Title: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: MArkUSA on January 01, 2002, 05:00:00 AM Well I recieved the worst news one can get today and I would like to share a letter I sent my friend mkendrick from this board..
NOW THIS IS ALL TRUE! Thanx Guys/Gals for all the help in past and the future! THE LETTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well what I am about to tell you is 100% True and fact. I just got off the phone with Michelle's Aunt Albina. What I hadnt told anyone is that for the last 2 weeks Michelle She went down hill very fast .. She died 2pm yesterday in Cebu Hospital. I am heartbroken and tore up... I dont know what else to say .. Mark.... WHEW! And this is real and I have no doubt in my mind! Everyone always worry about scam and crap like that .. No doubt in my mind at all.. at this very moment her mother is making funeral arrangements ( I called and talked to her) She was a bucket of tears...) Her Aunt Frans(lives in USA last 18 yrs) words(statement)to me I must tell you though that honestly...I felt it's a Lastly, I didn't know what else to tell you. But, may God Bless us always, Ok I have shared this with you Mark.. Not sure why? Now I am in a real predicament... AND I STILL AM DETERMINED TO MEET SOMEONE REAL TO SPEND ENTERNITY WITH So I am still going I think to Cebu... Mark I have such a short bit of time too entertain corresponding with prospects thru the mail... to meet in Cebu Feb20th - Mar2 2002 So you said that your wife has few friends that are indeed sincere. I would appreciate any help you can provide in establishing a connection to a few of these ladies email/phone/pics... Here is a website with all the info about me and tons of pics. Well I will end this email to you and hope that you are able to possibly point me in the right direction of happiness .. One last final thought .. I love Michelle in my own little way ... To find that someone special to warm my heart as much as I warm theirs! Unfortantely! I have to start looking again! Thanx MArkUSA PS. Parts of this letter will be used to express my needs for help! SO IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND CAN HELP A SINCERE CARING PERSON! God bless ! Title: Here's an approach... Post by: yorktr on January 03, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Mark; Take the trip; visit the cemetery. Spend some time there in deep mourning. Afterwards, use the trip as an opportunity to better understand the Philippines. Don't EXPECT to meet somebody new, but on the other hand, if you tell anyone you meet about what happened, you may attract even more ladies. Here's why: How romantic to make the pilgimage to the cemetery; it is a wonderful story of love. Also, while nobody would expect you to be emotionally available at this time, this could be a really endearing characterisitic in a fellow for those ladies who always are reading romantic novels. Who knows, Michelle herself may be able to help from the other side... You'll probably have to make another trip in the future to meet new ladies, but this trip can really be useful for you even though the original purpose has sadly changed... Title: if it's to happen... Post by: BrianN on January 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Here's an approach..., posted by yorktr on Jan 3, 2002
Then it will happen naturally, on his own terms. I really don't think this is anything that can be engineered from afar... or set up in time. It'll just start to happen once he gets there, if he still goes. Just my thoughts. Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: panther on January 03, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
I feel very sad for your fiancee. She was going to be so happy with you and her new life. To come so close to a happier life and then die is so tragic. I would be devastated and would need a period of grieving before thinking about pursuing other relationships. Title: If this is real.... Post by: Bear on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
then you have my condolences but I find it sad because it appears to me that the feelings you claim weren't quite there on your part. When my first fiancee died it took me 3 years to be able to date again. Bear Title: Re: If this is real.... Post by: BrianN on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to If this is real...., posted by Bear on Jan 2, 2002
Bear, I'm sure that the reality of it all will finally sink in when he gets off the plane in pi. If I was in his shoes, I don't know if I could have the guts to even get on the plane, and would probably just burn the tickets. I can't imagine corresponding that long.. (and never even meeting the girl).. then to have all the hopes and dreams destroyed so quickly. I'd probably be a pile of total dog@#$(*. It takes a lot of guts for a person to go through all of that, then try to go anyway. But in order to keep ones sanity, I'd figure the only thing that might be LEFT, is to go... and see what happens. Only... I still don't know if I could even get off the plane, with the mental images that were painted for so many months, of meeting her in the airport, only this time... they won't be, in reality. That's a tough one for anybody. Title: Re: If this is real.... Post by: MArkUSA on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to If this is real...., posted by Bear on Jan 2, 2002
Bear .. I knew someone would confront the fact that I am hiding and burying what feelings I had for Michelle for the time being .. But I am smart and reasonable man .. And I do have a life too continue on with .. Hope you understand and thanx for your conscern.. Mark Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: may10 on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Hearts are made to bear the worst of pain and the ultimate of joy. Someone dying doesn't mean their leaving our lives, for hearts are boundless and people that come and matter in our lives have places in our hearts.....and in times when we miss them the most, we can go deep into our hearts and touch them where they are forever. For now, human as we are, hearts need to cry, too. And then, when the time is right, love will come knocking in your heart again. My prayers are with you. Title: My Deepest Thanx To You All~~ Post by: MArkUSA on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Well I didnt expect this much outpouring of sympthy... It has touched my heart as Michelle Had done.. My email box shows the same kind of Caring by the amount of emails I recieved.. Lets get one thing straight for those who may doubt the truth of this... ITS A FACT THAT MY HEART HURTS AT THIS MOMENT Thats Truth Enough........ And I ask for help finding a sincere friend from Cebu .. Now I am not rushing anything just looking to make friends and see were it goes from there .. I also expressed these feelings to Aunt Fran and she thought having some friends to visit upon my arrival would be good .. So I am goin to follow my instincts and still go and hopefully make some wonderful friends along the way .. God Bless you all Mark W Overly Title: Sorry to hear about your loss Post by: Alvin on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Always remember that good things come to those who wait. Take time to grieve over your loss. Alvin, Hazel and Caryl Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: Windmill Boy on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Hello Mark I am glad you were able to share this recent tragedy with us on the board. It was shocking for us to read and I can only imagine the turmoil you are experiencing. I hope that you are able to take solice and comfort in knowing that you really did make an incredible impact of happyness and joy in Michelles life. and don't forgrt the seconhand impact her happyness made on those around her also. I think by your occupational nature (nurse), that you must be a very giving person. Since you are apparently locked into your trip to the phillipines go and go with a happy heart if possible. Meet with her family give them strength. talk about the fun moments you had with her online and find out about how she was prior to meeting you. I hope you are able to find some closure for yourself through this if possible. Take some time to get away from the family though and explore the islands. have some fun do some diving, try new and different foods. just soak up the environment and try to understand what circumstances made her who she was and why she was so special to you. If you meet someone else special this trip fantastic, but don't put the added stress on to yourself of having to start a new search for someone else right now. May God be with you and give you peace, tranquility, and understanding during these difficult days that are ahead of you. Windmill Boy Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: Jeff S on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Gee, Mark: What a story. I know it has to hurt, even though you guys hadn't met. Deepest condolences. -- Jeff S. Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: Howard on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Mark, I don't know what to say. Please accept my sincere condolences. I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. I am very sorry. I know that your not necessarily thinking with a clear head right now, but please think about slowing down in your pursuit of another young lady. I'm sure that you want something good to come out of this tragedy, that that must be what you're thinking. But, being hasty and trying to fit a new relationship into your truncated schedule, might be a recipe for disaster. If you feel you must go, then go. I completely understand the hassle of working all of the details out so that you can go to the Philippines. I can relate to not wanting to waste the time or money you have invested in this trip, but you might be setting yourself, and someone else, for a fall. If your plan is just to meet some young ladies, on a trip that is already paid for, with no other expectations than visiting the Philippines, you might be able to salvage something out of these tragic circumstances. But, I'm sure you have already thought of all of this. I am very sorry. If there is anything I can do, if you would like to talk, please don't hesitate to look me up or e-mail me! I wish there was something I could do or say to make you feel better. Sincerely H Title: Howard said it right Post by: Eman on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by Howard on Jan 2, 2002
Mark - I can only echo Howard's sentiments. Check your heart and make double sure you are ready for this trip. Be patient and give yourself time for grief. You were so close before, that means you can get there again, but not necessarily on a schedule of your own choosing. Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: yc on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Hello Mark, I do not know what to say. When things like this happen they really come when we least expect it. I am very sorry and is sadden by your lost. I know this will not offer much consolation to you. But try not to think of times you and her will not have together. Just cherish the time the two of you did share together. They are just as precious if not more so. Nobody knows why God in his infinite wisdom allow these things like this to happen to good people. Maybe the answer lays in the fact that it is because you and her are good people, that he allowed this to happen. Good people are the ones best able to weather something like this without becoming bitter at life. Also try to see it from your Michelle's view. Her last days on this earth were filled happiness and joy. The reason for that was you. God allowed you to be an instrument of joy for her. The two of you had in a short time what most people never find in a lifetime. In a sense, I almost envy you. You had found what I am still seeking. Take care and God Bless!!! Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: Stephen on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Mark.... Tess and I are very sorry to hear of this loss for you. Hang in there. By the way....did she have "anemia" or did she have Leukemia? Title: Our Condolences... Post by: Dave H on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Mark, We are so very sad to hear about Michelle. This is heartbreaking news. You are both in our prayers. Dave H. & M Title: sorry to hear .... Post by: Peaches on January 02, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
..about what happened to her and your plans. Please God Speed. Peaches Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: kevin on January 01, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Mark, I'm sorry to hear about what happened. I really don't know what to say because this is shocking. You know it's unfortunate when bad things happen to good people, but those things happen. Personally, I've known of some good relationships between younger people, where one spouse (partner) died prematurely an unexpectedly. It's got to be very difficult to cope with. It will take time to get through the grief. Don't rush into anything too soon. Take care. - Kevin Title: Re: YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look! Post by: Febtember on January 01, 2002, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDPlease look!, posted by MArkUSA on Jan 1, 2002
Mark, I'm so sorry to hear about your fiancee.You have our deepest sympathy. Raquel and Greg |