missy98writer: Send me your prayers I'm fighting a respiratory cold and last time I acquired pneumonia and put on life support due to my Primary Pulmonary Hypertension PPH. I have one deformed lung on the right side of my body. I'm lucky to be alive. I don't want to go to the ER so pray for me. I smell like Vicks Vapor Rub.
Melissa.
    adewpearl: Melissa, I just put my extra-duty prayers into action. Stay strong, my friend. Sending you lots of hugs and love :-) Brooke -
    Sally Carter: I'm afraid prayers aren't in repertoire, Melissa, but I am sending you every good wish and warm thought I can. Slather yourself in Vicks, snuggle in a blanket, drink lots of hot toddies, and please stay well. -
    Grammies: Melissa love coming your way and lots of prayers. Don't forget to put Vicks on soles of your feet too. -
    adewpearl: I just learned through Facebook that Melissa passed away last night. This is a huge loss for our community. Please join me in prayers for her family. And the next time you need a smile, read one of her delightful poems about flowers that come to life and grace the garden. Things will not be the same her without her. -
    Shirley B: I spoke with Melissa'a mother, Roni. Missy98writer passed away yesterday in her sleep.
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    trimple: And just like that she was gone.
    I am so sorry to hear this tragic news.
    My thoughts go to Melissa's family and friends. Trimple
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    seren james: There is so much sorrow here today, let's all read Mellissa's work and have joy, the joy she left us with. -
    Maureen's Pen: Melissa - I will miss you dear One. We shall dance in the dandelion fields one day. RIP my sweet friend. Love you always xxxx -
    robina1978: Melissa, I will miss you. RIP my dear friend. Ine -
    nancy_e_davis: Rest in Peace Melissa, F.S. will miss your lovely poems. Honeyconb -
    Sasha: Rest in Peace my dear sweet Melissa. I know you are finally dancing in your flower garden with a big smile on your face. Know that you are loved and will be missed. I love you...Smurphgirl -
    Gungalo: I cannot stop the tears Melissa. Please RIP my friend. -
    Margaret Snowdon: What sad news - Melissa will still live on in our memories - Sleep well, my friend. -
    MumEsGirl: It was with a heavy heart that I learned of this sweet lady's passing. Melissa was an inspiration to all, not only in her writing but in her courage and determination. May she be at rest with the angels
    kate -
    mumsyone: I'm so sorry to hear about Melissa's passing. I always knew, when one of her poems popped up for review, that it would be another walk through her wonderful garden. I pray that she will sleep peacefully and wake to walk through the most beautiful flower garden she could ever have imagined. -
    Carrie Smith: So very sorry about your sister. I know you will miss her. I will put you on my pray list for certain.

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    Carrie Smith: I have just read of Melissa's passing. She will be greatly missed. She is healed and at rest now.
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    Espresso momma: May God be with her family and loved ones. She was so young and yet made a legacy of who she truly was in her writing. What a sad day. -
    Earl of Oxford: I didn't know Melissa well, but I was still very upset at her passing.

    She was always sweet, kind and thorough in her reviews and was obviously a very nice person.

    At least she passed away in her sleep, and I sure hope there is a better place where her soul will be welcomed, pain-free and finally content. -
    mtnspirit: I am so sorry to hear of a dear friends parting. Until we meet again Missy in a field of beautiful Daisy's where we will paint a perfect picture with words. God bless to your family. -
    JeJo: I'm very saddened to hear of this. Melissa was always so cheerful, and her poems so bright and happy. I will truly miss her. -
    Connie C: I am so sorry to hear of Missy's passing. She will certainly be missed, and my condolences to her family. -
    Jewell McChesney: Bless her heart...This makes me so sad. She will live on through her writings. I hope her family publishes her poetry one day...She was a true gift to us...Dancing in fields of grace, she is! I can only imagine! -
    J. Dark: I can't believe it - I feel so sad and condolences to Melissa's family. Will remember Melissa fondly. She was a wonderful and positive poet who will be sorely missed. -
    robina1978: Yesterday I was so shocked that I forgot to send my most sincere condolances to her family. Ine -
    WORDSOFTHEHEART: Sweet Melissa, you will be greatly missed. I am sending prayers to your family. I know you are in heaven with your sister and in a beautiful place. Your gift remains with us and your gift will be missed. Love to your family.
    Cheryl Wordsoftheheart -
    doris1022: I just read the post and am so sorry to Melissa's family she has been such a fun poet to read. May God bless you all. -
    Slush Pile: Dear Melissa, I have just learned of your passing... We did not know each other, but your latest post touched me so deeply that I came here to your portfolio to become a fan of yours. The news saddened me so!! You will be greatly missed here on FanStory. My DEEPEST condolences go out to your family and friends. I would greatly love to become a FAN of your writing though you are not here to read my words. Until we meet in God's great Heaven, sweet soul, I remain one of your many fans. denny (Slush Pile) -
    Cumbrianlass: My message box will never be the same now you're not in it.

