My eternal thanks to

[Redstone]

wildhorses, Drum, Aristus, libnnc, mainegreen, haruka3_2000, mwdem, bridgit, CaliforniaPeggy, Midlodemocrat, xchrom, NC_Nurse, WritingIsMyReligion, LostinVA, BarenakedLady, greatauntoftriplets, bullwinkle428, LeftyMom, speedoo, Joan_Alpern, flvegan, Scout1071, sfexpat2000, pitohui, merh, reyd reid reed, catbert836, jus_the_facts, graywarrior, Kajsa, u4ic, SeattleGirl, _testify_, coffeenap, WCGreen, bicentennial_baby, Floogeldy, Dangerously Amused, Bucky, NewWaveChick1981, RetroLounge, KC2, bigwillq, Left Is Write, crim son, Starbucks Anarchist, philosophie_en_rose, Briarius, Robb, OurVotesCount-Ohio, GoddessOfGuinness, Flaxbee, Rowdyboy, barb162, LynzM, yvr girl, evlbstrd, petersond, Sugar Smack, Simply Fugue, OhioBlues, av8rdave, MrsGrumpy, donheld, Ohio Joe, Lurking_Argyle, MissHoneychurch, miss_american_pie, janesez, MissMillie, Bunny, Oregonian, redqueen, leftofthedial, LaraMN, seawolf, pacoyogi, Momgonepostal, libodem, skygazer, Gormy Cuss, havocmom, knowbody0, redwitch, benny05, RevCheesehead, bluethruandthru, supernova, missb, socialdemocrat1981, Skittles, Horse with no Name, AtomicKitten, buddhamama, Puglover, chaska, notmyprez, Maestro, Lydia Leftcoast, OhioChick, Kali, and vixengrl.

Let it never be said that words are only words.

Your words have carried me through the last few weeks, they have.

I'll post an update maybe later tonight, maybe tomorrow. But I will tell you all that things are not looking quite as grim as they were. And knowing that I'm worth something to so many wonderful people has helped make that situation possible. Indeed it has.

And I know that there must be other DUers, great crowd of folks that you are, who read my post, sympathized, and for whatever reason didn't post a reply. I know you're out there, and I thank you too.

You guys are all right. And so am I.

Redstone

[skygazer]

1. Glad to hear it Redstone

This place really is a community, isn't it? :hug: :grouphug: :hug:

[Haole Girl]

2. Awww

You are so sweet...no thanks necessary! :hi:

[evlbstrd]

3. Good to hear.

Welcome back.

[buddhamama]

4. it is good to hear from you, Redstone

and to know you're okay and will continue to be.

take care of you. :hug:

[miss_american_pie]

5. I'm happy to "see" you

:hug:

[Guava Jelly]

6. I am glad things are looking up

:)

[RiffRandell]

7. Glad to hear you are doing ok. n/t

[bicentennial_baby]

8. I love you man

you know that :hug:

and I'm here :)

:loveya:

[Bunny]

9. Good to see you again.

Hang in there, Big Guy. :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

10. I missed what is going on while I was offline

but you have my support.

:hug:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

11. I'm on a list!

And a damn fine one it is, too.

:hug:

Find strength from all the cosmos, mon chere Redstone.

:)

[Bossy Monkey]

12. I don't know if you saw the "Shout out to Redstone" thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=5756020

Wanted to PM you the link but I wasn't sure you'd see that either. Best of luck to you regardless.

[Redstone]

14. That was very touching. Thank you for posting the link.

I'm blushing all kinds of red right now...

Redstone

[havocmom]

40. Better red than dead, my friend

Glad to hear from you around here.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear Redstone................

Blessings on you for this beautiful tribute......

I have been thinking of you and hoping that things are looking up...

I am happy to hear that they are....and that you're OK......

You are worth a very great deal to many, many of us!

What a special guy....we are privileged to have you in our midst!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Redstone]

15. Peg, I told you I'd be OK. I may not be the strongest guy around,

but I'm the toughest son of a bitch in the valley. Whatever it is, I can take it.

Redstone

[MissB]

16. I've been thinking about you lately.

Considering your are one of my very favorite posters on the internets, I was sad to hear that you were going through a rough spot. :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

17. You ARE all right, Redstone.

I'd go so far as to say you're WONDERFUL. I have really missed you, cousin.

:hug:

[jus_the_facts]

18. Glad to hear you're all right...

....may you find peace!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

19. No problem, man.

Glad to hear things are looking up.

[deadparrot]

20. Best of luck with everything, Redstone.

Hope it all works out for the best. :hi:

[LeftyMom]

21. it's what friends are for

:hug:

[fleabert]

22. I missed it, sorry.

:hug: you know I just adore you! I am glad you doing better, and sorry that I missed an opportunity to support you. PM me anytime you need a kick in the pants, or a texas sized hug. :loveya:

[NewWaveChick1981]

23. Good to hear from you, Redstone!

:hug: :pals: Been thinking about you and hoping things were going as well as could be expected. :) I hope they continue to get better.

