Joann's New Journey

Joann tells us that her dear friend Bob has passed away after a massive stroke. Please call round.

Monae / Dear Diary

Monae has written a blogpost about being scared of driving. I can sympathise (see comment #4 on the entry). Pop round to offer her some encouragement and support.

Lori / Loris Letterbox

I regret to confirm that Lori Johnson passed away at the age of 66 on February 16th. She had been suffering from cancer for some time, and particularly the last weeks and months of her life were very hard for her. I am pleased though that she and her husband had a nice roadtrip last year, which had to be curtailed due to her deteriorating medical condition.

The news is late getting out, as Lori's email address was compromised earlier this week. Please do NOT use this, as it is in the process of being closed down.

Jan / My journey with pulmonary fibrosis

Jan, who used to keep the above mentioned blog, has finally had her lung transplant. She has had to wait for 9 long years, but on 2 February her prayers were answered: a match was available.

I shall relay any comments to her by email.

Grief

Beth has posted a very good entry on the subject of grief. Bearing in mind the subject matter of this blog, I think it appropriate to relay the link here - we can all recognise this.

Just Plain Bill - update

I have received this email from Bill Jr (justplainbill's son), which I copy below. He is offering to send me a memorial card, which (upon receipt) I shall scan and post in the group, as well as on the Call for Support blog.

Dear Guido,

Many apologies for not writing earlier. Candidly, my family and I are having a devil of a time coming to terms with this loss. My Dad was one of the planet's most spectacular people. He was a terrific husband, an unbelievable father, and an amazing grandfather. We all feel his loss so profoundly and we are still numb, going just from day to day. But having spoken to my father many times about his internet friends, I can assure you how treasured you were to him and how much he enjoyed your company and spending "cyber-time" with you.

Please send me a mailing address when you can, and I will send you off a memorial card.

Thank you so much for sharing your and your web-mates' comments about my Dad. I will be sure to pass them along to my Mother.

Please keep him in your prayers.

Warmly,

Bill Janssen

Angie Has Passed Away

Very sad news this morning. Angie from "Can You Hear Me At the Back" has passed away. She had jusst celebrated her 60th Birthday. This is the third blogger lost to us in such a short space of time. I shall be adding her to Silent Keyboards - J-Land Angels. May she rest in peace.

Angie / Can you all hear me at the back?

Lynda has told me that Angie has passed away at the age of 60. Marie has posted a tribute to Angie on her blog. Please leave a message on Angie's blog, but feel free to comment on Marie's as well, as Angie was a good friend of hers.

I am profoundly saddened to hear of yet another J-land loss.

Lori / Loris Letterbox

Alberta Lori has emailed to say she is still around, although it was a close call. She is due to get a reduced amount of chemotherapy on Thursday 27th January. Lori would like to thank all who have been in touch, and for everyone's good wishes for her and the family.

I am not relaying a link to the journal, but have passed a link to this post to Lori.

Daria / Living with cancer

I deeply regret to announce the death of cancer sufferer Daria Maluta, who lived in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She died in the early hours of Saturday 22 January. Please call round; I shall cross-post on Facebook. I am endebted to Andy for raising the alert on his blog.

Just Plain Bill

I deeply regret to announce that "Justplainbill", Bill Janssen, passed away on 28 November 2010. I copy the message:

This is Bill's son, with a sad message. My Dad passed away after a sudden illness on Nov 28. He loved his email friends. Thanks for being such a good friend to him. If you need to reach me, my email is:
wjanssen [at] charlestonlaw.edu
Bill Jr.

Bill Senior's blog remains on http://justplainbill7.blogspot.com/.

Kath / My simple rhymes

Crossposted from Facebook
Astra has advised us that her friend Kath, Mother Hen from Simple Rhymes, is still ill with breathing problems and has been sent to hospital by her doctor. Let's hope she'll be sent home as soon as possible. Please visit her blog or email her on ASTORIASAND [at] aol.com with thanx!

Christmas 2010

Three years ago, Christmas saw the death of two of J-land's number: Kim (I shaved my legs for this?) and Lahoma (Lahoma's Laments). Please feel free to call round to their blogs as we round off Christmas for another year.

http://lahomas-laments.blogspot.com/
http://ishavedmylegsforthis-aol.blogspot.com/

Pauline's Country Tales

It is reported on Call for Support Facebook that Pauline has lost her niece. I do not have further details, but please call round her blog or Facebook page (if you're friends with her on FB).

HERRAD AND RICHIES LITTLE DOG SPIKE HAS SADLY HAD TO BE PUT DOWN.please call round herrads blog. just saw it on facebook. thanks all.for some reason i can't put link to her blog but Guido did post an earlier entry for her.

EDIT: Here is the link to the post.  
Guido

Kath / My simple rhymes

Crossposted from Facebook
Astra has advised us that her friend Kath, Mother Hen from Simple Rhymes, is badly ill with breathing problems and has been so for quite a while. Please would you be so kind to go and visit her blog or email her on ASTORIASAND [at] aol.com with thanx!

Posting

Morton will make updates on this blog in my absence, to reflect what may be posted on Call for Support on Facebook. His name comes in addition to Yasmin and Jeannette who also have posting privileges on here. At present, I suggest to contact Morton on Facebook or email if you want someone mentioned on here; Jeannette is having health and other issues.

thanks

Helen / My Everyday Life

Helen's brother Doyle has passed away in his sleep. Please call round. 
Helen has also posted this on Facebook, but I am relaying for those that are not on there.

Herrad / Access denied

Herrad has informed us that her dog Spike has been diagnosed with bone cancer, and may need to be put to sleep within a month. Please call round.