TnM Guestbook

Jamie wrote on May 10th, 2010
Hello It's been a year on the 26th of this month My Brother Passed Away. Jill I miss you and Norma and all the TnM family It's been so hard I want to thank Everyone again thanks for all the prayers you said for us I don't know when I will Return to the group Just letting you know I think of all yall and love this group
Lois wrote on January 27th, 2010
Thisis one of the best web pages I've seen and I'm proud to be a member of the group . Great job!
ken wrote on May 9th, 2009
hello from a fellow yola/synthasite user.... love the site


Nancy wrote on May 6th, 2009
I just learned that Ray has passed on. I had wondered why he no longer sent me links. He will be very much missed. He and I had shared links for many years. He was a special man to us all.
Barb wrote on May 5th, 2009
I didn't hear about Ray's passing until Jill told me over the phone...she didn't have the heart to tell me online because of what my family's going through. Jill, I want to thank you for telling me gently, so that I could comprehend what happened.

Ray was such a sweet man...I met him through Jill's groups. He always had a kind word for me, even when I wasn't in the best of moods, which was often. I didn't play his games often, but looked forward to seeing his emails because they were such fun to read. He had an enormous talent that he got to share with his online family, and for that we're blessed.

Ray, please help my sister see that it's okay to go, and please see that she sees my father and sister. Enjoy your rest~you've earned it.

I'm off for a cry and to look for a caffeine-free Pepsi to drink in his memory.

God bless everyone, hug your families for me.

Barb
DJ wrote on April 25th, 2009
RAY WAS A SWEET PERSON WHO CARED FOR EVERYONE AND WAS VERY HELPFUL WHEN YOU NEEDED HELP HE WAS THERE IF HE COULD , HE WAS VERY FRIENDLY TO TALK TO ALWAYS SENT GREAT STUFF THAT WE ALL LOVED AND HE ALWAYS OUT DONE HISSELF NO MATTER WHAT IT WAS HE WAS A AWESOME GUY TO KNOW AND BE FRIENDS WITH WE WILL MISS YOU BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS ALWAYS AND FOREVER There are no words that can describe how much I feel for y'all . just know that you will be in my prayers.
With my deepest and most sincere sympathy .

Susan wrote on April 18th, 2009
You will truely be missed my friend... Have just come back to the group, and was really shocked to hear the sad news.. May you rest in peace with all the angels...
Trisch wrote on April 8th, 2009
Well Ray my friend ... I will miss you terribly ... We had the best Pepsi Coke War ever !! lol ... Hope that there is a fountain of Pepsi that never runs dry just for you. I'll bring the Coke !! And I'll be wearing my Fire Fighter uniform just for you ... just have ta take it out of moth balls since I retired !
Love ya Buddy ....
To Ray's family .... thank you for sharing Ray with us for all these years. I have belonged to the group for over a year and so thorougly enjoyed the friendly jabs at each other ... he made me laugh so very many times. As of 1:20 pm Tuesday, I have lived in Martinsville Indiana for 2 years now. Ray told me alot about Indiana including history, places to go and those answers to questions that I always seemed to have. Although we never had the chance to meet in person, I kind of felt that we did somehow because his personality and humor always poured out with every word that he typed. I will miss those words tremedously. Also , I want to thank you for sharing the 50th Wedding Anniversary movie with us .. I still haven't made it all the way thru it ... cause I can't see from the tears ( but they are happy tears cause the video is so beautifully done !! ) and that ever present lump in my throat. But I will in time for I have it saved.
There are no words that can describe how much I feel for y'all ... just know that you will be in my prayers.
With my deepest and most sincere sympathy ....
Trisch Debus
Bart/Shawn wrote on April 7th, 2009
Ray was a great guy, we had a lot of fun together,he will be missed.
Rebecca wrote on April 5th, 2009
Ray and Family,
I only knew you for a couple weeks and what i knew of you were only happy,friendly memories of chatting about the webpage and a few emails i sent....thanks sooo much for making me smile and you will be truely missed by everyone! Like said earlier Heaven gained another angel and although we miss you terribly i know you will be watching over us and making sure i dont send any coke items hahaha
Hugs and Love,
Becky
Leann wrote on April 5th, 2009
Ray my friend though I didnt know you for long you will be missed by all of us so here are 2 poems for you my friend. I was very lucky to have known you for the short time I did you have a positive influence on all of us hugs to you and your family my friend.. Now for the poems...


