going awol

kangatoo

Hiya all. Yup, I know I keep talkin about our trip to Austin but there are things I need to say before we leave in about 48 hours. I have been coming here for just over 2 years and in that time am so gratefull to have found you all. So many survivors/friends that are too numorous to name and I try very hard to remember all the names of my friends here. Jen and I are very fortunate to be able to come to Palooza 3 and incredibly lucky to have such a wonderfull group of people who, in their own way are helping us to enjoy our visit. We know that our itinery is now absolutely crammed full of entertainment and things to see and do.
I posted a list of those attending recently but today I know that something is "missing" and need to say the following.
There are many "original" contacts from my first experience with CSN that are unable to be with us in Austin.........people we would so dearly love to meet, but it is not to be. People who have helped me from the first time I came here to cope with this horrid disease....those who began the journey with me.
SpongeBob(Bob)..you lent a strong hand to a mate who often fell down buddy. I know that you also supported a mate in the US, SeaDetail(who is at peace now)
2bhealed(Emily)..every time I eat fruit I think of you gal...you are the sugar that sweetened my life(I know..I should not eat sugar!)
StaceyGleaso(Stacey)..a shy mum with a heart of gold who inspired me too!
Aspaysia..you are the "rose" that coloured my life with photos of how to appreciate living.
tkd3g(Barb)..a lady with "true grit" whose fun loving attitude helped me smile.(where's Stanley now?)
Monikaz(Monika/Bert)..who is the "angel" who could understand Jen's feelings and offered words of wisdom.
These wonderfull guys and gals gave me hope, faith and love...with a little humour to make me smile....from my very first contacts here. If I could make a wish and have it come true it would be to meet you all! Thank you forever dear friends....sniffle...aw...now I need a tissue!
I could take up a page naming all the others here that have helped me on my personal journey but I would be upset if I left someone out. You all know who you are.You all know that even tho we cannot meet you are in our hearts and will be with us in our thoughts. To our dear friends who have lost the battle after fighting so hard...we know you also will be with us.
Grandma 047(Judy), bsrules(Bob), Fitlisa(Lisa), btrcup(Scott) and my friend Janette....at peace.
Love and huggs to everyone in our "family", Ross and Jen

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Ah geeze Kanga, I'm balling my eyes out. You are such a dear, dear man and your Jen is worth much more than her weight in gold. You've given so much support to others and yet take the time to be thankful for what has been given to you. A prince among men, ya are mate, a true prince.

I am sooooo sorry to be missen yet another Palooza but hey, Europe calls and it's time to visit mom and dad and sit by their side a while, plant some flowers on their grave, and have a good talk, just like I used to do.

Be well dear Ross & Jen. Enjoy your trip to U.S. of A. and God Bless.

Monika & Bert

fedester

hey ross and jen,
have a great time in austin, sorry i can't make it. maybe some day. not feeling well, need two surgeries. i am little down right now.
take plenty of pics and say hello to all our brothers and sisters in austin.
all the best
bruce

kangatoo

fedester said:

hey ross and jen,
have a great time in austin, sorry i can't make it. maybe some day. not feeling well, need two surgeries. i am little down right now.
take plenty of pics and say hello to all our brothers and sisters in austin.
all the best
bruce

Monika......it is "I" that are thankfull...and the message was sent in all sincerity because there really are no words to thank everyone. Our trip is one way for us to do that.....I am so far away...I NEED to meet those who deserve my thanks. This trip is so much more than a holiday to both Jen and I....more than you can ever imagine, truly.
Bruce, you may not be with us in the flesh mate but I meant what I said about being gratefull to EVERYONE HERE. I do feel for those who are not well right now. I am also concerned about Wanda(Shandle) who was going to come but at this time is suffering so badly with pain in her feet. I plan to phone her tomorrow morning.
I wish I could name every single person I have had contact with here...but I fear that Jose might kick me off for filling up his hard drive.
Lift up your head and be strong Bruce...BELIEVE with us all things will get better mate.
Ross and Jen

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kangatoo said:

Monika......it is "I" that are thankfull...and the message was sent in all sincerity because there really are no words to thank everyone. Our trip is one way for us to do that.....I am so far away...I NEED to meet those who deserve my thanks. This trip is so much more than a holiday to both Jen and I....more than you can ever imagine, truly.
Bruce, you may not be with us in the flesh mate but I meant what I said about being gratefull to EVERYONE HERE. I do feel for those who are not well right now. I am also concerned about Wanda(Shandle) who was going to come but at this time is suffering so badly with pain in her feet. I plan to phone her tomorrow morning.
I wish I could name every single person I have had contact with here...but I fear that Jose might kick me off for filling up his hard drive.
Lift up your head and be strong Bruce...BELIEVE with us all things will get better mate.
Ross and Jen

Ross, I can imagine, or at least think I can for I too as well as dear old Mr. "No Type" am so very grateful to everyone on this board who really listened to me and shared my joy and pain throughout the last three years. Better than anybody else could. And yes, even helped play a role in my Bert still being here today because, you see, they taught me to fight and fight for both of us if I had to. And I am sincere too in that I think you and Jen are among the kindest, giving people that I have ever "met" and just wish I could have met you personally. God willing, some day I (we...both Bert and I) will.

Be well and have a great time.

Monika )