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(Message started by: Annette_Emond on Mar 8^th, 2006, 10:36pm)

Title: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Annette_Emond on Mar 8^th, 2006, 10:36pm

Many times over the years, my life has taken a completely new turn. It seems as if my destiny comes in smaller increments of focus or specific activity. Now it is time for another beginning. One week from today I will say my goodbyes to Colorado and return to Canada, where I was born and raised. I return to all my brothers and sisters(9) and their spouses, my parents, my 3 children, my one grandson, and another grandchild anticipated in October. I will leave behind a marriage that I will always miss, but that proved unable to withstand the rigors of chronic Cluster Headaches coupled with another more devastating disease. I leave with mixed emotions and sadness, but as I told a friend the other day, without regrets, because otherwise, “ I’d have had to miss the dance”, to quote Garth Brooks' lyrics.
The experience of the past 7 years has been exhilerating, painful, rewarding, and devastating all in one long breath.
You all have been my family for all this time, sometimes without knowing, as I confess to many many hours of lurking on this board. I have laughed, cried, prayed and hoped with all of you. I will continue to do so again with your blessing as soon as I am once again internet capable. I’m updating my profile leaving the e-mail for as long as it lasts but which will change, flying the flag of my home country and will be back to ‘see’ you all as soon as I can get here. Thank you to all of you who have helped me along the way. Wish me luck and NO SNOW for my journey.
Annette :)

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by nani on Mar 8^th, 2006, 11:19pm

:-/ [smiley=hug.gif] :)

I don't have a lot of words, Annette. I wish you luck and happiness and joy. Be sure to stay in touch, OK? I will miss you. Godspeed and no snow.
hugs and love nani

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Cathi04 on Mar 8^th, 2006, 11:31pm

Annette,

I am so sorry to see you go.
I hope this new phase in your life brings you peace and happiness.

Safe trip, no snow, and please drop by when you can.
Cathi

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Jasmyn on Mar 9^th, 2006, 12:04am

Annette, thank you for all the times you've been there for all of us.

Sometimes life do not work out like we want it to or with our best intentions in mind but we get up and go on, even if it means in another direction.

Please stay in touch.

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Mar 9^th, 2006, 1:05am

Annette,
I wish you the BEST of luck in the next chapter of your life. Don't forget us and come back and visit when you can. Have a safe journey :)
Love ya,
Mast

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by sandie99 on Mar 9^th, 2006, 2:06am

Annette,

I wish you a good journey back home and no snow on the way. I hope it goes well. :)

Best wishes,
Sanna

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Kevin_M on Mar 9^th, 2006, 2:31am

Drive careful

http://www.somewhereincanada.com/playground/humourpictures/0.jpg

Arrive safely to the Red maples and the Green buds of spring

http://www.rentertainment.com/images/redgreen/RedGreenCrew.jpg

Keep it sweet

http://www.mapleorchardfarms.com/photos/30.jpg

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Drk^Angel on Mar 9^th, 2006, 2:52am

Two Paths -- KEK 3/9/2006

Two paths,
Merged into one,
Twisting and winding,
Through the woods,
Together,
Only to split,
Once again,
When they must go,
Their own way,
To continue on,
'til the end,
Where each must go,
On it's own.

PFDAN...................................... Drk^Angel

P.S. Must be the time of year for breakups 'eh?

DA

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by LeLimey on Mar 9^th, 2006, 6:43am

Annette God Speed until we meet again and I hope that's soon. I shall miss you for the hopefully very short time you'll be away and I'll think of you and wish you well.
Check in when you can and know we want you back
lots and lots of love
Helen

DA.. oh yes, it's certainly that time of year. :-/

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Melissa on Mar 9^th, 2006, 7:31am

Oh Annnette, dammit, you got me crying now!! :'( :'( :'(

Wow, it must be quite the emotional roller coaster lately, what with embarking on a new life and all. I believe we have many chapters, and we close the book on one and open another. Some may not be drastic, and then some are really jolting. But being human, we trudge along and survive as we only know how to.

