You are my life DU

[Monkeyman]

The messages you have left shows me you are Family. I love You and Thank you. This is the hardest thing I ever had to do. And that been allot in my life. Your words have made me strong. I will be back soon. I need you all. I know a little mushy but I mean it. You made this hard core vet cry I needed that. I have not done that in Years. I love you all my Brothers and Sister . Tom you made me feel in my heart thank you for Monkeyman. Got to go now see you all soon.

Monkeyman

[Beaverhausen]

1. Thoughts and prayers are with you

:hug:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Peace go with you

And come back soon as you can.

[libnnc]

3. Take care of yourself, Monkeyman.

We need you.

Sending good thoughts your way. :hug:

[seabeyond]

4. cleanses the soul.... being a woman i am allowed to be mushy

love you. it is the strangest process. talk if and when you want, or not...

[Tinksrival]

5. One of the many good things about DU

We are always here! :hug:

[peacebuzzard]

6. I am crying with you, monkeyman....

for the loves that go before us....and for the longings they leave with us.

Peace, brother, ...... I am so sorry for the sadness you feel tonight.

[rasputin1952]

7. Sincerest condolences....

These are indeed the times that try men's souls.

While this is never easy, it helps to recall with fondness the warm and happy days of the past. My heart goes out to you, as it does to all have felt this form of grief. Time will minister to the wounds, may only good thoughts enter your mind to salve the scar that is left...:(

[w8liftinglady]

8. you have done so much for others-you have been these kids' life

I dedicate my latest letter to you and the memory of your dear wife.God Bless

http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2007/01/03/dailylight/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter2.txt

[AikidoSoul]

9. Hugs to you Monkeyman

Big bear-like hugs with tears dripping on your neck

[KatyaR]

10. I was so very sorry to hear of your loss, Monkeyman.

Please know that you're welcome here any time you need a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen.

My best to you and your family and friends.

[proud patriot]

11. the porch light will be on for you

:patriot:

[mloutre]

12. blessed be, monkeyman

And am looking forward to seeing you around these parts again, sir.

[Bullwinkle925]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Words can never convey a sense of peace at a time such as this. I will keep you in my thougts and wish you much comfort in this very difficult time.
:grouphug:

[Mabus]

13. You've been there for so many others

I know you've touched my heart with all that you have done.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

14. My heart is with you, Monkeyman.

:hug:

[NNN0LHI]

15. I am so sorry for your loss. Glad you are back with your friends here

We missed you.

Don

[dogman]

16. Wishing you strength, Brother!

You have worked hard for your brothers and sisters and we thank you. Peace.

[pacalo]

17. Take care, Monkeyman.

[NanceGreggs]

18. Never forget, in the days ahead ...

... that you are never alone - your DU family is with you, every moment of every day.

"And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
As I hear you tell me that you love me
And I will sleep in peace until you come to me."

She sleeps in peace -- and awaits the day your work on this earth is done, when you will be together again.

[madokie]

peace be with you

and love to guide the way

[ms liberty]

19. I am so sorry for your loss...

Come back when you can. We'll be here for you.

K&R

[ProSense]

20. Stay strong.

I'll keep you in my prayers.

Peace.

[MadMaddie]

21. My partner and I have shed a tear for you dear Friend....

Our community at DU is a loving family isn't it? It is a wonderful community.....

We send you strength and love Monkeyman

MadMaddie

[polmaven]

22. Monkeyman, I am so sorry!

I just read Jack's message to us a few minutes ago. Please take all of DU's strength with you in the time ahead. If you need a place to pour out your soul, you know where to come.

[OhioChick]

23. Take Care of Yourself, Monkeyman.

:hug:

[CrazyOrangeCat]

24. Bless your heart . . . hang in there, Monkeyman.

:hug:

[johnnie]

25. My thoughts are with you and your family

Take care my friend.