The death of someone close to us leave us shocked with grief. We cannot understand how one minute this person was here and the next they are gone. The truth is that those we love are never truly gone. The body may have run its course, but the soul lives forever. Human beings have been cognizant of eternal life since the beginning of time. Every culture has its own traditions about death and reincarnation. The anxiety commonly felt about death in our culture is a result of a scientific schema which says that "if I don't see it, it's not there". Author unknown

Since The Loss Of You
© Tiffany
Since the loss of you
I've learned to live for each day
And take it as a blessing
Knowing it may not always be this way.

Since the loss of you
I've learned that when everything goes wrong
To never give up on what is right
Because it can only make you strong.

Since the loss of you
I've learned that even when you're in a lot of pain
You've got to hold yourself together
So you won't feel like you're going insane.

Since the loss of you
I've learned how to hold the tears when I want to cry
Because all I have is memories
And just want to ask God why.

But mostly, since the loss of you
I've learned a life can be taken in the blink of an eye
And only Heaven really knows when
That person will have to say "Goodbye."

When A Friend Bids Goodbye
© Kathrine Yee Baraquia
My dear friend,
close your eyes...
hold my hand,
and hear me whisper...

For the times I was lost,
you were there to look for me.
Will you believe me when I say I love you more than you'll ever know.
Will you trust me when I say ...this time you have to let me go.

My dear friend, I must leave.
The world no longer needs me.
It's my time to be gone, until we meet again someday.
Don't you cry now, I know I'll be okay.
Trust that I'll never forget you.
Don't be sad now, just close your eyes until it's through.
Hold my hand, don't open your eyes yet...
wait when I no longer whisper..

My dear friend, you'll be fine.
I'll be up there watching over you.
For the times I'll be gone, don't ever forget
the words I whispered to you.

God calls on my name... and I have to let go of your hand now...
Please don't cry... and smile for me..
because I'm with the one who made us friends.

Remember, I'll always love you.
so come, wave me goodbye...
It'll be painful but we have to...
Hug me, hug me tight, feel the words I can no longer say.

My dear friend, I'm going to miss you.
just pray because I'll always listen.
and one day, when it's your time,
I'll be there for you...
Just like the way I used to.

Ray my dear friend you are missed by all of us from TNM we will miss you. And may God comfort all of us who lost you and be there for the family you left behind..

With much love to all,

Leann





Kathy wrote on April 4th, 2009
Ray My thoughts are with you. I will miss you. I know your looking at us now with Angel wings.You will be missed from a lot of us and you did a wonderful job on our web page. To Barbara and your family may God Bless you and you are in my prayers and thoughts. Love, and Hugs. Kathy

Deby wrote on April 4th, 2009
Ray, you will be greatly missed my friend but I know you're up there with Urs right now giving her a hard time and that helps just knowing that. My prayers go to your family and friends. We will keep the Pepsi war going on for you. Until we all meet again.
Edith wrote on April 4th, 2009
To Ray who reigns in Heaven, and to all his family & friends....
A very sad goodbye my friend, But I know you are with us. You are now our guardian angel, and paving our paths for us all. I will always remeber you and cherish all the happy moments you shared with us all.
REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND
Callie wrote on April 3rd, 2009
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Ray's Family and friends at this time. I know he was a very special person. May the memories you shared and God's mercy give you strength and comfort as you mourn his loss.

BIG Hugs & Prayers....

Callie
Sue wrote on April 3rd, 2009
You will never be forgotten..you will always live in us as we remember the links and friendship you shared with us.
God Bless
Gena wrote on April 3rd, 2009
To Ray: From time to time God brings someone into your life that brightens your days just by being there. You were one of those people for me. It was my great privilege to get to know you and an Honor to call you my friend. You will be so missed.
To Rays family: What a sad time this is for all of us. What a wonderful person Ray was always so full of life. I first met Ray 8 yrs ago when we were on a list together he was one of those members that always had tme to help no matter how busy he was. Whenever I had a question he was always there with an answer. He was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go to each and everyone of you, and my God give you peace in your time of need.
Pam wrote on April 3rd, 2009
didnt know ray long but enjoyed his emails on bgt will miss him. your in m y thoughts and prayers.
pam wrote on April 3rd, 2009
Im so sorry to have you gone from all of us. We will miss you alot. I hope you are looking down on us and are enjoying all the nice things people are saying about you.
Toni wrote on April 3rd, 2009
To Ray's family, Ray was wonderful to alot of diffrent people, that he never meet, but after talking with him online. You knew he was a friend and had time for everyone, even for the little things. He had a way to make you laugh, even online. And it seemed liked he know what pages to send out, when you we're down. Yes Ray, You will be really missed. God Bless
Carole wrote on April 3rd, 2009
How do i express the pain of your loss in words. Your love of life, amazing wit and genuine caring for others will never be replaced. My deepest sympathy to your family, who were loved so deeply by you. We all have a new guardian angel. Love, Carole
Marilyn wrote on April 3rd, 2009
Ray you will be sadly missed. I really enjoyed the links you sent to our group. My prayers are with your family.
Shy wrote on April 3rd, 2009
Ray, My heart is so sad hearing about your passing.You were a great friend, Always putting a smile on my face. I will never forget you my friend. Everytime I see a shinning star I will know it is you.
To your Family God Bless you all
Here is a poem for you Ray
Love always
God Bless



