stopped. Our thoughts are with you and your children at this difficult time. You must be very proud of all of Kevin's accomplishments. I was so impressed by the articles I have read about him in the in the various newspapers. Obviously he was a very respected and very loved individual.
Joleen in MN

My friend Gail's husband, Kenny, passed on to the Lord last night. Thank you for all of your prayers and kind thoughts.
Janell

Ridgely:

My husband and I share your sadness. May you find comfort in the memories of Kevin and the love and caring of friends. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Fran in Central PA where the gray skies today match the feelings in our hearts.

My heart aches for your loss. May you and your children find comfort and healing. Our tears join together in a river of love for you.
Willi

Ridgeley, I have you and your family in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Glenda, a US Army wife in Korea

Ridgeley, though very new to this BB my heart is with you. Your loss reminds us all how close to home this and every war is. God's Blessings to you and yours

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your dear husband and father of your precious children.. I know your hearts are heavy with sadness, but please feel the warmth and love of your quilting friends around the world. Be strong and God be with you always.
Phyllis in Minnesota

Please know that the comfort of God
is always so near and that his nearness
is on your heart always. I lift prayers
of comfort and healing to God
at this time for you and yours.
Dorothy in New Mexico

Dear Ridgeley and family

My family and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you,in this time of loss of your Dear Kevin. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless and hold you all.

Susan in North Pole (((((((HUGS)))))))

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and your children's father. God bless him for his willingness to serve his country. We're praying for you. May God give you comfort.
Janet in western PA

As another longtime lurker to the Bulletin Board I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Ridgely and her family. Elizabeth in New Zealand.

Dear Ridgeley,

My cousin and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and your children are
in our prayers. God be with you and your.

Sissy and Carolyn in Missouri

Dear Ridgeley:

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the tragic
loss of your husband. May the thousands of prayers
being sent your way be a comfort to you in your sorrow.

Much love,

Ann in MA

Ridgeley,

I can't explain the pain in my stomach and heart when I read the BB this morning and then the morning newspaper. I am so sorry......Wish we could be there for you and the little ones. You know we will all be here for you and would help in any way possible. When my daughter lost her dad last year, I told her I knew how she felt. She said I didn't, because I had my dad for 40 yrs. She only had hers for 20. There's nothing I could say then and there's nothing I can say now to you to ease the pain. Just know that you and the kids are in our thoughts daily!!

Trudy in Iowa

I can't say it any better than all the postings have already done. Our hearts are with you. You will find the strength to make those decisions and to go on. It won't be easy but we'll be here when you need us.

Kathi NNY

Also glad to hear Shirley's husband & the little boy are better.

Dear Ridgeley...As surely as God is holding your dearest Kevin in the palm of His hand, we are all holding you and your family in our hearts. May the peace of Christ bring you healing and comfort. Annie in Texas

Ridgeley:

I too am saddened at your sudden loss. I haven't been on the BB for the last couple of days. I was shocked when I finally gained access. Please give your kids and "extra" hug for me tonight. Just remember that you have a number of friends here who have shoulders to cry on when and if you need them.

Deeply saddened,
Cindy
St. Charles, MO

I'm a long time lurker who has to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sally from NH

I just got off the phone from talking to Ridgely and she asked if I would post a message on the BB for her. She thanked everyone for their concern and sympathy and also wanted everyone to know it would be a while before she's up to posting again but that she would when things are more settled.

This part is from me: Because of the military regulations that mandate time periods for finalizing affairs after the death of an active duty member, Ridgely has a lot of important decisions and plans to make, decisions and plans that will affect the rest of her family's lives, while she's reeling from the blow of losing Kevin. Please continue to keep her and the kids in your prayers as they struggle through this devastating loss.

Janet in Germany

Tried to post earlier, but all I could get was "Busy". Well no wonder, Ridgeley, you and your family have your other "family" all thinking of you. Remember we are all here for you. Words aren't enough, just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Penny in s/e MI

Dear Ridgeley,

Your cyber friends all over the world are holding you and the children in their hearts during this difficult time. We all care so much and can only tell you over the net. Every one of us would like to be there for you. Deepest condolences.

Sandra in Seattle

So very sorry to hear of R. loss. These things happen for a reason only God in His infinite wisdom knows or understands. Just know that He is, and always will be there for you with all the strength,courage and help that is needed at this time to get thru this difficult time. Just know that we are all wanting to give you and yours the biggest hugs we can and that we are here for you.
I remembered how much i needed HIS help when i got word DBB was killed with DS. Just know that we are all thinking of you and praying for you and yours.
When i posted earlier i had not read the postings but then i did, therefore the new posting. Also made a mistake on my e-mail addy. Please note the addy above is the correct one. Sorry, am still trying to get used to it. Shirley in Sunny Bakersfield, CA

Ridgeley and family,
Please except our sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Kevin. My heart truly breaks for you. I know there are no words to help right now but know we all care and are praying for you.
Always be proud of Kevin for what he was doing and remind your children Daddy is a 'hero'!!
Leen in TX (fellow Warrant Officer Wife US Army)

I know words are a poor substitute for real hugs today but please know that if I could I would enfold you and your entire family at this time of tragedy. We can all be proud to know you and your husband. You were both such help and inspiration in the recent quilt project. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. When the time comes that we can help, know that every one of us will be more than here for you. Rosie in Kansas

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. At a time like this, there is really nothing to be said that will ease the shock and the sorrow. Yet, know that the posters of the bulletin board are here for you when, or if, you should need us. In the meantime, know that you and your children are in our prayers. May God strengthen and sustain you in these dark days.

CJ in MD

Thank you all for the prayers and messages of support that i got from all of you. DH is home, but down for a good while. The Dr. said his heart attack was mild, more of a warning, resulting from damage done to his heart 3 yrs. ago when he had Rocky Mtn. Spotted Fever and Lymes Disease at the same time when we lived in SC Seems that even though he had to undergo 3 sets of treatment it left a lot of problems because of not taking the proper care and resting at that time. DGD had been in a car accident and both parents were at the hospital most of the time. Tim helped me take care of the other Grand children (3) and mowing their lawn, ours and the SIL's mother and GM yards. They relied on us to do everything, and then later we were treated like dirt. Oh well, no one can hurt us more than our kids, right?
Tim has to go thru a whole bunch of testing and maybe even a pacemaker, but with continued prayers from you all, and strength from the Lord we will get through this too.
DH pulse went down to 37 for over 3 hrs. His heart does not get the oxygen it needs, therefor the chest pain,ect.
Got our new 'puter and now have my own e-mail instead of using his (thollob@netxn.com)
This is the first chance i've had to update all of you on his condition since the night i logged on and found this new site on the BB, and asked for your prayers and support. Please keep us both in your prayers as all of you are in ours.
Thank you again, Shirley in sunny Bakersfield, CA

Ridgeley,

So many others have eloquently shared the feelings of all of us on this BB. Hold your children tightly and tell them how proud America is of their dad and the job he was doing. We are with you now and in the days ahead.

Jo in Missouri

I offer my sympathy to you and your family. Treasure the memories you have of Kevin and embrace your children, through them he will always be with you.
missy, st louis

Ridgeley, I am praying for you as I type. I never quite know what to say,
but I want you to know that I believe your Husband is in a wonderful place. Take
ahold of your children, and know that he lives on in them.
There are a lot of us out here who will listen, and even though we can't hold you
on our 'fluffy' shoulders,take heart in knowing that we will always be here. Night and Day.
Liz in Kansas

Ridgely, I was so very sorry to learn about Kevin. It's just impossible to know what to say that could possibly be of comfort to you and your children at this time other than to let you know that you are not alone. We are all thinking of you and the children, and holding you close in our hearts, our prayers, and in friendship. I honor Kevin's memory for his bravery and his willingness to give his life to help others. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Take care.
JulieG in Redmond WA

Dearest Ridgeley and family members. This is such an odd thing...to post condolences to an internet webpage. But somehow, it is our only way to reach out to you right now. When one of our BBers emailed me with the news last night, my heart just went out to all of you. Since then I've read the news articles about what a wonderful young man Kevin was. Please know that our love extends across the miles to you and we extend our most heartfelt salute in memory of Kevin, a good man. May God comfort all of you during this time of terrible loss.
Judy in Sioux City

Ridgeley,
Every one of us reaches out to you with prayers and hugs. We cannot begin to alleviate your sorrow, but we stand with you to help in any way possible. As a former military wife, I feel a special kinship with you, and as a quilter I feel even more. I know that every tenderness you extended to Bosnian children will come back to you and your family now. We wrap you in our love and our prayers.
Maureen/OR in Portland

Dear Ridgeley,

Your are in hearts all over the world. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and in the future. Even though I lost my husband when I was 36 I can't imagine the crushing weight you are feeling now. Just know that all of us are lifting you and your family up in prayer.

Becky of Birmingham AL via New Zealand, going home soon

Dearest Ridgeley,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Love,

Mary in Ohio

Dear Ridgely, I was so sadden to hear of your loss. My DH and I are praying for you and your children. We are so sorry. Loretta from Florida

Dear Ridgeley,
I am so saddened by the tragic loss of your husband, Kevin. My heart goes out to you and your family-my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tracy in VA

When the time is right and you read these postings I am sure you will think I don't know alot of these folks but just like me I know that you have
truly been an inspiration to want to bacome part of the BB family. When I pulled up the posting and the sad news of Kevin was the first one I read
my heart nearly broke for you. I am not going to say that I can even come close to know what its like to go thru this but I can say you will never be alone. You will have a loving, caring family of quilters that will be praying for you and the children each day. I am also praying for the other crew member and his family. May God give you the grace and confort to go thru this. We are here for you.

