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JustLovelyJenn · 01-05-2011, 03:32 PM

To help him find work quickly.

theoddz · 01-05-2011, 03:42 PM

Deanna, I want to personally thank you and quite a few others here, including, but not limited to Waxnrope, JustLovelyJenn, the ever kind and lovely Lady Pamela, NYCfemmebbw, Spirit Dancer, Tommi, my friend Wolfy and Jesse, Durrrrr, just to name a few....for all of the support, love, thoughts, prayers and healing energies sent to my little Ivan, Myra and myself during this horrid time that Ivan's been sick.

I've never felt alone, during this entire time, thanks to you all standing stalwartly behind me, every step of the way. I thought I was going to lose Ivan, more than once, and that tends to make someone feel very alone and sad. I've felt you all, in my heart, and I've felt the strength coming through in giant waves from you all, especially during those times when I'd be standing helplessly by, watching my precious Ivan as he gasped and grimaced from pain. I don't know as I would have ever had the strength or courage...or faith....to push on and to take a chance that Ivan would pull through, but I did, and Ivan did....with YOUR help. It's funny that I can do the job I do and manage to detach myself from the emotional part of it, even when humans are concerned, yet when faced with watching the suffering of my little frog and possibly losing him, I have just turned to a puddle of tears.

Ivan's just a little frog, and I've seen some people here in r/t roll their eyes and tell me "That's a $20 frog...go get another one.", but he's MY IVAN and he's got a huge personality and a strong will to fight. He wants to live and he's determined to stick it out until he's well. I feel that from him, like he's saying "Don't count me out and by G-d, don't give up on me!!". Well, we haven't and won't give up on him. I know I couldn't do this without you all behind me, sending that strength and energy. I thank you all for that, one and all. Deanna, I especially thank you for all the encouragement and support. You are such a kind and wonderful woman. I think you must be one of G-d's angels, sent down to us, that we hear about in faith circles, etc.

I'm not religious, in any way, but I consider myself to be very spiritual. I have a strong distaste for organized religion, though I was raised Southern Baptist. My faith is strong, though, because after nearly 22 years in health care, I know there is a power higher than ourselves. I believe in G-d.

Oh, and Ivan is resting comfortably here at home today. He's in The Big Frog House with Myra now, chilling out on the floor, behind the waterfall, sleeping. I'm leaving him alone, keeping things quiet and peaceful, and allowing him to get used to being home again. Tonight he'll be back up sitting in the waterfall, beside Myra, and everything will be right in "frogland" again. Ivan still has a blockage going on, but it looks like things are moving through a little at a time, very slowly. That's okay. I have a couple of antibiotics to give to him and I'll be having him soak in a nice warm calcium bath in the evenings. I'm going to make sure that little guy has the very best of care and the very best chance possible to survive this the rest of the way. More than anything, he's going to know that he is loved and supported by not only his dad, but by many, many friendly supporters who are cheering him on!!

Thank you all so much.

~Theo~

Spirit Dancer · 01-05-2011, 04:42 PM

We are small
but we are mighty;
we are from around the globe.
We light the flame from one another
and a prayer goes out,
together in Unity it is heard.

WolfyOne · 01-05-2011, 06:34 PM

Today R is a little uncomfortable
She had a needle stuck in her hip bone to check her bone marrow
She starts her chemo on the 13th

I took a 21 inch pony tail she cut off and sent it to Locks of Love today

Andrew, Jr. · 01-05-2011, 07:35 PM

My devotional candles are burning for:

The sick

The poor

The needy

The homeless

The unemployed

The people who grieve openly or privately

The children of the world

Those who have lost faith

Those who have no hope

The world leaders, politicians, and those who have power of people

The doctors, scientists, and researchers finding cures for various cancers, HIV/AIDS, and so on

Peace be with you all,
Drew

Miss Scarlett · 01-05-2011, 09:11 PM

Lighting candles of love, peace, healing and harmony for my friends who are hurting tonight.

miss entycing · 01-05-2011, 10:28 PM

I feel very blessed to be a part of this community..... I stand in awe of all of you.
The connection here is so powerful!!

and to you my gorgeous sistah SD-
thank you so much for creating this space of hope.
my love to you honey

Theo my friend, thank you for the lovely words... they were very kind,
and for the 2nd time today, I'm humbled, and smiling.

blessings and light to my chosen family tonight

Passionaria · 01-06-2011, 12:08 AM

Lighting a candle to say THANK YOU, and send out heart felt blessings....

