I think it would be nice to have a thread to post if someone is not feeling well, or wants to make a general announcement to their friends.

I received a message from Caruso (Braces) today that he is suffering from Sciatica and will not be commenting or posting as much for a while. He wanted me to spread the word, hence this thread.

Maybe there is already one to accomplish the same thing, but if not please post your bulletin board material here.

Tick

Oh Kathy, may you recover quickly. I will add extra prayers that you are not suffering form Covid-19. Please take care. We love you <3

I found an obituary for one of our artists today.

Many of you remember marilynjane


Obituary

Many of her flower images were gorgeous! She loved beauty in nature!

She has been missed~

She was a lovely Lady, and had a good word for everyone...My Deepest thought's!

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Marilyn did lovely work and was always ready to help anyone. I always though she was a much younger person, she certainly was young at heart. She is still on my friends list.

It is always sad news when we learn one of our own has died. Thanks Mimi for the information. Condolences to her family. Although I wasn't on her friends list, I can still see and enjoy her gallery.

I'm sorry to hear of her passing, I was not on her friends list, but by the link you provided I can tell she had a love for beauty.

Oh, I'm very sorry to hear about Marilyn...I remember her well...she was a good friend in the early years and left us with a beautiful floral gallery...RIP dear lady...and thank you...

That is sad news indeed losing a fellow Caedes. I also was not a friends but looking at her images, she sure had gorgeous work.

Bob, Owd Timer, Dunstickin internet is down so he will not be online for a few days. He wanted me to let everyone know. He sent me a text.

Owd Timer (Dunstickin):

Update.my internet could be off much longer Ron...we have had an astonishing massive lightning storm.no power for more 13 hours so far..they tell me things happens in 3's??...wonder what is gonna happen next...? ....sent from mobile...it is the only contact we have present...
Bob

Owd Timer (Dunstickin)

Just a quick line mate...my internet is still down...problems with outside line!!..hopefully service engineer will come soon??...a bit difficult as we are only using our mobile phone...and most company's are not back up to full work strength...so,...no one to answer phones....we have to it all via Text.... Bob

I found this heartbreaking message from our wonderful friend Kathy (trixxie 17) today.

Sandi,

My husband passed at 12:20 am today. I thank you for your kindness and I will post a picture for him sometime soon.

Kathy

Kathy please know you are in my thoughts.

So sorry to hear that Tigz. It makes me so sad. We are more then just a community here, we are a family. My heart goes out to Kathy and her family. I'm in shock!

My heart is breaking for Kathy. You have my deepest sympathies my friend. I'll be praying for you and your family.

It saddens me and I am just numb to hear it. I pray so much comfort Kathy's way. My sympathy is toward her and her family.

Kathy, I am so very sorry. May the Angels of Prace surround you & yours today & in the days to come ......... 🖤🥀🖤

Kathy, this very sad and shocking news can hardly be comprehended. It has touched me very much. I wish you my sincere condolences and pray that you and your old mother may find the strength to bear this heavy loss. I wish you a lot of strength, especially for the future.

My thoughts are with both of you,

Cornelius

I just became aware of this bulletin board. I have not been participating a lot recently, have some ups and downs. My twin sister, Kay, passed away from a stroke on June 25. We are 72 years old. She had MS but dealt with it in such a positive way that it did not intrude on her living a happy life. Her husband was a strong source of support, as we all were. I was able to visit her in NH last October, so that was a blessing. But, gosh, this is a difficult process. I am thankful that her positive outlook focused on the good things in life.

Vicki, two consecutive Bulletin board reports of gripping events. Evidently, calamities don't come alone.
I express my heartfelt condolences with the loss of your twin sister on June, 25th this year.
The loss of a loved one is a very poignant event. All that remains are precious memories. Cherish them because they can be helpful in bearing this loss.

I wish you much strength.

Cornelius

Kathy, So sorry to hear that your husband lost the fight and has passed away. May God give you the courage and strength to continue life without him. It is so sad !

I have just seen these two sad notices.
My thoughts are with Kathy and with Vicki.
Such heartbreaking news.
To both of you - Kia Kaha and may you gain strength from the love of your friends.