Love, Lois in NC

Sent with love and sorrow at the sad news. my thought are with those in mourning.
War is a terrible thing to endure, soon, please soon, may it all be over
Linda UK

Prayers are with you. And if we could, you and your family would be the most hugged and loved in the world today. We can't get our hands on you in person, so words will have to do. Just know that all of the BB is there for you.

Peggy in IOwa

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a personal article on Ridgeley's husband, Kevin, in today's addition. You can read it on line at www.jsonline.com From the main page, click on "Apache crash..." and then click on "fallen pilot was man you'll never forget" The Reicherts are from Wisconsin.
God Bless.
Janell

Ridgeley,

All hearts around the world are with you and yours today. War is such an awful thing, but losing a lover to it is even more horrible. We all take comfort in your husband's efforts to stop genocide and bring peace to Europe. He will be missed by all.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Cheryl in Edmonton/Mama

It's difficult to say good-bye,
When someone we love dies,
To know we'll miss the laughter
And the love found in their eyes.
Yet much emptiness and heartache,
Much loneliness and sorrow,
Will be eased by cherished memories
Living on in us tomorrow.

May your sorrow be less and your
memories more dear with every passing day.

Please know how much you are loved and
how deeply your loss is felt by us all.

God will give you comfort in this time of need.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kass, in sw MI

Ridgeley:

I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin touched all of our lives in his service and you have touched all of our live through your tireless efforts for the Bosnia quilts.

Peace be with you and your family. Know that you are not alone.

Elena in Chicago

Dear Ridgely, you and your entire family are in my heart and my prayers.
Remember the good times always and take care of yourself and your children!

Susan in Fresno, CA.

Dearest Ridgeley,

How sad to hear about Kevin. I cannot begin to try and comprehend what you and your family are going through right now. I pray that you will receive comfort in knowing you have friends here who are ready and willing to wrap you in our arms and give you the support you need. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sondra

Dear Ridgeley

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband, Kevin. I cannot begin to know the depth of your sadness and grief, but I want to extend my prayers and sympathy to you and your family. I truely hope all the prayers sent to you by everyone here will help at least in a small way. God be with you.

Susan in KS

Dearest Ridgeley,

My deepest, extended sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your beloved husband Kevin. Everytime I heard the words "Apache Helicopters" on the news I would think of you and Kevin and say a prayer for his safety.
I know that nothing I could ever put into words will even begin to fill the hole in your heart, but the least it can do is show that we are grieving with you in your loss and offer you any comfort that we can. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time, and I hope you can take some measure of comfort from that.
Words completely fail at a time like this, and over this distance, I can only offer a cyber-hug.
((((((hug))))))

Ronna :(....

SUR & ERIC: Thank you for this page. What a wonderful place to show our outpouring of love, sympathy and compassion for Ridgely and her family. We didn't have it just a week ago. God truly works in mysterious ways, and provides for us in ways we didn't even know we needed. Thank you.

Judy in Ark

Ridgely, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I know how lost you must be feeling right now. I lost my first husband at 22. We cannot do much to help you through the pain and sorrow. But just knowing that so many people care may comfort you a little. Cindy R. in AL

My heartfelt sympathy for you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Mary in ND

Ridgeley - words cannot express the feelings I am having right now for you and your children. I am so sorry for your loss and the termoil that it has brought to you and your families. Please know that you are loved and cared about very deeply and that eventhough the hurt we feel is minute to what you are enduring, we are hurting for you. I wish that I could be there for you. Remember that whenever you need anyone, God is there to listen and he will heal your sorrow in time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jayne in Utah

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our country has lost one of its own and we mourn. When you are ready your friends on the BB will be here waiting for you.
Sandra in Texas

Ridgeley,
Andy and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Keep your children close to you in this time of need. We'll be remembering you and Kevin in our prayers.
Kellie

Ridgeley, I am deeply saddened at the death of your beloved Kevin..I will pray for you and your family..as always your BB family is here for support. Mary on Cape Cod

HHHMMMM. . . after sending in my posting I opened this in my e-mail, and I want to share it in case it helps someone else, too. It's "funny" how life is. . . .

God's Boxes of Love taken from the Columbine Memorial.......

I have in my hands two boxes
Which God gave me to hold
He said, Put all your sorrows in the black,
And all your joys in the gold.
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes
Both my joys and sorrows I store
But though the gold became heavier each day
The black was as light as before
With curiosity, I opened the black
I wanted to find out why
And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole
Which my sorrows had fallen out by
I showed the hole to God, and mused aloud,
I wonder where my sorrows could be.
He smiled a gentle smile at me.
My child, they're all here with me.
I asked, God, why give me the boxes,
Why the gold, and the black with the hole?
My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,
the black is for you to let go.

>>We should consider all of our friends a blessing. Send this to a
friend today just to let them know that you are thinking of them and that they are a joy in your life.

Doris W. in Tennessee

Dearest Ridgeley,

There are no words I can say to comfort you at this time. Just know that I am praying for you and your children. I wish I was there to help you through this time. My thoughts are with you.

Cindy in Kansas

DORRIE in MINN---thanks for your brief post to the regular quilting BB or I never would have checked this page for a week.

RIDGELEY--I am so sorry to hear you lost your husband in the chopper crash. My prayers are for you and your family.

* * *
Shootings in highschools, devastating killer tornadoes, genocide in Europe, friends losing loved ones. . .it all can be so overwhelming. I just have to believe in a Higher Power that is mourning with me and who will help me get through it all One Day at a Time.

Doris W. in Tennessee

Ridgeley, my husband and I are in deep sorrow over
your loss of Kevin, and in a time when words come
hard please know that you and your children are in
our prayers. The world mourns with you. Pamela D.

Ridgeley, my husband and I are in deep sorrow over
your loss of Kevin, and in a time when words come
hard please know that you and your children are in
our prayers. The world mourns with you. Pamela D.

Ridgeley, my husband and I are in deep sorrow over
your loss of Kevin, and in a time when words come
hard please know that you and your children are in
our prayers. The world mourns with you. Pamela D.

Dear Ridgeley,
My heart is breaking for you and your family right now. I too tragically lost a great love in my life at age 27 in one short instant. It's so hard to accept how one short moment can change our lives forever. As much as we think we have some semblance of control over the course of our lives, we really don't. I will be praying for you and your family. Grieve in your own way for as long as it takes, and draw upon the strength of friends and family that truly understand. It's too hard for you to realize right now, but you will discover that there is a strength in you that you never knew was there. You will never "get over" this, but life will eventually be sweet again. Hang onto that hope.

Patsy in West Virginia

Ridgeley, words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you and your family. You have been and will be in our prayers.
Laura in Alabama
PS I used to be a military brat, and I seem to remember that the military moved dependents home VERY quickly after a death. If someone is in touch with Ridgeley, we'll need her new address to send her the quilt.

Ridgeley,
You have my sympathy for your loss. Hug your children close and know that if you need a friend any of us would be there. God Bless and May his comforting be your strength.
Regina in VA

Ridgeley, you have my deepest sympathy. From the moment I heard of the downed Apache, I have held you, Kevin and your children in my prayers. Your family has touched me deeply through the Bosnian quilt project. I wish I could do more to reach out to you at this tragic time. Chris Haines in PA

Ridgeley, I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of your beloved husband, Kevin's, tragic death. My condolences to you, your children and your extended family. The love and support of family and friends will comfort you during this most difficult time. You all will be in my prayers for many days to come.

Diane in Indiana

Ridgeley, words cannot express my sympathy. From the moment I heard of the downed Apache, I held you and Kevin and your children in my prayers. I know what a special family you have been. The empathy your little son showed toward the Bosnian orphans speaks volumes about the type of parents you and Kevin have been, and I know your loss is great. You've touched my life deeply and I will continue to pray for you. Again, my deepest sympathy, Chris Haines in PA

Ridgeley, words cannot express my sympathy. From the moment I heard of the downed Apache, I held you and Kevin and your children in my prayers. I know what a special family you have been. The empathy your little son showed toward the Bosnian orphans speaks volumes about the type of parents you and Kevin have been, and I know your loss is great. You've touched my life deeply and I will continue to pray for you. Again, my deepest sympathy, Chris Haines in PA

My prayers are with you and your children. Only he knows the reason - and sometime you will. Be comforted by all the thoughts, prayers & good wishes sent your way.

Flo in CT

Ridgley, Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kay in Kansas

Ridgeley, your great loss saddens all of us. We are all praying for you and your children. May the love of your friends support you at this time, and may God's arms of comfort surround you.
Linda B in Tx

Ridgeley and your family,

We are all saddened by your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

With sincere sympathy,

Betsy in MA

Ridgeley and family, may you be comforted by the love and support of your BB family at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kathy in Ohio

Ridgeley,
You are in my thoughts & prayers and may God be with you strengthen and uplift you. My deepest sympathy.
JoAnn - NW Iowa

Ridgeley, Wish I knew the magic phrase to make you and your children feel better... but theres not one..Just know I feel for you so deeply.. you are in my prayers and thoughts...
Hugs,
Doni

My heartfelt sympathies to you and the children. Our local news reports here in Wisconsin are full of wonderful testaments about Kevin - from his former teachers, friends and local community.
Nancy the "sewbird" snowbird in WI

I got on the computer last night and when I tried to access the Prayer Page, It was busy. I couldn't understand why. Now I do... Ridgeley I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please remember we are all here for you, praying for you and your family. Ready to help in any way we can. 6 1/2 inch, red, white and blue it is..... Cassie I think I have your address.

Always quilting
One stitch at a time
Donna in NJ
dltquilt***@juno.com

Deepest sympathy and prayers for Ridgeley and family.

