To Steve and All My Max Family

[MA3]

I have been searching for the Right words to tell you how much your Prayers, Cards of Love, Flowers, Sweet Lil Teddy Bear and Donation means to My Family and me....But All I can type through my Tears of Joy, and Love is...
" Thank-You....and I Love You All so Very Big Much..."
I have been Home for a month, trying to get back to normal...My Progress is Slow, and Painful at times...But Your Prayers and LOVE keep me going. I wish I could tell you what happened, all I remember is having Flu like symptoms, then I was Life Flighted to a Big City Hospital in Pittsburgh...I was in a Medical coma for 2 weeks on Life support...for the next 2 months each Day was a struggle, to eat, Move in Bed, and Build my muscles up again so I could walk.
And Each day your E-Cards came and lifted my Spirits....
The Doctors say it will take a year for total recovery, My Left had is still full of fluid and now they say I have Arthritis in my Finger joints, so I have to Learn to do alot more with my Right Hand ( Thank Goodness I am Right Handed )....I am now walking without the walker, slow as a turtle, but that's OK...
As soon as I can get my files in order on the PC, I will be putting up Links to a Few Kits I wanted to give you before I got sick....( As I never forgot about my Family at MAX ) I Love And Cherish each and Everyone and I Pray that God Keeps you all safe and Blesses you with Good Health,.... It was Your Prayers and Love that pulled me through the Biggest Fight for my Life, They say God Never Gives you anything you can't Handle( and the one Thing He has Blessed me with is YOU My MAX Sisters and Brothers)
....And it is Your Love that Keeps me going Now....When I want to Give Up, and feel sorry for myself I Think Of All of You, and the Faith you have in this Old Nana....I Will Always be so Very Greatful for Each and Everyone of my MAX Family ( Oldies and Newbees )
I am sending You (((((((HUGS)))))))) Xs a Trillion Zillion to the Best Cyber Family Ever....I Love You All With Each Beat of my Heart...
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Mary Ann and Family aka MA3

[Granny]

Oh, MaryAnn, what a happy day this is. You have no idea how much we have miss you! It is so wonderful to read your loving, kind words. We are the ones that are blesses for knowing you, and are so very grateful to have you back. I will not write much because there are so many of us that want to welcome you back, and I don't want to tire you out.

We love ya, MaryAnn, welcome home!

:D

[OnieRN]

Mary Ann, as I read your posting, my eyes swelled up with tears. All of us believed, prayed and had faith that this day would come. Today is the happiest day for us here. Our prayers have been answered and Our dear friend is back. We are all so happy and thankful that you pulled through. Now we do not want you to over do yourself!!!! Please take it easy. You have been missed terriably but we believed that this day would come. The greatest joy I personally had was reading old comments that you made to each of us and seeing your layouts appear in the Random Gallery.

Welcome Home MaryAnn, We love you and are so happy to have you back. NOW, I REPEAT.... DO NOT OVER DO YOURSELF!

Love,
Onie

[srussell]

Mary Ann,

It is such a relief and joy to hear from you! (I think I was personally going to driver Arlene crazy...). We definitely miss your spirit around here...

It does my heart good to hear the you are getting better all the time.

Take it very easy and get well soon!

Steve Russell

[rosana brito]

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MILLIONS OF KISSES E HAPPINESSES,

TODAY E DAY OF PARTY IN THIS FORUM,

KISSES

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[autisticwonder]

YES!! YEAH!! YIPPIE GIRL!! What a WARM FUZZIE WOW experience to read YOUR WORDS!! I don't need my eyedrops for the rest of the day!!

SO GLAD to see you at the keyboard!! BLESS all your efforts and come tap some keys to us when you can!! Great uplift for us all!!

HUGS ALL AROUND!!
donna

[angelwithin]

so wonderful to have you back :D

you have been missed xxxx

[MaggieMae]

Welcome back, dear friend! We are all so excited and have missed you! You are traveling a long, hard road to recovery but there are so many prayers traveling with you, soon you will stepping lightly!!

