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[BustopherJones]

Let me begin by apologizing for not having kept up with this section. Between computer problems and the aftermath of cancer treatments (which I am still undergoing), I simply have been out of touch. I now have a new computer, and for at least a few days (until my next treatment) I feel up to posting. I was devastated to come to this section and see how many loved ones have been lost during my hiatus. Instead of my trying to respond to each one individually, I hope you will accept this thought extended to all of you that I know are hurting. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I offer this eulogy that Baby's Dad wrote for his beloved Zeke, perhaps the most eloquent tribute I have encountered. Take care, and be well.

Go in peace, my valiant friend.
Suffer no more; sweet sleep has come.
Be welcomed by our friends;
They have blazed a path for you to follow.
Wait patiently, for I will join you again,
Your keen vision restored to lead our way,
Strength renewed, for we shall journey forever.
I learned from your courage
In the waning of your days.
You fought bravely through the pain,
A whimper never passed,
Always by my side as I was by yours.
Your battle is over, our grieving begins,
As I lay you to rest
In the yard were we played.
Your place in my soul
will always remain filled.
So rest now in peace, my gallant companion,
Knowing how much I loved you
And will miss you at my side.

[bcnewe2]

Nice to hear from you even if it's in your condolences.
I didn't know you were going through your own battles. Not as good at keeping up through little computer time anymore.
Please know that you too are in our prayers for a quick easy time of your treatments and recovery. So trying it can be for you right now.
Get well Bustopher.

[ShoresDog]

Sorry to hear you've been fighting some medical battles, Bustopher. Here's hoping you get lots better soon.

[PSmitty]

Good thoughts for you, Bustopher.

[Cody & Duchess]

Good thoughts and prayers are coming your way. My father, a good friend and a good neighbor are all battling cancer now - please try to take care of yourself, the journey is long and hard, lots of good mojo surround you.

[WildFlower]

Good thoughts coming your way Bustopher.

[Laura L]

Sending you good thoughts and prayers too please update us on how you're doing. Cancer sucks.

(I appreciated your kind words when my dogs died by the way-so thank you.)
Laura

[luv2napp]

That was very nice, thank you. I'm sorry you are going through so much yourself. I hope you feel better soon.

[KrisK]

Lots of good mojo coming your way Bustopher...

[Serena+Eluane B.C.]

Many hugs and prayers of support! And thank you for sending such a lovely poem for sorrowing hearts! What is the full name of the author? What a gift of a poem!

Bustopher, we are all sending your way good wishes and hopes for a full recovery!

Please keep up updated!

[bc4ever]

Bustopher,

I wondered where you were. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this demon.

Prayers for strength and healing.

[G. Festerling]

I too want to say that you will be in my prayers.

[Ceredwyn]

You're in my prayers, Bustopher. Your lovely contributions to the In Memoriam section are the heart of this board. You always say just the right thing. We're all pulling for you.

[BustopherJones]

And thank you for sending such a lovely poem for sorrowing hearts! What is the full name of the author? What a gift of a poem!

Baby's Dad still posts on this board, but under a different nom de plume. I will leave it up to him if he would like to identify himself to you through an IM.

Thank you all for your well-wishes. The prognosis is very good, so I plan to continue to participate for quite some time (or at least for as much time as my advanced age allows).

[sea4th]

All the best to you Bustopher. What else can I say except that I'll keep you in my prayers.
Glad you're back.

[Eileen Stein]

I want to add my thoughts and best wishes to the many others that are coming your way, Bustopher. You have been a source of comfort for so many here. Hang in there through the bad stuff, and keep looking forward to all the hockey games and bass fishing still to come.

[Tea]

My Thoughts are with you, and thank you for sharing poetry.

[OurBoys]

You're in my thoughts and prayers, Bustopher.