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In my own experiences, Marcia, when there are health and wellness issues nothing really matters anymore except finding balance with mind, body and spirit. I wish you all the best in the next season of your monumental journey. I tip my hat to you for the passion, pertinacity, and courageousness you exhibited untiringly in your pursuits with TWF. You had a dream and you made it happen. Applause!

I will remember, too, (with much warmth) when sharing in online writing communities was a delightful experience, and there was healthy competition, (despite the egos and the coteries) and opportunities abounded for those who were driven, and there was respect, and poets were pulsing with creative fire and vitality. Alas ...

Warmest regards and much love ...
richard lloyd cederberg

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Site Closure - UPDATE — Marcia, Fri Jun 22 15:09

The site was closed to submissions because I've developed spinal arthritis, plus three slipped discs, and can no longer sit at the computer more than a couple of minutes. Plus, only a few members... more
- I'm so sorry! — Christine Tsen, Tue Jul 3 13:01
  
  Bless you, Marcia, I'm so sorry. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay in touch and get well! I wish I had sent you more. Ever, Christine
- Marcia — Dawn Anderson, Thu Jun 28 04:04
  
  Marcia, I only now received an email from TWF with the heading,"Oh Marcia,"...I am so sorry to learn of your diagnosis. You have worked so hard to keep The Writing Forum the beautiful site that it... more
- Oh Marcia... — Myrna D. Badgerow, Wed Jun 27 23:01
  
  We have been together a long time, you and I and Kathy (I may have forgotten some and if I did I do apologize). This does break my heart for you.. but I know there will still be beautiful poetry... more
- Marcia — Kathy, Tue Jun 26 23:47
  
  This is not goodbye for you and me, Marcia; if not for that, I could never let go of TWF. It's where I started and where many of my poetic memories lie. So many of us have grown up here "literally"... more
- - Kathy - Not goodbye — Scarlet, Wed Jun 27 15:49
    
    Dear Kathy.. Thanks for all of your kind words over the years... you and so many of the people on this Forum have inspired me more than you will ever know. I hope it's not goodbye for you and I...... more
- It Breaks My Heart — mendelson77, Tue Jun 26 19:30
  
  It breaks my heart to see a place close to heart close its doors, but memories were made here. And I thank you for that. I wish you all the best, Marcia, and I hope you get better. Take care. Melissa
- Site closure — Robert Lesher, Mon Jun 25 23:56
  
  Marcia, I'd just finished a piece for submission when I viewed news of your arthritis and your decision to close The Writing Forum. Although I am saddened to hear of this, I wish the best to you for... more
- - sorry to hear both... — bill cottringer, Thu Jun 28 12:33
    
    Really sorry to hear about the site closure and the illness Marcia. All the best to you for doing such a great job over the years! Bill C.
  - Thank you Marcia — Sam, Tue Jun 26 12:32
    
    Thank you Marcia for giving us the Writing Forum... I wish you well... Best Wishes...Sam
- ALL THE BEST — richard lloyd cederberg, Mon Jun 25 19:46
- Marcia — Betty Lou Hebert, Mon Jun 25 16:51
  
  Dear Marcia: I'm so sorry your health is not what you want it to be and makes it necessary to close the site. It has always been an outstanding place to post and read poetry. You should be very proud ... more
- - Marcia — paul ballinger, Thu Jun 28 00:47
    
    Dear Marcia, I just this moment read about the site closing, and your bad health. Both , break my heart. The way you handled TWF was so obviousely a labor of love, and was done so professonally. I... more
  - Marcia — Sue Graves, Tue Jun 26 22:11
    
    I am so sorry to hear about your ill health, Marcia. I have so enjoyed being a part of your site. Thank you for allowing me to be here. I hope you feel better soon. Love Sue
  - I second Betty Lou's comment — Scarlet, Tue Jun 26 12:24
    
    Marcia.. I so agree with Betty Lou. I'm sorry to hear about your health and, of course, the closing of the site. But, you deserve so much credit for ALL of your efforts, encouragement and... more
- Site — Richard Huggins, Mon Jun 25 13:49
  
  Dear marcia, Thank you for 13 wonderful years, countless hours of hard work and dedication, and allowing us to find a place to share our poetry. I wish you better health, pain free days, and time to... more
- - MM — Ing, Thu Jun 28 21:32
    
    It is sad...like loosing a home...but made OK because we are not loosing you! I will stay in touch!

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