cards for sandydoglover.....

There are a few of us members who would ask that we keep this thread alive until we know that Sandy is "up and running" again. Please check for her address in the Memberlist that Flowox has prepared for us all, and send her cards of inspiration and love.....and be sure too include some funnies too...laughter is a powerful medicine!
But most important...is that we show her how much we all care!!

"eyes"

Thanks eyes!! I think we should space them out as suggested. I was supposed to go into town today and intended to pick up a card for Sandy but we didn't go and won't be going until Monday. There are no stores around here unfortunately!! So can I say that I will send my card on Monday!! How many of us who knew her want to send cards? Anyone else too if possible. Perhaps two a week would be nice and when we run out of people we can start all over again. What do you think??

I was thinking a least one a day.....something for her to look forward to...and make facing each new day with a lot more enthusiasm. I plan on sending one a week. I also believe that this will lift her parents' and her family's spirits also.

"eyes"

I've got a card going out to her in tomorrow's mail. Thanks for letting us know.

I mailed one on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. I'll take Thursdays to mail one unless someone else wants that day. Thanks, vic

I mailed her one today. I think this is a great idea.

Thanks,GL, vic, and Mystic...it means the world!!

"eyes"

I'll mail one too. Is it ok to just send a postcard? I have some of those here, some nice ones, then I don't have to try to buy one........funds are limited. I'll send a postcard though if you think that's alright :o)

Susan a postcard would be just fine or one of the lovely cards you make would be great too.

I'm on it too, will send some jokes too

It sounds like she doesn't have the strength to sit at the computer even just to read, so how about printing out some of these threads to send to her? I don't know her well enough to know which ones she'd be interested in reading, so maybe someone else could tell others about some she might like besides the obvious ones wishing her well. IF you even think this sounds like something she'd like ~ just a thought.

Sandy loves the pets and health forums, general discussion, and jokes and chats. Let's try to keep it to that for now.

"eyes"

I'm sorry! I think I missed something. I don't think I know Sandy, or her situation, but I'll surely send a card out. I'm glad I found this thread.

May I say something? I have been in a similar situation, and no, I didn't have the energy to read. My mind couldn't handle anything heavier than a simple line or two. I really learned how much energy is required for brains to work on even the lowest level. Some days, I couldn't get past acknowledging that I had mail. Other days, I would ask DIL to read it to me, or even to simplify the message. I would say, keep it to brief, clear statements. Jokes might be too much if they come on a bad day, but she can read them later when she feels like it. It isn't necessary that it be a bought card, she will enjoy a short note just as much. The main thing is to convey a message of her support group willing her on to recovery. She will let us know when she can handle more. I don't know when I turned the corner and was able to post or go to a lot of forums, but it came sooner than I had anticipated. The encouragement was effective, the caring was magic. The appearance of a card from my Nelda reassured me that someone was still pulling for me. I laughed, I cried, I rejoiced, but I came to know that she and her group were praying for me regularly, and i counted on it. Susan, send your work, it will be welcome. A funny picture will be great. Maxine sounds like a good subject. I put my card in the mailbox Friday, will send another one on Feb. 12.

In my earlier post I mentioned sending perhaps a couple of cards a week to Sandy. This might have appeared mean. It was not my intent to sound like this. It had been suggested doing it this way to ensure there was a steady supply of encouragement going Sandy's way and to keep the momentum going!! I thank Paul for bringing Sandy to our attention once again and for giving me a little prod to do more. I haven't sent her anything since Christmas but to send her something at least once a week will now be firmly imprinted in my mind!! My thanks to eyes too for making sure we remember our friend who, because of her illness, has not been here for a while and has been sorely missed!! I know you will all see to it that support, encouragement and love will arrive in her mail box often!!

Of course it didn't sound mean! With the number of people here who will be likely to send cards, it's more likely they will be overwhelming. Of course, they are non-perishable, so she can read them as she feels like it. I thought you sounded like a good friend who wanted to be sure you helped as much as you could. You always have such a sense of what's proper.

I sent 2 postcards today, one really pretty one and one kinda funny one :o)

Louisa, I think Aimee was cautioning us to not go overboard with my suggestion of printing out lots of long threads and overwhelming Sandy with all of Dave's Garden at once. It's a good point and one I didn't think of since, by the grace of God, I've never been in Aimee's or Sandy's shoes. Thank you, Aimee, for letting us know it might be too much! :-) :-) I certainly don't want to suggest us doing more harm than good! Besides, cards can't hurt as they are usually short and sweet and can be stood up on a table nearby and will make a nice "garden" for her to see! :-)

PS: Thank God you are better now, Aimee, and that so much bad is past you.

Yes, our Aimee is a fighter and a brave one at that!!

Au contraire, sweet Louisa! I was scared witless, and given a choice, I would have refused the entire bit. You should have seen me lying in my bed, whimpering and whining. But I had some great drugs, and my DIL tells some funny stories about the entire period, when I said and did audacious things, beginning at the hospital. I wish I had known how much fun we were having, because I thought I was a terrible burden on everyone. Once I was home, I had a little talk with myself, and I told me I had no right to cop out before Lillian was grown. But it took DIL to keep me going, with her eternal optimism. She was the brave one.

