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by shirlener88 23 Nov 2012 ( edited Nov 27'12 15:41 )
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Hello CUTE family. It has been a long stretch for me - not being around - the format has changed so very much - I do hope you all are enjoying it. Rick and I have still many health issues - but we are grateful to still be on our own. It has been months since we have heard from anyone - the phone never rings - we have placed many calls and got voice messaging. Thank goodness that we were able to hook-up with the meals on wheels program - it cost a little for each meal - but they bring us each a meal each weekday. They are they only ones that have been to our door in months, as well. I hope this finds you all well - you are in my thoughts daily - but I just can't get to the PC long enough to get here. Unconditional love, Shirlene

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by sadp 23 Nov 2012
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SHIRLENE, HOW GLAD I AM TO SEE YOU AROUND. You and your hubby have never left my prayers. Glad there is a way for you to at least get some help. I missed you, had no way to contact you. Always in my thoughts and prayers, hugs S*
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by shirlener88 23 Nov 2012
S, Happy to hear from you as well. Thanks for your prayers and thoughfulness.

www.loveoflace.com will give you an email address.
by sadp 23 Nov 2012
Thank you... S*
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by grandmamek 23 Nov 2012
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Shirlene, It is so good to see you back. I hope you can continue to visit with us as much as possible. Sorry to hear that you and Rick are still having health issues. I have never forgotten you and continue to keep you in my prayers. take care and visit when you can. Hugs, Mary
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by shirlener88 23 Nov 2012
Mary, thank you very much for your prayers and for thinking of us - I have missed everyone. I hope - I can manage to get around some.
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by rmj8939 23 Nov 2012
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I am so glad that you both are doing ok. I have missed your friendly face on here. My prayers are with you both.
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by shirlener88 23 Nov 2012
The truth is we are not dong ok - but we are getting through it - thanks so much for the prayers.
by shirlener88 23 Nov 2012
The truth is we are not dong ok - but we are getting through it - thanks so much for the prayers.
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by marron1 23 Nov 2012
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very glad you were able to pop in for a few minutes i'am sure we have all missed seeing your comments sending love and blessing to you and rick ...linda
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by shirlener88 23 Nov 2012
Linda, thanks so very much. I have miss you all, greatly.
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by maleah 23 Nov 2012
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Glad you are back. You are in our prayers.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you so very much - I will try to stop by more often.
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by michemb 23 Nov 2012
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So nice to hear from you Shirlene, it has been too long,
sorry to hear about all the health issues, will prayer that things improve
for you both and in the meantime, hang in there.
Hugs
Michelle
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thanks Michelle - I see that you have been very busy still creating lovely things - I will have to take some time to comment soon. HUGS.
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by 02kar 23 Nov 2012
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You have never been forgotten, nor have prayers stopped. I am so sorry things continue to be difficult. But what a wonderful gift to see your post this morning.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Karen, thank you so very much - how has the move been for you - I do appreciate your thoughtfulness and espeacially the prayers. HUGS
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by jussyc 23 Nov 2012
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It is Soooooooo good to finally hear from you! As I have said before you are like Cutes Sunshine :) Hard to read of your difficulties Shirlene :( I hope this will improve. Huge Cyber Hugs Jussy
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you so very much - I will try to be the CUTE family's sunshine really soon - it is wht it is - there is no other way to say it - HUGS
by jussyc 27 Nov 2012
I'm feeling the warmth of your sunbeams already :) Sending back much love & healing hugs.
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by twee 23 Nov 2012
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I'm glad you are back on CE, I check in now and then when I can get through the internet. Prayers and hugs
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
twee, I hope you are enjoying your extended visit and are learning many things that you might share at another time - I really miss hearing from you. Thanks for the prayers and HUGS!
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by edithfarminer 23 Nov 2012
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Yes we missed you and wondered what was happening your way.
Good to hear, but not good to hear all your problems. So sorry and hope and pray that things will improve for you both.
Hugs from sunny spain. Edith
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Edith, thank you so very much - I have missed all of you - as well - thanks for the prayers. HUGS
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by bonnetgirl 23 Nov 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of your continued illness. I know how it is not to receive a phone call months on end when just a little call would brighten our day and for that I am so sorry. I wish I could visit, we could talk about your beautifu lace or the latest design we had seen on cutie oh what a fun day we could have. God bless both of you and I will say a prayer each night for you and your husband.