    Sleep well in your garden, brave angel.

    x

    -
    mikesbabe21: I am Melissa's sister in law Crystal. I would help take care of her the past few years. I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words. I know Melissa's loved all of you. She would always read me her poems and poems others wrote on here. She had a great gift writing. I was not expecting the call we received that she passed. But we did know it was coming just not this soon. She was in so much pain all the time and since her last visit to the hospital she was so weak. I know now she is not in pain and is resting. Again thank you all for being there for her. - Crystal -
    amarherig14: My condlences to Melissa's family ,on her passing. I just found out today and I am very saddened.She was called to a place where there is no more pain. RIP Missy. -
    Julie G: "This morning
    the sensational
    sun has just
    performed its
    sold out production
    of sunrise to wake
    up the dawning of
    a brand new day"
    by missy98writer

    Today she is free of pain and experiencing her "brand new day". I think of her Mom. Now she has lost two children. I can't imagine it. I pray for her to find comfort and joy in the boy left in her care. -
    Jeanie Mercer: I was stunned to read of Melissa's passing, although I knew she was chronically ill. My heartfelt sympathy to her family. I'm happy she did not have to go back to the ER but was taken by the Lord more gently in her sleep. May she rest in peace and sing with the angels. -
    Trueredchic: Hello, my name is Suzanne I am Melissa's sister. What a wonderful site this is, I never knew about it, until after she passed Friday, I am so glad I have her writings to read, even though she is gone I feel like I am getting to know her still through her writings. I miss my sister dearly, words cannot describe the loss. I am grateful to your kind words toward Melissa, they are much appreciated. -
    adewpearl: Suzanne, I cannot begin to tell you how much so many of us here loved your sister. I was honored to be her friend. I looked forward to her private messages and reviews and her newest poem. Her courage and upbeat outlook on life was an inspiration to so very many people. -
    cheyennewy: Losing Melissa is so tragic. I didn't know until just now and my heart aches for her family. May she soar with angels forever...chey -
    G.B. Smith: Hello Melissa. I have been so involved in myself, I forgot how ill you were. I know now that you are in the care of Our Heavenly Father, you are safe and well. My prayers then are for your family of blood kin, and those of us who loved you from afar
    I will ever be your friend
    Bear
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    NadineM: Prayers sent for those she's left behind. Hold onto all your memories, for those are yours forever. Rest in peace, Melissa... Nadine -
    L.lora: So sorry to hear of Missy's passing. I have just learned of this, she will be missed, my condolences to her family. -
    kiwigirl2821: I can not even tell you the sadness that fills my soul at your loss Melissa. You take a piece of us all with you...will always hold a smile in my heart just for you my friend.

    My heart cries for your loss ...

    We come
    We live
    We go

    Never the same
    No matter the time or place
    Now is still too soon

    Stars will shimmer a little brighter
    Sunshine will feel a little warmer
    Smiles will go limp but only for a moment

    You did what only you knew how
    You gave us so much joy
    You leave us with love

    The soul is so much lighter,
    So much happier as I imagine
    You let loose in Heaven
    Sporting your new pair of wings...

    xoxo your friend Deborah -
    fanoffanstory: Fanstory will miss you deeply, for I just heard the news. The angels will be writing with you. -
    jshep: My prayers are with Melissa's family. She is now in the ultimate garden where her words are now a reality. Walk in peace through the gardens of heaven. Joyce -
    9999pool: On December 12, 2012, Melissa wrote this poem "I Want To Live" and this could be her last message to all of us which I paste here to shortcut the search. I also attached my Review comments to her (with some edit).

