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Title: Honey
Post by: mudpuppy on July 31, 2006, 12:02:26 PM

I drove around for awhile yesterday afternoon listening to two songs. The first one is my wife. The second one is me.

Tupelo Honey; Van Morrison

You know shes alright
You know shes alright with me
Shes alright, shes alright (shes an angel)

You can take all the tea in china
Put it in a big brown bag for me
Sail it right around the seven oceans
Drop it smack dab in the middle of the deep blue sea
Because shes as sweet as tupelo honey
Shes an angel of the first degree
Shes as sweet as tupelo honey
Just like honey from the bee

Shes as sweet as tupelo honey
Shes an angel of the first degree
Shes as sweet as tupelo honey
Just like the honey, baby, from the bee
Shes my baby, you know shes alright.....

Below is a verse he later added which applies to her;

Theres a rose pressed inside a bible
That she reads on the balcony
Shes sweet in slumber and Ive got her number
For the beginning of the century.

**********************************

Rainy Day People; Gordon Lightfoot

Rainy day people always seem to know when its time to call
Rainy day people dont talk, they just listen till theyve heard it all
Rainy day lovers dont lie when they tell ya theyve been down like you
Rainy day people dont mind if youre cryin a tear or two
If you get lonely, all you really need is that rainy day love
Rainy day people all know theres no sorrow they cant rise above
Rainy day lovers dont love any others, that would not be kind
Rainy day people all know how it hangs on a piece of mind

Rainy day lovers dont lie when they tell you, theyve been down there too
Rainy day people dont mind if youre cryin a tear or two.

Rainy day people always seem to know when youre feeling blue
High stepping strutters who land in the gutters sometimes need one too
Take it or leave it, or try to believe it
If youve been down too long

Rainy day lovers dont hide love inside they just pass it on
Rainy day lovers dont hide love inside they just pass it on

mud

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Brigid on July 31, 2006, 12:09:06 PM

Hey Mud,
I've always been a lover of Tupelo Honey also.  Van Morrison has a wonderful ability to write beautiful love songs.  My favorite song of all time is Moondance.

Thanks for sharing those thoughts.  Mine are with you.

Hugs,

Brigid

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: WRITE on July 31, 2006, 12:18:55 PM

Simple words have big messages don't they.
I just read this Audrey Hepburn quote:

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: moonlight52 on July 31, 2006, 12:22:44 PM

Oh Mr Mud ,

 Mr Moon and I Love Moondance and all Van Morrison songs and Gordon Lightfoot.
Those songs take me back .Thank you  :D

MoonLight

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Healing&Hopeful on July 31, 2006, 12:42:52 PM

((((((((((Mud)))))))))))

Just brilliant!  I hope Mrs Mud is ok?

Take care

H&H xx

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Hops on July 31, 2006, 02:31:28 PM

Mr. Mud:

I hope Mrs. Mud is coping as she must and that you're finding strength and comfort too.

I hope your head is filled with music and your lives with supportive friends.

Please count me in...(you gotta have at least ONE liberal)  :)

(((Mud)))

Hops

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Sela on July 31, 2006, 06:05:58 PM

awwwwww Muddy  :D,

So glad you started this lovey dovey thread! 

"All you need is love, love.  Love is all you need" imo
(and The Beatles's).

Reminds me of that really out to lunch family therapist we went to who ridiculed my having such faith in God by saying:

"It's like the Buddhists!  All the Buddhists do is sit around and looooooooooooove eachother.  Only problem with that is.......they're so busy sitting around looooooooooving eachother.....nothing ever gets done!!"

Why didn't I think to tell him they were doing the most important thing of all??  :roll:

So now, it's quite a joke and I have been known to yodel out:  "Let's all sit around and looooooooooove eachother!!", when someone asks what we should do next or what do you want to do?  :D

Thanks for passing "it" on Mud (wee heart icon please).

 :D Sela

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: jordanspeeps on August 01, 2006, 04:40:23 PM

Hey Mud,

Your emotions are palpable.  Isn't it great that we have songs to help us communicate when we, otherwise cannot?  With your songs, I can sense your deep love for your "honey."  I realize how special she is to you and I bet she's a million times worthy of such a tribute!

