Khephra

[Mamakheph]

Hey everybody.  It was two years January since Scott left us,
seems to me at times like yesterday.

The other day I was trying to just open my mail on Yahoo and
when I signed in instead of my mail, up came the post I sent
all of you the day Khephra died.  All your postings were there
and I read each and every one and wept again at all the
outpouring of love for my beloved son.

I would like an up-date on everyone.  I understand Skinner is
a daddy now..congratulations!

I feel Khephra around me many times.  He is still leaving
pennies in my path and I do believe he is responsible for me
being directed to you all again.

My life has changed dramatically.  I graduated from school and
am now working as a medical coder at St. Vincent's Hospital. I
got married February 8, 2007 after not dating for 25 years,
how about that!  He is from Austria, is a pilot and flight
instructor traveling all over the US.  He is in California at
this moment.  Next month I will be moving to Terre Haute,
Indiana and commute to Indy.

I feel Khephra sent him to me.  I went on BBW (Big Beautiful
Woman) dating website. I was on there for three months justing
talking when Walter responded.  He was only on there for 5
days!
At one point I told him about the pennies and they have begun
to be in his path as well.  I flew to Reno to meet him when we
got married.  He arrived first and set up our suite with
flowers, wine...etc.  He told me when he opened the
door...there was a penny.  Sort of freaked him out! It was in
the middle of my plate for me to find when I got there.

Do you know what attracted Walter to me (besides the obvious),
HA! My profile said, and I quote:  "If you think Bush is
the next best thing since sliced bread, I am not for
you."  He wrote to me, "I will not be breaking bread
with Bush anytime soon."  That got my attention and a
beautiful friendship started.

I am happier than I have ever been in my life although the
heavy saddness is a thought away. I don't want to ever stop
thinking about my sweet son even when it brings tears. He will
always be alive in my heart.

I believe Scott is creating change each and every day for our
country.  I meet Al Gore on April 24 where he will be
lecturing. I will go with the family that sponsors a lecture
series in the name of Sam Smulyan who passed away.  One year
ago I meet President Clinton the same way.  I told him I
needed a hug...and he hugged me!  He has the softest face on a
man I have ever felt!!!.  Well enough about me.  Tell what has
been going on in your lives.

[Jax]

1. I miss khephra every single day

for me personally, DU has been very different since he left us.

His version of the Democratic Party and mine were very simpatico.

He was a great Dean supporter, I did not help Dean, but khephra helped me get through those primaries.

He had a true heart of gold and a soul to match.

khephra, you are with me every single day. you changed me for the better. I'll be seeing you.

alyce

On edit for Mamakheph..You did great Mom, Scott gave so much to so many asking nothing back. Thank you for sharing that incredible soul with all of us, we are all better for it.

:hug:

[madrchsod]

2. he`s not forgotten around here either

i`m sure he`s proud of you and very happy that you found happiness. thank you for remembering us here at du...

[Fovea]

3. Wonderful to hear your news.

I am just getting back on the bike after a long winter break.

Cool about your new career as well.

Yeah, I think of Keph from time to time. Don't really feel like he's gone. More like his output has just gone down.

Two years. Wow.

Blessed Be,
RealP

[David Zephyr]

4. Hi Mamakheph.

How wonderful it was to see a post marked from Khephra and to hear from you. I miss your son greatly and his kind heart, his sense of justice and his great wit.

Thanks for saying "hi". Here's wishing you all the very best in life and to let you know that I loved your son and miss him a lot.

:hi:

[stevedeshazer]

Your son affected me more than you will ever know

He would want you to be happy, and for cryin' out loud we find that you are. :)

It's so great to hear from you.

Peace and love always.

[bigwillq]

5. I am so happy for you.

I am so glad that things are going so well.

Congrats on the wedding! :bounce: :toast:

Scott is missed here everyday. Never forget that.

All the best to you and your new beau.

:hi: :hug:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

6. Hi Mamakheph!!! I Know Your Son Was An Amazingly Special Part Of This Community.

I wasn't here then, but I have since read many of his insightful posts and felt the beauty of his essence from those here who continue to speak so highly of him. For certain, he has not been forgotten an iota.

I'm thrilled to hear you have found some happiness moving forward and hope with all my heart that the days get better and better for you. Congrats on the marriage too!