Your friend Joann
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Joann, thank you so very much - you paint a great picture - it lifted me up. I do appreciate the prayers for the two of us. I have really missed all the CUTE family - HUGS
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by jrob 23 Nov 2012
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Continuing to pray for you and Rick and your situation. I'm glad that you checked in. ;)
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thanks Jerrily - I have missed you all so very much - I appreciate your prayers. HUGS
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by gerryvb 23 Nov 2012
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Dear Shirlene it's so good to your picture again. I'm sorry you both have so many health issues. My prayers for the both of you, with hugs :)
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Gerry dear, thanks so very much and for all your onending work with and for the CUTE family - HUGS
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by sdrise 23 Nov 2012
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So nice to hears from you. Everyone has been asking for you. We are all still praying for you both... You will always have many friends here. Stop by when you can to let us know how you are doing. Suzanne
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Suzanne, thank you dear - that is music to my ears - to know I have been missed and that I have many friends and that they are asking about me. I have missed you all very much. I will stop by when I can. Not doing much, these days, however - HUGS
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by oaro 23 Nov 2012
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is so nice to see you avatar and sorry o hear you and Rick have health problems i wish you good and improve health love and hugs lots prayers any your way Maria
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Maria, my dear - thank you for your thoughfulness and prayers. I have missed all of you. HUGS
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by bumblebee 23 Nov 2012
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Glad to hear you can get some help,
to bad your family- I thought you had 2 girls and a boy- is not near or your local church.
On the other hand a lot of people are having hard times these days and charity is down.
Now, with Sandy victims its even harder. Keep in touch with cuties.
Hugs
Bumblebee
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Linda, thank you dear - I have a son and a daughter - I am estranged from my daughter - long story. My son lives aways away. I don't belong to a church. There a many more people with much worse things going on in their lives, than we have in ours - I pray for them all the time. HUGS
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by cj2sew 23 Nov 2012
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Shirlene, you have been missed. You're such a positive force. I pray that all those beautiful angels you've made for others will bring back to you prayers of health and well being to you and your husband. God bless you and take care. cj
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
cj, thanks - I have missed all of you, too. I never thought of those angels bring anything back to us - but that would be such a great miracle if it did - thank you so very much HUGS
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by capoodle 23 Nov 2012
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So nice to have you post again. As everyone said, you have been missed. Sorry to hear you still are struggling and will continue to think and have you in my prayers.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Anita, thanks for the prayers and the comments - I will try to keep in touch more often. HUGS
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by draco 23 Nov 2012
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Welcome Back Shirlene. We have missed you a lot. Hope thing get better for both of you. Please stay connected so we can hear from you.
Hugs. *
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
I will try to keep in touch more often - thanks so much HUGS
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by kryztyna 23 Nov 2012
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Great to hear from you. Still praying for you both and hope that you are able to pop in more often. We miss you. Hugs Christine, Johannesburg
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you so very much Christine - we do appreciate those prayers - I missed all of you. HUGS
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by holly12 23 Nov 2012
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So glad to see you were able to get to your computer & visit. Have been thinking about you & you are always in my prayers. Please visit us again real soon. Arlene
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Arlene, dear - it is good to hear from you - thank you for keeping us in your prayers - we sure seem to need it. I will try to visit again, soon. HUGS
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by sandralochran 23 Nov 2012
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Lovely to hear fron you Shirlene.
Glad you are getting Meals on Wheels they do a great job ( I do voluntery work for them.Go out once a week to deliver the meals ). You both will be in my prays . Love Sandra ( Toowoomba)
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Sandra, I so appreciate your thoughtfulness - as the many that you must deliver do - as well. I am glad that the MOW's program allows me to pay once a month - that works rather well for us. Thanks for the prayers - keep up the good work and sharing them in projects. HUGS
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by jerrib 23 Nov 2012
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Hi Shirlene: So nice to hear from you again. I do think of you often, but lost your e-mail address.
I keep you both in my prayers and hope that things will soon turn around for you both.
Many Hugs Jerri
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Jerri, I had wondered why I stopped hearing from you - but thought you must be traveling or really busy. I will shoot an email out - soon. HUGS
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by nglover1 23 Nov 2012
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Shirlene, It is so good to see you back . I have really missed seeing your post. I am so sorry that you and Ric have had so many health problems . You have continued to be in my thoughts & prayers. I am so glad that you were able to get on Meals on Wheels That is such a wonderful program . Hope you will be able to get on the computer and visit . You have been missed. Love. Nancy
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Nancy, dear - thanks so very much - the MOW's is a good program and they allow me to pay once a month. I hope to be able to visit more often, too. I have missed you all, as well. HUGS
by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Nancy, dear - thanks so very much - the MOW's is a good program and they allow me to pay once a month. I hope to be able to visit more often, too. I have missed you all, as well. HUGS
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by vickiannette 23 Nov 2012
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Hi Shirlene, hope you soon get on top of your health issues etc.xx
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you so very much Vicki - I so appreciate it. HUGS
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by shilly 23 Nov 2012
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Thank goodness for meals on wheels, so many people rely on them, and eagerly wait for the knock on the door. Since you were able to check in, I hope that is a good sign that you still have some good moments and hope cuties are one of them. Will continue to keep you both in prayers and know that we think of you everytime we see that smiling face(your avatar) it communicates something special, as do your kind comments. Have a peaceful week...