Miss Scarlett · 01-06-2011, 05:28 AM

This morning I light candles of hope, compassion, peace, strength, healing and protection for Phylicia Barnes, her friends and family and everyone involved in the search for this young lady

miss entycing · 01-06-2011, 09:15 AM

Candles lit in Love and Light.

Spirit Dancer · 01-06-2011, 03:41 PM

For family and friends
for lost souls and new hope.

Daywalker · 01-07-2011, 01:00 AM

Update from my Sister on Facebook a bit ago about mah Niece:

"watches in awe the progress her daughter makes each day.
To come through against the odds, to continue the physical
battles of her still frail and weak body....sheer inspiration and
courage. She is now rid of most tubes protruding from various
parts, sits up almost on her own (not ready to walk just yet)
and gains a little more strength each day. Hope to be
out of ICU in about a week...or less! =) ♥♥♥ "

sylvie · 01-07-2011, 07:45 AM

lighting a candle for those who get lost in themselves and feel truly alone in this world.. they should know there are people there to support, encourage and love them, sometimes when you get lost in yourself, you lose the ability to see those around you...

also lighting a candle for all who need it - for strength, for love, for healing & for much needed support...

i know i've drawn all of the above from this thread countless times, without leaving words here, so paying it forward is a must for me today - you are all such caring and compassionate individuals, that needs to be said ♥

Diva · 01-07-2011, 07:56 AM

Lighting a candle for my daughter.......<sigh>

nycfem · 01-07-2011, 09:02 AM

Lighting a candle for Erin and for Diva

WolfyOne · 01-07-2011, 11:18 AM

I read this online and wanted to share with all of you....like Sylvie, just paying it forward
There are no words I can write for the compassion all of you share here

Candle of Hope

Four candles slowly burned
The ambience was so soft one could almost hear them talking
The first candle said "I am Peace"
"The world is so full of anger and fighting that nobody can keep me alight"
Then the candle of peace went out completely.
The the second candle said
"I am Faith"
"I am no longer indispensable
It does not make any sense that I stay awake one moment longer."
Then a breeze softly blew out Faith's flame.
Sadly the third candle began to speak
"I am Love"
"People don't understand my importance,
So they put me aside.
They even forget to love nearest to them.
I don't have the strength to stay alight"
And waiting no longer the candle of Love went out.
A child entered the room where the candles were
And saw that three of the candles were unlit.
"Why are you not burning?" said the child
"You are supposed to stay alight until the very end"
And the child was frightened and began to cry.
The the fourth candle said
"Don't be afraid. I am hope,
And while I am burning we can light the other candles"
With shining eyes the child took the candle of Hope
And lit the other candles.

The flame of Hope should never go out from your life,
And with Hope each of us can have a life
With Peace, Faith and Love.

WolfyOne · 01-07-2011, 11:20 AM

Let me leave you with this candle after you've read my previous post

Tommi · 01-07-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

My devotional candles are burning for:

The sick

The poor

The needy

The homeless

The unemployed

The people who grieve openly or privately

The children of the world

Those who have lost faith

Those who have no hope

The world leaders, politicians, and those who have power of people

The doctors, scientists, and researchers finding cures for various cancers, HIV/AIDS, and so on

Peace be with you all,
Drew

What a thoughtful post. Thank you Drew.

miss entycing · 01-07-2011, 12:42 PM

miss entycing · 01-07-2011, 06:42 PM

I leave this candle for faith... for hope... for the strength of love.

I leave my faith in this light that love never fades.
I leave my hope in this light that love is no longer taken for granted.
I leave my strength in this light that love rebuilds.
When faith cries, when hope seems lost, when my strength fades to black....
When I swear I can't go on, or scream out of spite, and cry because I am dying inside-
Know that I do love, and know that love does matter.

01-05-2011, 03:32 PM	#1241
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,994 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	To help him find work quickly. __________________ --Jenn