    "I Want to Live"

    If I pass away
    young please
    celebrate my
    life with glee

    I do fear my death
    will be painful for me
    by all the pain I endure
    on a daily basis, although
    I'm not done existing in this
    wacky world of ours

    My little sister, Tchinima
    Michele, died on May 2,
    2003 at the mere age of
    twenty-nine caused by a
    botched gastric bypass,
    and she left behind her
    eight-year-old son for
    me to raise up along
    with my parents

    I'm bedridden because of
    my Cerebral Palsy, Lymphedema
    Elephantitis, Primary Pulmonary
    Hypertension, Irritable Bowel
    Syndrome, Migraines and many
    food allergies along with being
    lactose intolerant and eggs too.

    I digress, to stress
    I'm not depressed due
    to my writing and quirky
    sense of being, for I am
    a rolling stone Dylan's
    singing about...

    My review on her poem and what I would have wanted to say here:

    In spite of all the ailments, the joy of writing and the reviews that came back, especially from Ritchiesszky, LOL. You know you are not alone.

    Who does not fear death? Maybe me, if you have read my "IF....". I had intended to write a poem, just a few hours ago entitled "Hospital is another home" and the name already gave away what it is going to be about. No, I have no ailments at the moment but I cannot forget those who had.

    Back to your review. If we let our days be filled with remorse or self-pity, it meant that life has stopped altogether.

    The writing is a moving story and there was not a moment mentioned about giving up or getting out. It had stated the facts and did not asked for sympathy or consolation. It just bravely highlighted the positive aspects of rolling in life over harsh terrains and darkened alleys. The descriptive prose just flows out naturally. Excellent write, short and punchy. With a "quirky sense of being" life becomes more bearable but that does not mean the dread is gone - it just says "I Will Survive' - of Gloria Gayle's famed song. Cheers, Ritchiesszzky. -
    Jen Gentry: This is not good-bye my friend. Just an until we meet again. May you find yourself surrounded by the most fragrant and beautiful flowers in the gardens of heaven. My heart breaks that you are gone from us but rejoices that you suffer on this earth no more~Jen -
    Gary D. Hardy : I've not been on here on a regular bases for awhile and just read about Melissa. As many of you, I only knew her through her wacky and enjoyable poetry, but as a nurse, I have taken care of patients like her and know that she had many struggles and much pain. She will be sorely missed on here and in life, but as in one of her poems, she wanted her life celebrated. And in that tradition I'd like to toast a wonderful person and poet. May she entertain heaven as she has us with her famous flower garden. -
    Jonez08: I'm just receiving the sad news of Melissa's death. She will be greatly missed. I will miss her beautiful work and colorful, detailed reviews. She has walked out of the pains and sorrows of this life and into everlasting peace and joy with our beloved Savior. Rest my friend. -
    Alexander E Poet: know you are with God now, Rest in Peace Melissa until we meet again.QQ -
    fayesh: If life were a garden, sweet Melissa would have been a a delicate orchid - beautiful and rare. Rest in peace missy98writer. -
    October21: RIP Melissa. Sending my condolences to her family. Though I didn't know her well I always knew of the beauty in her poetry and in her soul. -
    babylonia: she touched so many hearts and they touched her. she gave to the end and just seeing mr. spock under my posting ... all melissa ... all the time. -


missy98writer: Mr. Spock:

Live long and prosper. Please have a Happy New Year 2013...Melissa.

    Maureen's Pen: LOL how we both loved Mr.Spock, You have me laughing and crying at the same time. I know you are dancing and celebrating my friend. Love ya x -
    mystery poet: Your floral nation has awaited your arrival.
    You are one of Heaven's precious gifts...
    You are truly a rose, dear friend! -
    Curly Girly: Missy, you were always kind to me. Thank you for your great reviews. RIP and God bless. CG -
    Angelheart: Missy,I write this through my tears.Thank you for the gift of your friendship and for choosing my artwork for years.You were such a fighter and I admired you for that.I will miss you but I am glad that you are no more in pain and are flying with the angels.Goodbye,my friend~ -
    Lobengula: I never knew you, Missy. I wish now I'd taken the small amount of trouble to have done so. May I take this opportunity of extending my sympathy and best wishes to your family -
    Laurie Clayton: Oh my, this has come as a great shock. Your passing will be greatky felt not only by me, but by the many of FS family that you have helped and supported with your wonderful reviews and friendship.