Vicki, I'm truly sorry to learn of your loss, my thoughts go out to you at this sad time, so sorry.

More sad news. First Kathy and now Vicki.
You both will be in my prayers and obviously everyone on Caedes.
SEA said it so well.

On my latest post In Memoriam I neglected to include Laura (Jerseygurls) husband who passed away on June 15th. I have updated my post.

This has been such a hard year. I am so sorry to see this news, Vicki, Kathy, & Laura. I lost my mom earlier this year and there's just no replacement for our loved ones in our lives.

Wishes and best thoughts to everyone here, stay safe, be well, fingers crossed that we don't lose anyone else in the near future.

I don't know what to say...so many have been hit so hard this year. My best wishes to all of you and my prayers for all of you for your loss.

Oh my goodness, that is terrible and it truly has been a very rough year. She is in my thoughts and prayers ♥ ♥

Such sad news...my sincere condolences to Kathy and Vicki.

I received this personal message from BFrank today. My heart goes out to him and his family.
Prayers are needed.

Frank: I haven't said anything to anyone yet but my wife is having some difficulty with finishing her sentences so she is in the hospital now having some tests to see what it might be. So my comments may be short from time to time but it is no reflection on my friend's good work. I'm just concerned about my wife. I appreciate all of you at Caedes. Pray if you can. I appreciate it. I will continue to post unless matters press on me to use my time otherwise. You can tell this to whomever you like. Thank you, Tick.

Frank, My thoughts and prayers go out to you, and your wife. So sorry to learn of this, I truly pray she will be fine.

I've learned that the doctors have discovered that my wife has had a mild stroke. I am grateful that she is as well as she is. I realize that prayer and patience are needed during this time, I'm believing for her recovery. I know that in my own personal history that I have had many life-threatening events...heart attack, stroke, tumor, etc,... but God restored me from them all. I do have to say it does get a bit overwhelming.

Many prayers Frank.....We love you xxx

---I've learned that the doctors have discovered that my wife has had a mild stroke---

Frank, I'll pray for a complete recovery for her.
I wish you a lot of strength! Take care, my friend!

Frank, be sure in the knowledge that everyone here at caedes will be thinking of you and your wife at this time. I hope her recovery goes well - she is fortunate to have such a caring and understanding husband. Please don't forget to take care of yourself as well. x

Hi Frank. How awful. I hope she is doing well. I wish a quick and full recovery for her and strength for you as you will be her leaning post as she progresses to recovery. It breaks our hearts when our loved ones are suffering. She is very fortunate to have you there to help her through all of this. And Frank, we are all here for the both of you in these scary and difficult days.

Frank, fingers crossed, rooting for you and your wife.

Frank, I will keep you in my thoughts, and I really hope she has no lasting ill effects from the stroke. Please remember to take care of yourself as well.

Skates
I received this email from Skates (Pat-Icedancer) and thought everyone would like to know. She has always been the best to remember our birthday's and also offer a word of encouragement.
I have included her in my prayers.

"Just got out of the hospital, was in for 7 days with a bad bacterial in my blood, which can be very dangerous. I have been on very heavy antibiotics and I have in-home care because I am still on antibiotics through my IV PicLine. The nurse comes in every day and puts on a new bag of antibiotics. I have to bear this big fanny pack with the pump and meds. I have to wear this fanny pack 24 hours a day. This will go on for another 2 weeks, then I'm on oral antibiotics for 4 more weeks.

They took imaging of my heart and everything with I think it was called Electrocardiogram and with the Pik-Line it had to be do by a quick surgery and the little IV line goes directly into my heart. Of course they also do the Covid test and thank good I was Negative, hurray.

I tire very easily but just my time doing normal things. Jack gave me a nickname Fanny Pack Pat, lol"

Omg! I'm so sorry to hear this Pat. You are in my prayers. Please take care!

Owd Fella Tick (OFT), thanks for informing us about the medical situation of our dear friend Pat, aka Skates, aka Icedancer.
Very frightening news! Hope for Pat that everything is under control and that a she's on the mend now. An indication for the latter may be the last sentence of her email.
I wish 'Fanny Pack Pat' (😁) a complete recovery.
She's in my thoughts and prayers anyhow!