Marcia in Masschusetts

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Please remember that I am thinking of you and your family. Don't forget that your BB friends care very much how you are doing. I'm sorry that the most I can do is give you a hug over thousands of miles of wire.
(((hugs)))
Monica in Maine

Dear Ridgely and Children,
At this difficult time, you're thought about with sympathy. understanding, and friendship.
Time is the gentlest of all healers, but while your pain is new,you must be hurting so much- Please try to remember, there are people holding you and your children close
With my deepest sympathy
Grace in Ont.

I was so very sorry to read of the loss of Ridgely's husband, my deepest sympathy to her and her children.Barb from Cape Cod

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terrible time. May God give you the strength you need to go on. You are such a loving, caring, generous person yourself.
Mamie in Maryland

Please pray for Ridgeley and the children. I will be making hard copies of all the postings for her. She said she would like to have them. She can't read them now but will at a later time. She isn't opening cards right now but she is saving them too.
I spoke with her for 1 1/2 hours tonight. I just wish I could have reach out and held her. If I could have, I would have flown over there to be with her. She doesn't really have anyone and this breaks my heart.
Kate

I just got to read up on the BB. On my trip to Germany not quiet two weeks ago I called Ridgly and talk to her for a while. I still cant believe the news.
Ridgly was working on a quilt for Kevin in the colors Red- White and Blue. She called it a peace quilt. It was made up of 4 inch blocks. How about if we get togehether and finish it for her in memory of Kevin. I am willing to coordenate. I do have her address if anyone need it. Hannelore

Dear Ridgeley,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time. May He hold you and your little ones in the palm of His hand.
Love,
Angela in Santa Ana

Dearest Ridgeley and Children,

May God bless you and guide you in this time of great sorrow.
May you find strength in the love that surrounds you, peace in the memories you cherish and may the healing hands of time help to ease your pain.

Barbara in Spring Valley, Ca.

Dear Ridgeley. Such heartfelt sorrow and sadness when I heard of Kevin's death. Every time I saw the Apache helicopters on TV reports I said a little prayer for their safety, knowing one of those pilots was Kevin. You are such a kind and generous soul, and I am so sorry for your loss. Your many friends are holding you up in our prayers. Love, Georgie, Australia

Dear Ridgeley,
Deepest sympathy on your loss. Please know that your great sorrow is being shared by many tonight. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Carol of Wantage

Ridgley--I am so sorry about your husband--there are just no words--I'm praying for you and your family-- please know that God will get you through but don't let anyone hurry up your grief. We all love you Barb in OK

My prayers are with you and your family this night, Ridgeley. May God help and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Sarah in Alabama

Thinking of you and your extended families during this difficult time.
Meredith in Alberta, Canada

My prayers tonight go out to Ridgeley and her family. I have posted on the chat page details for collecting blocks for a quilt for Ridgeley...a small extended way to wrap her in our arms. Please check the chat board page for the details and participate if you feel moved to.

Cassi in Ohio

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy.
Gay in Ohio

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I don't know you I am a fellow quilter who knows how your heart is broken, and I know the long road of recovery you have ahead of you. I lost a mate several years ago - you will live, and in time you will even feel joy again. In the mean time hold on to your babies, cry when you need to, and know that many of us are here crying and praying with you. Heidi in MN

RIDGELEY: Words seem so useless at a time like this. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathi in Idaho

I am so sorry for your loss. This is a day that all military wives dread and I am so sorry that it has come to you and your children. God hold you in his arms and give you some comfort. We love you, Melissa

My deepest,heartfelt sympathy is with you and your children. May the prayers and hearts of us all be of some comfort to you, during this very tragic time. May God Bless You and keep you in his care.
Celia

Please know that you and your family are in my thought and prayers!

(((HUGS)))

Karen in KS

Prayers for you and your children at this terrible time.
With deepest sympathy. Susan in NW New Jersey

I am sitting here in a state of shock. My husband and I have been praying all day. We knew whoever it was, was someone's loved one. Our prayers go out to the family.

I have the address of Ridgeleys APO box we sent the stuff for Bosnia to if anyone needs that.

With a heavy heart, Raeann in Mo

Nothing anyone can say can make you feel better, but know that you are in many people's prayers tonight.

Nancy in N.Y.

May your memories help comfort you and your family now and in the days ahead.
With my deepest sympathy and sorrow
Teacup Marcie

Ridgeley, I am so sorry. You and your children will be in my prayers.

Jenny in NYC

Ridgely just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Will be praying for you and your children. What a terrible tradgey. May God be with you. Wish there was more I could do Janet in In

Ridgley, How Awful. I am so sorry about your husband.
She is probably not reading these bbs right now. Maybe someone could print off all of the condolence notices so that she could read them later when she has time to think again.

Judy in Ark

so very sorry to hear of your loss...
great sadness for ridgeley and her children and whole family
my prayers for all of you,,,,,so very sorry...
with deepest sympathy
loon/marie,,,,may God hold you in his arms

If anyone has Ridgely's snail mail addy, please send it to me.

Thanks,

Melodye

Ridgely,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest
sympathies to you and your children.

Melodye

If anyone has a snail mail for Ridgely and her family, please email me privately.

Ridgely: if you should happen to read this, please know that you and your family are in my prayers tonight.

Jeanne in CT

Dear kind friends,
I just heard the news of Kevin's death on MSNBC. I am so devastated. I had emailed Ridgeley several times to let her know that we were praying for her husband and for her at out little Methodist church in North Carolina. The preacher always asks for names of specific people and I had this past Sunday again called out the name of Kevin and Ridgeley. I can hardly believe this. My preacher wants to have a memorial service or something at our church. My preacher left the Army as a chaplain about two years ago, so he has very close ties with lots of military folks.
We want to have a home mailing address or phone number. Can we get that information from someone? If you have it, please email me privately and I will give you my phone number.
War is a horrible, horrible thing. What have we accomplished?
Cecelia Mathis in North Carolina

Ridgeley,
I was so shocked to learn of your loss and am so saddened. Your husband was a true patriot and I hope you and your family will find comfort in that.
With deepest sympathy,
Kay Denny

Ridgeley: I'm so sorry about you and your children's loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sunbonnet Sue

RIDGELEY AND CHILDREN: My prayers are with you all. I was devastated when I heard the names of the two pilots announced tonight. Right away I knew it was your DH. So very sorry, my dear. All of us on the BB will keep you in our prayers and our hearts. Take God's hand and he will carry you through this terrible time.

(((HUGS)))

Marty in Vermont

Ridgely: My prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy in Pa.

Ridgley: My very deepest sympathy on your loss and all my prayers in my heart are for you and your family.
Susan Joy in CA

I hate to be the one to post this devastating news, but the downed Apache pilot was indeed,Kevin,Ridgeley's husband.
This comes from the 6 o'clock news in Minneapolis. I knew you would all want to know, so you could pray for Ridgeley's whole family.
Dorrie in Minnesota

In light of what is going in the midwest, Balkans, etc., I am almost rather ashamed to request prayers from my quilting family. I have been informed that I will be released from my position. I pray that I will find a satisfying well-paying position soon. I am sole supporter of my mom and if need arises, the rest of the family. Any rememberance is greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless. I pray for all the families who have lost their loved ones. Read the book of Psalms for comfort. -Lee

In light of what is going in the midwest, Balkans, etc., I am almost rather ashamed to request prayers from my quilting family. I have been informed that I will be released from my position. I pray that I will find a satisfying well-paying position soon. I am sole supporter of my mom and if need arises, the rest of the family. Any rememberance is greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless. I pray for all the families who have lost their loved ones. Read the book of Psalms for comfort. -Lee

Hi All!

I wanted to keep everyone posted on my friend's comfort quilt, but so far it's a little slow. I've got about nine blocks just about finished and am anxiously awaiting squishies. I can't wait to see what we'll put together, and will be thrilled to take pictures for everyone to see.

I'm glad to hear most of our Oklahoma and Kansas quilters are o.k. I'm worried about my family in the area, but I'm hoping that being able to leave a message means there's a house left to hold the machine!

Take care,

Veronica

Good morning ladies! Its sunny, and supposed to hit 68 today! Yea!
Would like you to include two people in your prayers today.
My neighbor has a virus that attacked his liver. They say it probably
happened 25 years ago. #1 is a healthy liver, #5 is Cirrhosis of the liver (or
so I understand). He's at #4. He's currently taking shots 3 times a week, and
will find out in a month or so whether they're working or not. If not, then he'll have
about 5 years. This gentleman has a 12 year old son that he's had sole custody of
since the boy was 4. His Father passed away a couple months ago... so life is a little
rough right now. His DS is taking it pretty hard. They are so close its really neat to
see these days. He probably wouldn't have found out about his condition if he hadn't had
a really thorough blood test at a recent physical. Thank God his Doctor was paying attention!

The other prayer would be for a close relative. He is separated from his family...and is
trying to find himself. I want the Lord to show him the way. He used to be a wonderful
Altar Boy, but has since fallen away from the Church. Please pray that he realizes the Lord
has never left him, and that he CAN regain his life.

TIA
Liz in Kansas

Good noews the new medication is working and Ryan is on the mend. They decided he had a bacterial infection of the blood. Thanks for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.
M

No time to read this morning, but time to pray always! I am keeping all who have touched by the weather problems in my prayers, let us know how we can help by doing also. I was also saddened when I heard about the second down apache in the balkans, I pray that the pilot is found safe and alive. Be comforted by the thought that many of us are out here thinking and praying for all of you. Lynn inTX

Good morning,
I am so glad that so many of the BB are alright, We've been watching Cnn for part of the day yesterday and can not in my wildest imagination conjure up the devastation that is in the area.
My heart and prayers go to all ,to those who lost loved ones and also to those who lost so much of their lives dreams
You will be in my thoughts and in my heart .
Grace in Ont.
Tracy I have not seen your name (or I missed it) are you alright.