I pray you have some of "rainy day people" in your life there.  I'll be a rainy day person for you here on the board, if you need.

Stay special and strong, just the way you are Mud!!

Tiff

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: lightofheart on August 01, 2006, 07:04:11 PM

Thanks for such a sweet thread, Mud, and this picture of the two of you.

Best thoughts and blessings to you and Mrs. Mud.

In my love/music library, when I add Tupelo Honey & Rainy Day People...I get Shower the People (you love with love).

Or maybe that's just how I see you shining at each other.

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mudpuppy on August 01, 2006, 07:05:10 PM

Thank you to everyone.

It, and I don't mean love, is in her pelvis, spine, ribs and sternum.

I'm spent.

mud

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: lupine on August 01, 2006, 07:29:05 PM

Quote

It, and I don't mean love, is in her pelvis, spine, ribs and sternum.

I'm so sorry.  I'm thinking of you.  Take really good care of all of you. 

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Certain Hope on August 01, 2006, 08:00:58 PM

(((((((((((Mud))))))))))

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: pennyplant on August 01, 2006, 08:07:42 PM

Mud, I'm so sorry it has spread.  I will pray for all of you.

Pennyplant

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: moonlight52 on August 01, 2006, 08:20:14 PM

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
MUD

You and Your dear ones are in my prayers ,

Love

MoonLight

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Stormchild on August 01, 2006, 09:35:26 PM

Oh no......

Mud, I am so sorry.

Words fail me. All I can do is sit with you both, and pray.

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Hopalong on August 01, 2006, 10:00:38 PM

Oh Mud

I
am
so
sorry

heart
with
you
both

hops

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Dr. Richard Grossman on August 01, 2006, 10:02:08 PM

I'm very sorry, Mud.  I'm thinking of both of you.

Best,

Richard

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: ANewSheriff on August 01, 2006, 10:31:31 PM

mud,

Tonight and in the coming days other realms shall be summoned on behalf of your wife and your family.  My heart is broken for you all.  How frustratlingly human I find myself in that there is nothing more I can offer you from the confines of this screen and keyboard.  As you move through this most difficult challenge I hope you find, at least, some peace in knowing how many are standing behind you in full and loyal support.  God bless, Mud... 

ANewSheriff 

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Brigid on August 01, 2006, 11:04:15 PM

Muddy,
There are no other words to say but that I am so sorry.  I hope you can feel my hand holding yours--I'm not letting go.  Hang tight, my friend. 

Many blessings and Hugs,

Brigid

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Healing&Hopeful on August 02, 2006, 02:03:04 AM

((((((((((((((((((((((((((Mud)))))))))))))))))))))))))

I'm so sorry to hear it has spread.  I cannot imagine what you and Mrs Mud are going through right now.

Wishing you both some fun and Mrs Mud to be as painfree as possible.  You both have something together that some people never find.

Many hugs to the both of you.

Take care

Love H&H xx

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: moonlight52 on August 02, 2006, 03:34:07 AM

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((MUD))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

The greatest gift is unconditional LOVE ,centered in the Christ within.
Radiating this goodness has always shone though
your posts and your humor and most of all your kindness.

Just like the Dionne Warwick song The world does need love sweet love

LOVE,

MoonLight

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: lightofheart on August 02, 2006, 05:19:28 AM

Mud,
I'm so sorry.
I'll pray for all of you, and your hearts.
Bless you,
LoH

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Sela on August 02, 2006, 07:49:44 AM

Oh Mud!!  That is very difficult news!!  I'm so sorry for all that you are both going through.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Mud & Mrs. Mud)))))))))))))))))))))))

You do have a couple of very wonderful assets that will see you through this.

1.  Your absolute love for eachother (what a miracle!)
2.  Your strong faith in your Saviour (another).

Bless you both in your time of need.   How is your D holding out?

You and your family are in my prayers still.