God bless and may nothing but good things come for you.

[conscious evolution]

7. I was a Lurker when he passed away

He was one of my must reads posters here from the beginning for me.

He is definitely missed by me and everyone else here.

[Flubadubya]

8. I just lost my Mom this January ...

I know that heaviness that you are talking about, but
at the same time I know she is still with me in the undying,
unconditional love that only a mother can have. Oddly, life
actually seems somehow sweeter since her passing because I
have the pervading sense of her kindness and love and know
that she has many "pennies" to toss along my path yet.

And how we all loved Khephra! It really is so wonderful to
hear from you and to hear that your life is moving ever upward.
Just as you have said, and I know it is true, that dear sweet
son of yours is still beckoning you and moving you along the
best path your life can take.

Although deeply sorrowful, there is at the same time a sort of
wistful beauty in the memories of our departed loved ones. Even
in death they can still help make our lives better.

God bless you and what a wonderful encounter finding your post
today. Someone :) led me to it!

:hug:

[tularetom]

9. Khephra was my primary news source long before I began posting

And his spirit is still a presence throughout this site. Congratulations on your marriage Mama and all the best in your new life.

[Carni]

16. Same here

I used to lurk and think damn where does this guy get his energy?

[Morgana LaFey]

52. Me too

I can't BELIEVE it's been 2 years already -- seems more like 1, if I had to guess.

I LOVE the pennies stories, Mamakeph. That's so wonderful, and so glad your life is perking right along.

[HeeBGBz]

58. He was always the quickest with the late breaking news

I'm so glad things are going well for you, Mamakheph. Congrats on your new marriage! Thanks for stopping in to visit. Scott was one of the first DU'ers to talk to me. I'm glad his spirit is still touching our lives.

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Mamakheph, I was thinking of you just yesterday! *hugs* I know

you probably do not remember me, but I lost my mother just a couple of weeks after you lost kheph, also a very unexpected death.

I am so glad to hear that the BBW site helped you to find someone special. What an amazing thing the internet is. :)

Keep on keeping on and may things continue to go well for you. :hug:

[IndyOp]

11. Thank you so much for posting again! I read Kephs posts

when I first joined and then read yours when he passed. I wasn't around long enough to say that I knew him, but I was very touched by the outpouring of grief and love for him when he died.

I am *positively*inspired* by your courage to embrace life - and Walter ;-) - in the past few years.

I live in Indiana and every once in a while the people in the Indiana forum plan a DU gathering in Indianapolis. Please check the forum and let everyone know when you are available, once you get settled in Terre Haute.

:hug:

[KittyWampus]

12. Strange how the sad and the happy can get so mixed up in our lives. I think Scott is helping too!

Such an old soul he was.

Hello to you, MamaKeph and hello to Scott too.

[TahitiNut]

13. I believe we nurture both our own spirits and the spirits of those departed ...

... by keeping our love for them ALIVE in our hearts and ACTIVE in our lives. Blessings!

:hi: :hug:

[The Straight Story]

14. I remember him, a kick and R for you

He was an amazing person here, and one of the people I followed before I signed up.

Damn, now I want to cry. Never met him, but man he was on fire here.

[Carni]

15. So glad to hear you are doing well

I didn't know Scott except to see his postings (I was a newbie then) but I remember his pleasant helpful demeanor and dedication to news.

Best wishes for you now and in the future! :)

[roguevalley]

17. Ah, update! This is wonderful to hear. Your son was an inspiration

and I can see where he got it from. Congratulations to you on your new life and I am delighted to see that he is with you, as those who go on ahead always are. Bless you and yours.

[xchrom]

18. i'm so glad to hear you are doing ok.

i know you miss your boy every day --

be well -- glad you found walter.

[laylah]

19. Oh MaMa Keph!

Your post brings tears and joy! :hug: Your boy was a gem and an asset to not just DU, but the Universe. He is mourned by many every day.

I am so pleased to hear of your happiness! :toast: to you and Walter. May your time together be exciting, challenging, peaceful, but, most of all, loving.

Jenn

[annabanana]

20. Hi mamakheph

It's been a long two years without him.

[Bunny]

21. Thanks for the update, Mamakheph.

I'm so happy for you. :hug:

Scott touched us all in his own unique way.