[barbtries]

26. my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife,

monkeyman. take all the time you need

[NMDemDist2]

27. we'll be here when you need us Monkeyman

hang in there and give yourself permission to grieve your loss

:hug:

[nam78_two]

28. K&R.nt

[Minnesota_Lib]

29. I'm sorry for your loss. Take care.

[JohnnyLib2]

30. Prayers for you, Monkeyman

she's in your heart and you are in ours.

[bobbolink]

31. You are NOT mushy! You are an incredible human being, and we

all value you.

Take good care of yourself! :hug:

[MagickMuffin]

32. Sorry for your loss, Monkeyman

Hope you are able to check back in soon. You and your family are in my thoughts along with all the good vibes I can send your way.

Peace:grouphug:

[JerseygirlCT]

33. I'm so sorry, Monkeyman. We'll hold you in our thoughts nt

[uppityperson]

34. hang in there, take care of yourself Monkeyman

It is just really hard. peace and get some sleep and eat some food.

[havocmom]

35. We're all here anytime you need ...

Lots of strong, broad shoulders to lean on. Lots of ears anytime you need to talk.

We ARE family.

[unhappycamper]

36. Peace, Brother. n/t

[lyonn]

37. Monkeyman, glad to hear from you and

glad DU has helped even a little. Take care.

[nicknameless]

38. Peace and blessings to you, Monkeyman

((((( :grouphug: )))))

[Bjornsdotter]

39. Our thoughts

..are with you.

If you need anything, you know where you can find us.

:hug:

[brer cat]

40. We love you and appreciate you, Monkeyman.

Please accept my condolences. We love you at DU. :hug:

[salin]

41. You add so much to this community - if in anyway we can give back

to you - in your period of loss - than it is the least that the community can do. Again, heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

[leftofthedial]

42. my condolensces to you Monkeyman

I wish you well in your time of mourning.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

43. Sorry I didn't respond to the thread about your loss.

I just didn't have any words. I know the pain of loss for a parent and I can offer something. But I have no words of comfort or advice for what you are going through. I just sincerely pray for the best for you.

Tinfoilin

[rockymountaindem]

44. Peace be with you n/t

[bridgit]

45. hm, well...you're welcome...

:hi:

[mitchum]

46. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved bride, Monkeyman

[prairierose]

47. Take care of yourself...

DU will still be here when you are ready. Condolences and all good thoughts for you.

[onecent]

48. So sorry for your loss, Monkeyman.

[no_hypocrisy]

49. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved. I hope your memories

will give you inspiration and energy. She must have been special. Go in peace.

[tularetom]

50. Bless you Monkeyman

and thanks fpr your efforts on behalf of we DU vets (and all other vets as well).

[fooj]

51. I wish you peace.

You'll never walk alone. Your wife will be with you always. So will we. :grouphug:

[DoYouEverWonder]

52. Glad we can be here for you

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

53. We love you too Monk.

:loveya:

[Tansy_Gold]

54. I have walked in your shoes

You will need strength, and you will find it.
You will need love, and you will find it.
You will need hope, and you will find it.
You will need peace, and you will find it.
You will need friends, and we will be here.


Tansy Gold

[TomInTib]

55. Take care, Brother. And I meant every word of what I wrote last night

Please let me know how you are.


Tom

[Not Me]

56. {{{{{{{{{{{ monkeyman }}}}}}}}}}}}

May she be at peace.
Love you.

[Greybnk48]

57. I was saddened by your news Monkeyman

I didn't respond to the original post, but my thoughts have been with you. Take care.

[Just-plain-Kathy]

58. You need a hug, consider yourself hugged...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Maat]

59. We're here to support you emotionally ..

please keep posting, as you can.

Sending healing and comforting energy your way!

Take care!

[Im with Rosey]

60. Take care of yourself

Make sure you take a little time to take care of YOU. Everyone here is thinking of you. Check in when you can.

