What’s going on with TC?

By | August 11, 2026

What’s going on with TC?

Most of you have probably noticed that several issues of our daily newsletter have gone missing. That’s because I have gone missing. Last week, I became ill, and on Friday morning, I was taken to the local ER.

Because of the complexity of my health issues, they transported me to a much larger hospital for diagnosis and treatment. And that’s where I am now, awaiting major surgery. It may be another day or two before they can do the surgery as they try to get my blood numbers back closer to normal… which may be a couple more days yet.

In the meantime, I am trying to set up a temporary workspace here at the hospital and get things rolling again.

I’m sorry it has taken me so long to post this. I will keep you all updated.

Thank you all very much for your support. You have no idea how much you all mean to me.

More soon…

TC 

113 thoughts on “What’s going on with TC?

    1. Jeanne Velthuis-Reyno

      Oh you dear man TC, I am sorry to hear that you are not well. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am replying somewhat late as I am now visiting family and friends in Canada.

      I wish you a good and speedy recovery. 😘🙏

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  1. Terry Bell

    Sorry to learn of your latest health scare. Hurry down the road to recovery.
    I found this just after I sent you a note asking for help. No need to repay with your usual speed in this current situation.
    Be sure to do everything the Nurses tell you to do, they’re your best friend right now.
    All the best, TC,
    Terry

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    1. Yvonne

      Take care my Friend!!!
      You’re appreciated and loved on this Earth….

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  2. Gigi Sutter

    Bestvwishes for a speedy recovery. Good vibes, thought and prayers are being sent your way!

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  3. Jody W.

    So sorry to hear this, but glad you’re getting help. Get well soon!

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  4. Helen L

    Prayers coming your way for successful surgery and speedy recovery.

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  5. mary billman

    Oh my goodness! I did miss you, and glad to hear from you. Praying for your speedy recovery. Keep us posted when you can.

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  6. Chet Arter

    Sorry to read this – health is SO important for we Boomers!
    All the best,
    Chet

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  7. Janis

    You are always here for us. Now it is our turn. I will be praying for you and that’s a promise.

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  8. Kim P

    I’m sure I speak for all of us that read your wonderful and very helpful newsletter when I say I hope you have a speedy recovery!

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  9. Jane L Dellinger

    Oh my goodness! Please take care, good luck on the surgery and praying for a speedy recovery, TC.
    Miss your great advice, assistance and your sense of humor.

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  10. JC

    TC, thanks for the update, but PLEASE, do not worry about a temporary workspace! Your focus should be on you and getting well after surgery. Wishing you a successful surgery and sending prayers for healing and a speedy recovery. Come back when you feel stronger.

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  11. Gina

    I also appreciate you letting us know your whereabouts; however, I don’t think any of us would mind if you took a little time to prioritize yourself for a change. We will all be with you in spirit, and I will surely be praying for your good health and for a successful surgery. Please keep us posted along the way whenever you are able. Get well soon.

    Gina

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  12. JP

    Dear sweet soul, thank you so much for sharing your health situation. Be assured of my prayers. I
    am very close to my Lord, Jesus, and I will certainly ask Him to lay His healing hands upon you for a
    quick recovery. You have blessed so many for these many years. It’s time we ask that you also be blessed.
    J.P.

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  13. Sandra

    Prayers going out to you. May you have successful surgery, a speedy healing, and some rest!

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  14. Mikeal foy

    So sorry to hear our Guru is out of commission. Prayers my friend. God speed you to recovery.. Mikeal

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  15. Judie Pepin

    Wishes for a speedy recovery TC. We all wish you nothing but the best. Will be praying for you.
    Judie

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  16. Sandy E

    Oh my word. Do what these others have recommended. Listen to the nurses. Hee hee, we know you.
    I will along with the others pray for you to recover fast. We need you.
    God bless you my friend.

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  17. Nana

    I’m so sorry TC…I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Sending lots of warm healing thoughts as you go thru surgery and the recuperation!

