Dear Readers and Friends,
First and foremost I want to assure everyone that this is not a Flounce (I hate that word). No, I am not leaving because anyone has hurt my feelings with some careless words or thoughtless actions. I don’t believe in online arguing, rather preferring all my squabbles to take place in the real world, face to face so that they can be settled in a more permanent fashion.
The reason for this closure is my dear, sweet wife Melinda. You see, today at about eleven-fifteen, her only sister finally lost her thirteen year battle with Cancer and passed away quietly at home, surrounded by her family.
Under the best of circumstances the loss of a sister would be heartbreaking for anyone but it seems that Mel has taken more than her share of emotional body blows. In the past year and a half she has lost her only son, her dear mother, and now her only sister who just happened to be her best friend. Mel and Evelyn were not only sisters but were fast friends and partners in all kinds of adventures. They lived about three miles apart and were either talking on the phone to each other or out exploring back roads together….their favorite pass-time. Evelyn was all she had left….the connective tissue of her past…her childhood memories. Now all she has is me and it is incumbent upon me to devote my time to her healing.
Nothing means more to me than Melinda and I decided that it is time to close the computer and spend my time bringing back her beautiful smile. As much as I love all of you….I love her so much more and this just feels right.
I am not gone forever. I have more blogs in me and I could not write them anywhere but here….among all my friends. One day I will be back and the first thing I will write about is the amazing life of Evelyn Owens….it is a good story.
But, until then, please continue to write and share your stories here on Open Salon. You folks are what makes this place so damned special. If any of you want to contact me, please email me at davidmac73@hotmail.com. I will be checking email from time to time and I promise to get back to you.Until we return please just know that Mel and I love you guys and we will be fine and will be back as soon as we can find those dang smiles we seem to have misplaces somewhere.
God bless you all,
David
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best wishes always
I’m so sorry.
My prayers are with you and your wife.
Regards,
Mary
Life is short, but love it long and you are going the length.
You are a good man to know your wife needs undivided attention.
I hope your days are filled with beautiful sunrises and sunsets that you both see every minute of, now that the computer is closed....but I still look forward to having you back here : )
he Internet was shut off. I go back.
I went to Email's Alter/Net. Try`gin.
I jst 'hit backspace and there it is still.
Kerry?
Why?
O,my.
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Try again
Never quit
I'll try again
sigh/sad sad
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Here is the first expression of support.
Sigh. I am sorry.
You'll be in thought.
Life can be a sad grief.
Never give up. Never.
Ay Something Greater
Undergirds. Mystery.
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Yes.
I may grieve somewhere.
Grief.
It can be transformed too.
Just never be nasty. Care.
My thoughts will be care.
I'll be supportive in mind.
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I hope this goes. Never
Cower. Practice Virtue.
This flows from Heart.
Grief is never easy. No.
But grieve well. Sad. Yes.
Meanwhile, please add my name to all those who wish you both well.
Love to you both.
HUGGGGGGGGGGGG
Blessings to you both.
Heidi
Keri
Lezlie
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rated with love
My prayers and love to both of you.
I question frequently why the worst of things seem to happen to the loveliest of people. Maybe we're not meant to know the answer to that one.
Please give her our love and lots of hugs from here. I know you'll be there for her through every moment of her grief and that's what matters most. Take care of both of you.
my condolences to your wife
God bless
I am so very sorry for yours and especially Mel's lose. I could not imagine not having my sister to call and I am so very, very sorry for all life has thrown at you lately.
Your are a wonderful man with an incredible wife and your choice is the right one for both of you.
I send prayers and wishes that the healing for you both goes smoothly and you both find your smiles again.
I look forward to both of you to return....
Jon
Dedication: 1. Corinthians 13
Rated for clear and present priorities.
Sending you and Mel much love to lift you both. Hoping you find your smiles again. I will hold you both in my heart and hope to see you back sooner rather than later!