My heart goes out to all of you in the path of the storm yourselves or worried about loved ones. We have been watching the news and the damage seems enormous. I keep thinking about the irreplacable items lost, photos, letters, quilts, things that make up the pieces of our lives. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
I've been reading the BB for about a week and am constantly reminded that all of us are fighting one battle or another, and just trying to live our lives the best we can. God's Blessings to all.

Leilani in Hawaii

I just wanted everyone to know that May 6, is National Prayer Day.
I also wanted everyone to know my thoughts and prayers are with you, I know he is listening.
Thanks
Regina in Va

I am praying that Ridgley and her DH are OK....we saw a special bulletin while watching TV tonight that another apache helicopter had crashed. Ridgeley, you and your family are particularly in my thoughts and prayers tonight.....and all the other servicemen and women who are apart from their families.

Liz in CT

I just received the following from JoJoQuilter in Oklahoma.

"Our internet is down please tell everyone i am fine, the city is a nightmare
more dead being found, very devastating tornado was so scary. lots of friends
and co-workers lost everything so sad. Oklahoma is tough and they will recover,
but so so sad. It looks like its going to be one of those springs, where we
live in the cellar.""

I was so glad to hear from her and also the gals in Kansas are ok. We are sitting it out right now, here in midMo.
Hugs and prayers for all.
Raeann in Mo

Hi all,

I have been meeting with a group of friends for over 25
years for chit chat, book studying, laughter and it always includes a prayer circle at end of evening. So
please know you will all be especially prayed for this Friday
and we have surely seen Miracles happen in this group.
Marie - It is so true that when two or more gather in his
name, he will be with us.
God is so wonderful and surprises us with so many blessings. And I will
pray that he showers all those who need his peace, health, strength
and joy. Many hugs to all. I will be in Atlanta for a week
starting Saturday, but will be back to catch up. Oh, brother, I better
unpack before I click in!!!!!

Peace
Ann in MA

I, too, am glad our bbers are safe, wondered about Doni all night. The storms stopped short of here except for lots of lightening and thunder which have continued all day today. We are still under tornado watch all afternoon. It gets really really dark, then lightens up with severe lightening etc. But, there is a preacher here who is predicting a tornado for Thursday at 9:00 p.m.. . .he claims is a message from God unless everyone repents. And he has a specific path all through our city and surrounding area this storm will follow which would wipe out my neighborhood completely. Scary stuff. And that's National Day of Prayer, too.

Please remember ds and us tomorrow when we make our last appeal against his expulsion. There is a whole ladder of appeals we can make, but we are choosing to make this one big stand with our attorney then let it go either way. We're more concerned with the lawsuit since as an honor student, he is all right in the credit area. THis is still a nightmarish situation. Thanks,
Judy in Ark

Results are in from all the tests. My DB did not have a mild stroke. He has a growth or tumor in the sinus under his right eye. It has grown large enough to press on the optic nerve. We don't know what kind of growth it is or whether they will be able to operate. Please continue to pray for my DB. I will update as I get information from him. TIA
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

My friend, Gail, brought her husband home from the hospital yesterday because she wanted him to be able to pass away at home. Kenny is 46 years old and has cancer throughout his body. It is just a matter of days. Please ask the Lord to take Kenny as quickly and painlessly as possible and to give Gail and her two teenage daughters, Kimberly and Kristen, strength to deal with the days ahead.
Thank you.
Janell

Well, with the sky darkening outside - very dark - I am reminded of the storms. Oklahoma, Kansaa, even here in Alberta. I have lived through a devastating tornado and know the fear that we are all feeling. My thoughts and heart are with everyone today. Thank-you to the BB for developing such a support system and a way for all of us to know and share the lives - the ups and downs - of each other.

I am glad to hear that everyone is alright in the aftermath of the tornadoes. I hope everyone else is also doing well today.

Cheryl in Edmonton/Mama

Good Morning, This is my first day reading this page and I feel Blessed. It is wonderful to see so many people reaching out to one another. There were so many prayer request but three touched my heart and I will pray daily for Barbara's husband, little Ryan who's three and the little premie.

I would like to ask that you pray to stop the violence that is tearing our schools apart. At my daughter's school there were two attempts to set fires last month. Then there was a bomb threat.
I came home one night and she was in shock because of the terrible shooting incident.

She was afraid to go to school. Just yesterday they cleared out the elementary schools in Wallkill because of a bomb threat.

I believe that these things are the work of the enemy. What good is it if we get what God has for us and our children are left, lost, in the wilderness. I ask each of you to pray for the children.

God has given us dominion and we each have the authority to banish what is trying to destroy our children.

Also pray for the parents of these children who need to ask God for guidance.

I am not a preacher nor do I profess any great knowledge. God has put this on my heart.

On Fridays at 10 am est I will be praying and I would ask anyone else who is able to. To pray with me.

May God Bless you.

Dorothy in New York

Doni, I am glad you could touch bases with all the BBers in KS and OK and let us know they have escaped injury and death. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in that area of the country affected by the storms. Such horrible power in these storms....
Also, I am horrified that anyone would take "pot-shots" at Buford, and especially with the kids nearby....I can hardly believe that anyone with anything resembling a brain (and with anything resembling a heart) would do such an awful thing.
May God keep all of you safe from harm.

Ronna in Happy Valley

Morning everyone!

I'm so glad to hear that the KS BBers are all OK after last night tornado and severe weather. Thanks so much for keeping us posted, Doni! I hope all the BBers in OK will be alright also.
The devastation I see on the news is just unbelievable--I imagine seeing it in person is even more horrible. My prayers go out to all those who are dealing with it, in one way or another.
Also prayers to all the others who have posted on this page in need.

Susan in KS

Shirley called this morning and she is just fine..her family and home was spared last night from the storms..little roof damage and damages out side but her and her family are doing fine..Just thought I would let you know! More later...
Hugs Doni

my heart races on this site more than not,,,and so many are in need of our quick prayer response..

and like teaching,,,,family,,,,i often said my ''favorites'' were the ones that needed immediate attention,,,for illness,,,or current problems,,,,,so those in need right now for immediate prayer,,thoughts,,,,and hopes of recovery,,,be it illness,,or in the path of mother nature,,,those right now in immediate need shall have my attention this morning,,,,

those who remain on the prayer list for long term prayer,,,of course are not far from my thoughts,,,i think we can see answers sometimes by knowing updates are happening,,,i for one am thoroughly encouraged by this prayer site on a daily basis,,,for when more than one come together and call out God's name in hopes he hears of those in need,,,,,such need will be met,,,,,,and i believe that with all my heart

loon/marie/me,,,,,so thankful for this site,,,sue and eric,,if you are reading this,,,please know this is effecting many lives,,and thank you again,,,

I hope everyone form O.K. and Kansas that are part of our BB is o.k. My prayers are with you. That was a terrible tornado that ripped through. I will keep you all in my prayers. Doni, hope everything is fine your way. Keep in contact if you can. I'll even say a prayer for Buford. Kittykate, I am so glad to hear from you. I was off line for over a week and when I had got back I couldn't figure out where everyone was. Well everyone take care.
Regina in Va

Requests that are still going on. If I miss any, please email me or post here.
Raeann's cousin, Lou Emma - Hope chest to help her get a quilting stash together after loss of house to tornado.
Columbine HS - blocks for quilt for the families and friends of victims.
Veronica's co-worker - blocks for quilt of sympathy and concern.
Maggie Meadow Mouse - fabric cards? Can someone send me her address. One of those scraps has hidden itself.
Cards of encouragement for Kathi's friend, Elle Bannon.
Are there any I have forgotten. I try to keep up, but those little scraps of paper tend to be elusive. If you need any addresses, I have them all except Maggie's.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Just a quick note to ask for prayers for my (dare I say it, favorite) DGD Sandy. Just found out she has been having difficulty swallowing and now breathing. There is something wrong with her thyroid gland and they aren't sure what though. You know how the military can be sometimes; a lot of red tape. May require surgery. Very slight possibility of cancer. Dear God I hope not! At twenty she had to have a complete hysterectomy for fibroids.
This young lady is a lady as so many youngsters aren't nowdays. I'm driving over to Virginia tomorrow to spend a couple of days or week or so. Don't know at this point. Her husband is in the Mediterranean and is supposed to go to Turkey Fri. If he gets to that point he won't be able to come home for her. thanks everyone.

Seeya, Chris in C. KY

Barb, glad to hear your okay as well as your family in Wichita. As far as going to OKC..stay here! They have the whole area closed off and will be for the next week or so... They closed the Andover area for about a week after, so just let your family down there know your safe and stay here...

I hope to hear from a few lurkers, that I know live in Oklahoma City, Diane in OKC...will you please check in if your okay! LeahKitty..in OKC...let us know your okay! Please! No word from Shirley yet, hopefully tomorrow I can get thru to her...If she dont check in I'll try and get ahold of her personally...

I can't say for sure, but I think Lynn in VT daughters and new grandbaby should be okay, the area they live in I dont think was effected..I think! Hope to hear from Lynn sometime tomorrow..

Please keep these people in your prayers...

just heard from DIL--her folks are safe but they lost everything--house is completely gone--garage the only thing left standing--- we don't know whether to try and get home to help them clean up----tornado at Haysville has blocked our access to the hiway to get there--then on news they say portion of 135 is closed at Moore anyway--I don't have vehicle as I rode up with a friend who went home Sunday-- should we rent a car and try to get there???? best friend here lives in mobile home near where tornado hit--don't know her mothers last anme to try and call---24 dead in Okc and 6 in Wichita-- they just updated death toll Please keep fingers crossed and prayers going--has anyone heard from Shirley yet?? Barb

Doni, it's great to hear you're okay. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help those not as fortunate in your area. Chris in PA

Just want to echo Barb's plea for prayers for our BB friends in KS. Shirley in KS lives in an area which they are saying has been hit hard. Please say an extra prayer that she and her family are safe. I don't think it hit near Doni, but can't say for sure. Have spent the last hour or so watching all the TV coverage, and there is much devastation. Who knows what morning light will bring.