Love and hugs,
MaggieMae aka Julie L. aka M&M

[Manatee25]

MA3,

As I am fairly new around here I didn't have the chance to know you before you got so sick. I want you to know that you have never left the hearts and prayers of your SBM family!! They talk about you and pray for you all the time!! I have downloaded a few of your old kits and LOVE them! Even though you have never heard from me I too am SO HAPPY to hear that you are getting better! What a terrible sickness to have encountered and by Gods grace you are pulling thru. I am so happy to hear this and am excited to get to know you better as you get back to your keyboard more often! Take it easy and know that you are loved by people you have never even heard of before!!! Great big hugs!!!

Love Tina

[Marion]

Welcome Back Mary Ann! :d :d :d :d

[Marion]

Welcome Back Mary Ann! :d :d :d

[Marion]

It is not showing my big smilies! But that is what they are!:D

[pkdoll]

Welcome back MaryAnn!!!! Everyone has so waited for this day, you are one loved person, and although I don't know you very well I have enjoyed your postings and your generous heart. Welcome Home!!

[rosana brito]

Girls I Am So Happy With The Return Of Ours Mary, That Today Here This Much Cold, 5º , Something That Does Not Happen More Of 70 Years, Therefore I Go To Commemorate With Much Much Wine, I Am Very Happy, :d When Seeing The Photo Of Mary With Its Children I Was Moved, This Joy Not Tem Price , Only Exactly God, To Hear Preces Of All Girls Of This Place,



Kisses All

[knzus]

I want to type something, but words fail me now...except that our cup of happiness, thankfulness, and joy is running over -- that you are still part of our SBM family! Our prayers and love will continue on, as always, for you as you face the future -- the good Lord IS watching over you and sticking right there with you! WE LOVE YOU, HON! *big smiles and hugz for you*

[crops2dawn]

OMG I Literally SCREAMED when I saw you posted!!! Ohhh man we have been waiting for this day for soooo long!!!! Finally a word from you, its like the best thing since sliced bread! LOL I am sooo happy you are feeling better, take it as slow as you want, just to know that you are ok and going to be okay is wayyyyyy good enough!!
Love ya lots!XOXOXO:) :) :)

[wolvsie35]

I am also new on here but loved the kits of yours that I downloaded...I heard so much about you thru these forums, I feel like I know you...lol...Keep the faith Mary Ann, there is always a brighter side to things...maybe not as soon as we hope, but there is...I know from experience....
Here is a little poem for your recovery Mary...

Relax your head and close your eyes
So far- you are doing okay
for when you wake~
from the bright sunrise
it will be a better, new day....
Turn down the lights
feel the beat of your heart as you lay
for when you wake~
with the soft morning breeze
it will be a better, new day...
Relax your body over there
let your life's worries melt away
for when you wake~
to your warm embracing family
it will be a better, new day...
Fall fast asleep and dream
your friends here are whispering
letting you know we are here to stay
so when you wake~
remember one thing
it will always be a better, new day....((double hugs))

[nnorcutt]

Wolvsie, that poem is beautiful and perfect for her. Mary Ann, we are all so happy to see you back at the computer. Please know that we are all still thinking of you and praying for your continued recovery. We've missed you so much. Welcome home!

[eye]

My dearest friend,last night I had you in my thoughts and was going to write. I happy to see you have made it back with all your love and hugs. You are the besta friend that I ever had. I sure missed you. This place was not the same.You have touched many souls and My feet and hands are blistered from clapping and jumping.:D So glad you are on the mend. Take your time and get plenty of rest.Luv yah.xo xo.:)

[chipperis]

Mary Ann
Now that I have done my happy dance and finished crying,I can say WELCOME BACK!!! So good to hear from you again,we sure missed you and all your warm hugs! Take it real easy and know that we are still praying for your recovery.

[Smile]

Ever since I heard that you were back ,I have had this song in my head. Do you remember the" sit com "on television a few years back(not that I want to give away our age's) It was called "Welcome Back Carter" and had this song at the beginning with the course of "Welcome back, Welcome back,
Welcome back. So that is my mascot song in here for you........................xoxoxoxo..........Smile ......Lois

[crops2dawn]

Just great!! Now I will be singing that all night!! but my dear friend Smile, it was Welcome Back Kotter... uh oh I am revealing me age! LOL GREAT SONG Choice, it fits perfectly!!!!