[Jeanette in FL]

22. You are an inspiration to us all, Mamakheph

There isn't a day I don't go to LBN (Latest Breaking News) and half expect to see a whole litany of news posted by Kheph. I knew if he posted it, it needed to be read and grasped.

Your news is wonderful to hear and gives hope to all of us. The best of luck to you and your new husband. Wonderful news.

Thanks for thinking of us.

[Dudley_DUright]

23. Scott is still a big part of my life

I recall sharing some recommendations of good SciFi authors in the DU SciFi forum and I got hooked on some of the ones he recommended. I think of him every time I read a book from an author he told me about. Say hello to Al for us. :hi: See if you can talk him into running for president. :-)

[SeattleGirl]

24. Mamakheph!!!

How wonderful to see this post from you, and to read that your life is going well. Congratulations on your marriage!

I still miss Khepha. Even before I "officially" joined DU, I read it nearly every day for several years, and Kheph's posts in LBN were ALWAYS the first thing I looked for. I still miss him, but am thankful that I got to share in his love, wisdom, and incredible postings here.

All the very best to you and Walter, and may you find pennies in your path always! :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[PDittie]

25. A wonderful post. So happy for you.

So many of life's lessons in just a few words. This is a keeper.

All the best to you.

[DUgosh]

26. Dear mamakheph

Oh how I miss Kheph, I wondered how about you so often, at the time I could not imagine the grief you were going through. Then the May after Kheph died my own son died at 20. I learned quickly that the loss of a son/ ( or child) is something that one never gets over. I remember that you posted that the sci-fi channel had come on the TV "by itself" and it comforted you so. I felt the same gladness when similar things happened after Chris died. The the lights and TV were turned on several times in his room the first six months in the middle of the night. One time it happened in the middle of the day when my back was turned away from it. There were other things too so I was glad you had told me about the sci-fi thing because the little happenings were such a comfort.
About the pennies. They truly are everywhere. Yesterday one literally flew out of some unfinished Chris paper work that I had yet to deal with. I have every one of them in a special jar.
I am happy to hear from you and your good news, I became a grandma for the first time last June, I understand and appreciate joy so much more now having experienced such grief. Please stay in touch with all of us at DU. It's not the same without Kheph but we are still here.

[Gelliebeans]

27. I have often thought about you

over the last two years. I am so happy that you have found some happiness. You deserve it.

We all still remember and miss Kheph. :hug:

[proud patriot]

28. proud patriot here, Hi Mamakheph

I have been thinking of Scott a lot recently .

My life is still moving along , I'm still Moderating
here , but am back working with kids 6 hrs a day now .

I work with deveplopmently delayed 3-5 years olds .
I love my job so absolutely :)

I'm so happy for you and all that has happened for you .
Keep looking for pennies :loveya:

All my best ,
Trish

[blm]

29. I miss kef like crazy. Unfortunately, we have lost a few others since then, too, mama kef

and it hurts every day for those of us who miss them. But, we can still smile in appreciation and remembrance.

[Deb]

30. Dear Mamakheph

I'm so pleased to hear that you are happy, well and have wonderful things happening in your life. I'm a mother-in-law now, how scary is that?

You and Kheph are often in our thoughts. There are times I so wish he could be with us to see light shinning on this Administration. But he is still with us, isn't he? Pennies from Heaven, how sweet, it sounds exactly like something he would do.

I'm jealous that you will be meeting Al Gore and a hug from the Big Dog too! Wow! Don't be a stranger now, we want to hear ALL about that meeting.

:hug:

[flamingyouth]

31. Hi MamaKheph!!

I'm so happy to hear of the wonderful things that have happened in your life. You deserve all the happiness in the world, and congratulations on your graduation, your wedding to Walter and on meeting (and hugging!) President Clinton!

I think of you and of Kheph often, especially on our birthday. I know he will always be alive in your heart - and in ours.

Just last Saturday I was in a little shop and saw a pyramid with the eye of Horus on it; it was about $5 and I had to buy it. :D

Much love. :hug:

[qanda]

32. It's hard to believe it's been two years

Honestly, DU (and Late Breaking News in particular) has never been the same since Khephra left us. I just cried tears of joy for you and the wonderful success in life and love you have found. Yet it must sting that Khephra is not here to share it with you. I wish you every happiness in the world and may your path continue to be littered with pennies from Khephra. Please keep in touch.

