Starting a new colony

[Guest]

Hi to all,

We are not having a very good year. We found out about 6 weeks ago that Bob has cancer of pancreas with a large mass. Its spread to his lungs, lymph nodes and bones.

We are thinking about selling our home and moving to the old farm place down the ridge. I was going to try to see if some of our martins would move to the new location. I pulled up three gourd racks and 4 of the metal houses. I’m going to try to get them in the ground next week. Than I’ll slowly move the rest.

Our son Jerry moved last fall and we pulled all of his houses and poles yesterday. Maybe he’ll get a few of the birds from this large colony as well. The birds are going to be in shock around here, because I’m only putting up two houses with 12 compartments. That will be a far cry from 182 pair of martins.

I’ll let you know if any of the birds are willing to move with us.

Cheri

[Guest]

Cheri,

I am so sorry to hear this news. I wish you and your family the best and sure hope you get a few martins at your new location!

[Donna - TX]

Hi Cheri,
We will keep you’re family in our prayers.

Simon & Donna

[John Miller]

Cheri

I'm sorry to hear of Bob's illness.

As you know, I've driven by your place in southern Missouri. It's in one of the most beautiful settings I've just ever seen in the country -- rolling green pastures for miles.

I know you bring kids over from an elementary school in the summer. Maybe someone at the school could take and manage some of the housing. If you'd like me to contact them, send me a PM.

John Miller

[dc1gator]

Cheri,

Prayers on the way and hoping for the best. I have a brother-in-law that has beaten cancer in the liver. It is a long hard struggle but we are winning more and more of the battles against cancer.

J.D.

[CUL Lou~Mich]

Cheri. Sorry to hear of hubby's problems. Here's hoping he is able to conquer it. CUL Lou

[Guest]

Cheri,

Tell Bob that he has a large cheering section here on the forum and we're all wishing him the best!

Jeff

[Guest]

Cheri I will keep you and Bob in my prayers and I wish you the best. Henry

[Guest]

Bob and Cheri: My prayers are also with you folks.

I have found from experience that illness has a way of puting life and the time that we have together in perspective.

God's blessings apon your lives,

Les

[John Atteberry]

I'm soo sorry Cheri to here of this but try to be positive and know that you both will get over this!!! I will miss the huge colony you had up there but know you will have them again at your new location! I will keep you and your family in my prayers!!! Thanks John!

[Guest]

Hogwild, Donna, John, JD, Cul Lou, Jeff, Henry and Les,

Thanks so much for your prayers and support.
Cheri

[Davlyn]

Hello Cheri,
We will keep you Bob and your family in our prayers!