Sela

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mountainspring on August 02, 2006, 08:09:41 AM

I'm so sorry it has spread.  (((((Mud))))) 

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mia on August 03, 2006, 08:10:58 PM

Mud,

Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for your wife.

((Mud))

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mountainspring on August 06, 2006, 09:54:02 PM

Hi Mud,

Still thinking about and praying for your wife.  Hope you are doing okay.

MS

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mudpuppy on August 07, 2006, 11:01:47 AM

She starts chemo today.
As she hasn't had any chemo before we are hopeful it will put it into remission and then follow up hormone therapy will keep it there. Metastisized cancer is not curable but it can be held in check for years sometimes when it is still limited to the bones as her's is. She is fortunate in that she has the type of cancer most responsive to hormone therapy.
She is a woman of great faith and is at peace with whatever the outcome is.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

mud

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: pennyplant on August 07, 2006, 02:05:24 PM

Mud,
 
I think you do have a lot to hope for. 
It is true that the chemo should be helpful since she hasn't ever had it before now. 
(That is something I just learned this weekend as a matter of fact  :))

All my best to you and the family.

Pennyplant

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: jordanspeeps on August 07, 2006, 05:18:48 PM

Hey mud,

Just dropping a line to stay I'm thinking of you and yours and to let you know my prayers are with you. And some scripture to uplift:

You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted, you encourage them, and you listen to their cry. Psalm 10:17

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God, our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. II Thessalonians 2: 16-17

Don't forget to take care of yourself as well, mud

Tiffany

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: gratitude28 on August 07, 2006, 11:31:07 PM

(((((((((((((((((((((((mud))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

(((((((((((((((((((((((mrs. mud)))))))))))))))))))))))))

I wish you strength and best wishes now. I hope the chemo blasts "it" right out. You are such a lovely family.
Love, Beth

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: moonlight52 on August 08, 2006, 05:54:57 AM

MR MUDPUP AND  MRS MUDPUP ,

I am just thinking of your sweet family and want you to know you are in my prayers.

Love,

MoonLight

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: moonlight52 on August 08, 2006, 09:52:07 AM

mud I woke up in prayer for you peace love I am sending to your family. moon

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: DreamSinger on August 08, 2006, 06:56:22 PM

Surrounding you and Mrs. Mud with light.
Gentle Prayers for gentle hearts.


Demian

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: daylily guest on August 08, 2006, 09:36:32 PM

Dear mud,

I can only add my prayers and hopes to the chorus.  You and your wife are in my thoughts.

daylily

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: adrift on August 08, 2006, 09:45:51 PM

Dear Mud,

  I'm so sorry.  I had no idea what y'all were going through.  I'll will remember your family in my prayers.


Adrift

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mudpuppy on August 08, 2006, 10:03:33 PM

Just brought her home from her first day of chemo.
She actually kind of enjoyed it. We'll see in a few days if she still does.

Thanks for all the encouragement guys.

mud

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: pennyplant on August 09, 2006, 12:35:26 PM

Today at 5:50 am (New York time), Tupelo Honey was playing on the radio where I work.  It made me think of the Mudpuppy Family and I remembered, Mud, that you said the first chemotherapy session went well.  May they all go well.

Pennyplant

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Certain Hope on August 18, 2006, 09:40:57 AM

Hi Mr. Mud,

  Just thinking of you and your family and checking in... prayers ongoing here.

With love,
Hope

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mudpuppy on August 18, 2006, 10:35:42 AM

She finished her first round of chemo last friday. She has tolerated it amazingly well. She takes an anti nausea drug which kind of knocks her out for a good portion of the day but she has had no nausea. She still tires easily but gets a little stronger each day.
The big test will come on the 29th when we get her tumor marker test back to see how much the level has dropped. She starts her second round then also.
So far so good.

Unfortunately a friend of ours was just diagnosed with cancer in the liver, pelvis, spine, lungs and neck. Only in his fifties and very fit. Super good marriage and his wife is devastated. They told him six months without chemo, maybe two years with.