[AzDar]

33. Khepra is much missed here...all the best to you, MamaKheph.

:) - Darlene

[peacefreak]

34. A penny for your beautiful thoughts.

Your son has left his mark here. He was well respected & loved. I was another who would always read his posts. I am happy to hear your life is going well. You have a wonderful guardian angel looking out for you! Much continued happiness. Love, Peacefreak.

[UpInArms]

35. it's good to hear from you, Mamakheph

DU is different without your wonderful son, Khephra. He was ever so special to so many of us and there are days that just logging on and not seeing him out there causes pain.

I am so very glad that your world is good and that there are pennies in your path.

:hug:

Take care and come back and see us again.

[goforit]

36. So happy for you and your new life. Kephra is still here with us all.

He is still working hard on the other side.
Cheers to a great man!

[senseandsensibility]

37. It is so good to hear from you!

Don't let so long go by between updates next time, please! I'm glad to hear of all the great happenings in your life. Your son is still sorely missed here. :-)

[Momgonepostal]

38. Hi MamaKheph!

I'm so glad all is going so wonderfully for you! Congratulations!

I didn't really know Khephra, just by name, but was very moved when I heard about his death.

[wicket]

39. We all miss Khephra dearly

I really miss chatting with him, he was such an amazing person.

Thank-you so much for checking in, much love to you :hug:

[ms liberty]

40. K&R: I wasn't actively posting much before Kephra left us...

although I'd been lurking since 2001. But I remember him well, and I know also that he is still well loved and missed here.

Thank you so much for letting us know how you are doing! I am really happy to hear that you are moving forward in life, and finding happiness and joy in each day. You deserve it, and I'm sure Kephra is doing all he can from the other side to help make sure you get it.

I envy you so much that you'll be meeting our REAL President Al Gore! Please tell him how much we admire and honor him (...and if you want to and agree, how much we'd like him to run in 08, and how hard we'd work for him if he does...(LOL!)!!)

And now that you've found your way back to us, don't be a stranger - you know you're among friends and family here!

:hug:

[neuvocat]

41. I still remember when he hit 10,000 posts.

Its weird that he's not around anymore.

[Cha]

42. How Sweet! I'm so happy

for you and thank you for updating us on Scott The Kheph!

[hippiechick]

43. Hi You!

:hi: :hug: O8)

[Loki]

44. I was here for all Khephra's milestones in posting.

I really miss those days when Kheph was my source for late breaking news. Everyone in my family is well and waiting for the day when we can fly our flag again. Kheph and Andy and all our other DUer's who have left us will be part of the reason that we get our country back. God Bless Mamakheph.

Lee

[AwakeAtLast]

45. Hi there!

Latest Breaking News Forum is just not as good without Kephra. So glad to hear of your recent happiness. Congrats!

My husband got home from Iraq in June '06. We are building a new house and trying to readjust to a normal life. I am ready for a few uneventful years.

Don't be a stranger - keep in touch! :hi:

:hug:

[Festivito]

46. Ups, downs; lefts, rights. The rollercoaster of life can be a bit much..

Glad to hear that yours has hit a sweet spot.

Kephra would have deep pride knowing you to be so well.

[gardenista]

47. May the pennies multiply as his LBN postings did

Khephra was a daily part of my life. Though I never met him, his work had a huge effect on me. He was also important to so many other people here, who relied on him every day to find the best news sources.

When I heard that he died, I went a little crazy and kept kicking his threads up to the top of LBN, partly as a tribute, partly because I wanted to deny that he was gone.

It sounds as if he is very much there for you, still, and his little signs to you mean that you're on the right path. I wish you every happiness, Mamakheph. Your son was one in a million.

[unblock]

48. so glad you've had your share of good news!

i'm a proud papa, too, now. and, as you can see from my avatar, i still miss kheph. but he's always here on du, especially in the latest breaking news forum.

:hi:
:hug:

[Cleita]

49. We all miss him.

I think of him everytime I go to LBN or other forums and think that if Keph were here all would be organized and reported as it should be.

Also, I'm very delighted that you are happy as well. Yes, he seems to be connecting with some sensitive DUers as well.