    My heartfelt sympathy and best wishes to all of Melissa's family.
    xxx -
    Treischel: Farewell sweet Missy, the world was a better place for having you in it. Now, Heaven can enjoy your vibrant soul! -
    fidud: What a wonderful, brave woman. You have given so much joy and strength to us through your beautiful poems and your beautiful outlook. I offer thanks for you, for your life....x -
    Maustin: My deepest condolences for Melissa's family and dear friends. Melissa is in a glorious place now. My prayers are with all. -
    Linda England Bonam: So sorry to hear about Melissa. Missy was the most in-depth reviewer you have ever had, the most beautiful writer with the greatest sense of humor. She had me in stitches so many times with that humor, despite her many woes. Truly a great human being who will be so sorely missed by this writing family. My condolences to her grieving family. -


missy98writer: August, 17, 2012,
I'm back from the hospital. I've been in I.c.u. on a trek. I'm now breathing with 4 ltrs oxygen.
Melissa Deibel 12:30 pm CST.
    Sally Carter: Woohoo! Well done Melissa. People will be so happy to know you are home, albeit it with help for your breathing. I hope very much for you that the situation improves, but it's wonderful to know you are well enough to be sent home from the hospital. -
    adewpearl: Melissa, Celebrations all around! I cannot find words to express how overwhelmingly happy I am to see you back, dear friend :-) -
    Joy Graham: Sending gentle hugs to you. I don't want to hug too hard and hurt something. Glad to hear you are back :) -
    Scarbrems: We've never met, but glad you are home again -
    Realist101: YOU GO GIRL!! I've prayed and cried, and now you're here. HUGS and welcome back young lady!! Susan -
    Cumbrianlass: Melissa, I am SO glad you're home. This has made my day. I've missed you. MWAH! -
    heyjude: Ecstatic that you are back!!!! Looking forward to flower gardens and bees and all those wonderful poems. -
    Maria C.: We have really missed you! Glad you are back at home and back on FS. Yeah! -
    barbara.wilkey: Ihave missed you so much. I have been praying daily for your health. -
    words: Yippee!!! So glad to see you back, my friend. You were missed. You have to catch us up on your marvelous flower garden ... I know that it has been up to mischief while you were gone. Big hugs, d and Dog -
    misscookie: i GUESS WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH MY GREAT GRANDS AND i MISSED YOU. wHO SAID PRAYER AND MUCH LOVE DOESN'T WORK.
    IT HARD TO KEEP A GOOD WOMAN DOWN.
    nOW DON'T OVER DO IT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY AND STAY ON PRAYIN GROUND.
    uNTIL MNEXT TIME MY FRIEND -
    Shirley B: I am so glad you are back. We are like a family here on Fanstory. Everyone missed you so much. WE need to visit you again soon. Stay well my friend. -
    Linda England Bonam: Glad to see you are back, Melissa. I was worried about you! Take care! -
    Laurie Clayton: Good to see you back Melissa,take care and plenty of blessings,

    Laurie :@)) -
    Capricorn30: I have been thinking of you, and it so nice to have you back! -
    Realist101: Yay Melissa!! Congratulations for this high placing with this really great poem!! Keep up the outstanding work!! Luv!! Susan -
    kiwigirl2821: Congrats on placing in POM Melissa...it is a rockin piece of work! xoxo sending huggs debs -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats Melissa on placing in the POM:) love ya -
    Sasha: Congratulations on placing in the POM...It is a wonderful poem. -