Thanks for posting this - I hope she continues improving - it was a bacterial blood infection (sepsis) that took my husband but in his case all the antibiotics didn't work. My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat.

Oh my thank you tick, for letting us know, My heartfelt prayers go out to her.

So very sorry to read this news.
Get better soon pat you are in my thoughts.
From now on I shall think of you as FPP thanks to your Jack . I am sure he is a great support for you.
Kia kaha Pat.

Pat, we look forward to you getting back on your feet after you defeat this "bad bacteria." There is no doubt that you will and will very soon for you have always been a winner and an inspiration to us all. But just to add to the chorus God will be hearing, you will be in my prayers tonight. Get well fine lady and slap this nasty bacteria with a well executed Biellmann spin! It stands no chance against you and your panel of 6's! :)

Pat, sending healing thought and mojo, I hope you're better soon.

Thank so much for all the wonderful thoughts and prayers coming my way. I am still on a Fanny Packing IV pump and meds. Actually feeling not bad today, even do some hose cleaning, lol

Katy I am so thankful for the fabulous medical teams here, they were right on it. At least this bacterial did not attach to the heart & valves which is the worst kind to have & of course is deadly. The doctor said because I am quite healthy and active.

They are monitoring me very closely and the nurse comes in every day to add a new 24hr bag of antibiotics in my fanny pack, have another week then 4 more weeks of antibiotics by pills, hurray

Pat, I am sending healing thoughts to you and hope you are in good health soon. We may be located in many different parts of the world, but we are connected in so many wonderful ways.

Anyway on the update, went to see Dr. Castellani this morning, everything is looking good so far. They did more blood work and a blood culture to make sure the bacteria has not returned. Also got my PikLine out today, hurray. Now I am done with in home care and the doctor will monitor for another 6 months. If any symptoms come back call him right away. Still on my strong antibiotic pills for 30 days and then go back and see him. These new doctors are fabulous and really up to date with all the treatments and more, I'm really impressed with them. I asked Dr. Castellani would they have released me from the hospital if I still have the bacteria in my blood and he said Noway, wouldn't have even made the door.

Just thought you'd like to know.

Dear friends,

I've noticed that our Owd Fella Tick (OFT) was absent from Caedes already for a couple of days.
Because I had some worries that he was dealing with the Covid-19 (Corona) virus, I've sent him a PM in which I expressed my worries. I expressed these worries in my comment of Rob's (rvdb) image too. Rob, on his turn, did an attempt to contact Tick as well.
He got from Tick this reply: "I have the virus and haven't been feeling all that well. I think I'm doing better then I was. Thanks for your and SEA's interest. Stay safe. It's not a good thing to have."

OFT, I sincerely hope that you soon will be on the mend and will recover completely.
I wish you all the best,

Best regards, SEA ⚓

Many prayers for a full recovery Bob! So sorry to hear you contracted it!!

Does Tick have Covid as well? Prayers for all Caedesians!

Oops, double post!

Wishing Tick a complete and early recovery from this dreadful virus.

Hang in there, Ron, I and everyone here are wishing you a speedy recovery and a quick return.

Oh Tick! I surely hope you don't have it long. I'll be praying for you!

Sorry to learn of Tick, being sick with this horrible virus, I hope he has a full recovery from it. Tigz

Very sorry to hear this news about Tick. I too noticed he was missing in action. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tick, for a full and speedy recovery.

Tick - been missing seeing your posts and just learned that you have contracted the virus - I hope at the time of this writing, that you are well on your way to recovery - will say a prayer for you and your family - Take Care and hope to see you on Caedes soon.

Is there any update on Ron's health? Thanks all <3

I have been thinking of Tick too, anyone heard anything?

I've informed Rob (rvdb) about the recent above comments of both Mimi and Sandi, as I know that Rob got a while ago a PM from Tick, aka OFT (Ron).
Rob gave me the reply that he would do an attempt to come in contact with Tick/OFT again. So we'll have some patience.
I hope however that Tick/OFT is on the mend. My continued thoughts and prayers are for him.

Good News about Tick.....

