It's been a rough two years during my absence from Geeks. I lost my wife of 43 years last month after a two year battle with cancer. I now find myself with a big empty spot to fill and a need for familiar old friends and surroundings. I have put a lot of things off during that time, so I can't say how often I will be around or how much I will be able to contribute. I also lost touch with much of the tech world and need to take advantage of some of the excellent and friendly wisdom available here.

My life is definitely going to take a different direction now and it's a bit scary to think of starting so many things over. As the sole cook and chief bottle washer I will take full advantage of the recipe section. I thought of all of you many times and wondered what was happening with the crew. I didn't fully realize before how much even casual acquaintances fill in our lives. You can bet that between projects and the mundane business of life I will be signing in for my "Geek fix".

Keith,

So sorry to hear about your wife. I went thru the cancer battle not with a spouse but with my mother and losing her left a big empty hole in my life. I know there are no words that can make things better - and I don't know what else to say anyone except that I am sorry you lost your wife.

Fay

We are so sad to learn of your loss, Keith. It was a long struggle. We want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers. You have friends here! Welcome back!

Oh Keith,

I am so sorry to hear about your wife. I am helping my best friend through her husband's cancer battle.

Come in and enjoy. I am just back also. And there have been no expectations on me. You come and contribute what you can or just enjoy the company. Still the friendly place it used to be. Very supportive. I had missed that. Welcome back. You are in my prayers.

Sorryt Nivice about your wife - I know it sucks big time - but let me take a quote from one of the few things I remember my grandma telling me before she got sick and died

God wont put me though more then what I can endore, and handle - I just wish sometimes he didnt trust me so much!

Nice to see you around though

I hope I can find at least one word to comfort you in this time of loss and all the other feelings that goes with losing your wife. I understand and feel your pain and will ask the Lord to watch you and the family and ease your pain. I'll pray you get some peace so you can carry on being the head cook and bottle washer. It has only been a month so I can imagine you are still in shock. You have always been such a good person helping all of us. If I can give any advise it would be to stay busy and keep loving your family as you always have done in the past.
I'm going through some very hard times myself so if I did not make sense forgive me. I'll keep praying as I have done since the beginning so you can heal now.

God Bless,
Always,
Sheila

I'm so sorry about your wife! I know that you were very supportive of her and loved her very much! We are always here for you!

Glad to have you back Novice! You were in our constant thoughts too and I so sad to learn of your loss.

You are in my prayers.

Keith, I'm sorry to hear about your loss - be sure we all thought of you often during your absence.
We hope we will be able to help you along your new path - keep checking in!

keith

so sorry to hear about your wife. There are no words that can describe the loss.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Sandra