[Lugnut]

61. I'm so sorry Monkeyman

My condolences to you in this difficult time. :(

[windbreeze]

62. Take care, and take each day as it comes...

one day at a time....thinking of you...and sending my best your way...peace..
windbreeze

[JeffR]

63. Peace and strength to you at this time

[Triana]

64. I know it's a hard time for you but...

...remember to take care of yourself. DU'll be here when you're ready. You've got our thoughts and support.

[oasis]

65. We'll be hearing from you soon Monkeyman.

:hi:

[midnight]

66. Sending encouragement to you on this tough night.

[Straight Shooter]

67. Peace be with you, Monkeyman.

We are always here for you. Always.

:hug:

[EFerrari]

68. Monkeyman.

Arms around you.

[walldude]

69. No matter what I write it seems lame...

just take care friend... we'll keep the light on for ya.

[OneBlueSky]

70. all our best to you, Monkeyman . . . the pain will eventually recede, but . . .

the good memories will live forever . . . peace to you, my friend . . . :hug:

[Raksha]

71. God bless you, Monkeyman. I hope you're back with us soon. n/t

[philosophie_en_rose]

72. Take care of yourself, Monkeyman.

I know you're not thinking about that right now, but please care for yourself as well as you would care for a good friend.

Don't make me send my mother. :)


:grouphug:

[ClayZ]

73. Candle burning at our house for you, Monkeyman

[DeepModem Mom]

74. Thank you for your message. As always, you inspire us.

[roguevalley]

75. God bless you and your family, Monkeyman. I am so very sorry.

I know what you mean. I consider this my second home too.

[Surya Gayatri]

76. Sending gentle, healing thoughts

your way, Monkeyman. Your "mushiness", as you call it, is a beautiful thing to see.
God grant you the strength and wisdom to face the trials ahead and know that your "extended DU family" is with you. SG

:grouphug:

[Philosoraptor]

77. Stay strong.

[Hekate]

78. Get some rest, and take each day as it comes. Be at peace. Glad you stopped by...

...to let us know how you're doing.

:grouphug:

Hekate

[Judi Lynn]

79. Hoping every day will bring you a little bit closer to healing.

Don't forget you'll be having a lot of DU'ers thinking about you daily as you start your heart/spirit's recovery process.

Don't give up. You'll find your way to peace of mind one day. In the meantime, you appear to have far more friends than you even know who'll be pulling for you.

[donheld]

80. Peace be with you Monkeyman

[Lasher]

81. I was just wondering if anyone had heard from you, Monkeyman.

Strength to and yours, Brother.

[laylah]

82. My condolences, Monkeyman.

:hug: You are a very important part of this family. We all hope to see you when you are ready.

Jenn

[rosesaylavee]

83. Take care of your self

as you would one of your vets in need, Monkeyman. Be kind and gentle with yourself right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[lonestarnot]

84. Oh Monkeyman, you make me cry!

:hug: You hang in there. We will be here when you return. :patriot:

[blondeatlast]

85. Love to you, friend. Take care and we hope to see you soon. nt

[Sparkly]

86. {{{{{Monkeyman}}}}}

My deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry for your loss. :hug:

[underpants]

87. Best wishes Monkeyman

:hi:

[NoSheep]

88. Hugs to you Monkeyman. May your memories bring you peace.

[dogday]

89. It's people like you Monkeyman that

makes this group so special... Best wishes and loving thoughts your way.... :hug:

[jackster]

90. From a fellow vet....

my deepest sympathy - and thanks for all you do.

[babylonsister]

91. We love you, Monkeyman. Take care and we'll keep up the fight

while you're gone. Never Give Up! And hugs to you in your time of need. :hug:

[Quiet_Dem_Mom]

92. Monkeyman, my deepest condolences. Take time to take care of yourself. eom

:hug:

[JeffR]

93. Take care, Monkeyman

Come back soon.