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
What great comments - I do appreciate them. MOW took a long time to get linked up and they allow me to pay once a month - which is so much easier. I do hope to be back more often. HUGS
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by shirley124 23 Nov 2012
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Nice to hear from you again. Hope you are both back to better health. Hugs Shirley
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Shirley, thank you so very much - hope you are keeping busy. HUGS
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by beatie58 24 Nov 2012
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Shirlene, lovely to hear from you, hope you are feeling a little better, pleased you linked into meals on wheels they do a wonderful thing. Huge Hugs Sally
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Sally, thank you dear one - it wasn't easy getting linked to meals on wheel - the good thing is - I only have to pay them once a month - not daily. Hehehe! Thanks for yout thoughts HUGS
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by nanniesara 24 Nov 2012
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I knew I had not seen you on Cute, I have not been on here very much lately with work and all. I have seen your post on FB. hope all goes will with you and Rick.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Sara, I do connet to FB much easier for the time. Keep in touch whatever way you can - thanks for your comments. HUGS
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by olly 24 Nov 2012
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Thanks for checking in Shirlene. You have been in my thoughts - especially the last few days. Thanks for directing me to your e-mail address. I will write soon. Huge big cyber hugs to you.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Coral, you are so sweet - thank you for getting the email - I hope to here from you soon. HUGS
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by dixie 24 Nov 2012
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Shirlener So Sorry that you don't have visitors or people calling it must be very lonely. I have missed seeing all the things you used to do, hoping you both will be better soon it certainly has been a long time for you both. Hope you will be able to let us know how you are both doing again soon
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Dixie, thank you so very much - not much has changed - but I will try to come around again - soon. HUGS, Shirlene
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by rsehorse 24 Nov 2012
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So nice to see a posting from you again. Please know that you have been missed a deal. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Hugs, Susan
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by rsehorse 24 Nov 2012
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So nice to see a posting from you again. Please know that you have been missed a deal. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Hugs, Susan
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Susan, thank you so very much - I do appreciate the thoughts and prayers. I have missed all of you. HUGS
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by crafter2243 24 Nov 2012
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It's nice to see your post and hear from you again. I hope you will be able to do that more often in the future. Hugs Angie
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Angie, thank you for being you and keeping in touch from time to time. HUGS
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by clintonmiss22 24 Nov 2012
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It is so good to hear from you and see your smiling face in your picture! I'm sorry to hear that you are having health problems. When I first came to Cute you were the most helpful, positive, upbeat discussion thread here. I hope we can all be as encouraging to you as you struggle to better health. You are Rick are in my prayers. Wish I knew if you lived close to me and I would come ring your doorbell and "sit a spell." :0)
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you my dear - I am unsure where you live - I live in UT - it would be so much fun - if you stopped over. Hehehe! I appreciate your comments, too HUGS
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by minicow 24 Nov 2012
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I'm not able to visit here much but will keep you both in my prayers- I loved reading your always happy comments and pray life will be kinder to you.
God Bless
Hugs and Sparkles from Denise aka minicow
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Denise, thank you for your thoughtfulness - I will be praying for you, as well. HUGS
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by drro 24 Nov 2012
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I will be keeping you in my prayers, and believe for you both to be well soon! God Bless!
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thanks dear - you have a great belief. God bless, you a well.
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by sewmom 24 Nov 2012
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I'm glad you were able to check in. You are missed.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thanks my dear - I do appreciate the knowledge that I have been missed - I will try to pop in more often - HUGS
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by christracey 24 Nov 2012
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Not good to hear that you are both unwell. Hopefully you will be able to pop in once in a while. Sending prayers for you both.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you for the prayers - I am going to try to make it back - once in awhile - it is very hard to be at the PC. HUGS
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by bevintex 24 Nov 2012
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Good to see you Shirlene.
Bev
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Bev, thanks - good to see you, too.
