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Thank You, Ricochet
I’ve been honored and humbled to be a part of Ricochet for the past year. I came here in January 2013 in search of people with conservative views who were concerned about the direction America was heading. I needed encouragement in the midst of chaos. I found that, but I also discovered something so much more. I found a community of people who shared my hopes and my dreams. I found friends—friends from all over the country, from all walks of life, with rich and fascinating backgrounds, with different political and social views, who care not about agendas, but about people. They understand that a nation isn’t built simply on laws and ideologies, but on mutual respect and love. That sense of common humanity and grace is expressed every day on Ricochet, and I have been touched by it more than you could ever know.
Unfortunately, I’m going to have to step away from Ricochet for a time because of health issues. I will post once in a while as I am able, but I won’t be engaging in the everyday smart, challenging, and fun conversations that I have been.
When I consider the future of our country, I sometimes despair. I know it will take people of strong will, noble heart, and solid principles to save it. It will take fighters. Ricochet has those fighters, and I know you won’t give up as you fight the good fight to live freely in grace and truth.
Thank you for everything you have done for me—all your support, all your encouragement, all your love. I am proud to be a part of this community, and I always will be.
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Get well soon. God Bless.
Denise, my selfish side was dreading where this post was going. It started sounding like a good bye and I would definitely hate that. You are one of my “go-to” writers here and I will miss your thoughts on things. Of course your health is the most important thing and we will all be praying for a speedy recovery and return.
We have not always agreed Mrs. McAllister but having sparred with you on more than one occasion I know I am the better for it.
You choose wisely. We here on Ricochet will feel the loss but there are those who have a far greater stake. See to your health, those who love you most no doubt depend on you more than you know.
The #1 priority is for you to be well, Denise. Lean on your friends; it’s why we’re here.
DC,
Would you do us a favor if you can? If it is a fairly benign chronic health issue, please let us know. “Health issue” can cover the scope of a Killer Hangnail to an Owie. Some of us worry that it is a Killer Hangnail and you will never type again. If it is an Owie, we will make a special Ricochet Band-aid to speed your recovery. I figure you are just being Scottish and wimping out which happens every eon to a Scot.
May God give you rest, peace. and wisdom.
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DC, wishing you strength and good health – write when you can, hope it is soon.
Do NOT get tangled up in that Obamacare!
My prayers are with you, Denise.
Friends can be helpful, you have many here . As people say ” just call me anytime for anything you want or need” .
There are alot of us here that share that sentiment.
I am going to miss your posts on the differences between the sexes. They are always challenging.
Praying for your health as well.
D.C. – all our good wishes will make you well in no time and you’ll be as voracious a writer as ever.
See you soon, and take care of yourself!
What? Like hiking the Appalachian trail?
God bless you, Denise. You are a wonderful writer and seem like a very nice lady.
Hope to see you back soon.
May God bless you. We look forward to your return.
Our average IQ will go down 5 points in your absence.
You tell the truth, and do so elegantly, with good humor and kindness. Telling the truth in the face of indifference is hard enough; in the face of opposition and ridicule is even harder. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to you for doing exactly that.
Lord, we bring our sister D.C. before You, confident in your love, mercy & ability to heal. Give those caring for her compassion and revelation, understanding and insight, love and skill. We ask that You touch her, mind, body & spirit, that she would see Your healing and many would glorify You through what You do in her.
In Jesus precious name,
Thank you, Brian. Yes, Esther does come to mind (especially the scared part, which is often the case with me :). I appreciate your prayer, and I hope to be back soon.
Praying for your health as well. ·1 hour ago
You have challenged me a great deal in those posts, and I am better for it. Thank you, Bryan!
I will know more at the end of the month. Thank you, and everyone here for your support.
I know I keep saying it, but I have to say it again. I am so very humbled. My love has been deepened for all of you–and I do mean love! Ricochet, as ever, has my highest respect. You make me want to be better, to write better, to represent you better because you are the best!
D.C., Yer presence, the beauty of Yer writing and opinions, certainly was the breath of fresh air that so wonderfully changed and renewed weary spirits Here.
Get well soon.
I have to step away for very different reasons, but please be assured of my prayers and my hope that you return. You have a gift and I think I speak for everyone here when I ask that you use it.
If, as Robert Frost said: Home is the place where, when you gotta go there, they gotta take you in.
Then Ricochet is the place where, when you gotta post something, you can be sure you’ll be welcomed gladly.
Get well quick, and don’t be a stranger.
Irish. Black Irish. Not that they’re different in any meaningful way from the Scots.
(There. That oughtta bring her running back, screaming like a banshee.)
Namaste.
Would you do us a favor if you can? If it is a fairly benign chronic health issue, please let us know. “Health issue” can cover the scope of a Killer Hangnail to an Owie. Some of us worry that it is a Killer Hangnail and you will never type again. If it is an Owie, we will make a special Ricochet Band-aid to speed your recovery. I figure you are just being Scottish and wimping out which happens every eon to a Scot.
May God give you rest, peace. and wisdom.
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Ditto.
Sorry to hear that you aren’t feeling well and thank you for letting us know. We keep you and your family in prayers. Until then, you will be greatly missed.
Missing you already.
:-)
I just saw your post right now, Denise. What will I do without T’Pol? :-(
There are people, … a very rare sort, …that walk into a gathering and, by virtue of their personality, their intellect, and their very radiant nature, make us wonder what life was ever like before they came into our lives. Indeed, it’s like they were always there and we can’t imagine things being the same without them. You are that person, Denise, and the only thing stronger than the univeral sadness we all feel at the news that you have to step back for a time, is the strength of the prayers and good thoughts going up on your behalf. You take care, young lady, and thank you ever so much for your friendship.
Denise,
I searched the internet for something that would be an appropriate gift to one who gives much.
Mi Shebeirach is the Jewish prayer for healing the sick. I will say one tomorrow at minyan for you (less the harp). It is customary to give the hebrew name of the person who you are praying for. If you do not have one this is not a problem but an opportunity. If you take a hebrew name it is thought mystically that the acquisition of the new name itself will heal you.
If you don’t mind, tomorrow I shall call you Devorah bat Mattathias. Deborah, a great Torah prophetess, bat, daughter of, Mattathias, the leader of the fiercely independent Hasmonean revolt.
Get well.
Regards.
Jim
Would you do us a favor if you can? If it is a fairly benign chronic health issue, please let us know. “Health issue” can cover the scope of a Killer Hangnail to an Owie. Some of us worry that it is a Killer Hangnail and you will never type again. If it is an Owie, we will make a special Ricochet Band-aid to speed your recovery. I figure you are just being Scottish and wimping out which happens every eon to a Scot.
10 cents– It is more than an owie, but I’m not going to die. Not yet. :) I will know more at the end of this month. It also has to do with my emotional capacity to deal with everything, and I always want to give 100% to Ricochet. I just don’t feel like I can do that right now. I’m so overwhelmed by what everyone has said. I am truly surprised (though I shouldn’t be, considering all the good-hearted folks here) and to be honest, you have all motivated me to be even better–as a person and as a writer. I’m so humbled by your kindness.
Praying for a full and swift recovery for you, and that God will hold you in His hands and sustain you and your family through this.
D.C., Yer presence, the beauty of Yer writing and opinions, certainly was the breath of fresh air that so wonderfully changed and renewed weary spirits Here.
Get well soon. ·1 hour ago
Thank you, Jimmy. “Beauty will save the world.” Not outward beauty, but the beauty of our humanness, and when we are vulnerable, when we share and connect on that level, in all the glory that we have been created to be, the heavens sing. :)