    purrfect tale: You got that right! That's why I'm scared of Starbucks. -
    Lady & Louis: What's the usual price for coffee in the States? Here in Australia it varies wildly. I pay $4 for my morning latte but it is very good coffee (and does come in a mug). -
    missy98writer: The tall (small) is $1.75; The medium (grande) is $1.96; and the large (venti) is $2.07
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    FREE-ONE: I'm guilty of the ooh la, la...they are getting my dimes every time.... -
    babylonia: for those of you who did not know ... melissa has been ill recently. we all hope and pray she will be right back here soonest, posting poetry. -
    Maria C.: Thank you babylonia for letting us know. I was just looking for her since I haven't seen anything posted for a couple weeks. I will pray too. -
    misscookie: I wondered why I had not seen your work lately. I prayer you have a speedy recovery and come back soon. my great great grands said tell Miss Flower Lady to get well soon.
    God be with you.
    Love Miss Cookie -
    heyjude: Melissa is very very ill and still in the hospital. If her friends want her address, please message me and I will send it back to you via the private messaging center.
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    Thesis: Missy, hang tough lady. You can get through this. Hugs, - John -
    Shirley B: I wil l keep in touch with Missy's Mom and givve updates. Missy your flowers miss you. :) -
    jlsavell: My thoughts are with you missy. Get well. We all miss you and your wonderful poetry. jlsavell -
    Realist101: Hurry back Missy! I need you to send me a cute cowboy photo! Get well dear friend. Love, Susan -
    Janice Canerdy: I am so sorry you are not well. I'll pray for you. Janice Canerdy -
    rjuselius: I'm sorry to hear you're ill. I was wondering where you are. Come back soon! x -
    robina1978: I am sorry to hear that you are so very ill and have been in hospital now for a long time. I will pray for you and hope you will recover, Ine -
    lia123: hello i lia ,its a co- incidence that you were on 14 of july and i 15 .when i opened your profile i was taken aback!!!! -
    heyjude: Miss is going home from the hospital tomorrow. We should be hearing her lovely flower poems soon. -
    robina1978: Melissa, WELCOME HOME.
    You have been away so long, we all missed you. Ine -



missy98writer: I was visited this afternoon by three Fanstory lady writers from 12:30 pm too 4:00 pm at my home. I want to give a shout out to Barbara, Shirley B & Judy. We had a great visit. It's good to put faces with fellow writers, and all three gals live in my home state of Oklahoma,
Melissa.
    Lady & Louis: Isn't it great when you get to meet online friends and they become face-to-face friends as well? -
    heyjude: I had a great time. It was so good to finally meet you. Maybe I can get by again sometime. -
    missy98writer: Come on by, because like at Motel 6 we leave the light on.
    Melissa. -


missy98writer: Don't leave my Chocolate Cake out in the rain, disco diva:
    shelley kaye: *burp* don't worry. it ain't in the rain ;-)

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    purrfect tale: Better hide that cake. this site is full of chocoholics! -
    mimij1221: could I take that cake off your hands, by any chance? -


missy98writer: Shadorma is a Spanish 6-line syllabic poem of 3/5/3/3/7/5 syllable lines respectively. 


missy98writer: "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." by Carl Sandburg.
    dbmccarter: I love this quote. I grew up close to where Sandburg spent a big part of his life. -
    ulster3: Sorry about the double Melissa. I will delete one if I can learn how. hugs, rebecca -
    ulster3: People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.
    If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
    If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
    If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.
    What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.
    If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
    The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
    Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.

    From The Paradoxical Commandments, by Dr. Kent M. Keith. Mother Teresa quoted this often. -


missy98writer: I'm in the moodfor some blues. Here's the video of the late and great Etta James the song is titled Sugar on the Floor. That broad could freaking spin the Blues:


missy98writer: Don't you hate it when they ask:

    shelley kaye: well considering i usually get the whole meal there, they don't ask me....

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    Lady & Louis: On the rare occasions I go into Macca's, fries are the only things I buy anyway! -
    Nick©: On the bright side, they didn't ask if you want flies with that... -
    adewpearl: Yes, it is one of my pet peeves, Missy! Had I wanted fries, I would have said so :-) -
    Writingfundimension: Hi, Missy. My husband works for corporate Mickey D's and he says they make more money on their drinks than anything else. -


missy98writer: I'm in a better place thanks to Brooke and her sage advice to let it wash of my back like a duck. Besides opinions are like rear ends because every person has one. -- my quote. I love writing and the freedom it gives your imagination.

You may say I'm a dreamer,
but I'm not the only one,
I hope some day you'll join us,
And the world will be as one."
by JOHN LENNON, Imagine

    adewpearl: Sending you hugs and smiles, Melissa :-) -
    missy98writer: If I get one star that is one more than I had before it was awarded. Doesn't bother me a bit- my poetry is bigger than my ego and poetry is what it is- an outlet, a cathartic way to discard uneasy feeling, a happy way to celebrate our joy and not only that, unless it is a specific form of poetry requiring rules to complete it, it IS THE ONE FORM of writing that gets poetic license. -
    poetstar: Checking in to say hello. Poet Star Vonnie -

    Veekz: LOL! I frickin' love that! :) -

    Lise Deangelo: lmao2...Missy, I sent you something via pm for your b'day but it must have been lost amongst all your fanmail. Have a look doll and see :) -