Many hugs, prayers, good wishes and a hope that everything goes well for you!!

Keep in touch.

love,
mel

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 9^th, 2006, 8:56am

Have a safe trip, with no snow. I know your family in Canada will welcome you home with open arms, and your CH family here will wait with anticipation for you to visit us.

Sandy

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Dragnlance on Mar 9^th, 2006, 9:15am

Annette,

I am sorry for your pain, both physical and mental. Change is never ever easy, even when it is something we choose. It is even harder when forced from an outside source.
My prayer for you, is for new found happieness, pain free time, improved health, and a chance to meet someone who can be with you thru thick and thin.

God Bless, and know you have a family here that will never forget you, and will always be waiting to give you a warm hug and welcome home.

Lance

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by minnie on Mar 9^th, 2006, 9:51am

Annette,
Have a safe trip and enjoy being with your family.
Remember to stop back and visit this family.I know the love and suport I have from this family even though I am seperated from Billy is a God send.One day at a time is all I can say and do.I hope you and Dave are able to stay friends and respect each other as Billy and I do.Your right about not wanting to miss the dance I had 10 wonderful years with Billy and we had three girls(2) together that are our life.Now I look ahead ,I like the song "God blessed the broken road that lead me straight to you" I know I am going to enjoy the road to hopefully a wonderful lifetime marriage ...someday.Get to know yourself again i am rediscovering myself and am a work in progress.
safe trip,
Minnie

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by ShariRae on Mar 9^th, 2006, 10:00am

Annette,
I wish you much happiness as you begin another phase of this rollercoaster we call life.Your strength,courage and compassion will always be a great source of inspiration to many.
Much Love
Shari

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by ABarham on Mar 9^th, 2006, 10:38am

Annette: My wish for you is to first, have a safe, snow free trip. After that, enjoy the family that is awaiting you and know that, even tho we don't actually know each other and everyone on this board, that we all share a common bond. There is someone waiting for you who will stick with you through the ch and love you because and in spite of the beast. Someone who wants to help you through it and help you to someday, with everyone else, find an end to it.

We will all be here waiting to hear about your new life experiences.

Take care, safe travels and PFDAN

Mama Weezer

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Shaz on Mar 9^th, 2006, 11:06am

Have a safe journey Annette just look forward to the future. You have a massive family to go to who will love you and nurture you and we are all out here too.

Sorry you have had to endure the pain to send you on this journey, but who knows what may lay ahead.

Take good care of yourself.

Shaz :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Margi on Mar 9^th, 2006, 11:24am

Annette, my prayers are with you and Dave to get through the upcoming days. It will be very hard for both of you, I know that. I don't have the words to ease your pain, I'm sorry.

Safe journey, my friend - peace be with you. Are you coming back to Calgary? If you're driving, take care coming up through the passes - we've had a bit of snow here lately and it's the heavy wet stuff this time of year. Please know that I am only a phone call away if you need a hug or would like to get together for lunch sometime.

edited to add - I see you've flagged Red Deer as your destination. I know you have to come through here to get there - so, like I said, hugs and lunch?

Margi

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by LeLimey on Mar 9^th, 2006, 11:33am

Margi, Margi, Margi.. Its nearly the end of the week so I'll forgive your "typo".. you did MEAN hug's, lunch and PHOTO's didn't you?! ;)
Don't forget to give Annette a massive big ol hug from me too won't you?!

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Charlie on Mar 9^th, 2006, 1:55pm

All my best wishes Annette and I hope this next chapter of you life is filled with happiness.

Charlie

Title: Re: Cliff Hanging....
Post by Annette_Emond on Mar 9^th, 2006, 3:41pm

Thank you all for your good wishes and supportive messages. Just wanted to make it clear to some who misunderstood- I am not the one suffering CH and other diseases- that is Dave who you will still see here from time to time also. He was the one who introduced me here and then you all adopted me too.

Annette