Raven's Swan Song?

Site Admin/Owner Joined: Aug 27, 2002 Posts: 17088

Greetings to all! First off I want to thank all who have sent me email and PMs with well wishes.

I am alive and fairly well but I am no longer coding nor hosting. As many of you know I have been battling various sleep disorders for 10 years now. Narcolepsy is the root of all (including severe depression at times). The effects of the strong medications and the sleep disorders have sucked away both my long term memory and I battle with short term memory issues constantly.

I thank God for my long term admins, moderators,and friends who have kept both this site and my passion started many years ago for a secure web portal that doesn't take an IBM Redbook (old timers will get this, lol) nor an MBA to understand and administer.

All maintenance and development for RavenCMS(tm) has been turned over to the greatest support and leadership Team I have ever been associated with. I have no qualms at all because of their support, talents, and love. I am hardly ever on the PC or this site anymore. It's not that I am not interested. I try to visit a couple times a month but it is hard to concentrate when you're tired all the time.

Anyway, I've been meaning to let you all know what has been going on and I apologize for anyone who may feel hurt or slighted by my absence and non-participation. It was not intended as such. And I am really going to try my best to at least be around here more often!

We have no intention of taking this support site down so please continue to look here for your your CMS/Portal needs! Thank you and God Bless!!

Gaylen (a.k.a. Raven)

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:53 am

Hi Raven

I hope you get better. Thanks for everything!!!!

Worker Joined: Sep 28, 2006 Posts: 241

So nice to hear from you dear friend. Was worried and hoping you would pop in. Try to stay in touch. This community you built is more then just a cms support spot.

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:09 am

Feel well !
I guess you had all Blood Work done !

Is there anything you might need to take to help you that you are not taking ?

ie; B12 shots ! ect. if you don't mind me asking ... How old are you ?

There are a lot of Blood tests that are not taken as a rule even in a (CBC) Complete Blood Count
we just found this out with my wife, You have to ask for certain tests if you want them done.

maybe you can go to a blood spec. there are a lot of tests for example Items that can be checked.
And here they are ....

WBC
ANC
RBC
Hgb
HTC
RDW
Plat
MPV
Lymph#
MONO#
BASO#
EOS#
Gran%
Lymph%
MONO%
BASO%
EOS%
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
CO2
Glucose
BUN
Creat
eGFR NON-AFR. AMERICAN
eGFR AFRICAN AMERICAN
Calcium
Total Protein
Albumin
A/G
Globulin
Total Bili
Alk Phos
AST
ALT
IRON
UIBC
TIBC
Ferritin
Iron Sat Percent
B12
Folate

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 4:24 pm

Raven, take care of yourself..... Smile

I have appreciated all your hard work in the past! Been away taking care of the Mrs and her parents both, but have tried to check in from time to time to see what you fellows have been up to. It looks to be in good hands, so you can do what you need to do to feel better..... Smile

Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:39 am

Hey G.

My prayers are with you and best of luck and health be with you my friend.

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:17 am

Been a long time for me as well old friend! Just happened to stop by for old times sake and just happened upon this post. We do need to catch up some time. Take care of yourself and God bless.

Rob (a.k.a. montego) Smile

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:22 pm

Sending my best wishes too Gaylen. And hi to you Rob.

Doing well and getting still older here near Albany NY.

Do hope your health Improves Gaylen.

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:38 am

Good to see you here - take care!

Client Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 624

I'm sorry to hear this, Raven. You've been a great webhost and, more important, great friend since 2003. May God be with you and my wolf guardian spirit as well. Smile