Karen in KS - I'm in NW KS far from the destruction, but am VERY worried about my friends!

I'm fine, I was not it the direct path, but please pray for Shirley, her area got hit real hard and I haven't heard an all clear from her yet. Haysville Kansas got hit hard! She's is the one in danger...

Alot of ladies has asked about Buford..he's fine dont worry, I'm waiting for the second wave of storms to hit so I don't have time to explain but I will tomorrow...I knew alot of you ladies knew I was sitting right in the middle of tonights storms and would be worried about me..Im fine! Hopefully the storms that went thru Oklahoma City will blow out before they get to us.. Please keep all these people in your thoughts, the morning light will bring the nightmare to life I'm sure..

Once again, I'm fine, and our darling Buford is fine also! I'll explain tomorrow!

Hugs! Thank you for your concern..
Doni

Hello---barb from Okc where F5 tornadoe hit east side of town tonight--major damages--4 fatalities and over 450 injured--hospitals can't even handle them but what I really need to let you know is that Doni and Shirley Greene were in the direct path of tornado that hit south Wichita tonight--I have not been able to raise Shirley via computer - but they may have gone to shelter or have puter turned off---a state of local emergency has been declared, shelters have been set up, natl guard called in-- very serious-- also in the path may have been Lynn in VT's DD with the new baby-- please say an extra prayer for all our BB friends who may be in danger or have suffered property losses. Thanks Barb

Hi, I just dropped in on this. I work full time. I am almost 67 yrs young.
I like to quilt in my (spare ? time) off hours. my husband is not able to work anymore. He is a heart patient and has a lot of back problems. Deteriatin nerves.
We love the Lord, and trust him for all of our help. we have 9 children, 17 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren, and another in the oven.
Don't get much time to spare. but like to come to the computer to talk in the eve. after a hard day at work.
Also enjoy the quilting and learning new ways of putting them together quick.
Keep us in your prayers. My husband is from a large family and all of the children are still alive. I lost the last member of my birth family last year. Never knew a person could be so lonely and still be with people
I'll say bye for now. Thanks for listening.

every one please say a quick prayer for our BB's in Ks--Doni is in the direct path of a severe tornado--I have emailed Shirley to find out if all are ok----I'm Barb in Ok and I'm visiting here--we have spent better part of the evening in the closet with little GKs as sirens have been sounding since 8PM--it did hit a little south--a state of emergency has been declared for south Wichita and shelters are open--right now its just like it was after the OKC bombing in that emer vehicles cannot get thru to devasted areas please keep fingers crossed that Doni, Shirley and others I may not know are ok. Thanks Barb

Doni:

My heart stopped when I read what KittyKat had posted...How close is this neighbor..from what I gather you live in the country. Please have someone talk to this person about what happened...Someone who can talk the talk, since it is obvious that this person can not walk the walk..

TerTer

Doni wrote me recently and told me something that she was afraid to post. She thought some might not like reading about it because it was not QR. Well, I've decided to post it. If anyone wants to get mad, they'll have to get mad at me.
Doni's neighbor shot Buford. The bullet just grazed his back and he is okay. This is a traumatic thing in a young dog's life. They don't fully mature until they are 2 yo. Doni's children were playing with Buford and where in the same vicinity as him. The neighbor could have shot one of the little ones. I am outraged that he wasn't arrested immediately. I have been upset about this since I heard. I wanted you all to know what's going on where Doni lives.
Just felt you all should know.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

LOIS: I don't know how your and my messages got intertwined ( I guess they must have sent over the wires at the same instant?) but I am sorry.

Marty in Vermont

Good evening all,
My it was so nice to see a posting from Maggi, Meradow Mouse last night. Maggi and DH I am thinking and praying for you . You both are on my mind.If that helps to keep up your strenght , I am sure that all of our thoughts will be with you every day. Right folks!!!!!!!!!
It is also so nice to see baby Brandon doing so well.
There still are many , many other (but I forgot to take notes). Call it a learning disabilaty.
So may I say prayers , ((((hugs))))))) and all best wishes to all
Grace in Ont.
Who has enjoyed a most glorious day of sunshine and BEAUTIFUL blue skies.

MARILYN: Marilyn continues to get better with each new day. She sat outside in sun/shade for a
while on Saturday afternoon. I saw her Sunday afternoon again and color is really good now and she
is even fixing her own lunch she told me. She took a shower by herself Saturday night, but her
daughter was in the room close by. Her chest still hurts from the burns she received when they
zapped her...don't know what else to call it. She puts vitamin E oil on it that helps a little. She goes to
her heart doctor here in Burlington tomorrow for a check-up.
Praise God.
DH had his cardia catheterization today. Just as they were going to start the procedure an
emergency case came in so he got bumped back until 10:30. Got there at 7:00 a.m. The procedure
showed John's arteries are clear!!! So no further procedures there. Still don't know what causes the
shortness of breath and extreem weakness every once in a while. Expect it is his lungs. He says he
can live with that (???) as long as knows his heart is strong and no stoppage.
I haven't read my Mail yet, wanted to come for a report and have now discovered ANOTHER new
BB? Something has to give. But at least now I know where to go when I need something. I am sure
that I will be missing lots of sstuff now, since I can't spend a whole lot of time on-line.
Have 24 hours of postings to read on all areas now so will download and then read whenever I can.
Marty in Vermont

Hello to everyone today. It was a beautiful day here in NC after a very rainy week. My the Lord does work in misterious ways. Here he has created for us a whole new area that has one common ground (quilting). Here we get to listen to, pray for all our new friends. And yes we even get toand praise Him. Its sad that there are so many ill but we are lucky to have each other. If anyone has Shirley in Calif. address would you please e-mail me with it. It sure is hard to have to bear all this with no family. And for all the others your on my prayer list also. I love this site but the only problem I have is when do you find time to quilt. No matter where I'm at in the house I know I can hear this computer calling to me sayeing......someone has posted something new. It keeps me hopping from housework to computer. But I love it. Your all great..

Lois in NC

Hi All!

I'm back! Sorry to post and then run away for the weekend. I promise to get a computer just as soon as my bank book can stand it, but until then I'll have to rely on the one here at work.

I've been responding to every one who's e-mailed me individually and let them know about the blocks and have my snail addy. I sure hope I remembered to include it in every message, but knowing me I managed to prattle on and leave it out on somebody's. Just mail me with a swift kick if I did, though Kitty Kate has it as well now. I knew we were all a bunch of sweeties on this board, but now I have absolute proof. I couldn't believe the number of people responding to my post! Scott and his son will be truly comforted to see how many people are rooting for them. At a time like this, with such a small family left, every friend counts. Thank you all so very much.

I'm going to put the blocks together and then have it machine quilted. I'm a rank begginner at machine quilting so I think that's the best way to go! I'll be sure to take pictures when it's finished and send them to Kellie for us all to see, if she wouldn't mind. Well, I'm off to the memorial service this evening.

Thanks again to all you angels,

Veronica

Would those who emailed for Veronica's address, please email me again. I can't find where I wrote down who wanted the address. TIA
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Just found this wonderful site!!And am I blessed...3 1/2 years ago my husband had an Intercranial Hemmotoma...left him paralized on the left side...he was just 54...Prayers requested for his complete recovery...And P>T>L> he is now walking...with aids,but mobile...But we still covet your prayers..quilters have that extra(????) time to pray...And thank you everyone for your requests...makes the world seem such a wonderful place...God Bless,Barbara

Remember the yellow ribbon we were suppose to tie outside until the three soldiers could be returned home? Well, prayers have been answered and as you all must know by now, the boys are on their way home. Thank God!! Their families must be overjoyed...Prayers and hugs to all who need them today and may God keep you all in his good graces. Mary on Cape Cod

Thank You so much to all who read, answered, or just thought good thoughts about my previous posting. I went back to visit Mom on Saturday. They had released her and she was just coming back from a ride to the grocery with Dad. She looked SO much better than when I left on Thursday. I appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, and e-mails.
Rosie in Kansas where it is pretty but windy today.

Could someone e-mail me with Maggie Meadow Mouse's snail mail address. I would love to send her a message. Thanks. Fran in Central PA where it's cloudy and we may get some much needed rain.

I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to all who prayed for my dad last week. The surgery went fine. He is feeling back to his old self again, and even played golf the other day!

Mary in Ohio

Thanks to Susan in MI for her gift (squishie) of premie hats for Brandon Paul. He is almost 3 lbs. now and is getting IV's of fat. I offered to give him some, but they won't take it. I will see him for the first time Sunday afternoon, must have a parent with us, as we are not imediate family. Please continue to pray that he will gain weight, he cannot leave the hospital until he is 5 lbs., we hope he will be home by June 1st or so. We have scheduled a baby shower at my house for June 15th, so hope he can be with us then.
Thanks, Sara in Fla.

Want you all to know you are in my thoughts each day, even though I might not answer each of you direct.

On my way to visit my son and will be meeting GiGi for the first time.. Wish me a safe trip up and down...5 1/2 hour drive each way.