I'm doing good now Rob. The break from Caedes, Flickr & 500px has given me more time to do other things. I was a little burned out and needed a break. I've lost several friends to the Covid-19 virus. I don't do social media. If you want to post something that is fine. I had the virus and recovered nicely. Just taking a break....

Happy Holidays and thanks so much for your concern.

Great to hear Tick is doing even better since my past pm to you, Rob. Let's hope the end is near on this terrible pandemic.

Rob, thank you for posting this. lease give Tick my best wishes & that I miss him. :) we have to talk baseball :)

Yes thank you Rob for the update, and I'm so glad he is okay.

Yes thank you Rob for the update, and I'm so glad he is okay.

So glad to hear Tick is okay! Thanx for the update, Rob.

I know it is late...I always seem to be the last to find out...I suspected Tick had been exposed to the Covid. I am glad he is on the mend. So many of my dear friends have died because of it. Even my Grand-daughter and her husband had it...thank God they got through it...unfortunately my Grand-daughter's husband's Grandfather passed away from it. It is such a hateful disease!!!! Get better Tick...you are a good friend!

It is quite a few days since MrC (corngrowth) was here. I hope all is well with him. Does any one know ?

Lyn, I have noticed that too, but I don't have any idea. I hope he is doing okay.

Hope everything is OK

Dear friends,

Just a brief message.
Thanks for your, by me very appreciated, concern!
I'm dealing with some medical problems because of a small accident.
In particular: when I'm viewing the screen of both my laptop or DT-computer, it hurts my neck very much.
This can be last for two weeks or more. When the pain is over, I'll will resume my Caedes activities.
I like to use this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Easter!
Best regards, Cornelius

Take care Cornelius and get better soon. Happy Easter to you .

It was nice to hear from you Mr. C. I hope we see you soon, miss your wonderful postings. Happy Easter!

Please take care of yourself Cornelius, hopeful you have a super recovery and stay safe. Your health is most important.

I'm so happy to hear your are improving Mr. C. - you had me worried. Hope to see you soon posting again.

Hi Cornelius, only just viewed your note above, I am sending you healing and happy thoughts ... I do this with my mind and my heart ... take care.

I got this email (one of two, quite similar, emails) from Sandi:

"Hello Mr. C.
Kathy and I are concerned about you, I hope your absence from caedes is not because of health issues, you are missed!
Your friend Sandi (tigs)"

My reply was:

"Dear friend Sandi,

Thanks for your emails. I really appreciate the concern expressed in these mails from both Kathy and you.
However, I wish your hopes were true, but unfortunately that's not the case.

On July 1-st, my health deteriorated dramatically. I was suddenly suffering from a terrible pain and was unable to do anything. When the pain was unbearable for me, I called in the help of a Medical Doctor. I was then given morphine-like medication.
The next day I was extensively examined in the hospital (imaging-, blood-, physical-examination, etc.) and it turned out that my suspicion was correct. The chronic stage of my Lyme disease was the culprit. Lyme disease comes in many forms. One of these is severe osteoarthritis of the spine and hips.
Because it's not actually about osteoarthritis, I've learned now that this is called 'the differential osteoarthritis diagnosis for Lyme disease'. Now 24 days later the pain is less and I try to regain some mobility with medication and physiotherapy. However, in this stage of the disease, Lyme will never go away for me anymore. I've to try to find the balance between disability and mobility. I hope that in time I can resume my Caedes activities in a limited way. Now it isn't still the case. Going outdoors for photo shoots is my wish, but I doubt I'll ever reach that goal again. The future will tell me this.

I still have some photographs in stock (mainly my Ghent-series), but the research for a well-documented narrative is still too strenuous and time-consuming for me, so be patient. Obviously I've other priorities now.
I'm so sorry, but it's - unfortunately - the reality.

Warm regards, of course also to Kathy and the other Caedes friends from

Cornelius"

Mr C, you are so loved and respected by all who have been fortunate to have meet you here on Caedes. I am one of those fortunate people. You are a joy to us when you are here and missed on those days you are not. May God bless you and add back to you the strength you need. You are a treasure to us all.