A Friend’s Passing


by Ron Bissell





A gentle breeze caressed my cheek


I felt my heart take wing.


It came from beyond yet very close


a breeze that astounded me.





How gentle and kind


its content was,


it gave me warmth inside.


I felt – I knew it was full of Grace


a Grace that made me whole.





I thought for a moment,


understood its call,


and knew my world had changed,


for within that touch was a fond farewell


a farewell from a loving soul.





I knew at once whose call it was,


I gave a quiet sigh.


How gentle a breeze


how small its touch


yet deep inside I felt,


a gentle soul I knew so well


was quickly passing by.





If I could just hold on I thought


and never let her leave.


I thought for an instant


I could control her path


since her journey was not complete.





I knew at once I must let her go


to complete her passage home.


I said goodbye,


and felt her go,


with eyes filled full of tears.


I said, “God speed”


as she left this world


for she was sure of her final goal.





Alone again I could feel my heart


sad and empty it became,


but then as quickly as I felt its loss


it filled with joy and peace.





I knew whose soul had passed me by


for I knew her gentle smile.


That smile – that gift was all she had


it lit everything it touched.





Then quickly as she left this world


I heard a quiet sigh,


She said, “farewell my journey’s done


I’ve nothing more to give.


Just give my joy to all you meet


and light their inner flame.





Remember me as you go your way


and impart love in countless ways.


Improve your world,


become the way,


spread love to all you meet.


For within you lies your Creator’s gift


a gift for all to see.





Simply hug your children as I have done


and allow them to feel your love.


I will live within each hug you give,


before gently moving away.





It is within that brief instant in time


that you will honor me.


To love, to hug, and give joy to all


is my gift for eternity.”

Donna P wrote on April 3rd, 2009
I am new to this wonderful group. So I really did not get to know Ray that well. But my heart goes out to his wife Barbara and his family. You have lost a part of your family. As we in this group also have lost a good friend. God speed Ray on his final destiation to heaven. And God give you all the strength you need at this time.
Lorraine wrote on April 3rd, 2009
My deepest sympathy from across the pond ( England ) to Ray's family.
He was such a lovely man
Allene wrote on April 3rd, 2009
Ray,my heart goes out to your wife.You
will be missed..I know Heaven just gained another Angel..Hugs, Allene
Bud wrote on April 3rd, 2009
I've closed My list Friday in honor and memory of you Ray ... We met over 10 years ago, and you're like a brother to Me ... Thank You for all you did for Backgrounds and Tags, it meant a lot to the members and Myself ... I know you're in Heaven now and out of pain ... God Bless ... My best to Barbara and you're family.
Deb wrote on April 2nd, 2009
My prayers are with Ray's family and with all of you,his friends. God be with you all. He is resting now in the arms of our Lord.
Deb
Jamie wrote on April 2nd, 2009
Ray, words can't express the sadness I feel. You were a good friend. No one could have asked for a better friend. I know you are up there in heaven drinking Pepsi making the angels laugh. Barbara, God bless you and your family you will be in my prayers. Love Jamiew
Leslie wrote on April 2nd, 2009
You will be missed Pepsi man.

Norma wrote on April 2nd, 2009
Dearest Ray, I just wanted you to know how much I will miss you. I thought you were one of the kindest and sweetest people I have ever known. Always giving and always there when I needed you. And how in the world will I ever get anyone to send me a riddle, knowing that I could never figure them out? You were always such a kidder. But know, my friend, you will stay in my heart forever. And my deepest sympathy goes to Barbara and your family. Take care my friend. Love, Norma
Jill wrote on April 2nd, 2009
Ray, I will so miss you so much but your memory will carry on in my heart forever ... your special to so many of us here ... the webpage will remain and we will look at it often ... you touched my life in so many ways .. I will miss the coke & Pepsi wars and all our bloopers with each other ...everytime I see a star sprarkle I will think of you ...you lit up alot of faces with your wonder personality ... you and Ursula can have fun now ... thank you for all you have done for me , but most of all for your friendship .. gonna miss you so much ...love Jill
Callie wrote on March 18th, 2009
Great St. Patty's Page!