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  18. Joyce Linsenmeyer

    TC,
    Here is hoping you recover fast and be up to yourself in a little while. Do all the doctors tell you and don’t over do it when you get home. We love your Newsletter but you are more important so take time to get well before you worry about it. We will be here when you are well enough to put it out. Many prayers for you to recover fast.

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  19. Nancy

    Many prayers for your upcoming surgery and a speedy recovery, TC. Hey, you are just a youngster… well, younger than me anyway, lol!! You are missed. Let them take care of you, and don’t overwork yourself. You are so missed!!

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  20. enis mcisaac

    You can not leave us, we depend on your information and you great sense of humor, and, you write some really great essays,,, Get well, stay with the upside of the future…

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  21. Dianne/Altara

    I’m so sorry to hear this, TC. Sending good thoughts and vibes. Take care. Hope all goes well and that you’re better soon. Hugs.

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  22. Mildred Olson

    I am so very sorry to hear about your health issues. We have nothing if we don’t have our health and we surely realize that when we have issues. Don’t even think about your newsletters etc. Just concentrate on resting and getting well. Prayers on the way…..Mildred

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  23. Gail Bartley

    So sorry to hear about your health issues and now you are in the hospital awaiting major surgery! Sending positive vibes and lots of hugs and love. Please get well soon.

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  24. Judie Johnson

    Oh, TC, I will pray for a successful surgery and complete healing. Thank you for posting your situation. You have a large fan club out here praying for you and holding good thoughts and wishes for you.
    Blessings! Judie

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  25. Grace Malara-Aiello

    I’m so sorry to hear of your latest health challenges. Prayers going up for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. I’m sure we’re all in agreement that there’s no rush to get back to work but please continue to keep us posted. May the Lord keep you in His care.

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  26. mary mccracken

    hello tc i wish you a speedy recovery. dont stress yourself out in the hospital. rest and get better. take care mary

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  27. John M

    TC, Best wishes to a special person. I will be praying for your successful surgery. May it be quick and total recovery.
    Take care my friend.
    J

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  28. Sandy

    Sending special prayers for an “uneventful” surgery that does just what it is supposed to do and for you to have a speedy recovery. And as someone else said…..obey your healthcare team!

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  29. Norman Ogier

    Hello TC from Down Under
    Trust that your Surgery will assist you to have a speedy recovery.
    No doubt your recovery will take time. As we grow older we certainly need to look after our health very closely
    Take care
    Aussie Norm

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  30. Damie

    You don’t be in a rush to get back to work. You take care and listen to your medical team. Get some rest, please. We’ll be waiting here for you. God bless you and keep you safe and heal you. Thank you for all you do for us. I am looking forward to your being well and to your wonderful essays.

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  31. JENNIFER AKRIDGE

    TC, take care of yourself. Sending prayers for a good resolution and a successful outcome and recovery. Jennifer

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  32. Susan Poston

    Don’t worry about us. Just rest and get better. We will be here when you are back and up to full speed.
    Until then, rest and get ready for your surgery; that’s what counts now.
    Nothing takes the place of your good health.
    God Bless.
    Susan

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  33. Susan Poston

    Darcy, just do what you can. Don’t overdo it and get sick too. We will all be here when things get back to normal.
    No matter how long it takes. We all love the two of you, and we can always count on you, so now you can count on us.
    God is watching over you.
    Susan

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  34. Dianne Adams

    Your body is saying rest & recuperate now. And so you must take care of you now.
    Very best wishes & virtual hugs.

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  35. Colleen

    I am very sorry to hear this!! Take care of yourself first. Wishing you a quick and full recovery!!

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  36. Claude Gibson

    Sorry to here you are not in the best of health at the moment ,am sure you will come right soon and all the best from NZ

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  37. Dianne C

    aww TC always putting us first; Please take care of yourself and get better. Sending prayers and healthy vibes

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  38. Ruth

    Sending you special Thoughts and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

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  39. Glenys

    So sorry to hear of your health problems. i hope you make a good recovery from your surgery.