[Wilms]

50. Another poster missing Kephra checking in.

He was on my mind a few days ago, so your message is all the more dear.

Peace

[bridgit]

51. i never posted with Khephra, but hubby used to & mentions he was a great guy...

O8)

[northofdenali]

53. Mamakheph, I miss him too.

Scott was wondrous. He was inspiring, crazy as a bat outta hell, compassionate, intelligent and cared more than any three people I've ever known.

Thank you for giving us to him, even for such a short while. He doesn't live in anyone's heart - he lives in EVERYONE's heart who has ever had the privilege to know him.

Kheph, meet my FIL - he died Saturday and will enjoy playing havoc with the rest of us non-spiritual (yet) types with you! :loveya:

Your son was beloved for a reason. I am SO glad to hear you're doing well, because that's exactly what he'd want.

Scott, see ya at my FIL's memorial service. I know you'll be there.

:hugs: Mamakeph :hugs:

[opihimoimoi]

54. Kheph was DA MAN...he is sorely missed...I know he would be overjoyed to learn of Scooter

yesterday....

Keep well and Happy Days are here again

Come, we go smile, laugh, eat, sing, drink....then laugh again

Opi

Thank you for posting....keeps Khephra alive in our hearts

[Raksha]

55. It's wonderful to hear from you again, Mamakeph!

I had not been long on DU when your son left us, so I can't really say I knew him. But the outpouring of grief from longtime members told me how much he was valued and loved. It sounds like he has become your guardian angel, and I hope he also watches over DU and its members. We need all the help we can get!

[tandot]

56. What great news, Mamakheph.

We miss Khephra. I can't belief it has been already 2 years.

I wish you all the best for your future. Give Walter a hug. He seems to be a great guy. :hug:

[cmd]

57. Kheph is unforgettable

I want to tell you how much I admired him and appreciated all the work he did here. I once told your son that he was my hero. Kheph was always here when I logged on.
He was always kind. He was always on top of the latest news. He was one in a million.

Congratulations, Momakheph! I'm so happy to hear about your Walter. May you have many years of happiness together.

[sonias]

59. Thats a wonderful update Mamakheph

I am so happy for you and I'm sure Scott would be too. He would want you to be happy. Congratulations on your marriage and love to you and Walter. He sounds like our kind of man.

Khephra, we love you wherever you are. You say hello to Molly Ivins for us. O8)

We're on the right track now Mamakheph. Lots to fix thanks to that idiot bush, but at least the country is waking up.

Sonia

[DemBones DemBones]

60. Congratulations to the new bride!

Congratulations also on finishing school and getting a new job. I had wondered about how you were doing just last week so I'm very glad I saw your post tonight. DU is not the same without Khephra's posts, especially all his posts in Late Breaking News.

I know Scott is happy for you and Walter. The pennies show it. :hug:

[Canuckistanian]

61. I remember him fondly

He was a major poster here, that's for sure.

It was a shock to hear of his passing.

Thanks, Mama Keph.

[Oilwellian]

62. I had the pleasure of meeting your son

We met at a DU gathering in DC to participate in the first anti-Iraq war protest. This was before we even invaded. There were some wonderful DU'ers there...Will Pitt, Matcom, LynnSin, radio host Mike Malloy and his wife Kathy. When I first arrived, I learned that Senator Wellstone had been killed and felt as though I were in a state of shock for the rest of the evening. I also had a bit too much wine and your son took care of me. I'm not sure I would have made it to my room without Scott's arm to hold on to.

I feel a special bond with you Mamakheph because I too have lost a son. It was many years ago and time does indeed heal, but it's the most excruciating pain a human being will ever feel in life and there's a soft place in my heart for what you've been through.

I wish you all the best in your new life ahead and know your son will never be forgotten by many.

:hug:

[jus_the_facts]

63. Great to hear from you MamaKheph....

...Scott is missed here in so many ways still and always will...good to know you're doin' well and life is treatin' you kind..you deserve all the very best. :)

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

on edit...as I clicked post I remembered a thread in the lounge once where I gave Scott a cure for his hickups...he said what I told him finally got his hickups to stop...just one of the things I fondly remember posting with him about. :)

[Bozita]

64. Every time I click on LBN, I think of Kheph

It would be hard not to.

