YEs, YEs... you are loved.... Amazing how something like this can change the mind from gloom to glitz... hugs, lindalaw

Indeed you are loved, my friend. It is wonderful that you are feeling better. Love, peace, and best wishes to you and to Rufuz,

Regis

Now keep these greaat thoughts on your "down-days (daze?)", Ed! Count all the blessings you DO have, and they will multiply! You've got the best buddy a fella could have...Rufuz!! Take care of him AND yourself, friend; and enjoy the memories of your trip.
Blessings and Love - Micke

Hi Ed, so glad your life has brightened. Sometimes all it takes is an encouraging word of like-minded people, friends and comrades to make us see, give us another perspective on things...if I had to live and rely on my own perspective, jeez, just can't imagine. Of course, the doctor told me that an enema would give me a new attitude, too! Hmph...

In Spirit,
Bear

Keep smiling dear man..and always remember we all care about you..Hugss,much love too you...

Alas Brother, Old Brother Edvard said it all - "We like when yore difficult an' givin' us opportunities to nage the jeebezes outa yah."

As for Kate callin ya 'EdBear,' Ma, Me, and Edvard will stick with the 'Cranky Old Jersey Devil'!

Now, she did threw yah a brown bone? an' you are all happy wagging yore butt now, thanks for small mercies.
We, the House of Ed's don't give home to no crying babies, we like when yore difficult an' givin' us opportunities to nag the jeebezes outa yah!

Edvard(k) the merciful Ole Brother

PS. Ma got a earful from PeeWee 'bout you.

YEYEYEYEY!!!!!!! :)) xx So good to hear, EdBear (EdBear????? Where did THAT one come from??? I have no idea, but I kinda like... EdBear and Rufuz has a certain noble ring about it, don't you think?? Sorry... but these names of mine tend to stick once I've found them, so you better let me know if you don't like... names are just soooooooo important...)... Anyways, as I was sayin, just love that you have found your heart and soul restored in the camaraderie of like-minded souls... It may be very simplistic to say it, but it's demonstration of that sense of given-and-received love is what fills any pain-shaped hole, however caused and of whatever size. And I'd like to also put my hand up and say that although I am shamedly bad at walking through each and every Den here (or anything like!), I make careful note of everyone's words as they appear on each page and value EVERYONE who writes and inputs in this way, thus giving me substance, courage and support in finding my way through life's glorious mish-mash more than you will ever, ever know. Thank you ALL! :)) Us poetry pilgrims truly are a bonded little band of troubadours, covering each other's backs (and fronts!) on a daily basis, and no mistake... Your words from the heart have taken me to a Happy Place today, Ed. Bless you, Kate xx

If it looks anything like this lovely photo, you are definitely on your way.
Be Well,
Carolyn

glad you are feeling a bit better--good on you!!!