Sherry,

Thanks so much for sharing this. My heart goes out to Mike as he faces the future without his helpmate and beloved wife.

Sandy

Thanks for posting this, Sherry.

There are no words adequate for this one.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike.

Sherry

Horrible news! Mike if you see this I'm sooo sorry. I'm sure she will be greatly missed by many, especially yourself.

I'm very sorry to hear of this terrible loss for Mike and their family. I can only imagine how sad he must be. A few years back Mike kindly loaned the DVD that his wife had taken of their fabulous butterfly garden Camelot. It was beautiful to see their butterfly habitat.

Thanks for all the loving thoughts about Karen and me and our butterfly garden. We both loved this Forum and the warmth and sharing that members conveyed to all participants. Karen dedicated her life to caring and sharing and found many kindred spirits here.

Love,

mike

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear wife, Mike. Thank you, Sherrie, for sharing the obituary.

Beverly

Mike, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife, Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan

Such sad news. I extend my heartfelt condolences to you Mike and to others who loved her. Although I don't know you personally, I have heard so many good things from others who do. I know that my Virginia friend Betty was blessed to visit your beautiful butterfly garden last summer, and she had so many wonderful things to tell me. God bless you and comfort you in this time of suffering.~~Angie

Mike,

I have been away for quite a while and just stopped in this morning and am so sorry to hear about Karen.

My heart goes out to you, dear friend. The plants I will be growing from the seed that you both sent me are even more special now.

Alfred and I will keep you in our prayers.

Betty

Thanks again to all the support and love coming from so many members of this special forum. The support from the community, family, friends and from all of you have helped me cope with this ordeal. I have already committed myself to dedicate a major portion of my life to volunteer for the many projects that were so dear to Karen. This decision has given new purpose to my life and has helped me celebrate her life of caring and sharing.

mike

My heartfelt condolences Mike. Please let us know how the volunteer projects go.
-Elisabeth

I haven't visited this forum all winter but came back tonight to check on things. I am so sorry for your loss Mike. God Bless.

I forgot to check back in recently. It means so much to me to read these wonderful notes of support. I hope those of you close enough to our butterfly sanctuary in Elliston, VA will visit Camelot to share the garden that Karen and I created.

mike