[file83]

65. Mamakeph!

I'm glad to hear things are going so well for you! Your love for your son fills my heart and this world with joy. It's important to keep the spirit of our passed loved ones close to our hearts. Life and love lives though our bodies may fall.

[Lilith Velkor]

66. Hi Mamakheph

Your son brightened the darkest time our country has seen. I was just missing him again when I came back to GD and saw this.

I'm not doing very well. I have a really gross health problem, Sudden Obnoxious Boyfriend Syndrome (SOBS, if you will), still unemployed and staying at mum's, and oh yeah, I'm barking mad. The mumster got a cute little doggie.

I'm glad you found someone, and :toast: to your employed status! And a hug from Bill Clinton, that's pretty cool. I've only ever gotten a hug from Dennis Kucinich, and he's a very nice man, but probably not as comfy as ol' BigDog.

Thanks for posting, it's like a penny from Khephera, kinda sorta. :hi:

[LibDemAlways]

67. Thanks so much for taking the time to update us on your

good news. Congratulations on your marriage, your graduation, your new career, and new life. I know Scott is very proud of you and his spirit is clearly with you as evidenced by the pennies from heaven.

Scott was such a DU treasure, a friend to so many, and still sorely missed here.

It sounds like you are politically a kindred spirit, and I know he'll be by your side when you meet Al Gore, just as I'm sure he shared that hug with Bill Clinton.

All the best to you and your new husband for a long and happy life together.

[Raven]

68. Can you get this to Kep's mother?

She wrote us when he died. She would love this post.

[Horse with no Name]

69. Thank you for the update

I remember reading your son's posts and was very proud to join a community with that caliber of a blogger.
Prayers to you for your loss and celebrations for the new blessings you have found.

[salin]

70. Thank you for this wonderful post. We met breifly a number of years

ago. Keph coordinated a DU gathering at the Broadripple Park. We had a small, but very enjoyable gathering. Towards the end, you joined the 'gang' to visit, clean up , and say heartfelt goodbyes of the "in person goodbye - see ya back on line".

While there were several of us still there - so I don't expect you to remember me... You were the only momakeph there so I do remember you. What a great son you gave to share with us.

[KoKo]

93. Mamakheph, thanks for that wonderful news about your life....

May those "pennies from heaven" keep turning up and those of us who loved Keph are heartened to know that so much good light is shining on you. His presence is still felt here in the hearts of those of us who remember Keph as "the best of DU."

:hi:
koko

[Cobalt Violet]

71. "I will not be breaking bread with Bush anytime soon."

Now that's one of the most original pickup lines I've heard in a long time. :thumbsup:
He sounds like a good guy.
I'm glad to hear that you are happy.

Congrats on the new job too.

[KT2000]

72. Wonderful news

Still miss Keph's posts on DU.

Best wishes to you.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

73. Khephra was very proud of you, and I know that he's delighted

that you have made a new life for yourself.

DU isn't the same without him, but I'm sure he's he's having a great DU meetup with Andy, Nostamj, Oneeighty, AllJunkMail, Playahata, and others who have left us.

[prolesunited]

74. Thank you so much for the update

And I'm so glad you found new happiness. You deserve it. :hug:

[Pastiche423]

75. Congratulations on your new hubby and job, Mamakheph!

Thank you for the wonderful update.

Often I think of Kheph when I remember the lead up to the IWR vote. He kept the Senate Watch threads going while Senator Robert Byrd stood alone on the senate floor for weeks before the vote.

For the last few weeks, I had been meaning to look for the threads in the archives. So, tonight I did.

One of your sweet Scott's post:





http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4690&forum=DCForumID61&archive=yes#16">Senate Watch

Peace

Victoria

[Solly Mack]

76. (((Mamakheph))) Good to see you again. What wonderful news!!!

Congratulations on school!! and to both you and Walter on the marriage!!!!

Pennies from Khephra - showing the path to move forward and bring love. That sounds exactly like him.

[ConsAreLiars]

77. Khephra made a difference.

After I began reading DU regularly I soon noticed that posts by Khephra were important and worth reading. Others have since picked up where he left off, but he helped make this forum useful, and helped turn it into something that matters. Few can claim any sort of legacy, but Khephra certainly can.

