Where did cymbidia go? Answer is here...

[RisiaSkye]

I spoke to b the night before last. Her personal life is in the midst of the biggest and arguably most painful shakeup to date. She said that she has received many emails and PMs, and she appreciates the concern, but right now all she can do is look at them, and then click "Close." She just doesn't have the energy right now.

For now, her focus is on her personal life, her kids, her ongoing search for a little peace in her daily existence. She'll be back, I assure you. But for now, keep her in your thoughts, and don't be surprised if you don't get a response from her.

She cares, about all of us, as many have already figured out.
But for now, she needs to do a little more caring for herself and her family.

Best,
Risia

 

[Guest]

Thank you, Risia, for letting us know.

Cym,
You and yours are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I wish, so much, for comforting blessings to find each and every day.

Sending love~
S

 

[DustyWolfe]

Much thanks for the update

 

[Subdude]

thanks for your consideration. btw, she is so cared about (& for) that her pm box can't take anymore. hopfully that outpouring of love & support will help.

 

[MissTaken]

Sending warm thoughts and hugs her way.

Thank you, Risia, for posting.

 

[SpectreT]

I was worried about her; sent her a PM a while ago, no response.

No responce form cym is a bad sign, as far as her mental and emotional self are concerned.

Good to know she's got some regular, speaking-to type, support.

My thoughts and prayers are always with those I consider my friends, either through a computer screen, or face-to-face.

 

[SexyChele]

Risia,
Thank you for posting this.

cym, if you read this, you are in my thoughts, and hope to see you back just as soon as you feel it is time.

 

[James Blandings]

Thank you Risia, if you speak to her again, please give her my best.

 

[RisiaSkye]

No thanks necessary, everybody. But I appreciate the sentiment.

I'll be sure to pass along everyone's warm thoughts next time I talk to her. I predict she'll be back before too long, but in the meantime, it's always good to know you've got friends, right?

 

[petrel]

My thoughts are with Cym, I hope that the love and respect we all feel for her will help to strengthen her during difficult times.
- a virtual bunch of flowers for someone I care about

 

[HotXBunz]

Thanks you RisaSkye for letting us know. The house has felt empty without Cymbidia. My thoughts are with her. I hope she takes care of herself and is able to return to us soon. I hate it when bad things happen to good people.

 

[kakia]

I am so glad to see this thread. I PM'd her awhile back and didn't get a response. Plus, I haven't seen her on this board or the one I am originally from that Cym would visit from time to time. She has been a wealth of info.

Cym, my thoughts are with you as well as my prayers.

 

[SierraMoon]

I too, would like to extend cym my best wishes.. she is a very rare jewel indeed, one who is priceless to all who belong to this board. She has given me so much info to go on, probably without even realizing it. Take care of yourself cym, and know that are are being missed very much. Hope to see you back here soon. sierra

 

[DRxBlue]

Thank you RisiaSkye

cym has been as important to me as you have in my education. She's a wise and caring person. Her absence will be keenly felt.

There are times when you just have to get away, i've been there too. i wish the very best to her and her kids, and hope to see her back soon.

Thanks for keeping us posted.

Blue

 

[RisiaSkye]

Update

I spoke to cym again this evening, and she definitely sounds better than she did last time we spoke (Thursday). She's getting her personal situation sorted out; it's gonna be slow and difficult going, but at least it appears that progress is being made.

Her computer is still kaput, so she remains incommunicado. She should be back within a week or two, though.

Be well,
Risia

 

[cymbidia]

Hey guys, i'm home!

My computer is fixed. The problems in my life are slowly getting sorted out, i'm able to breathe more freely these days.

I thank you all with all the sincereirty i have to offer for your warm wishes and the strength of yout thoughts for me during this hard time. I feel as if i've been saying that to many of you for months and - gods! - i have. Since that terrible stuff in December, my life has been in turmoil.

I'm unaccustomed to turmoil. I've lived a charmed life until now, in all honesty, never having too many obstacles to overcome, never facing any really difficult problems, never having to make truely hard choices.

My mother says it's character-building. Risia laughs at me (which i need sometimes, to ground me in reality and keep me from flying into anxious pieces) and says i *still* don't have it too bad.

In any case, all problems are contextural, are they not? If i percieve them as being enormous and don't have the coping skills someone else might have have, then they are, indeed, enormous.

However, within myself i've lately found reserves of strength and capabilities i never knew i possessed.

The sun rises. The sun sets.

With each new day, one more box is unpacked. (Maybe only partially but so what, right?) With each new day, i find a way to do something about one of the things hanging over my head.

And now i have my computer back too, and so, a way to be here with you all. I draw strength from you, and always have. The sense of community and caring here astounds me, as always.

I have lots of other stuff drawing me in many directions; i can't get caught up in a way i would like. I have attorneys to see and a sprinkler system in my new house (and the dishwasher!) which doesn't seem to be functioning correctly. I have to go give blood. (You should, too. It's easy, free, and you could save a life by doing it.) I owe so many of you email and PM's; such personal correspondences are important to me, too.

I'll be back, in depth. For now, though, i just wanted to stop in to express my deep appreciation for your kindness and loving support.

b.

 

[bluespoke]

Well I for one will breathe a lot easier knowing you are safe and well.

Welcome home!

 

[DRxBlue]

That's all...just

Oh yeah

(That's all the images they'll let me use)

My love to you and those you love

Blue

 

[ShyGuy68]

cymbidia it's good to see that you're back again, and that you're doing better.

 

[SierraMoon]

Welcome Back cym!! We missed you!!

So glad to see you back here cym.. just isn't the same around here when you are not posting.... guess for now, we will have to accept what you can give us time wise, and look forward to the time that you are back full time.. You are wise beyond your years, and that's what we all need here... hope you are well, and thanks for everything that you've done for us here on Lit... hugs.... sierra

 

[Mae13]

Welcome back Cym! *HUG* I thought of you often, and sent warm wishes and prayers your way. That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? Sometimes, I think that might be true...it just might take a while for the wounds to heal in order to realize it. At least, I know it is that way with me.

We will enjoy the time we have you here, even if you don't get caught up here at Lit for hours and hours on end. We happily take what we can get, so to speak

 

[CarolineOh]

Welcome back, cym. This place isn't the same without you.

 

[RisiaSkye]

You see? I told you she'd be back.

Welcome back, b. Welcome home. ~~

And thanks; for all the reasons I hope you already know.

 

[petrel]

Welcome home cym,

I don't know if the weather is turning into spring/summer near you - I guess it is to some extent, and i hope there are lots of sunny days to help you heal and rest.
Take time to enjoy your new place, I still walk around my house every now and then mentally saying to myself - this is mine, its my sanctuary, my home, my place to rest and be myself. Whatever I feel like doing I can with no-one to judge me.

Plant herbs on the windowsill, read books (if you have some unpacked ] drink tea and relax - we are all thinking of you and wishing you well.

 

[Guest]

Cym,
Welcome home, lovely one!
You were missed.
I hope life is settling down for you. If there's ever anything I can do for you, let me know.
Be well!