LIFE'S A BEACH!

It was typical day for me today. Reading the posts, so that I could post.Then I got to Jas' song and realized we lost Cy. I had to shut down bc.org cause I just couldn't take it. I hate this disease!! I was feeling selfish for the moment and thought, I can't come here anymore. And then I thought of Cy. Cheryl was one of the first people I met on the old CMF thread. That one petered out and another one started and she never forgot to come back to post. As a matter of fact, she just posted recently. Cy would not want me to not come here anymore. Her memory to me is very important. Her kind and loving ways are a tribute to her. So,I apologize to Cy in heaven for feeling like that. I want to continue the friendships I have made here as they are equally as important. I want to continue to support everyone I can, the best that I can. Cy is in a better place now, free of pain and disease. We all have such a strong bond, that it is inevitable that we all meet our sisters/brothers who have gone before us. Everytime I see a rainbow I will think of Cy. Thank you all for being my friend. I am in it for the good,the bad and for whatever else comes along.

Cheri, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Hugs,prayers,love to all,

Candie

we must hold each other up..... we are stronger together than alone.

blessings of courage and strength to all in the face of loss. may we trust in the caring, healing hands of our heavenly father, creator mother to restore our lost family members to complete wholeness. may we celebrate our friendships and rejoice in our ability to open our hearts to each other.

the images of beaches on this thread are evidence to me of an imaginative and creative Creator. i find a real sense of peace here, even in the face of loss. thanks for this outlet -- and to all who have fed it, with images of joy and delight, in the face of all that we encounter while on this road together

Let's stick together friends. We need each other. Cy needed us and we needed her. The Lord is protecting her now. The pain is gone. She feels the sun and the waves now and they feel good.

radiant sun thru the tall grasses, swaying palms, a gentle breeze, friends splashing at the shore, with a rainbow overhead -- what could be better than that? a new day dawns and we bring each other courage for whatever lies ahead. let's acknowledge our broken-ness, our inability to control the unimaginable, and rejoice in our capability to hold one another up..... in the face of all of it.

find us some great driftwood iris.

Margo your rainbow story was wonderful.

Iris I will be there walking beside you on the beach looking for treasures.

Charlene, excellent pics.

Candie, loved your story.

Susan-how are you? 

Jaz-not like you to go MIA. 

short post but just cant seem to get motivated this morning.  So much sadness.

Amy 

Hi all of you Beach Friends,

It has been a colder but sunny day. Hope everyone has been able to enjoy the day without snow and ice being a problem.



Thanks for the lovely pics,angelcharlene. It has been great to see the lovely things in nature. I know many people have had a hard time and the threads with familiar faces and beautiful places really helps. Thank you for keeping the thread going as I feel many are treading and maybe like me just not exactly sure where the feet are at the moment. However,we will hang tough and be together on our beach walks.



Margo,I think that is an awesome idea abt the rainbows. I saw one a few weeks back and it was awesome. We have had such a rain shortage that I had to look twice. You described it so perfectly. Hope your rainy weather has improved.

Thinking of you.



Jasmine-that was nice sentiments and we do keep on-at least after we may need a small amt of time to regroup. Hope your weather is not as bad as sev places not so far from you.



Amy-I feel like you were describing and appreciate the support. I read on another thread abt the strength of our friendships. You are so right.One person cannot destroy good feelings when the ties are strong. Hope your shingles pain is improving. Thinking of you,



Faithandfifty-I love the descriptions of your books and musical creations. I always loved when schools had artists-in-reidence visits. Great that you visit children in need of comfort and cheer. How awesome! I am getting plenty of driftwood for0 everyone. We make arrangements with seashells.



Susan-now that you mention the Outer Banks,I have begun noticing more photos from there. There is not as much commercialism as some beaches. However,all coastal property has become more valuable and less available around here. Would love for you to visit,anytime. Same with everyone,come visit the coast.



I am afraid I will lose my post;so,will read back and check-in later. Everyone have a great evening and see you for a nice moonlit walk-wear a jacket and we will enjoy each other's company.

Thank you,my friends,during the challenging times,it helps to have understanding friends and support.



Iris

I know that there's a shingles vaccine now.  I think I'll ask my onc. about it.

Hello beach buddies!

Feelin' the love.  I am seeing a rainbow in my mind and thinking of CY.  It brings peace to my heart.   Thank you everyone for your rainbow stories.  I'm sure Cheryl is smiling down on us from heaven.

Amy, I'm glad the shingles are starting to feel better.  It will be better soon.

Hi Charlene, I am thinking of the warmest beach possible, because you know they are calling for a nasty winter storm tomorrow.  Batten down the hatches, the kids will probably be home tomorrow!!!

I think I found a good deal to Florida (speaking of the beach) to visit DS in May.  Keep your fingers crossed!

I am trying to keep positive, because CY would want that for us.  We must always remember to see the beauty in life.  Savor every rainbow, smell the air after the rain, enjoy every flower and by all means have a good time at the beach!

Welcome Hazel, friendship is the key word here.

Amy, I sure hope your shingles are shrinking away. Just relax and take it easy, they just have to run the course.

Iris,I have been collecting seashells since I was 16 yrs old and that's alot of years...lol. I have crates and crates of them from all over the world. I didn't get them all personally, I just ask people to bring them back for me from wherever they go.

Charlene,you always have such kind words...thanks

Faith, it is so good to see you posting here. How's the chat room...I haven't been there in awhile.

Margo,sounds like the rainbow was so awesome

Jas,beautiful song

ok,I had another one of those 9-9 days again. Cup of sleepytime tea sounds good right about now. Tho, I would like to be in sunny Mexico being here with all of you on "our" beach is equally as good. Raunchy weather here in NJ predicted for tomorrow...snow,rain,ice,wind...just a typicl winter's day. I will be here in the morning to take a stroll on our beach.

Hugs and prayers,

Candie

Hi beach buds,

Popping in from work for a quickie.

Charlene told me about the beach, and that I should come over and take a stroll....so here I am, and it's nice here.  Gentle ocean breeze, sand squishing between my toes....

Amy - sorry to hear you're dealing with shingles.  I have no personal experience with them, but know they're no fun.  Hang in there!

I'm going to a real beach leaving 2 weeks from tomorrow headed to Key Largo for my first "real" scuba trip and I am very excited!

Hope everyone has a beachy (instead of peachy) day