TerTerxxoo

My special prayers today are for Margie Meadow Mouse and Wayne(You are in my thoughts), Mr Rund(God Bless You),Deanna's Husband ( Take Care) and for little Ryan(Jesus Loves You).
Also for all of you having difficulty in your lives, this is the place to ask for support, so that at least you will know that others care about you.
Hugs
Celia

Keeping everyone in my prayers....I do check in and read this and send up my prayers. I'll say a praise that I have nothing major to post a prayer request for, which is what made me think of suggesting that people occasionally post a praise too! There are lots of awful things happening in the world, lots of illnesses too, and our prayers are needed. Just wanted to remind everyone to give a praise once in a while, especially if it's an update on a prayer request! I love to hear how prayers are answered and all to often we forget to update when the news is good! Hope no one minds my suggesting this....just thought praises once in a while would be uplifting and reassuring for us.

Cassi in Ohio....with praises for a beautiful day and a healthy family

Prayers are needed for the grandson of the people I work part time for. If his new medicine doesn't start working by today, the doctor is calling for a biopsy. His name is Ryan and he just turned 3 in March. He has been sick off & on all winter and this last bout they were calling a virus, but it's been going on too long now.
Thanks,
Marlene in nny

okay,,,,,here is where i can say an Our Father,,,,,and well wishes for answered prayer,,,,,
and pray for all those in need,,,,,,
and we have heard from maggie meadow mouse,,,,,wonderful,,,someone please please email an address for me,,,for her,,,,i don't know if she will be reading this or not,,,,as she is not within easy reach of computer it seems,,,,,
so glad she can see we have all had her and her dh in our prayers,,,our thoughts,,,this was such good news today!!!
and to all those ,,,,also in need of our thoughts,,,
loon/marie/maine,,,,,now saying little prayer i am in right area,,,,,onto next,,,the gab section??

This morning I asked for prayer for my DH since I was leaving him home for the day and was worried about him being sick. That message is now on the new chat page, but I think I should update here....
DH is doing o.k., didn't get sicker anyway. What did happen was that he heard that his dear friend, the former principal of his school, lost his battle with cancer last night. Please be keeping my DH in your prayers, he's taking this really hard.
Thanks,
Deanna in Sequim.

Hi, everyone,
Seems strange that I'm seeing no posting since 4:00.....my computer maybe!!??? It's been giving me fits....e-mail problems big time!

I'm asking for prayers for my uncle...his name is Harvey Rund. He was diagnoised with a form of Leukemia and went down so very quickly we all are stunned. It was found only a month ago....his back was hurting. The tumors were already in the bones....his bones are just breaking and cracking, broken pelvis, 4 broken vertebra. He hadn't been told how bad it was. He's been thinking he'd have chemo and be fine. The doctors will tell him tomorrow that he has almost no time left. We feel so sad, he is in his late 50's, my aunt (my Mom's youngest sister) is in shock! I talked to her tonight and for right now she's trying to help him in every way she can. I wish for you to pray for him to be relieved of some pain and be able to pass this world a little more easily. We know he has to leave we only want it to be as soft as possible. I know you will help here and for that I thank you.
Leen in TX

Hi everyone. It is me, Maggie Meadowmouse, finally near a computer again (on borrowed one in T.Bay).

Wow, a new site! I think that this is the appropriate one for me to use for this letter.

We are still in Thunder Bay, 220 miles from home but Wayne, my DH, has now been moved near the Cancer Centre and begun treatment (36 radiation treatments to his head and some heavy chemo also)a couple of days ago. He is part of a study group run out of the Mayo Clinic and may have a better chance at servival with the experiment. He says if nothing else, this may help some one else who has the same type of brain tumor.

We are staying next door to the cancer centre in a place called Amethyst House which is for people from out of town to stay while receiving treatments. It is very home-like and can accomodate 16 people. I get to make meals for everyone this week so that should be fun. There is a common kitchen there and it is of course easier for someone who isn't doing treatment to do the cooking. I am also working on DH's fishing quilt in the spare hours.

He is doing quite well inspite of everything and we remain hopeful that he will get better. Right now, we are hoping that he will be well enough to travel back home to Dryden the weekend after next. We haven't been there for 5 weeks now and all has changed with spring. I do hear that my favorite chipmunk made it through the winter and is taking care of the yard for us. Can't wait to see him again.

A friend arrived yesterday from home and brought me a huge stack of mail (4 1/2 weeks worth)! Inside, to my shock, the bag was filled with envelopes containing fabric cards, fat quarters, get well cards and marvelous stamps from all over the place! I took them over to my DH's bed, sat there, opened them and read all those wonderful, prayers and get well wishes to him. I had to stop many times as the emotion was so great. We both cried lots but they were not tears of sadness. Instead we were in awe that so many of you took the time out of your busy lives and own troubles to do this
for us. We were looking for prayers but this was overwhelming!! My DH also loved all the wonderful stamps which he will be adding to his collection when he gets well enough.

We really don't know how to say a thank you to all of you that would express what we felt. I do know that I have something special that I will send those of you who put return addresses on your packages. This will have to wait until we are finished here and can go home for a few weeks, aprox. the last week in June I think. I will also have to make something truely special with all the fabrics to commemorate what you have done. Saying "Thank you" doesn't begin to express what we feel.

I have been away from the BB for so long that I don't know how everyone is doing anymore. I won't have access to a computer for a while again either so would like to say am still praying for Janet & DH, Kitty Kate, and Marilyn. Hope things are getting better for each of you. Will try and catch up after we are stationed at home again.

I would like to thank the following people for being so kind to us:

Grace, ON Linda, UK Marie, MD
Meredith, AB Peggy, IA Lois, NC
Amanda, CA Sue, CA Debbie, OR
Kitty Kate, WA Karen, KS Susan, KS
Janet, IN Ronna, MA Jenny, NY
Marge, MI Kim, TX Mayme, MI
Beth, OH Gay, OH Monica, Maine

Well, I think that I have written a book so will close for now. I would like to add my prayers to everyone in need and wish i was at home right now so I could continue with the card showers and block building for others. It seems like a long time has passed since we were home. Another 7 weeks to go. Then I will play catch up on the BB and get back at the y2k exchange.

Please continue the prayers as they are much appreciated and give us strenth to fight harder. I believe that if anyone can make it through this terrible brain cancer, my DH will!

Hugs and tears of gratitude to you all.

Maggie Meadow Mouse

Hi to all! Have not had time to post here as yet..my bio will follow at a later date..when I have had time to think..takes a lot of effort to do that sometimes.LOL.as I was reading the BB, someone there stated it is and I quote "almost back to normal". I wonder what normal means nowadays. As I typed out a message I kept saying to myself, is this "normal"..hope anything I say will be acceptable here, if not, then scroll,baby, scroll...Has Kellie told us the name of her Kitty yet? He is a cutie...he will soon rule the house, you know! I have decide at the young age of 60, that things will have to change for me..At the last meeting for the ABC quilters, one of the Ladies said some thing that didn't sit well with me (she is always making little digs at me, you know the kind?) Well I finally told her to stop making remarks about me, and she promptly left the meeting for the day...I was really tired of turning the other cheek so to speak with this lady..so, what do you all think? Was I wrong or should I let her keep running her mouth..So far, friends have said I finally did the right thing. Well, finally got that out of my system..this is a good sounding board and lots of good listeners...Thanks Sue and Eric..Mary on Cape Cod where the garden is looking great!

Good morning All,
First : Prayers and best wishes and squishy, squashy HUUUUGSSSS to everyone. It is a beautiful morning , a morning to rejoice and be glad.
When we were all doing our bio's I neglected to say I was a little on the fluffly side and here is the reason.
My diet solution and it has kept me very happy.
" I never eat more than 500 calories per day, but I do borrow some from the next day, keeping a strict record, and by now have recorded the 29th of May in the year 2989. " So there, I'm having a good time and FFFFFFEEEEELLLIIIIIINGGGGGGGGG good.
Grace in Ont.

First to SHIRLEY IN CA: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your DH. I know you need help now to get through this....you have it!!!

I love it here!!! Can I do a little dance?!? I know sooo many of you have heard about my DD's quilt, just a little lap quilt.....hand pieced...only 6 actual blocks. Each block has 60 pieces! Then the sashings and all, I thought it would never get this far. I would have started the quilting (yes, hand quilting) but when I went to get the fabric to back it and bind it...THEY DID"T HAVE ANYMORE!!! Geez, I finally got there and they stopped me big time!!! It will get finished!! DD just loves it, she says it's ok that she has to wait longer, she knows I'll get it done. I just hope it's in this lifetime! LOL

DS went to the prom tonight...he looked sooo handsome...brag, brag!! DD thought he was looking very good too. DH says he did good when he had his son. (Don't ask about his 'DD', he thinks she's 'Miss America', of course if you ask me I'd agree). We all like DS's new girlfriend....general comments were 'she's a keeper'. Unfortunately DS goes off to college in the fall and we know that could end it all. He'll only be about an hour away though...DD is at the same school and absolutely thrilled her brother is going there. Nice to have kids who love each other and don't care who knows it.

Quilt question......that is allowed right? Well, if not just skip this part. I know that you can get a flannel board (or something) and put your pieces on it to see how your quilt would look. I wonder if 'felt' works. I thought it would be less money to buy some felt and staple it to the wall and use it that way. Would that work???? I want to get my Y2K started. DD and I were sorting squares today.....lots of darks. I was really surprised at the doubles and triples I had, especially after so many of you commented about having NO repeats. Karen thinks I might have to start trading again if I don't want repeats. No sure I really care about that.

Do all you hand piecers mark 1/4" lines on every piece???

Anyone trying to e-mail me, please be patient with me...our e-maail is messed up and I have to go through so many things to get stuff out. I don't mind that but I DO SCREW IT UP!!!! Hopefully it will be back to normal soon.
Leen in TX

I finally "checked out" this "HUGS" page, and know now where many of you are lately. Curiosity got the better of me since I hadn't seen many posts on the BB from Kitty Kate or Doni, and a few others lately. Now. . I . . know. . . .