[makeyesup]

MaryAnn,

It brought tears to my eyes to see your post. So very happy that you are on the mend and with your spirit you will probably beat the time that doctors have given you for your full recovery. Don't think that I have to tell you how much you have been missed.

You are still and will be always in our prayers.

Maureen

Your kit called 'Believe' is how we always felt about your return to your SBM family.

[Granny]

Hey, I love that song, never missed a show!!!! It fit, it fits!!!!

:D

[Linda]

Hi Mary Ann and welcome back! You made my day when I saw your sweet face and that you had posted! Take it easy and improve a little each day and you'll be well before you know it. Our God is an Awesome God and he answers our prayers! I'm sending you more prayers and
((((HUGS))))!:)

[Marion]

Hi Linda, glad to see you back on too! Haven't seen much of you. How are you doing?

[angle]

Thanks be to God....
Mary Ann, so glad you are recovering... Take it easy... You are an amazing woman who is loved beyond measure. You will have my continued prayers. and once again you reinforce why I love this growing family here. no doubt about it.. lots of love here!! GREAT BIG HUGS, LOTS OF PRAYERS :)
Trish

[jazzieal]

What a wonderful blessing I just received..a letter from you..Arlene was an angel keeping us posted but having the real thing cant be beat...You know the feelings in my heart for you..so Im just going to say welcome back..all my thoughts and prayers are still with you...love jazz :D :D :D :D

[eye]

Thank God for hidden messages.Some things are left to be buried.

[juliehclark]

Mary Ann - So wonderful to see you back here and so thankful to God for your recovery. May He give you strength as you continue to heal. You have been missed - your kind heart adds so much to this place!

And I second all the admonitions to TAKE IT EASY!!!

[crops2dawn]

Thank God for hidden messages.Some things are left to be buried.

Amen!!! I second that Eye!!:D

[NanaC95565]

MaryAnn,

It is so GREAT to hear you are back with us. Just remember take it easy and don't over do it. I haven't been on much lately so this is GREAT. You have been truely missed around here. Much love to you!
Take care and take it easy.:D :D :D :D

[spanielmom]

What a blessing to see that you have rejoined our ranks. We have been praying and will continue till you are back to 100%. Just take it One Day at a Time. Praise and Glory to God for bringing you back to all of us here at MAX.

[lila2002]

wonderfull to see you back here.
so happy for you and your family.
take care and take it easy!

all the best

[Winnie49]

Mary Ann !
I'm so happy you are getting you normal life slowly an soon you will be perfect!
I'm sure 100% that faith and prayers are miracles an move mountains so Welcome back dear, we miss you so much
Baci BAci
wendy

[AmeliasMuma]

Now that I have stopped crying with joy .....

WELCOME BACK WITH LOTS N LOTS OF LOVE

I'm so happy and relieved to see you back here with your scrapin' family. You have been missed so much. Prayers from my family will continue. Your not 100% yet so still need lots of TLC and I'm sure you'll get it here. I'm so happy to see you back but don't over do it. Yeah I know I'm not the first to say that but I'm still gonna say it LOL :D ... Relax, take it easy and enjoy.

We love ya girl.

[*eng*]

Well it's a beautiful day and it's now perfect knowing you are back Mary Ann. Do take care and don't rush things. It's just wonderful to see you back on here xxx:)

[sacannon]

OMG, I was just checking in here quick before going to bed. I couldn't believe I saw this post and had to double check the date on it. WOW, I am so happy to see you in here. You have no Idea how happy you just made everyone MA. You were so greatly missed. Please do what every you have to, to get better. We miss you greatly, and love your wonderful kits, but knowing you are getting better is all the gifts we need from you. Please take care of yourself and do what ever the doctors say!

[Gizmo]

MaryAnn,

Welcome home... you were missed and I pray that you are well again soon!

[Samara]

MaryAnn,
I'm so thrilled to hear of your recovery. When Sherri shared the news my heart ached for you, but I also know that you are a fighter and are not going to let anything happen without having your fists up and ready to beat it down!!!

Big hugs to you!!!!
Samara

[huia]

I am sorry to learn of all you have been going through. I wish you well and as speedy recovery as is possible.
You couldn't have found a better crowd than the ones in here, for turning a grey day into a bright day.
Take care and be kind to yourself.