[Ellipsis]

78. Bless you mama

Finally I have found a place into which I fit perfectly, safely, and securely with no doubts, fears, sadness, or tears. This place is filled with happiness and laughter, yet it is spacious enough to allow me the freedom to move around, to live my life, and to be myself. This wonderful place, which I never believed really existed.

...sweet heart

love to you


and thank you

[rumpel]

79. Hi, Mamakheph

I am so happy for you that you are doing so well.

I can't believe it has been 2 years. I still remember what a shock it was to all of us...but I am sure he occasionally peeks in here to see what is going on. :)
And I agree, he is creating change...


Come by more often.

:grouphug:

[Hekate]

80. Thank you SO much for dropping in with the news!

:hug: I'm so pleased for you. May you life with Walter be filled with blessings.

Kephra lives in all the good work he did here at DU ... and he will always be missed. He remains a touchstone for many here.

Love to you,

Hekate

[Tsiyu]

81. Mamakheph!!!!

Your post made my night! :)

Life sounds wonderful for you and that is welcome news.

DU will never be the same without Scott. I rarely venture into LBN anymore. Without Kheph it's just not the same place. He had an urgency and a strong desire to keep us up to date on anything and everything. No one can fill his shoes, even though there are many diligent and wonderful posters here.

After eight years of no relationships and not even dating the past two, I also am in love. Love is in the air :P

And guess what? Over the last two days pennies have been appearing everywhere around me, and in the oddest places. When I read what you wrote about pennies I had to laugh.

Thank you for visiting us again and for sharing Scott with us AND for catching us up on your happy news. :hi:

:hug:

[Swamp Rat]

82. Hi Mamakheph!

:hi: Congratulations!

I think about Scott often, especially at this time of the night when I would be reading his threads and talking to him.



:grouphug:

[DeepModem Mom]

83. Thank you for reporting...

all that's new and good in your life!

What I've been doing here at DU is posting articles, along with many others -- and despite all of our efforts, I am quite sure we don't come close to your son's contribution.

[BlueIris]

84. Kephra's story was one of the first things on DU that really moved me.

He passed away just before I joined.

Congratulations on your recent marriage and all the changes that have come into your life. Continued best of luck with your everything.

[trumad]

85. I honestly feel that I'll go out like Khep...

making one last post to DU....

I miss the big fellow....

[LWolf]

86. I remember.

:hug:

[wicket]

87. kick for Kheph

:kick: :kick:

[radfringe]

88. Thank-you

:hug:

[peacebuzzard]

89. Khephra's shining star is missed so very much.

He was the highlight of every DU visit I made.

I think of him often.

I am so happy Mamakheph you have found peace and love in your life. Please keep us updated with your

new love. We long for happy stories in the midst of so much devastation.

Hugs

:loveya: :grouphug: :pals:

[myrna minx]

90. Mamakheph, what a treasure kheph was to all of us.

I am so happy to know that kheph is with you everyday, sending you pennies from heaven. :hug:

[loudsue]

91. Hi Mamakheph!

What a special treat for those of us who knew and love Kheph that you stopped by! :hi:

We miss Kheph so much around here, and I know that his spirit is still here with all of us. There are a few other DU angels that are with him now, and I feel they are working behind the scenes to bring things to LIGHT that need to be seen. Thank you so much for bringing him into this world, and helping to guide him to become the wonderful spirit this world needed. :hug:

Congratulations on your new marriage and your new career! You deserve all the happiness in the world!

((((((((BIG HUGS!!!! ))))))))


loudsue

:kick::kick::kick::kick::kick:

[FourScore]

92. I'm rather new to DU

so I never got to know Khephra. I wish I had.

Mamakheph, from one Mama to another, I hug you. This post made me cry. I love the pennies!!! I wish you SO MUCH love and happiness in your new life! You are a true inspiration to us all.

[VelmaD]

94. I still miss kheph

:(

Glad your life is going well though. :) Check in more often to let us all know how you are.

[Coventina]

95. So glad to hear you are doing well.

Congrats on your recent wedding!

I miss kef every day.

He was the reason I quit lurking and joined DU.

He was also my first friend here.

There are many others who would say exactly the same thing.....that's the kind of person he was.....kind.

:loveya:

[IronLionZion]

96. Mamakeph, your son was a good man

and he will not be forgotten. I didn't know him personally but enjoyed his posts. It must have taken a lot for him to moderate Late Breaking News on 9/11/01.