Mr. C, John said it perfectly for me. Your a great friend, and talented photographer, I truly hope you can get relief from this horrible disease! I have known too many people afflicted with it that I�m truly fearful of ticks! Too me just knowing 1 Person dealing with it is too many. Your in my thoughts, and prayers! Your friend Sandi - tigs

Mr. C - know that you are missed by all your friends here and that would be anyone who has ever had the pleasure of seeing one of your photos or received gracious comments from you. I have a friend with serious Lyme disease and he is also having problems now - his Covid vaccination did not work for him due to medications he takes for the Lyme disease. His doctor ordered Covid antibody tests and it showed he developed no antibodies from the vaccination. He must still follow all the early Covid protocols including masks etc. You will stay in my thoughts Mr. C.

I am so very sorry and upset to hear this news Cornelius. You will be in my thoughts and like the others I hope for your recovery and for you to be able to do what you love doing. Of course we miss you and look forward to your return which must be only when you are ready.

Oh Mr.C I'm so sorry you are going through this. I'm not the best either but I don't have what you're going through! My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Oh Corneluis,

I am so sorry to hear that you are so compromised due to pain & Lyme disease.

I am sending prayers and healing light your way.

We will be waiting for your return.

mimi <3

Oh crap!!! So sorry to here this Cornelius. You are loved and highly appreciated here at your Caedes family home. We wish the best for you and for one, I really appreciate your support and comments on my posts and if I could, I'd give you big California (BB) hug buddy!!!!

Hi all,

I found out today that our beloved PatAndre passed away July 29, 2020.

If you don�t know her work, give yourself a moment & peruse her gallery.

Love,

Mimi

Very sad news, Mimi. Thanks anyhow for informing us.
Pat has provided us with a lot of wonderful Louisiana images.
That Pat may rest in peace!

I'm so sorry to learn of this, I enjoyed our friendship and love for cats that we shared. She posted beautiful images. May she rest in peace!

I am very sad to hear this news. Pat and I joined here in the same month in 2006. I was always inspired by her work and also enjoyed her sense of humour. I have just had a long browse through her gallery and it evoked many memories. RIP Pat.

So sorry to hear this - I always enjoyed her comments laced with that great sense of humor and her love for her cats shone through in her posts.

Ohhh...so sad to hear this Mimi. We're all getting older but still don't like it when someone we love passes. My prayers are with her and her family.

Cornelius, I only just viewed these messages and am saddened by this news regarding your health. I am sending healing thoughts your way ... your gift to all who view Caedes cannot be measured, you have inspired me with your talent and your wisdom. Hoping that you will get well soon, your inspiration has lifted my love of taking photos ... it has changed my life in discovering something that gives me so much joy.

Just popped in briefly today and was very sorry to hear this news about PatAndre. I believe I last had a message from her about 1 1/2 to 2 years ago, at which time things seemed to be going reasonably well with her, so I'm very saddened to learn of her passing. She was a treasure and will be greatly missed. I hope others, like myself, can take some solace in knowing that she had a strong belief in God and Jesus Christ as her Savior. RIP Pat.

Truly saddened by the passing of a dear friend Pat. We exchanged many emails over the years but haven't heard anything for quit some time. May she rest in peace and prayers go out to her family. ♥ Skates

I had posted awhile back that our friend bfrank was taking a break from Caedes to help his wife who had hip surgery, which in turn she got an infection.

I have tried to reach out to him a few times and he did respond with this message.

Hello Sandi. My wife has hospice working with her now. She responds very little. She's in a hospital bed and I change and feed her. That is why I haven't checked in here at Caedes. I just don't have much time and get pretty exhausted. I hope all is well with everyone. Tell everyone I said hello. He told me in an earlier message that she also had a stroke.

I hope you will join me in wishing him strength and faith during this time.

Thanks Sandi for informing us about the situation of Frank's wife and Frank!

I wish both of them all the possible strength and faith!

My thoughts and prayers go to both of them too.

Cornelius

Thanks for letting us know about Frank and hope things go well for he & his wife. Keep us informed - I'll keep them in my thoughts and prayers

Tigs, thanks for update on Frank and his wife - they will be in my prayers.

Many prayers for all. So very sorry to hear this :(

So very sad to hear this news and my thoughts are with Frank and his wife.