[helderheid]

94. Thank you Monkeyman - you're my family too - all my best to you during this horrible time for you.

[Jawja]

95. Peace, Monkeyman.

:hug:

[bullwinkle428]

96. Monkeyman, please take care of yourself and know that we

here at DU will always be there for you!! :hug:

[illinoisprogressive]

97. Monkeyman, we will be here for you

just take care of yourself and I am so sorry about your wife.
Stay strong but, cry if you need to. It cleanses.
We are here if you need to talk.

[datadiva]

98. We will be waiting right here.

Peace and courage.

[kentuck]

99. Hang in there...

Our thoughts are with you.

[sonias]

100. Take your time to grieve Monkeyman

You need to do that. May your wife rest in peace. Love and prayers to your family.

DU will be right here when you get back.
:hug:

Sonia

[myrna minx]

101. Please take care during this difficult time.

:hug: We are all here for you. :hug:

[mike_c]

102. take care of yourself, 'bro....

eom

[Pharaoh]

103. Peace to you Monkeyman

May the new year bring you fresh blessings.........:grouphug:

[mzmolly]

104. Bless you Monkeyman.

Take care of yourself in this difficult time.

[I Have A Dream]

105. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this, Monkeyman.

:cry:

[SusanaMontana41]

106. This short-time poster, longtime reader

sends her love and good thoughts to you and yours.

[ninkasi]

107. Love and peace to you

Don't worry about mushy...you are just being real, and honest. I'll tell you something I once told my brother, who was 12 years younger than me. He was going through what you are now. His beloved wife had died, and his heart was broken. I flew out to stay with him for awhile, and got up one night to find him in the living room, crying into a towel. Handkerchiefs weren't enough.

I held him as he cried, and then he looked up and said, "Well, I guess my sister must think I'm a wimp, right?" My answer was "No, you are crying because you have lost the love of your life. I have held you in my arms when you cried since the day you were born. I will hold you in my arms when you need me until the day that I die."

Many arms, and shoulders, are here for you, Brother. Heal, and know that our love is with you.

[Samurai_Writer]

108. You're in my thoughts, too

Remember the wonderful times with your wife, that will get you through this dark time of grief.

Many hugs to you.

[AzDar]

109. Peace to you and yours during this difficult time, Monkeyman.

Darlene

[ourbluenation]

110. Awe Monkeyman - Hang in there...we love you.

:grouphug:

[democrank]

111. Whenever you`re ready, Monkeyman.....

We`ll be right here for you. In the meantime, hope our support helps see you through. ~Peace~

[Morgana LaFey]

112. Please cry some more, let it all out

It's no good holding it in. The unresolved grief from the past is there too, waiting to be released. Let it go -- it'll only fester if you don't.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine... but send my thoughts and prayers.

[mnhtnbb]

113. Another hug for you, Monkeyman. We'll be here.

[faithnotgreed]

114. peace and love brother

were so glad youre here and truly glad you are able to cry ..... as you said it is an important thing to be able to do
thank you for sharing yourself with us

[melody]

115. Hang tough, MM nt

[librechik]

116. sorry about your loss, MM

blessings

[elehhhhna]

117. Monkeyman...

watch for shooting stars

you'll see

[Rex]

118. Stay strong.

:hug:

[Miss Chybil]

119. I'm sorry for your loss. Peace be with you. nt

[Auntie Bush]

120. Monkeyman! You don't have to be strong and brave! This is your time to

get in touch with your feelings and emotions and express them...cry, cry and cry till your all cried out and can't cry anymore. Get it out of your system! You will feel better in a few weeks, months and years from now if you let it all out now. Don't hold anything in because it's macho. It's not macho! It's bad for your health and slows your recovery. Get it out of your system now and I guarantee you'll be happier in the future...although the future will unfortunately never be the same...you'll be in a better and stronger state of mimd to make the most of it. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[spanone]

121. My heart is with you.

A married person of thirty years, I can only imagine your pain.

:grouphug:

[Melissa G]

122. May you feel the love and support that surrounds you always

in this your time of need...
Peace be with you.
Hugs,
Melissa :grouphug: