Hi, As some of you are aware, around last October both TheMadPainter and I had to put our Poser projects on a back burner because of real life issues that cropped up on us - major medical problems for her, and some major health problems with my Mom and Dad. While I am heartened to say that things in my world are improving somewhat, and my folks (both who had been in and out of the hospital on numerous times last year) are improving. It is not the case, however, with TheMadPainter. On top of several other major complaints, that has had her in and out of the doctors office, undergoing tests, and even surgeries, these last several months, she has just been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm (needing immediate attention) as well as lung cancer, and will have to have one lung removed after the aneurysm is deal with. Again, this comes on the heels of other major medical issues she has already been undergoing. You can well imagine, the last few months have been a long, tiring, and trying ordeal for TheMadPainter, and while she is a strong lady (as many of you know) these kinds of problems can take their toll - so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks :O) Now, for the Poser side of things. Please direct any emails (or IMs) concerning store items (whether her store stand alone items or items we did together) to me, and I will do my best to respond in a timely manner. While some questions may have to be passed on - and wait - until I can touch base with her, I should, hopefully, be able to answer most. Again, I am very saddened to make this announcement and sincerely hope my next can be to report good news on TheMadPainter. Rob

Ugh. That just ruined my week. I'm so sorry to hear this. My best wishes to TheMadPainter and her friends/family for a speedy and remarkable recovery from all of this. On the other hand, glad to hear about your Mom and Dad, Rob.

I am very sorry to hear this. Hopefully, things will begin to get better for TheMadPainter. Thanks for letting the community know.

Very saddening indeed :(. Hope all get well soon.

Thanks everyone. :O) Just noticed, I forgot to list an email address for anyone needing to contact me. shadownet@edgeofnever.net or alternate backup if the above does not seem to work for some strange reason. shadownet@peoplepc.com

I am very sorry to hear this. Please let her know that my thoughts are also with her. You both are remarkably talented, and generous, people. I hope there is good news in the near future. Take care.

Oh, dear! Please pass on our very strongest hopes for complete recovery! If she knows that people care, it might help her to heal faster. Carolly

This is such sad news. Please pass along my heartfelt wishes for a positive and easy recovery!

I'm saddened to hear that, please send her my best wishes! And of course it's good to hear that your parents do well s

Prayers and good thoughts to both of you...we, as a community, cannot afford to lose more of our valued members. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones and know that, barring some nightmare scenario, we'll be here when you need us.

My thanks again to everyone. I will certainly pass these well wishes on to TheMadPainter. I think just knowing others are thinking about you and hoping for the best is good medicine in times like this. I appreciate so much each and everyone of you taking the time to lend your encouragement to her. Little things like that can me a lot in times like this. :O)

I'm so Sorry this happened. My prayers to her, and she does have a very rough road ahead. Hugs to you both.

Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear this :(

I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope that things can turn out all right for TheMadPainter and you. Take care!

I'm so sorry to hear that... I was hoping that things will get better... please... please give my best regards to TheMadPainter... and I continue to pray for her...

Hi,

Thanks again to everyone for your concern. Just wanted to pass this along. It is an excerpt from the email theMadpainter sent me about her upcoming surgery. This sounds a bit more touch and go than I originally supposed. Naturally I am very concerned.

...Friday Morning I check into the hospital and will have surgery that morning for the Cerebral Aneurysm Coiling...and if all that goes well it is possible I will be home between mon & Wed sometime.....This is not a simple surgery and has it's risks...there is a death rate with this one so I am aprehensive to say the least...but out of the few proceedures available for this kind of aneurysm it seems like it has the best chances....there are numerous things that can go wrong before, during and after the surgery...but yet it has the best rate of all the techniques so I hope all goes well there....

That has to be frightening...both for her and for you as her friend. I do so hope we hear good news soon.

Hi dialyn, yes this last bit in particular has certainly been a frightening experience. The out show of concern by the folks here has really done a lot to help Shirley. It means a lot in trying times like this to know others are thinking about you, and rooting for you to get better. I can not thank the folks here enough. It is really appreciated.

Hi shadownet, thanks for the update. I am so happy to hear that theMadpainter continuing to update you... and I wish your folks just everything good... and for the theMadpainter a successful surgery and recovery... and I am sending her and you my hugs....

I hope that everything goes well with the surgery! You are in our thoughts and prayers!!!

My prayers are with her hope all goes well. SndCastie

I am so sorry to hear this. Please if you get a chance tell her I am thinking of her and sending her many hugs and prayers. Diana

Our family is praying for her today.

I'm sorry to hear this. My prayers are with her. Ryuslilangel

I'm sorry to hear this, please pass on my best wishes

Love & Light on it's way!!

Hi, just wanted to let everyone know that theMadPainter made it through surgery okay and is now back home recovering. She will have to go back in a couple weeks to have the lung remove due to the cancer, but once that is behind her, the worse hopefully will be over. Again, I thank you all so much for your thoughts, prayers, and encouragements. It means a lot. Best regards, Rob

It is a wonderful news Rob! Thanks for sharing with us... I wish speedy recovery to theMadPainter ... and I continue to pray for her.... Hugs, Koty