01-05-2011, 03:42 PM	#1242
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,532 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,086 Thanked 9,942 Times in 2,507 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Deanna, I want to personally thank you and quite a few others here, including, but not limited to Waxnrope, JustLovelyJenn, the ever kind and lovely Lady Pamela, NYCfemmebbw, Spirit Dancer, Tommi, my friend Wolfy and Jesse, Durrrrr, just to name a few....for all of the support, love, thoughts, prayers and healing energies sent to my little Ivan, Myra and myself during this horrid time that Ivan's been sick. I've never felt alone, during this entire time, thanks to you all standing stalwartly behind me, every step of the way. I thought I was going to lose Ivan, more than once, and that tends to make someone feel very alone and sad. I've felt you all, in my heart, and I've felt the strength coming through in giant waves from you all, especially during those times when I'd be standing helplessly by, watching my precious Ivan as he gasped and grimaced from pain. I don't know as I would have ever had the strength or courage...or faith....to push on and to take a chance that Ivan would pull through, but I did, and Ivan did....with YOUR help. It's funny that I can do the job I do and manage to detach myself from the emotional part of it, even when humans are concerned, yet when faced with watching the suffering of my little frog and possibly losing him, I have just turned to a puddle of tears. Ivan's just a little frog, and I've seen some people here in r/t roll their eyes and tell me "That's a $20 frog...go get another one.", but he's *MY IVAN* and he's got a huge personality and a strong will to fight. He wants to live and he's determined to stick it out until he's well. I feel that from him, like he's saying "Don't count me out and by G-d, don't give up on me!!". Well, we haven't and won't give up on him. I know I couldn't do this without you all behind me, sending that strength and energy. I thank you all for that, one and all. Deanna, I especially thank you for all the encouragement and support. You are such a kind and wonderful woman. I think you must be one of G-d's angels, sent down to us, that we hear about in faith circles, etc. I'm not religious, in any way, but I consider myself to be very spiritual. I have a strong distaste for organized religion, though I was raised Southern Baptist. My faith is strong, though, because after nearly 22 years in health care, I know there is a power higher than ourselves. I believe in G-d. Oh, and Ivan is resting comfortably here at home today. He's in The Big Frog House with Myra now, chilling out on the floor, behind the waterfall, sleeping. I'm leaving him alone, keeping things quiet and peaceful, and allowing him to get used to being home again. Tonight he'll be back up sitting in the waterfall, beside Myra, and everything will be right in "frogland" again. Ivan still has a blockage going on, but it looks like things are moving through a little at a time, very slowly. That's okay. I have a couple of antibiotics to give to him and I'll be having him soak in a nice warm calcium bath in the evenings. I'm going to make sure that little guy has the very best of care and the very best chance possible to survive this the rest of the way. More than anything, he's going to know that he is loved and supported by not only his dad, but by many, many friendly supporters who are cheering him on!! Thank you all so much. *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

01-05-2011, 04:42 PM	#1243
Spirit Dancer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Complex but Tender Preferred Pronoun?: ~Ma`am~ Relationship Status: Shotgun Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Following the red road Posts: 4,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,304 Thanked 12,942 Times in 3,467 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	We are small but we are mighty; we are from around the globe. We light the flame from one another and a prayer goes out, together in Unity it is heard. __________________ “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” Judy Garland

01-05-2011, 06:34 PM	#1244
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,397 Times in 4,140 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Today R is a little uncomfortable She had a needle stuck in her hip bone to check her bone marrow She starts her chemo on the 13th I took a 21 inch pony tail she cut off and sent it to Locks of Love today __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

01-05-2011, 10:28 PM	#1247
miss entycing Senior Member How Do You Identify?: dangerous, but worth the risk. Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice.. it's that easy. Relationship Status: CapitalM's carved upon my skin. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on the southern edge of sanity, under a carolina moon. Posts: 3,276 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,341 Thanked 8,262 Times in 2,254 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I feel very blessed to be a part of this community..... I stand in awe of all of you. The connection here is so powerful!! and to you my gorgeous sistah SD- thank you so much for creating this space of hope. my love to you honey Theo my friend, thank you for the lovely words... they were very kind, and for the 2nd time today, I'm humbled, and smiling. blessings and light to my chosen family tonight __________________ True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate their life, through devotion, to something beyond themselves. Whenever someone awakens fully, it affects human consciousness at a collective level. It is like dropping a stone into a dark murky pond. Ripples of light... Not one word need be spoken.

01-05-2011, 07:35 PM	#1245
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,250 Times in 2,217 Posts Rep Power: 0	My devotional candles are burning for: The sick The poor The needy The homeless The unemployed The people who grieve openly or privately The children of the world Those who have lost faith Those who have no hope The world leaders, politicians, and those who have power of people The doctors, scientists, and researchers finding cures for various cancers, HIV/AIDS, and so on Peace be with you all, Drew

01-05-2011, 09:11 PM	#1246
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01-06-2011, 12:08 AM	#1248
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01-06-2011, 05:28 AM	#1249
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	This morning I light candles of hope, compassion, peace, strength, healing and protection for Phylicia Barnes, her friends and family and everyone involved in the search for this young lady

01-06-2011, 09:15 AM	#1250
miss entycing Senior Member How Do You Identify?: dangerous, but worth the risk. Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice.. it's that easy. Relationship Status: CapitalM's carved upon my skin. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on the southern edge of sanity, under a carolina moon. Posts: 3,276 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,341 Thanked 8,262 Times in 2,254 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Candles lit in Love and Light. __________________ True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate their life, through devotion, to something beyond themselves. Whenever someone awakens fully, it affects human consciousness at a collective level. It is like dropping a stone into a dark murky pond. Ripples of light... Not one word need be spoken.