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  40. Nigel Lemon

    Praying for a sucessful operation and swit healing. God bless you

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  41. C. Parsons

    So very sorry about your health problems. I know it’s good to stay busy doing something. I’m that way. Do whatever you have to do and get well.

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  42. Daniel Williams

    So sorry to hear of your health issues. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Please do take the time to rest and heal properly

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  43. Hazel Ramsay

    Sorry to learn that your needing surgery TC, hoping it is behind you soon and your back to your normal happy self. Wishing you all the best.

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  44. Ruth

    So sorry you are in the hospital T.C. Our prayers are with you and hope everything will be okay. Hospitals are the best place to be. Get well soon and have a blessed day.

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  45. MAUREEN

    Good morning TC from the UK.
    So sorry to read yesterday that you are in hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with you, along with so many people who are also praying for your return to good health. We know that God has you in the Palm of His Hand, so you can rest assured that you are in the best place. Now it’s time for you to care for yourself in the same way you have cared for so many people over the years.
    May God richly bless you and Darcy, who is no doubt missing you very much, as are we.
    Maureen

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  46. Kaye Roberts

    Hi TC Sorry to read you’re in Hospital but guessing that’s the Best Place for you right now. Rest up in preparation for the Surgery. Try and do as you’re Told by Nurses and Surgeon I know that’s kind of not who you are but this time give it a go and hopefully you’re back Home ASAP.

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  47. Deborah

    Oh TC ! Sending Prayers Good Vibes and anything else out there that extends GOOD ENERGY FOR A Successful Surgery ! And Fast Healing to get you back on your feet again !

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  48. Deborah

    Oh TC !
    Sending Prayers Good Vibes and anything else out there that extends GOOD ENERGY FOR A Successful Surgery ! And Fast Healing to get you back on your feet again !

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  49. Vicki Haines

    Wishing you a speedy recovery TC! May God bless you during this time .

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  50. Debbie F.

    Thank you for letting us know, but right now you are the important one & I offer up prayers for successful outcome of surgery & a speedy recovery for you. Take care of you, you are important to a lot of people!

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  51. Leslie

    Thank you for letting us know. What’s more important now is that you get through this surgery and come back to us – your loyal following. My best thoughts, wishes and prayers are with you, your family and Darcy. May whatever is wrong be fixed and never bother you again.

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  52. Mary

    Concentrate on getting well. Work can wait!
    Though you will be missed, we want you back healed.

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  53. Jane

    My thoughts and prayers are with you! Prayers for a speedy recovery!

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  54. Dayle

    Please take care of yourself now. If we need you, we can wait. Virtual hugs and good wishes.

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  55. Ron Oliveira

    Take care of yourself. Your health comes first. Best wishes.

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  56. Sharon

    TC and Darcy too.
    You both have given and given of yourselves for many years. Prayers for you TC as you heal. Just get well, that is all that matters. God is so good.
    Blessings, Sharon

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  57. Mhairi

    So sorry to hear you are having health problems. I hope you get the surgery soon and are up and about quickly afterwards. Will be thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care.

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  58. Frank

    Take care of yourself my friend and get well soon. I truly need my dose of TC nonsense everyday!
    Blessings, Frank

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  59. Gerald McQuaid

    Hoping for a quick recovery and your surgery is successful. Love Gerry.

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  60. Cheryl Davies

    Very saddened to hear this news TC, you just helped me with the Windows movie maker project I was trying to make.
    Wishing you a very speedy recovery from your surgery and you are able to get back doing the things you love doing the most.
    Take care of yourself and I look forward to reading your daily news when you are well again.
    Cheryl from Aussie land

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  61. Pete Peterson

    You have helped me since the beginning of Cloudeight. Get well TC! As we get older, just turned 89 last month, our health does deteriorate. Had to put my wife, after 67 years of marriage, in memory care with Alzheimer’s. I am praying for a quick recovery for you. At our age, we are all in the hands of God.