This page is a great idea. Thanks Sue & Eric.

My Mom is doing even better today. Her sense of humor is back, too. Said it was such a beautiful day outside, that she thought someone ought to come and take her to the beach. She's up and around using the walker and they plan to send her to the rehab unit in the next day or two. I told her that the ladies on the internet were praying for her, and she was quite pleased. She's never used a computer or even seen anything on the internet, so she's fascinated with it.

Since I did the Snoopy dance twice this week, I now have no excuse to keep me from starting the quilting on the wedding gift quilt. Guess I'll put it on the frame and start quilting REALLY FAST. At least the dining room now looks like there's a table in the middle of it, and I can actually see the floor in the sewing room.

Kathi in Idaho

Of Poems, Prayers and Promises
And things that we believe in,
How sweet it is to love someone,
How right it is to care,
How long it's been since yesterday
And what about tomorrow?
And what about our dreams
And all the memories we shared?

Kathi in NNY. One of my favorites too, can't you just hear his sweet voice? Quite appropriate, I think for the CQB. Nancy in Ky

I've had this song (well, ok, only 2 lines or so of it...all my poor brain can remember so far. LOL!)
going thru my mind for a couple of days now. Couldn't figure out why until I came back here again just now & BAM! It's from the name Eric &
Sue gave this section.
And some how these lines seem appropriate to
the people who come here. It's an old John Denver song....
"To talk about Poems & Prayers & Promises,
And things that we believe in...."

The rest of it eludes me just now but maybe i'll dig out the album...or does anyone else remember it?

Well, time to take my gardening aches to bed. Got lots more to do tomorrow!

Kathi in NNY

Remember that morning Ridgeley wrote,"AND THE WINNER IS..."? Well,when she said she was sending a box of "GOODIES", she wasn't kidding !!
The box arrived a few minutes ago and I'm shocked at how much is in it and how fast it got here !!
All you chocoholics would die for the contents, about a dozen or more different kinds of bars and boxes of chocolate candy and about six different kinds of packaged cookies and lots of them have chocolate on 'em, in 'em and around 'em!!

Ridge, the tablecloth,( white cutwork with embroidered floral designs in two shades of precious pink and two beautiful shades of green, for the leaves,) is absolutely gorgeous and I love it !!
The stein is precious too, but I hope it's for decoration, as I'm probably the only "Pedigreed Polack", that hates beer!

I don't mean to make you all jealous, but I knew you'd all want to know what you missed out,on!!
Thank you Ridgeley,for the wonderful gift from your heart,I certainly never expected to receive anything so sweet,for my small part in your monumental project.It was such a wonderful thing you did for
those unfortunate Bosnian,"Baby Angels", God will certainly bless you!!

Thanks again, with love,
Dorrie (aka)"Grandma Kissie"

Hi there everyone!
Have been away from the BB so long that when i went to it today i found a whole new area. One that i very much need today. Our 'puter was down for awhile, then i became very ill again, so more time away. The Dr.'s ok'd for me to travel with my DH to Big Bear last weekend as long as i promised to rest and take it easy, which i did. Slept in front of the fireplace most of the day and was in bed by 8:30 every nite. Was just able to get back into a little of my routine at a time. Yesterday morning DH collapsed with a heart attack. Am tired, tearful, but full of thankful prayers that he made it thru the nite. Will be going back to the hospital shortly. Now is when i miss having family close by. They are all in PA, GA and SC. Thank God for good friends. Am able to use the walker or cane to get around so i get tired out very easily. Dr. doesn't know yet how much damage there may be to the heart. His pulse rate is below 50, with a lot of spiking T waves and what all. So please keep Tim and i in prayers.
Marty; glad to hear your sister is doing better. Haven't chatted wth you for a long time. Take care.

Shirley in Sunny Bakersfield, Ca.

HI all, I love this page! and all of you of course. Want to send hugs and prayers to all that have shared her and to all who need that dont post much.
It's been a frustrating couple of weeks for me. Both computers at home are down. ;( I miss IM every Wednesday morning and I cant read the board at home. I am trying very hard to keep up here at work, but you know how it is. They always seem to be a little perturbed when they find you surfing. I tried telling my boss that it was my community service project. lol He didnt buy it. Oh well, DH promises that he will work on the puters again this weekend. Hopefully he will get at least one of them running.

Marilyn - I am so happy that things seem to be going well for you. I think about you all the time and you are in my daily prayers.
Marty - You sure are one special sister, you have reminded me to tell my one and only sister howmuch I love her.
Kitty Kate - I love you, You are totally an inspiration to me. I pray every day the God will get sick of hearing us and will bring to you total and complete healing. I would love it if you could include me in your prayer chain and I would also love to hear more about the B-day squishies club.
Celia - Great to hear from you again. Where have you been girl? This place isnt the same without our Celia's stories. Wlecome back.

Last but not least..I want to do something that is very hard for me to do. I want to solicite your prayers for me this week. I am having surgery on Wednesday. With any luck it will be done laproscopicly (sp?) but could possibly require a full incision (sp?). I am really not looking forward to this andabsolutely cannot afford the extra four weeks off of work. For some reason I just dont feel comfortable with this one. Anyway you are all such a caring group, I hope you dont mind me adding my cares and woes here too.

On the upside, if DH does get a puter working, I will be able to spend more time reading and talking with all my cyber friends on IM. (staying on my knees and keeping my fingers crossed for that one) ;-)

Oh,on more thing. The Bio....I have been stalling and stalling on this. Kept thinking all through my Y2K swap that I should write one, now we are doing it here too. Guess maybe that's a sign..lol I will try to get one written this weekend...yadda yadda and the checks in the mail right?
Well, back to work. Love you guys!

Kim (aka)berlysue38 in Michigan where we are having the most incredible weather! 80 and sunny today..leaves bursting out everywhere and daffodils, tulips, hyestnth(sp? i know that ones wrong lol) flowering trees everywhere...what a wonderful world we live in.

Thanks to all of you that sent e-mails or who had kind words to say about my car problems. May I just say that my problems seem kinda lame next to those whose kids have bombs at their schools or whose co-workers are going through health problems. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. And sending huge hugs to whoever is in need of them!

On another note - I loved the new pictures on Kellie's and Andy's page. The kitten is too cute - makes me want to get another one! I am constantly amazed at the talent the quilters on this board have. The blocks for Monica are so beautiful. Each one looks fabulous and there are some blocks that I've never seen before.

Thanks again everyone for your kind words and thoughts - you all made my day/week/month - oh well you get the picture.

Best wishes, Susan in Alameda, CA

JANICE KELLEY-I have her address in Spokane, WA. She will be there May 5th through the 31st. She had a car accident in Aug 97 and had back spasms for 4 1/2 months. She had a blockage in her heart. Then she had the brain tumor and now has to undergo radiation. We've had a lot of prayer requests for people in their suffering. I know most of you don't know about Janice because she doesn't post much. She is suffering greatly and I am suffering with her. You can email me and I will give you her addy. Please keep her in prayer.
COLUMBINE HS-Someone mentioned making a block for them. Have I missed something? If there is someone that I can mail a block or two to for a project for them, please email me. I want to help.
BILL my DB had his MRI today. They gave him Valium and Demerol to get him to be still. I talked to him and he sounds good. He hasn't had any improvement and they might have to do surgery. He has drawn closer to the Lord and that made me feel really great. I know God will bring good out of this too.
BERTIE-OOOH! I love the kitty pillow panels you sent me. I love them all. You are just too sweet! What a lovely card and the sentiments made me teary. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
TER TER-WOW! Do I love that tea cozy or what? I love cucumber kitty the most. Oh, I am so thrilled with this tea cozy, I'll probably drive everyone nuts with my showing it off. You are just too sweet. It was a wonderful thing to do. I am a tea lover, extradinaire! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in Lakewood, WA >^..^<

Hi All!

Thank goodness for the BB or I'd have no place to really write about this. One of my co-workers, and friend of the family, is having the worst year of which I've ever heard. First of the school year he was diagnosed with cancer and fought it. Then it was heart trouble, but he got it under control. A little over a month ago his daughter was murdered and he found out his cancer is back and more agressive than ever. To add to all this, his wife died suddenly last saturday! With all that has happened to him I'm afraid he's just not going to have the strength to keep waking up every morning. I want to let him know I care, to let him know he's not alone (it's now just him and a college age son), and so I've started a quilt. I want to get this to him as soon as I can so I'm screwing up my courage and swallowing my pride and asking if anyone might be willing to send an extra block they might have to help fill out the quilt. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just a 'test' block or left over from another project that I'll work together into a sampler. Please e-mail me over the weekend if you have any ideas or to get my snail addy. I'm going to go sew something because it's all I know what to do right now...

Thanks in advance,

Veronica in So. Cal

Just got back to the KC area after spending two days at my Mom's bedside. She had surgery on Wedesday to "remove a couple little growths" that were actually large tumors on her bladder and had that repositioned while they were in there. I was lead to believe by her that it was just a short 1-2 hour operation. Started at 9 am--I got to see her in her room after 5 pm. She didn't want to "worry us". Mothers can sometimes be a trial. Yes, I am a mother but not like mine is at times! She "was going home tonight" when I took her in. Well, she was still there when I left last night. I could use a little help in the patience area, and she could certainly use help in the recover area. I told her I was a grown up woman (almost 50) and I was certain I could make up my mind on who and what I wanted to worry about without her guidance. I'm sorry I was so worried and scared for several hours. I was alone in the waiting room as Dad went to work becase "it's not a big deal". The reason for that one was "Dad does't like hospitals, and I'll be fine by myself." I love them to death but they certainly try my patience. My sister didn't know anymore than I did before I talked to the doctor. I'm sorry this is so long. Thanks for listeneing.
Rosie in Kansas

Hello,

Just a quick note to say thank you to everyone who said a prayer for our school. Everyone is allright, but they said that 3 bombs were found and safely removed. There may have been half of the kids that didn't come to school on Thursday. Please continue to pray for all of our schools nationwide, it seems to be an epidemic everywhere. It used to be that toward the end of school, we were worried about the fights that would break out and now it has gone to this. It is appalling and very sad that our children have come to this way of dealing with their anger.