I'm glad to hear you found someone. Love makes the world go round, love makes a family, and love makes DU a wonderful community. I hope to see you here more often.

[wryter2000]

97. Glad you dropped by

Wow, sounds like your life has taken a lot of great turns in the last year. Don't be a stranger. We won't be breaking bread with Bush any time soon, either. :evilgrin:

:hi:

[ChickMagic]

98. What a wonderful thing for you to do

We all loved Khef and sadly mourned his loss. I am so profoundly sorry for your loss.
Thanks for letting us know how you're doing.

[mzmolly]

99. I'll never feel the same way about finding a penny again.

Thank you for sharing more on your loss, and on your wonderful new beginning.

To Khephra :toast:

[carolinayellowdog]

100. I thought of Scott on the day of victory in November

and of other DUers, like nostamj, who were not here to celebrate the beginning of the end of our long national nightmare. DU is forever in his debt. Thank you for sharing your news and best wishes with your new life.

[soleft]

101. Reading this really touched me

The same way that knowing Khephra did. It's so important to be reminded that there are such beautiful, brave, and inspiring people. It doesn't matter how, why or for how long they cross your path. That deep feeling of joy and wonder stays with you forever.

Thank you for sharing this.

[Exultant Democracy]

102. Welcome home. I'm glad you found us again.

[bobbie]

103. Mamakheph, your post made my day

I was just thinking about Khephra the other day, then I saw your ID pop up today.

Thanks for the update and for sharing all your good news.
Congratulations on your graduation, job, and marriage.

We miss Scott so your post helps.
Maybe you'll even post again and stay in touch...

[Skittles]

104. so nice to hear from you!

I will always miss your baby boy; to me, DU will never be the same without him. I'm so, so glad to hear you are doing so well - please keep us updated!

[Bake]

105. All it took was a thread titled "Khephra"

And by the time I got to it, there had already been viewed almost 3,000 times! Kheph was one of the pillars of DU, and his absence here is palpable.

God bless you, MamaK, and good luck in all you do.

Bake

[Kerrytravelers]

106. Scott was one of the first to welcome me to DU.

There hasn't been too many changes in my life. Mr. kt and I are moving up in our careers. Our little Pitter-pat is still playful as ever. We're at a very good place in our lives right now.

I'm happy to see that you are finding happiness.



kerrytravelers

[NMDemDist2]

107. mamakeph, it's so good to 'see' you and to hear of your happiness

yes, many of us miss Kephra still and think of him often

so glad he's watching out for all of us :hug:

[ClintonTyree]

108. Back in the old days...

Keph was one of the few people that was awake all night the same as I was. We DOMINATED the late night board, we were KINGS! :rofl:

I miss him deeply. I hope he's in a far better place than Bush-world, but then that would be just about any place, wouldn't it? ;)

Same old crap here. Nothing's changed. Still awake most of the night with chronic pain although a Craftmatic Adjustable Bed I picked up (not literally) at an auction for $10 has helped some. Oh well, no use complaining, life is was it is. :shrug:

[hlthe2b]

109. Thank you so very much for this...

As you know, hardly any time at all passes before Khephra is mentioned on a DU post. He was such an institution here. I love the story of the pennies and thrilled to hear you have found a loving partner!

Much happiness to you. Khephra (Scott) undoubtedly IS watching down on you. :loveya:

[sinkingfeeling]

110. Wonderful news.

[johnnie]

111. Congrats on the marriage!

It was nice to hear from you here. I'm glad you are doing well and are as happy as you sound. :)

The impact your son made on this place is never fading. He is mentioned all the time and his passion still rings through DU in everyone who knew him here.

[Raine]

112. Kef's spirit is still felt here

and he is missed very much all the time. It's so nice to hear an update, I'm glad that you have found such happiness in your life.

[KamaAina]

113. LBN just hasn't been the same

others have tried (Doondoo, recently), but no one covers the Internets quite like Kef did, and I dare say that none ever will. :(

[Debi]

114. So happy to hear you found happiness after all the sadness

Good for you (and Walter ;))

d.

[undergroundrailroad]

115. Beautiful! What a beautiful feel good upbeat story that you are sharing with us.

Thank you!


:hug: Undergroundrailroad