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  62. Colette

    Sorry to hear you are under the weather!!! Rhere is always sunshine at the end. Listen to the doctor’s orders.
    Will keep you in my prayers and sending all good vibes your way. Get well soon

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  63. Margie

    TC, Sorry to hear of this, thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
    Margie in NJ

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  64. Leora Needham

    So sorry to hear about this, but glad you let us know. Wishing you a fast recovery.
    Leora

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  65. Wanda

    Sending prayers and a speedy recovery. Take care TC. Greatly appreciated!

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  66. Leora Needham

    Thank you for letting us know. Wishing you a quick recovery.
    Leora

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  67. Kathleen M Stremke

    So sorry for what you are going through. don’t know if you are a believer but I am and I will keep you in my prayers.
    Tahnks for all the help you have given me.
    Kathi

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  68. Margie Dorris

    We’ve been depending on you too much. We don’t know what to do without you about our computer problems.
    I hope you take enough time and get better soon.

    Margie

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  69. Sylvia Deitz

    Praying for you, TC, that God will have his hands on the surgeon as you have the surgery. You are a beacon in this big world of AI.
    Hugs & Prayers,
    Sylvia Deitz

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  70. Fay Burnett

    I’m so sorry to learn of your health issues … hoping that the good news of successful surgery and your rapid recovery will soon appear in my Inbox.

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  71. Linda Bowdring

    Wishing you all the best with your surgery and a speedy recovery. Till then we will be waiting.😄
    Take care, Linda

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  72. Susan Albritton

    I’m so sorry to hear about your health issues. Praying for the surgery to go well and for your recovery.

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  73. Bernie Lyngdal

    I don’t know how this appears as spam. I’m not in business. I’m a long time customer and friend.

    Hey, friend, hospitals are great when one needs one; otherwise, steer clear. I went more than a year without a visit but hit the E.R. Saturday. I was super weary; found out I had a major heart event, but the pacemaker kept things in order. Feeling fine now.

    Blessings, Bernie

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  74. Dotty Peacock

    Heavenly Father, I lift up TC to You. I ask for Your divine protection over TC’s health. Surround him with Your protection as he goes through surgery. Shield TC from anything that could harm his body. Lord, I trust in Your power to protect and heal TC, and to grant him a speedy recovery. In Your precious mighty name. Amen. Praying for you. God’s many blessings to you and your family. You are missed.

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  75. PamelaD

    I hope that the Surgeon is as good with repairs as you and EB are.
    PS Hide your laptop .. you’re supposed to be resting.

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  76. Annabelle Lee

    Thanks for letting us know of your situation. I am late sending this out cause don’t come on pc so much anymore. Was saddened to hear about your health issues and made us feel like we are part of your big family, that you thought enough about us, to let us know. Now you rest and get better and we pray your surgery goes well and and you get back to feeling your healthy self. We will miss your stories but you wait till you feel strong enough to get back to all the knowledge you have always shared with us all.
    Tell Darcy we will try not to bother her as much since I am sure she is overwhelmed without your help. You both are in our thoughts and prayers since we truly have trusted your opinions on computing for many years. Blessings to both you and Darcy.

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  77. Dawn Campbell

    Om so sorry to hear this. Speedy recovery, positive vibes and me the surgeons hands be steady. Didint know as I am in recovery too for fractured hip, surgery andt at home in recovery. All is good. Just don’t feel like being on pc. I wish you all the best. Listen to Dr’s and nurses, take your meds as required and just be your old sweet self. Talk to you soon.
    DAWN Campbell