I haven't had time to read much but will get caught up tomorrow and will try to submit a BIO I guess.... maybe...etc.

Hope everyone has a safe week-end.Remove *** to reply.

Keep on quilting,
Cindy in Texas
P.S. Is it my imagination or are there more postings on this page than there ever was on the other page?Also, my vote is for the CQB. cyberquiltingbuddies---right? or was it board??

MARILYN had her first really good night's sleep in her own bed last night and looked and feels much better today! Even has some color today...I was so pleased when I saw her this morning.
My older sister, Norma, and my Dad were both at Marilyn's by 9:30 a.m. and Norma phoned me and asked if I go up and play cards with them! My Dad loves to get together with us to play cards (a game called "500" where you bid and use joker, and both jacks of the suit you bid in). Anyway, I of course said OK and went right up and we played for two hours until Marilyn started to look tired. Dad & Norma left but I stayed to fix Marilyn some lunch and be with her until her DH got back from the BIG CITY with prescriptions and few groceries. I will only give you UP-DATES now once in a while unless there is a sudden big change. Just know that she is very happy to be home again. Her house is situated on a steep up-grade and she has a large picture window where she can look down upon the whole tiny village of Bakersfield and has a bird feeder and can watch the birds, even deer and moose sometime come out into her yard. Much better view than at a hospital...agreed???!!! Maybe I will give the Up-Dates on Sundays.
JULIE G. IN WA: I received a very nice squishie in today's mail. Thank you so much.
When the person who has the Paducah Pictures Round Robin just ahead of me please notify me when you are sending them on please. Then I will know when to look for them. I think I am #5 on the list. TIA
KATHI IN IDAHO: I have sent E-Mails to you but they keep bouncing back.
IM CHEAT LIST: Please, would you all check Kellie's Cheat List and have her make any corrections that are needed. I know there are a few that are not correct...Kathi in Idaho's in one of them...also Katie Mac's...Cassi's?
Now I must catch up on all the BIO's for my Binder.

Marty in Vermont

My Mom had a big setback yesterday and they wouldn't let her come home from the hospital. By last night she had to have help just to get out of bed. When I talked to her last night, she sounded normal, but my sister was there at the time and said that she was having one of her good moments. This is so sad to see. She was a doctor and kept up with her medicine until about 10 years ago...doing rounds at the hospital periodically to keep her license up.
My Dad is still trying to keep his chin up, but he says "I miss my woman". He's almost 89 and not in the best of health either.
We planned to go down there (California) next weekend for Mothers Day even before this happened. Unfortunately, it will have to be a very short visit, but at least we'll be able to go.
Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. It's wonderful to have the kind of friends who listen and care.
Kathi in Idaho

Hello everyone,

I have a special prayer request from all of my friends on the BB. Our High School had a bomb threat written on the bathroom wall about 4 or 5 days ago. It has been very stressful for all at the high school. The police and fire departments have checked the building twice a day ever since the threat was made. It is due to go off Thursday at noon in a certain wing of the school. So please say your prayers for our High School and the students, teachers, and staff that will be at the school tomorrow. They are calling a fire drill before the time and will check the building out before anyone is allowed to re-enter. I want to keep my son at home because he is going to be in that wing first period. He does not want to miss school though, he is only there for about 3 1/2 hrs, but I am worried. Please say prayers for us thank you. Remove the *** if you want to reply.

Keep on quilting,
Cindy

MARILYN is on her way HOME right now!!!! What a wonderful, super Birthday Gift for her DH, George. I spoke to Marilyn about 1-1/2 hours ago and she said he was picking up her medication at the hospital pharmacy and then they will be on their way home. She is STILL speaking in a whisper, so I didn't talk to her long. PRAISE GOD!! Thank you all for your prayers.

Marty in Vermont

Thanks, Sue and Eric, for taking the time to give us a "community". Don't know about anyone else, but for a few days there, it seemed like a different bulletin board with ONLY quilt stuff on it...I missed the sense of community which has developed here and really appreciate this new board. I immediately thought of Ridgely this morning when I heard about the Apache that crashed in Albania on a training flight, and prayed for her husband, and all others in harms way...Thanks to this board, things like wars are no longer impersonal. The less impersonal they become, the fewer we'll have, at least I think so.
Chris in PA

SUE & ERIC: Thank you for this special page. I was really hoping for something like this...I really didn't know HOW to handle the situation. YOU TWO are wonderful people...God Bless you, and I hope you are over the flu by now.
MARILYN may be coming HOME (not to the hospital here) tomorrow or the next day. Can't BELIEVE the change in her. Her heart does not beat by itself but at least she has the attachments that do it for her and HOPEFULLY she may be able to get on this way without having to have the transplant. Talked to her DH this afternoon but Marilyn was sleeping. George sounded in better spirit...up til today he sounded so forlorn and worried. I can't wait to HUG them both again! Only two weeks in Boston but it seems like much longer than that. I will go to their home and put some fresh stuff in their refrigerator and get lots of fresh fruit for them in the morning. Don't know if she will need a special diet for a while or not.
ANONYMOUS PERSON: Just want to say that Judy of Ohio was NOT the annymous poster this time. I know who it is but don't want to mention names. Let's just forget it all and go on happily from now on...
MONICA: Can hardly wait for Andy to up-date the Snoopy site with Marilyn's Blocks and with the pictures taken at the Quilt Shows, etc.
CAROL OF WANTAGE, NJ: Please E-Mail me privately. I tried to send you a message, and it bounced back. Guess I don't have it typed right.
CELIA: Haven't heard from you...are you OK? The Fund has $1,412. in it now!!!
RAFFLE QUILT: I have ordered the raffle tickets made up for the quilt. $1.00 per chance, $5.00 for 6 chances. Anyone who would like a chance of that quilt, I will send you tickets when I receive your money. Drawing will be on Labor Day weekend...Sept. 5th at our Firemen's Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q.
Must get to bed now.
Thanks again Sue & Eric!!

Marty in Vermont

Would appreciate a prayer for my mother as she continues her chemotherapy for breast cancer, Stage IV. She's 76 years old and about to start her 8th month of chemo. Thank you.

Thanks to Sue and Eric for this new page!

Nancy in N.Y.

Thanks, Sue and Eric, for the new page.
I guess I'm the first one to ask for prayers on it. My mom who is almost 90 had a stroke last night. She is alert and able to move, but has some thought process problems (putting stockings on after shoes, etc). Her speech is also not affected. She had a larger stroke about 3 years ago but has made a remarkable recovery. The doctors say if she does well over the next couple of days and has no further episodes, they will let her go home.
Kathi in Idaho

I would like to thank KittyKate and anyone else that has been praying for me and my family and the adoption we are pursuing. The birthmom finally signed the papers and we are finally on our way!!! I'm sorry I couldn't email personally but my husband accidentally deleted my address book when he switched computers.
Hugs, Kim in Texas

am i the first?????
i am on way out and stopped in on bb,,,,,and here is this area,,,,,,,by sue and eric,,,,,bless them!!!!!
they DO CARE!!!!!!! i knew it,,,,i just knew it!!!!!!
and i can ask for prayers for my stinky britches!!!!,,,and i can ask for all the bb loving this loon can stand!!!!!
((((((((((HUGS))))))))))
and i can do that!!!
and i can do this,,,,,xxxxxxxxxxx & oooooooo
and i can ask how marty is,,,,,and maggie meadow mouse,,,,,and everyone that needs our hugs and prayers,,,,and loving,,,,,and quilting and donations to make me feel more like a human being than i have been in a long while,,,,,,oh THANK YOU SUE & ERIC!!!!!! thank you for bringing us all together,,,and allowing us to get to know you ,,,
and i can say,,,,,i am so sad sue has the flu,,,and had to watch the news of the horrors of the day while she recovered,,,,,,and bless her soul,,,,thought of her kids,,,the whole while,,,,,not the best thing for recovery of the nasty flu that is going nationwide!!!!
and i can say,,,,,doni,,,,,don't threaten me,,,,,,lol,,,you are back and i missed you so much!!!!! and never will eat another peter and butter sandwich again,,,without laughing my head off,,,,,,,or choking on all of it stuck to the roof of my mouth!!!
and i can say i love you all dearly,,,,and i pray for all so hard,,,,,,,,and i feel alive on the bb,,,,,,,,,and happy day,,,,,,
thank you eric and sue so much,,,,,,,i am so happy for this,,,,,you are so thoughtful for us!!!!!!
loon/marie,,,maine,,,,so gotta go right now,,,dh is in panic i won't wash well,,,,,,lol,,,he is almost done with my pipes!!! and will be working on other pipes if i don't get off this puter,,,,!!!!lol

The Second Hug is for Marilyn and Marty. ((((HUG)))) Hope you get well soon, Marilyn and enjoy the flowers of this lovely spring and know that all of those beautiful quilt blocks are the best wishes of all the people on the WWQP BB.

Ronna in Happy Valley

Guess I get to give the first Hug!!

To Maggie meadow mouse: Here is a hug for you and your DH ((((hug))).
Hope everything is going well for you. You are far from home now, but not far in our thoughts.
Hope someone brings you your mail so you can enjoy the squishy I sent to you and your Hubby. (something special for him, too)

Ronna in Happy Valley

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