[SeattleGirl]

24. It is so good to see you, Redstone.

I'm happy you stopped by, and that things are "not looking quite as griim as they were." :hug:

[NC_Nurse]

25. I've thought about you many times...

thanks for such a sweet post. I'm glad you are hanging in there. :hug:

[wildhorses]

26. good to see you and good to hear you are doing all right.--

take care and will be on the look out for your update:hug:

[libnnc]

27. Been thinking 'bout you Redstone

Glad to know you're doing okay.

We've missed you in the Lounge for sure. :hug:

[LynzM]

28. You're very welcome, my friend.

:hug:

[Rowdyboy]

29. Good to hear from you, my friend, and glad things aren't so grim....

there will be better days. Hope things work out for you.

[bridgit]

30. there's Redstone...

:hi: :bounce: :hi:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

31. I'm so glad to hear from you!

And I'm glad things are looking brighter. :hug::hug::hug:

[av8rdave]

32. So glad to hear things are looking up somewhat

Please keep us up to date when you can!

All the best!

[Callalily]

33. Thanks for popping

in an giving us an update, and I too am glad to hear that things are going better than expected. Yes, well placed words at just the right time can carry one through tough times.

[TOhioLiberal]

34. I've been keeping you in my thoughts

glad things are looking up for you...:hug:

[EFerrari]

35. That's good to hear, Redstone. Hearing from you

is always good, anyway.

[Redstone]

36. And how are YOU doing?

Any better? Any progress?

Redstone

[EFerrari]

37. Well, no. Lawyering up on Monday. Looks like someone is

using my work without permission or attribution.

Puppy learned to sit and stay, though. :)

[Redstone]

41. Good dog, then. At least you have that.

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

38. I'm so glad to see you posting again...

I've thought of you often over the past few weeks and wondered how you were holding up. I've missed you.

:hug::hug::hug:







and...for the record, your worth simply can't be measured. It's off the charts, hon. And never let anyone tell you different. Ever.

:hug:

[Arugula Latte]

39. I'm glad you're hanging in there!

:hi:

[Kat45]

42. I was just thinking of you the other day,

wondering how you were doing, what was going on. Good to see you here, and glad to hear that things are looking better. Peace to you. :hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

43. Good to see you, Redstone.

:hug:

[lavenderdiva]

44. you are in a great many DUers thoughts and prayers, Redstone-

including mine. I will look forward to reading your update, and am glad to hear that your situation has brightened somewhat. Sending you hugs: :hug: :grouphug: :hug:

[leftofthedial]

45. you're better than all right

Redstone.

Always look on the bright side of life.

:we need a whistling smilie:

[Missy Vixen]

46. Hoping for better days for you, Redstone

This reminds me of one of the last lines in "It's A Wonderful Life" -- it's something like "a man is never poor who has friends."

Julie

[Shine]

47. I guess I've been out of the loop lately, but I am sending you Light and Love...

in the midst of it All, the sun always shines....:hug: :loveya: Be well, my friend.

[haf216]

48. I'm one of those that have never posted a reply.

The reason is I'm relatively new here and really don't "know" you, so I did not want to any comments with out knowing the issues. But you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I have always enjoyed your posts and missed them while you where gone. I'm glad to "hear" things seem to be going better.

[greatauntoftriplets]

49. I am happy to hear that things are a bit better...

Though you likely have more difficult times to go through. Be well, be strong. One day you will be happy, again.

[Midlodemocrat]

50. I'm so happy to hear that things are looking up.

You are the best, Redstone. :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

51. It's nice too see you back here, Redstone!

[RetroLounge]

52. It is so good to see your name out here

:hug:

Glad to see things have improved.

RL

[BarenakedLady]

53. I'm so glad to see you!!

I've been wondering how you are faring. Yay!



:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Robb]

54. Good to hear, mon frere

Change is a bastard. Unfortunately, if you know things ain't perfect, allowing (even embracing) change is the only way to open a door for things to get better. Sucks, often -- even usually -- but there it is. :)

[bluethruandthru]

55. It's so good to hear from you!

Take good care of yourself and your son. :hug:

[Flaxbee]

56. Hey there! Nice to see you, Redstone, and

very glad to hear things are looking up, even if just a bit. You're a good man, with great character and a kind heart - those things will carry you through any situation, no matter how dire.

Stay in touch, you know we all like to hear from you.

[bigwillq]

57. That's good to hear.

All the best.

:hi: :hug:

[UTUSN]

58. Thank YOU for a nice post in one of my threads the other day

and, while I don't know what your situation is, I wish you the best.

[barb162]

59. Wow! You're back!!!! Hurray!

And I am so glad you're alright. I was wondering about you and how you were doing.