01-06-2011, 03:41 PM	#1251
Spirit Dancer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Complex but Tender Preferred Pronoun?: ~Ma`am~ Relationship Status: Shotgun Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Following the red road Posts: 4,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,304 Thanked 12,942 Times in 3,467 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	For family and friends for lost souls and new hope. __________________ “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” Judy Garland

01-07-2011, 01:00 AM	#1252
Daywalker Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Hippy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 3,750 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,499 Thanked 11,917 Times in 2,700 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Update from my Sister on Facebook a bit ago about mah Niece: "watches in awe the progress her daughter makes each day. To come through against the odds, to continue the physical battles of her still frail and weak body....sheer inspiration and courage. She is now rid of most tubes protruding from various parts, sits up almost on her own (not ready to walk just yet) and gains a little more strength each day. Hope to be out of ICU in about a week...or less! =) ♥♥♥ " __________________ www.SirDaywalker.com

01-07-2011, 07:45 AM	#1253
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	lighting a candle for those who get lost in themselves and feel truly alone in this world.. they should know there are people there to support, encourage and love them, sometimes when you get lost in yourself, you lose the ability to see those around you... also lighting a candle for all who need it - for strength, for love, for healing & for much needed support... i know i've drawn all of the above from this thread countless times, without leaving words here, so paying it forward is a must for me today - you are all such caring and compassionate individuals, that needs to be said ♥ __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

01-07-2011, 07:56 AM	#1254
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01-07-2011, 09:02 AM	#1255
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01-07-2011, 11:18 AM	#1256
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,397 Times in 4,140 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I read this online and wanted to share with all of you....like Sylvie, just paying it forward There are no words I can write for the compassion all of you share here Candle of Hope Four candles slowly burned The ambience was so soft one could almost hear them talking The first candle said "I am Peace" "The world is so full of anger and fighting that nobody can keep me alight" Then the candle of peace went out completely. The the second candle said "I am Faith" "I am no longer indispensable It does not make any sense that I stay awake one moment longer." Then a breeze softly blew out Faith's flame. Sadly the third candle began to speak "I am Love" "People don't understand my importance, So they put me aside. They even forget to love nearest to them. I don't have the strength to stay alight" And waiting no longer the candle of Love went out. A child entered the room where the candles were And saw that three of the candles were unlit. "Why are you not burning?" said the child "You are supposed to stay alight until the very end" And the child was frightened and began to cry. The the fourth candle said "Don't be afraid. I am hope, And while I am burning we can light the other candles" With shining eyes the child took the candle of Hope And lit the other candles. The flame of Hope should never go out from your life, And with Hope each of us can have a life With Peace, Faith and Love. __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

01-07-2011, 11:20 AM	#1257
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,397 Times in 4,140 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Let me leave you with this candle after you've read my previous post __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

01-07-2011, 12:42 PM	#1259
miss entycing Senior Member How Do You Identify?: dangerous, but worth the risk. Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice.. it's that easy. Relationship Status: CapitalM's carved upon my skin. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on the southern edge of sanity, under a carolina moon. Posts: 3,276 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,341 Thanked 8,262 Times in 2,254 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	__________________ True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate their life, through devotion, to something beyond themselves. Whenever someone awakens fully, it affects human consciousness at a collective level. It is like dropping a stone into a dark murky pond. Ripples of light... Not one word need be spoken.

01-07-2011, 06:42 PM	#1260
miss entycing Senior Member How Do You Identify?: dangerous, but worth the risk. Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice.. it's that easy. Relationship Status: CapitalM's carved upon my skin. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on the southern edge of sanity, under a carolina moon. Posts: 3,276 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,341 Thanked 8,262 Times in 2,254 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I leave this candle for faith... for hope... for the strength of love. I leave my faith in this light that love never fades. I leave my hope in this light that love is no longer taken for granted. I leave my strength in this light that love rebuilds. When faith cries, when hope seems lost, when my strength fades to black.... When I swear I can't go on, or scream out of spite, and cry because I am dying inside- Know that I do love, and know that love does matter. __________________ True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate their life, through devotion, to something beyond themselves. Whenever someone awakens fully, it affects human consciousness at a collective level. It is like dropping a stone into a dark murky pond. Ripples of light... Not one word need be spoken.