It seems like whenever we start thinking 'how could it get any worse' we're always reminded that for someone else it already has.

mud

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Certain Hope on August 18, 2006, 10:40:46 AM

Dear Mud,

 I'm so sorry about your friend and his family and glad for you and yours. When such mixed feelings co-exist, I can only keep praying and know that things are often not as they appear to the eyes in our heads, but that the eyes of the spirit are true.

Thank you for posting.

With love,
Hope

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Healing&Hopeful on August 18, 2006, 10:57:13 AM

Oh Mud... I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, but glad to hear that she is getting a little stronger each day.  Will have my fingers, toes, arms, legs crossed for her on 29th!

((((((((((((((((Hugs to you all))))))))))))))))))))))

H&H xx

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: moonlight52 on August 18, 2006, 02:50:22 PM

Hi Mud , 
You and Mrs. mud's  goodness and humor shine.And on the 29 I will pray.

And love is really all that matters.

Just like what Dione Warwick sings "what the world needs now is love sweet love"

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Mr.and Mrs.mud and sweet family))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

BIG HUGS

M

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Hopalong on August 18, 2006, 09:50:33 PM

I'm so glad Mrs. Mud has tolerated her first round so well. Very glad.

I can't express adequately my sympathy on the news about your friend.

It feel like an epidemic, so many people in their 50s and younger.
I don't understand it. Maybe it's only because I'm in those years that I see it?

Please believe me I'm not being sarcastic...I keep having the persistent thought
that in this generation, perhaps it's the accumulation of toxins in the environment.

Still, there is much hope. There are so many people in looong remission.

Please keep us posted.

Hops

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: teartracks on August 18, 2006, 10:39:45 PM

Mud,

Comfort and strength.

teartracks

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Overcomer on August 18, 2006, 10:51:00 PM

Mud, I hadn't read this thread and I have to apologize for ranting and raving!!  It isn't all about me and my battles................someone told me you can look to your right and to your left and realize that you don't have it so bad!!!  May the peace of God which transcends all understanding guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus!!

Prayers to you and your wife AND your friends!!!

Thank God for chemo and the miracle of modern medicine - years ago there would be no hope - now - great hope!!!

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: OR on August 27, 2006, 06:55:09 PM

Mudd, So sorry to hear about your wife, last time we talked you had just learned about the cancer.
my prayers are with your family.

I have been away with keeping busy with my D, this is the first time in a very long time I have checked the board...

Take care and again I'm so sorry.   OR

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mudpuppy on August 28, 2006, 12:24:17 PM

Thanks OR. Good to hear from you.

mud

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mia on September 01, 2006, 10:18:09 PM

Mud,

Keeping you and your wife in my thoughts and prayers.

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: Hopalong on September 01, 2006, 11:11:37 PM

Mud,
Hope she's sleeping gently.
(And you too.)

Hops

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mudpuppy on September 01, 2006, 11:27:15 PM

She's sleeping like a log actually, hops.

Just finished her second round of chemo and they gave her something to relax and it relaxed her right out of consciousness.

Overall she's feeling better and stronger.  She's way, way better than when she started. Still tolerating the chemo extremely well.

Thank you mia and hops for thinking of her.

mud

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: moonlight52 on September 07, 2006, 03:05:13 AM

To the sweet Mud family hope you are doing fine and resting well 

lOVE
MOON

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: mum on September 07, 2006, 08:12:56 AM

Mud: I have been absent...
I was so sorry to see this thread, but your love for your wife is so clear and true...and your sharing that with us is a gift to all of us from God.
I am sending happiness, healing and strength to your love....and to you. And love, lots of love....
Mum

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: ANewSheriff on September 07, 2006, 10:53:21 PM

mud:

Quote

Overall she's feeling better and stronger.  She's way, way better than when she started. Still tolerating the chemo extremely well.

It is one day at a time isn't it, mud?  We are all praying for you and your wife.  Thank you for the updates.  You have so many rooting for you...

ANS   

Title: Re: Honey
Post by: gratitude28 on September 08, 2006, 12:06:43 AM

How great to hear Mrs. Mud is getting some rest! I am so glad they have medicines to help with the effects of chemo now!!!!!
Love to you both (and the other lil muds)!
Beth