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by quilter124 24 Nov 2012
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We have missed you Shirlene, but will keep you both in my prayers. Thankful you have each other and are still able to be at home.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you dear Diane - there are hours on end that Rick is asleep in front of the TV - so many times - I feel like I am so alone - but we are grateful to be on our own. HUGS
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by pennifold 24 Nov 2012
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So lovely to see you on here again. Thanks for the email, love and blessings to you and Ric, love Chris
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Chris, thank you dear one - I can get to email much easier than here - I also appreciate your thoughtfulness and your support. HUGS
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by designgirl 25 Nov 2012
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I think of you and Rick often. Praying that you are both okay. Hugs Lynn
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Lynn, thank you so very much - I do appreciate your prayers. I have surely missed our posts. HUGS
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by noah 25 Nov 2012
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I trust thing will turn around soon in your favour!!God is always Good
Hugs and prayers for u guys carolyn
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Carolyn, thank you for trusting and you are right God is always Good! We appreciate the prayers - HUGS
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by airyfairy 25 Nov 2012
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Wonderful to see you here again Shirlene. I will never forget your kindness and help when I first came to the Cute site. I hope thing will improve for you and Rick. Many hugs Sarah.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Sarah, thank you so very much - we so hope that we each have some improvement, too. Keep in touch!
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by manami 25 Nov 2012
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Hi Shirlene, you and Rick are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Yoriko
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Yoriko, thank you my dear - I so appreciate it - you are in mine, as well.
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by momhome 25 Nov 2012
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Shirlene - We have never really met before here on Cuties. But over the last year I have seen your posts and have read what so many others have written about you and your wonderful mother. A picture of a very wonderful woman has been painted for me from your friends here on Cutie. I want to add my thoughts and prayers for you and your husband Rick - that you are able to received Gods miracles of healing. Are you able to get to your computer to read emails that are sent to you? I too wish I lived closer so that I could come check in on you and help you out when I could. Please take care of yourself and Rick and remember you are loved and missed everyday.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you for the thoughtful comments - very few of us have actually met each other - but I an grateful that you have followed through the site and learned enough of the love of the CUTE family - I do receive email - go to my website www.loveoflace.com - look for contact info and you will find an email addy that you can write to and then I can give you my personal one or PM - I will try to get there next and leave me yours. HUGS
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by justsew 25 Nov 2012
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Thank you for getting in touch, we miss you and are praying for you.
I hope that things get better for you both, and you have so many friends here on Cuties
sending Love and Hugs Pam.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Pam, thanks so very much - I appreciate knowing that I have been missed and especially the prayers. HUGS
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by lidiad 25 Nov 2012
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Shirlene. I'm sorry about your health issues (and your hubby's). Hope that your health will improve soon. Love and prayers to both of you. You haven't been forgotten by us.
Hugs, Lidia
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Lidia, thank you so very much - we appreciate you love and prayers - I do appreciate that I haven't been forgotten, too. HUGS
by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Lidia, thank you so very much - we appreciate you love and prayers - I do appreciate that I haven't been forgotten, too. HUGS
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by clawton 26 Nov 2012
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It is great to hear from you. Hope things get better for you.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Carolyn, thank you so very much dear - we sure appreciate it. Hug!
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by gerryb 26 Nov 2012
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Shirlene, I think you can tell by the many posts & flowers how loved you are. Wish some of us cuties were closer to you & could pop over to help, or at least talk a bit. Tenn. is a long way from Utah, but prayers fly upward for you & Rick. If you want to talk, PM me & I'll give you my phone number...or you can PM me yours. Hope you are busy with all your lace orders. Love ya! Gerry B
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Thank you Gerry - you are right TN is a bit of a distance from UT - I have driven that twice and wouldn't want to do it again. Hehehe! Thanks for your thoughtfulness and prayers - I will look at the PM, after posting to others here.
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by chenille 26 Nov 2012
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Shirlene it is so good to hear from you! You are never far from my thoughts.Every time I come to cute I think of you. I hope and pray that you and Rick are on the uphill slope. I understand totally what you must be going through and wish you lived closer. Keep us in your thoughts as we do you.
Love & Hugs, Nadyne
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
Nadyne dear, I wished you lived closer, too - thank you for your thoughtfulness and prayers.
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by shirlener88 27 Nov 2012
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Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and especially the prayes. I have missed the CUTE family a very lot and will try to get back again - soon. HUGS
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by dailylaundry 27 Nov 2012
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So happy to see you back here!! Have missed you so much!! Happy that you found Meals on Wheels - what a wonderful program!! I never stop sending prayers your way!! Hugs to you and Rick, Laura*
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by leenova54 27 Nov 2012
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Glad you are back on cute too!!!!!
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by bnilla9241 27 Nov 2012
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I missed you Shirleen. I wish I lived closer to you. I hope you and your husband can get through the holiday season safely and without too much discomfort.

Welcome back !

Healing hugs and love, Bonnie