Well thank your DIL for us :o) you are one great woman that I'm proud to call my friend!!!!!!

ditto!!!ditto!!! :-)

Aimee, you go girl!!! As I know you will!!! I have not been visiting DG as often as I did in the past and don't know what has happened to Sandydoglover but feel it must be serious...I remember she emailed me about some cuttings of my hawaiin woodrose vine and I told her it would probably be best to buy the seeds...they are hard to find and I found some and I am going to send her some to help inspire her recovery now that this post has been opened.

I'm so glad *eyes* started this thread and I can help someone in need...as a lot of us know it is important to help support our friends in trying times in life because you never know what this day or another will throw at you and on that note LOVE whenever you can and appreciate what you have today!

Been there and done that!

Cheers to all!
Rebecca

I sent one off today and I will send one on Sat each wk.
Ruth

You guys make me blush! (Tera goes in tomorrow, sugery Monday, and I will pass along your sentiments to DIL who will be once again working her magic.)
Rebecca, Sandy had colon cancer surgery last Nov. or Dec. She is recovering, and if you recall, I was a mess at this point of recovery, just about the same stage as she is now when you first called me. Remember how I could hardly get enough breath to talk? The drastic reduction of red blood cells causes it, but it's to be expected with chemo and the effects of surgery. It was so good to know someone cared enough to reach out to me like you did, someone who wasn't even kin to me and had never seen me in person. Now I am happy to send cards to cheer Sandy in her recovery because I know how it helps! Thanks again, my friend Rebecca!

I remember Aimee and am so glad you are doing okay and you are very welcome my friend!

I know you really know what Sandy is going thru too and that helps alot...you can supply her with lots of knowledge of being there and done that!

Love to you!
Rebecca

Thank you, each and every one! Having done this myself, I know that Sandy will enjoy everyone of them!!

"eyes"

Thanks "eyes" I emailed and she replied, but it's been a while since then and I got caught up with my life, etc. We used to send funnies to each other like you and I do, so it's nice to know that's not the best thing to do now. So I'll join the snail mail list.

Ok, someone send me an address via email, please, and I'll send her some cards...from me, Bethany and Kaley...maybe even our cat. :)

Yes, me too! I tried to find her address here on DG, but couldn't find it.

aimee is a true angel. i don't know sandy but if sandy loves dogs and aimee loves sandy..well, count us in...we'll be sending a card and prayers too. you all are so thoughtful. i'm still new here but i know aimee is a special lady! this site id full of good hearted people i am proud to be involved with...you all make such good points and get me thinking....!
mummy

Eyes, did you mean you have been in Sandy's place??? You never have mentioned it!

Rebecca, you were a very significant factor in that recovery!

Amanda, you just make me feel so good. And I packaged your seeds last night so you can grow blooming houseplants.

Wingnut, isn't Sandy's address in Susan's list? It would be her own, but she surely will be having it forwarded. I think that's where I got it.

I am working on a short humorous poem to send, about chemo brain. Wish me luck, it isn't finished, and I have to keep it short and humorous. Wish I could draw.

Since my earlier days of that journey, I have wanted to have
an opportunity to give back some of the help I received, and Sandy is a gift to me.

Aimee...yes I have. No, I don't discuss it with everyone..only those to whom it's personal...I'm 8 years out now...and it is my duty to show the light at the end of the tunnel...and to show love and support during the duration....God has given me those 8 years, and what I have left of the rest of my life, and in that I rejoice!

"eyes"

Eyes, you are so good! And I am so happy to know it's 8 years! I hope you have a full and long life, with no further disruption by the C monster. I hope that for all of us. I feel very strongly that we have a mission to reach out to those just beginning that journey, to reassure them when they think they can't go on or it will never get better. Why, just look at you! The experience is tough, but it leaves you fully aware of how precious a gift life is.

((((((hugs to all who have been in sandys, eyes and aimees place)))))))

you are brave souls. my dear late hubby suffered so much towards the end and one feels so helpless....wanting to take the pain away...wanting it to just stop....
i am ashamed of how i take my own health for granted at times.
special hugs to aminee and eyes...thanks for sharing your heart-tugging stories with others....very brave people! my heros are everyday people like you!


This message was edited Tuesday, Feb 5th 1:24 PM

Oh, so true, Aimee....just sent two cards today,

"eyes"

WINGNUT>ON PRINTING OUT THE PRAYER FORUM: (I think) would be a good thing for sandy to read about when she gets better. I still like going back and reading the cards I recieved when I was down.If It's not done now, she will never know how many were rooting for her.It will take time for her to get back to herself.recognizing her friends later on will help bring her back to us. I hope my opinion dosen't offend anyone I am only thinking of how sandy would benefit.

I can't find the list of addresses. Did I miss getting in on it? (I was away for a while before Christmas with my GD having her heart surgery.) Someone please email me Sandys address or let me know how to find the list. Thanks!

Sandy, I tried to send it to you, but for some reason can't paste it here. E-mail me and I will send it.

Thank you Paul, Eyes, and Aimee. Now, I will join in on keeping those cards going! Doris