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  78. Maggie

    T.C. it is with sadness that I hear of your health problem. In times ike this it is sometimes difficut to know what to say. One thing for sure I would not still be on my computer without your support over the years. You helped me from day one and that is going back approx almost from the start of Cloudeight. I was a beginner in most everything and if not for you and your patinece in my moments of dispair and lack of confidence I would not have hung in there. I am from the other side of the world N.Z. and on several occasions I have rung you for help and you have spent time with me on the phone as well as very patiently spending time with me explaining things with emails also. I wish you a speedy recovery and remember it is only a number and hopefully, soon, you will be able to put your feet on the floor again and people like me selfishly will be able to breath a sigh of relieve to know that our main stay is back on guard again . I wish you well for a speedy recovery and cannot thank you enough for for the time and patience you have spent with me over the years. I am now 92 years of age so do without doubt need you around for some time to come. Good luck and wishing you well and hope to see you back at the helm again in the very near future. xxx

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  79. Barbara Moore

    I’m so sorry to hear of your illness. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God lays his healing hands on you and that He will guide the hands of the Doctors and Nurses that take care of you. Don’t worry about the rest of us, we can get by until you are well and whole again. Praying for you.

    Barbara

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  80. Alberta C H Levins

    I never realized I could miss you and your emails this much.. I have you on my prayer list.. I hope all goes well for you and you get back to being healthy, and happy.. Being able bodied again.. May GOD Bless you and keep you in his care.
    I am a 97 year old reader and enjoy all your communication with us. Thank you..

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  81. Norris Kenwright

    You have always been a source of inspiration over 24 years and I have a far geater understanding of computing due to you and Darcy. I do hope that your condition will soon be resolved and even if you have to take things easy we can respect that and allow you great happiness in future years.

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  82. Maxine H

    i agree with Norris-you have become a friend over the years. Those of us who have quietly been along for the ride have health issues now that throw us fear from time to time. We take comfort in each other especially during those times.
    There are special people like you two who are clothed in friendships all over the world.
    God bless and strengthen your spirit and your body.

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  83. Jean Galloway

    best wishss for a speedy recovery !!! just get well thats all that matters right now !!!! we’ll be here when you return 🙂 sending positive energy and lots of healing prayers

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  84. Rob

    Wishing you all the very best and I hope that you are on the way to a speedy recovery.
    Thanks, Mate, for all the help you have given and I’m sure you’ll be giving again.
    But first of all, take it easy and get better.
    Cheers for now and the Future

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  85. Pam F.

    So sorry to hear of your health problems. I haven’t been as diligent reading all of the newsletters etc because of health issues with my husband. Being primary caretaker, my time has been limited. Sorry for not writing sooner, and prayers coming your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
    Many thanks from a longtime reader….

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  86. Dianne Stoepker

    Your recovery is first and foremost. Good luck on your surgery. Sending healing vibes.

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  87. Pam

    Please take care of yourself. Your health comes first. Prayers for you.

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  88. Sharon Langdon

    I’m praying that your surgery is a success and that you’re back at it really soon. Take good care of you. We all need you.

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  89. verna Ferguson

    Hi Tc, So sorry TC I hope you rest and forget about work for awhile .

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  90. T Lane Keeling

    Tc, We all love and miss you bunches, Do NOT worry about us. We have been with you so many years and are LOYAL to you and Darcy. Our prayers, thoughts and healing vibes are going out to you and our Cloudeight family. You concentrate on getting well and healing. We only want the VERY BEST for you. Sending Love and Huggss your way. You Got this Sweetie. We believe in you.

    TLK

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  91. Margaret MacLean

    Sorry you are so unwell. Hope your surgery is successful. Prayers and best wishes.
    Margaret

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  92. Kris

    We all miss you TC… You get well and come back to all of us.
    Isn’t it great to see all those ladies that are missing you? 😁
    Take Care and prayers for your quick recovery.. Kris

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  93. Jean

    Dear TC
    I am way behind the times. Just read your emails now. So sorry for your health issues. By now you will have had your surgery and do hope all went well and you have a good prognosis and will have a good recovery. Don’t hurry back to work. Take time for yourself. Your health is very valuable. Make sure you are perfectly well. I have a condition which has put me out of commission for the last year and maybe for another year. Things happen that none of us would choose for ourselves. Will be thinking of you and wishing you the best.

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