Where Are You

Sunshine Smile one of my best friends on soup,
We started communicating within our group,
From the second month onwards,
And so we continued forwards.
On the 24th May I got
Her last email.
We communicated every day
In May.
Her last poem posted,
The 21st May,
"Children of the Earth",
She was sick
Very sick, had been into Hospital
For an operation.
And had to go in a second time
In an ambulance which took her to
Bergen in Norway.
She was terribly afraid, I have tried
To raise her so often on soup,
Phoned the Hospital and wrote them
A letter, not a sound, not a word,
Now nearly a month later,
Still no news, I know she has a
Daughter, but do not know her
Name or address, what are we to do,
I am so distressed, did not
Want to send out ripples of alarm,
But where to from here, does anyone
Have a contact in Norway who
Perhaps could go to the hospital
Or phone or speak Norwegian to them,
As they were not so forthcoming,
But to someone that speaks Norwegian
They might just respond.
Has anyone been in contact with her
in in the last four weeks or so?
We must do something, 
PLEASE HELP.  We must find
Anne-Lise Anderson!
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Jayasankar Avatar
July 15, 2021 at 3:10 AM
Dear Jenni just read this poem on our dear sweet Anne and I too missed her when she was not here in Soup... She is so kind hearted and friendly... Hugs... ~ Ani
Y. Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Hi Jennifer, I missed her as well thank you so much for letting us know. I’m so glad she is recovering- Alexis
Bangalee Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 10:24 PM
everything comes by turns~ heart touching poem shared
Doll Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 8:10 PM
Jennifer, thanks for letting us know. I had np idea that Ann=Lise was ill. It's very upsetting. I saw her post below and I'm soo glad she is recovering.. Peace and Love to the both of you~ Warren
Ball Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 12:33 PM
Dearest Jennifer, I know your feelings. I feel worried as well. Had not known of Anne-Lise's illness. We have been praying for her and it's good to know she is alright now. God Bless, JB
Ashley Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 6:03 PM
My dear friend, Jennifer, again, your loving and giving heart shines in your poetic expression of genuine concern for Anne-Lise. Oh, how your emotions flow, so deeply and freely and beautifully. I was unaware that she was sick but I am glad to know that she is recuperating and I'm sure she treasures your friendship immensely. Those of us who call you friend, are indeed truly blessed. Warmest wishes, my sweet poetry sis.. ~Susan
Laurie Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 11:08 PM
Hello Jennifer … these words are the words of a true friend. I do hope that you get an answer and the answer is positive to ease your concern Jennifer - Lindsay
Nicole Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 8:01 PM
Jennifer, when you communicate with someone every day, and then, all of a sudden you don't hear from them- you cannot help but be concerned. Your thoughts caress softly around me. I am so happy that Anne-Lise is okay. She is in my prayers. You have such a wonderful heart. You are so kind and caring. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
Edmonds  Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 3:43 PM
Thank goodness Jennifer, you're a good friend to Anne-Lise. Praying for her recovery … Belle
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 3:36 PM
Hello Jennifer, i am also happy to hear from Sunshine Smile. Happy Day. Enjoy your evening my friend. Hugs.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 1:18 PM
SUNSHINE SMILE HAS ANSWERED US THANK GOD
Andresen Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 12:19 PM
Dear Jenny ... sorry I have not been to the soup and answered all the Soup mails I have received in the last month - I'm ok ... due to strong medication I do not have a "clear head" to write poems - It goes forward with me ... with small baby steps - Your writing touches my heart ... brings tears to my eyes - love and warm hug // Anne-Lise :)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 5:25 AM
Wow, Anne-Lise, I didn’t realize you were very sick! Glad you are recovering, sweet lady. Hugs-a-million! <3 Kim
Allison Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:55 AM
I know she was back in hospital for back surgery I hope she is recuperating, Hope someone gets in touch soon:-) hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 12:10 PM
I last heard from her on 31st May "It's progressing slowly ... I'm still in the hospital." hugs Jan xx
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM
HI JAN, I ALSO KNOW THAT BUT JUST CONCERNED I CAN'T REACH HER ON SOUPMAIL. HUGS, BLESSINGS, JENN.
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:29 AM
Jenny thanks for letting us know. I put poets from Norway on the search tab of soup and got a list of poets. Why don't you try contacting some of them, they might be of help. Do keep us posted. Hope you are ok now. Despite your problems, you are thinking of others, really inspiring! Take care, God bless!
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 12:18 PM
You are welcome
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:58 AM
HI RAMA HAVE SENT TWO POETS MESSAGES THANK-YOU.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:37 AM
Hi Rama, a very considerate comment dear friend - I will go to soupmail right away. Hgs and blessings, Jennifer.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:24 AM
I posted a blog. Hopefully someone knows something.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:35 AM
Well done Andrea. Hgs, Jennifer.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Hello Jennifer, Oh, my, gosh! You are right she has not been on the site for a very long time. I am wondering what happened to her. Is there anyone else on the soup from Norway that can find out what happened to her? i am wondering. Let me know. thank you. Jennifer my friend.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:34 AM
Hi Darlene, Thank you for your concern, I feel better now that more and more people are getting to know and becoming involved. Hgs and blessings, Jennifer.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:15 AM
OH my GOSH, I had no clue, Jennifer. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I do wish there was a way to know when our friends are in dire straits, but we are so limited on what we can do. Prayers for her. She is such a ray of sunshine, for sure.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:29 AM
I had to share my concerns Andrea - I felt and still feel,it was the right thing to do. Thank-you my friend, we pray she is somewhere just convalescing, but a whole month now and can't reach her. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Sands Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 10:54 AM
I hope she is alright too. This is worrying. Praying for her.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Hi Heidi, Thank you for your concern and payers, praying for her also. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
May Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 10:31 AM
I hope our dear Sunshine is ok, I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM
Thank-you Joseph, a kind gentle thought. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 8:48 AM
Hi jennifer. Soup mail.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM
Hi Tom, interested only in her well-being.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 9:02 AM
Have replied Tom, Blessings, Jennifer.
Horsman Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Jennifer, try an e-mail to soup admin, they'll have her details, although will not give them out. But may try and contact her for you....Harry
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Thanks again Harry, very condierate.
Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 8:57 AM
thank-you Harry already have blessings Jennifer.
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