My Buddy Elaine

[mcomo]

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up about Elaine, my friend and one of our moderators. She has always been a good friend and very helpful to me.

Here is part of an email that she recently sent to me.


"Hi Mike,

Thanks for thinking of me.

I'm afraid I'm not doing too well. My husband died three weeks ago and I think I am still suffering from shock as well as grief.

We went to South Africa on holiday and had only been there three days when my husband passed away; it was heart failure, completely unexpected as he had no previous health problems at all and there was no warning whatsoever. One minute we were planning a three-day trip with my brother-in-law and his wife and the next minute paramedics and policemen were talking about “the deceased”. It was as if the world had gone into slow motion but everything was going too fast at the same time."

I know we will all keep Elaine and her family in our hearts and prayers. I personally can remember from losing a son and other family members just how numbing it can be.

I look forward to her being back soon.

Mike C

[Nancy]

Thank you so much Mike for letting us know. I wondered why we have not heard from her, and was getting worried.

My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family.

Nancy

[cindi]

Oh Elaine , I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and yours in my thoughts.

Cindi

[Lori G.]

It truly saddens me to read this. I am so, so sorry Elaine for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am at a loss for words. This is tragic and heartbreaking.

Thank you Mike for sharing this with us.

Lori

[mar26]

What a terrible lost. let my thoughts and prayers be with you Elaine. I was also wondering what happened as well.

[mpatton]

Elaine

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The lost of a loved one is always hard especially when
it was not to be expected.

Michael

[troyzone]

Thanks Mike for the update on one of our TOPS Forum Managers, I was wondering why we haven't seen Elaine around lately.

Elaine, I am so sorry for your loss This is such a tragedy to have happen so unexpectedly, especially when you are so far away from home. You are in my thoughts as well. Take care.

Troy

[meldave]

Elaine,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. What you must be going through. Please accept our thoughts and prayers. Again we're so sorry!

Dave and Melody

[Hank and Dot]

Elaine,

We are so sorry.

We know there is nothing we can say to ease your pain, but please know that we do care.

You are in our prayers.

Hank and Dot

[Sandi Moses]

I knew something had to be wrong. Elaine has really been on my mind lately. I am so very sorry.

Elaine, while your world is spinning, know that others are praying for you.

Sandi

[rbarras]

Elaine,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you have friends here that care what happens to you and are praying for you and your family.

Ruby

[Tom "CloudHand"]

Elaine,

The news of your tragedy is heartbreaking. Words can't express the sorrow of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom

[happymom]

Elaine-

I've missed you on the forum. I'm sorry about your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Julie

[Lori]

Elaine,

This is so very sad to hear. Wish there was more we can do to help ease the pain and sorrow. Sorry about your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lori

[Michael J]

Elaine

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss.
May God be with you in your time of need.

We all miss you when you're not around and look forward to hearing from you when you are ready.

Warmest regards,

Michael J

[talfighel]

Hi Elaine,

I am so sorry to hear this bad news. My love and thoughts are with you and your family.

Be strong.

Tal

[Erich]

Elaine

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I can't even imagine the grief you are feeling at this time.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to comfort you.

You are in my prayers!

God Bless You

Erich

[zeta]

Elaine
I just read the post about your husband and I am so so sorry you are going through this
grief. My prayers are with you and I do hope you will come to the forum
and let all your "online" friends help you through this.

You were such a blessing in the beginning of my online career and I hate to hear
you are hurting.

Hugs
Zeta

[shing]

Elaine,

I'm so sorry to read this thread. I'm sure you can tell from all the posts that we feel deeply for you. Please let me add my deepest sympathy, as well. I'm so sorry.

Shawna

[Tammy]

Elaine,

I am soo very sorry and wanted to send my condolenses as well.

The suddeness of his passing and the shock you must feel is very sobering to hear and my heart goes out to you and your family.

Take one hour at at time, then one day at a time, and lean on everyone who cares.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tammy

[phil832]

Elaine,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences at this sad time.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Regards

Phil

[troubleis]

Elaine,
My thoughts are with you.I, myself lost my husband suddenly,17 yrs ago so I understand your grief. My heart cries for what you are going through.

God bless and take care of yourself.

Warm regards,
Pat

[francistbk]

Elaine,

Condolence. However please do not grief too much as he is now staying in a far better place.

Francis B K

[jeanm]

Elaine

My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorry. I can't even imagine the pain. Please know that your are cared about at this forum.

Jean Mandel

[ljax]

Elaine,
I feel your pain,
you are loved in this forum. I am so sorry.

God be with you,
Larry

[mcomo]

ljax said:

Elaine,
I feel your pain,
you are loved in this forum. I am so sorry.

God be with you,
Larry

Larry,
It's funny you posted today. I have been thinking about emailing her again. I sure miss having her around.

Mike C