A plea from mr devondancer - updated 1 Aug

ketida · Post by **ketida** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:25 pm

I really do believe in the power of positive thought. And, although I have relatively few posts, I must tell you, you have found one of the most positive-thinking websites on the whole world-wide-web. Not to mention, the obvious love you share...

Best wishes to both of you!

Innocent Bystander · Post by **Innocent Bystander** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:50 am

I'd be very very disappointed if I couldn't dance any more.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Flyingcursor · Post by **Flyingcursor** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:24 am

That's a wonderful post, thanks for sharing with us.

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:25 am

Tell her we're thinking of her and hoping she's back soon and feeling better than ever.

Doc

kennychaffin · Post by **kennychaffin** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:17 am

I don't know you either and am pretty new around here, but I know she is a special person and my

Best Wishes are Beaming your way!!

Post by **Dale** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:51 am

Beautiful message. Thanks for sharing with us. We're all pulling for you guys.

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:27 am

Hi Roland. It is wonderful to get this clear a look at our friend in the ether of the net. She is obviously well loved, and that goes a long way in giving someone the strength to get through what has to be gotten through. Bless you both!

I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to having her back home with you and online with us.

Hugs for both of you,
Sarah (annie)

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:58 pm

In my thoughts, definitely, Jim

devondancer · Post by **devondancer** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:50 pm

Thank you so much for letting me come here in the evenings. You are so wonderful and so comforting. I can't thank you enough, and Lesley will be overcome when she sees all your good wishes. She has got through the immediate post op period and is no worse, which is a good thing, although she is still very ill. Without the second operation she would have died, so it had to be done, but the strain of having two so quickly hasn't helped. She never gives up, on other people or on what she is trying to achieve, so I know she will still be fighting.

I have played her some of her favourite dance music today - Playford, barn dance, everything from her CDs in the car. I hope she heard. I have just wondered if it was tactless - she hasn't been able to dance! But I know she loves the music. I'll try whistle tunes tomorrow! I think she has some CDs of those and if not I know she has music; I will play it on guitar if necessary, and hope she recognises it.

My heartfelt thanks to every one of you, for your love and kindness to Lesley, and to me, a stranger to you. I know now why she loves this board. I hope to have better news for you soon.

Roland (mr devondancer)

The Weekenders · Post by **The Weekenders** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:19 pm

Nothin' but love and concern from the Weekender.

Somehow, these things put life into better focus, making small gains seem like big ones, suspending the passage of time a bit and causing insignificant things to fall away. I hope her recovery proceeds, and her abilities and joys are regained as much as possible.

She has you. That's seems huge from this vantage point.

FJohnSharp · Post by **FJohnSharp** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:22 pm

Thank you Roland for that wonderful post. All my best to Lesley. The next tune I play shall be for her.

Doug_Tipple · Post by **Doug_Tipple** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:28 pm

For every Chiffer that replies with kind words there are great numbers that remain silent but are holding Lesley in their thoughts and prayers.

crookedtune · Post by **crookedtune** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:38 pm

Doug's right on the mark, Roland. The whole gang's on board here for ya. Best wishes.

s1m0n · Post by **s1m0n** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:27 pm

I have played her some of her favourite dance music today - Playford, barn dance, everything from her CDs in the car. I hope she heard. I have just wondered if it was tactless - she hasn't been able to dance! But I know she loves the music.

I'm sure she'll take it the right way. That's lovely music.

missy · Post by **missy** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:48 am

Roland - while it may not be dance or whistle (actually there is whistle on one cut), it's mountain dulcimer, I'd be glad to send you one of our CDs.

PM me you address and I'll get one over the water to you.

Any other C&F's with a CD want to join me on the "get music for Leslie" campaign????