Thanks so much for all of the hard work you put into these pags, Ray.

Sunshine n Big Hugs...

Callie
Leann wrote on February 23rd, 2009
Hello to all I am new hope all is well hugs Leann
Kylei wrote on February 22nd, 2009
I am new but already feel at home here.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your family.
Norma wrote on February 19th, 2009
Hafta to say that ol' Bob did a gud job on his peom <g> to his lovely wife. It was very heart warming. Psssst, love these web pages ;)
Callie wrote on January 30th, 2009
Great pages you have made. I thoroughly enjoyed going through all of them. Thanks so much for this wonderful contribution that you make to TnM.

Callie
JOAnne Harrison wrote on January 23rd, 2009
Just wanted to say what a great group this is. Everyone has become just like family to me.
Gena wrote on January 22nd, 2009
I just want to say it is an honor to be on a list with a great staff and wonderful members.
Ray, You're doing an AWESOME job..
Norma wrote on January 20th, 2009
Just hoping everyone has started the new year out with a bang. Great job Ray. And be sure and check each page. They're fabulous.
Kathee wrote on January 19th, 2009
Hi everyone......just signing the guest book n hoping everyone has a great 2009
Ray wrote on January 19th, 2009
Just wondering if anyone ever reads this guestbook. lol
Deb wrote on January 13th, 2009
One of the best web pages I have seen. Great work!! I am always awed by someone that can do things like this.
Bart wrote on December 9th, 2008
Great job on the website Ray, keep up the good work, which is always appreciated
Bob wrote on December 6th, 2008
There is no better way to honor Ursula
then by this Web Page.
Thru this she will live for her sends
to all groups.
Norma wrote on December 2nd, 2008
Just a Merry Christmas wish to all my TnM friends and all the new friends that signed the guest book. Great job Ray.....as always :)
Shannon wrote on December 2nd, 2008
love all the sends
connie wrote on November 30th, 2008
great looking page!
DOTTIE wrote on November 30th, 2008
NICE PAGE AND SITE. THANKS FOR SHARING. DOTTIE
Shirley wrote on November 18th, 2008
Great Work!
Connie wrote on November 6th, 2008
The ones that are in this group, these people are so very talented, loyal, and friends that you can have for life. This group is just a wonderful thing to belong to. Thanks to all of you.
Jamie wrote on October 24th, 2008
RAY,You did a great job as always. You are so talented. Thank you Very much for doing this for us.
Joanne wrote on October 23rd, 2008
My first day here but liking what I see
Kenneth wrote on October 21st, 2008
Hey, Ray! Nice website! You did a tremendous job. Keep up the good work!!
Lisa wrote on October 21st, 2008
An awesome site. Look no further, because here it is.
Shy wrote on October 16th, 2008
Ray ......... Another great site for the list. Thank you
Urs wrote on October 15th, 2008
What can i say,awesome job on the new pages,I knew you would find a way,thanks for all your hard work
hugsssss
Jill wrote on October 12th, 2008
One word best describes this Ray AWESOME !
It just keeps getter better and better ...and with that special touch from everyone to make it possible ...thank all of you for being part of TnM we have one nice family here ... Thanks Everyone !! HUGSSS
Susie wrote on October 11th, 2008
Nice one Ray, so sorry all your hard work was lost. Reckon this one will be just as good if not even better. Thanks for all the time you put into doing this :)
Deby wrote on October 10th, 2008
great job Ray. I'm glad you were able to find another way to have the web site. Keep up the awsome work.

Annette wrote on October 10th, 2008
I am glad that we have a new website....thank you Ray!
Norma wrote on October 9th, 2008
Well, as usual Ray, you have outdone yourself. It's going to be another fabulous website. Thanks for all you do for TnM. This is an amazing group of people and I am so proud to be a small part of it. Thanks to all of you. Great job!!!
Leslie wrote on October 9th, 2008
Kudos to Ray! Job well done! Sit back and relax with a coke...er, pepsi...'cuse me ;)
Mario wrote on October 9th, 2008
Great site..
Ray wrote on October 7th, 2008
Just testing the guestbook as I build the web pages.