Written by, and posted on behalf of Richard.
You are may be aware that, for some time, I have been
suffering from a terminal illness. I have recently been informed that
my time will be up in a matter of days, rather than weeks.
I
shall, therefore, take this opportunity to thank you, my readers, for
your friendship, support, and the pleasure that you have given me
through your own blogs over the years.
There
are tough times ahead for my beloved Lindsay - particularly as she has
some health issues of her own which will need resolving soon. However, I
am comforted in the knowledge that she will have the support of our
daughter, Melanie, and our son, Alex - both of whom have stepped up to
the plate wonderfully in recent times.
It's hard enough to say "au revoir" but even harder to say "goobye", but "goodbye" and "thank you" it has to be.
I am stunned. I don't know how to react let alone what to say. Let me reflect on this before I say anything more. My hand are shaking as I type this. David
ReplyDeleteDear Richard, There are no words to express my sadness, what I can assure is that your blog will remain alive as long as it has readers and at all times, I will be there. I admire your courage for this message. All my thoughts are with you. Phil
ReplyDeleteI am so terribly sorry to receive this news, Richard. Words fail me, and I am in shock and grief. Please know that Miriam and I are thinking of you. David
ReplyDeleteHello Richard,
ReplyDeletethis is the saddest news I have ever read here. Richard, thank you for the wonderful years of blogging, in the past few years, even though we never met in person, you have become a good friend. I wish you and your family all the best in this difficult time, if one can wish such a thing. I am deeply sad and already know that I will miss you and your "super long post".
Thank you for your courage in telling us this.
I wish you a lot of strength on the path that lies ahead of you.
Greetings
Frank from Germany..
Sorry folks - have just discovered that notification of comments awaiting moderation was not coming through to me. Will try and sort it, but not easy to do from my current position!
ReplyDeleteFrom a personal perspective the saddest read ever, and so courageous for you to write. I am otherwise truly lost for words which could never have been adequate anyway.
ReplyDeletePeace be with you my internet friend.
God Bless and your family....Pete.
Dear Richard, so so sorry to read your words about your illness. What can I say. I have no words but will try to tell you that I will miss your posts about your love for nature and your always kind reactions on my posts on nature and when I was not well. I am sorry we were never able to see together the Tree Frogs you like so much, David reminded me of that not long ago. Know that everytime I will see them you will be on my mind. Wishing you strength in the coming days, also for Lindsay and you children, family and friends. I will not forget you.
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I'm lost for words Richard. You have always been there, every week looking and commenting on my photos. It's just a great shame that we never met although the times that we have spoken over the years, I feel that we gave got to know each other well. The care of yourself and your family.
ReplyDeleteI have no words, Richard, my friend. I want to thank you for all your beautiful texts and photos and how you've always made me feel part of your adventures. All my thoughts are with you and I wish you courage and strength.
ReplyDeleteYour Spanish friend Guillermo.
I am so shocked I do not know what to say. I want to sit and cry........ D
ReplyDeleteDear Richard, I am sad to read that. Thank you for your friendship Richard. My thoughts are with you and your family. Goodbye my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that Blogger is determined to discomfort me in my las.t days by trying to convert any comments on my blog to "Spam". Sadly, I no longer have the ability to sort out such complxities.
ReplyDeleteJust a check to see if Blogger will allow me to leave a comment on my own blog
ReplyDeleteMaybe we're OK after all?!
ReplyDeleteRest assured we are all thinking of you, Richard, whether comments appear on your blog or not. Rest easy, my friend.
ReplyDeleteRichard, thank you for making the world a brighter place for Gini and I.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers continue for both you and Lindsay.
Good Morning Richard, Alan Brooks alerted me to your latest blog. We both want to send you our best wishes and hopes for freedom from pain and anxiety in whatever lies ahead. We also want to thank you for all that you have shared with us about wildlife - both on line and face to face. I can still remember our first meeting and you showing me the SEOs at Hicks Lodge in 2012 and then bouncing round Chartley Moss together when you were well into Damsels and Dragons ! So many thanks for your warmth and generosity and being part of lots of good memories. I will hold you and Lindsay in my thoughts and prayers. Every good wish. Martin
ReplyDeleteI am so upset each every moment, you are the great man. I weep as passing away.
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