BoXXi would like to say thank you.......

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Hi guys and gals! First of all, it's an amazing thing to have a tribute suite made for you, and even MORE amazing when you see all the talented people who have contributed and made it so bloody brilliant! I have downloaded all the skins from the suite and had a play with them, and they are all really nice to use.

Some of you may be wondering where I disappeared to so suddenly, leaving behind one of my greatest loves, skinning. Well, my wife has cancer and we have been concentrating on trying to get her well again. She has had a couple of operations recently and we are awaiting the results of the last one (which she had about a week ago) to see if everything is clear. Fingers crossed!!

I have 3 children aged 16, 14 and 3, so as you can imagine, life has been a little hectic.
I quit my job at the casino too as I was finding it difficult to work nights and do all the other stuff too. So, now you know what dragged me away from creating skins and themes, and I'm sure you all appreciate that some things are more important than our hobbies and pastimes, no matter how much we love them!

Anyway, back to this wonderful tribute suite...... I truly never expected people to get together and do something like this for me, and it's actually quite moving. I always just made stuff for fun or for myself, so it's nice to know that people remember me and the stuff I made.

TheD2JBug is the person responsible for this, and I have to thank him again for coming up with this idea and making it come together. And to ALL the skinners and artists that put their time into this... THANK YOU!!! You warmed my heart.

And of course..... a special mention to Kitty Malone for taking on the window blind, i KNOW how hard it is to make one of them, and you did a great job. I know you are having a few problems of your own from what I have read tonight, so, take care.

I hope you don't mind if I don't comment on all the individual skins in the suite, it would take forever and I don't have too much time these days. Suffice to say, I love them all and they will stay with me forever and remind me of all the wonderful people that populate this site.

 

Maybe I'll get to skin again some day, who knows? But if I do, I will dedicate the first new thing that I make to all you guys that did this for me.

Take care................. see you around I hope.

Bryan (BoXXi)

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
OOPS! I forgot to say hi to all my buddies at Stardock! I miss you guys!!  :) 
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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nice to hear from you Bryan. You and your family are in our prayers. Please keep us updated.  :)
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It was my pleasure to work on the tribute. :D I hope things work out well for you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Great to hear from you. Don't be a stranger.  ;) 
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Bryan, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife's situation. My thoughts go out to you and I hope everything turns out OK. You always showed what a wonderful person you were in and around the skinning community and now you are doing the same for your family. I would not expect less from a truly 'good guy' and gentlemen and you and your family will be in my thoughts for the near future.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'll send a prayer for your wife and family.Serious stuff.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nice of you to take the time out to write this. Hope everything turns out okay with your wife.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
........you are most welcome sweetheart..(huggles) I truly hope yr wife will be okay. My advice, look up the water cure website, and raw food websites, and a decent fasting website. (fasting is an awsome way to rid the body of rubbish and allow it to self heal)

with much sisterly love and respect.

Kitty.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hope it all works out well for your wife.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Fingers crossed here too :)
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Great to hear from you Bryan and my prayers go out to you family.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Brian....Your welcome as far as my part in this...it was a pleasure to do! Having said that....I really hope everything works out for your family and your wife pulls through this. I can't imagine having 3 kids to take care of in these rough times right now. Whether your here or not...you'll always here as long as we are...so do what you have to...no matter how long it takes...and know that the door has never shut. ;)
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It was a pleasure to be part of the tribute and I hope things work out for you and your family.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hey man,

Good luck to you and your family. You'd have to be crazy not to put them way above this gig, and I think everyone here feels that way. I hope your wife makes a full recovery and the two of you have many more years together to spend with your children.

:)
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'll put your wife in my prayers and I'll keep my fingers crossed also.  :CONGRAT: 
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I wish you the all the best Boxxi. Take care of the family and we all hope things work out positively for you. Everyone looks forward to a day when you can come back to the hobbies you love so well.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It's good hearing from you,BoXXi.You and your family will be in our prayers.Rose
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Keep hanging in there bud, you have been in my prayers for months. We miss you a lot here a lot. Msg me sometime if you need a laugh, or if you really want a laugh check: Link
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Good thoughts and prayers to you and yours.  Every little bit counts, right?
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What a great husband and father! Having someone to lean on and give strength when at your lowest point is crucial to healing. I have been able to overcome serious difficulties due to such support from the love of my life, and I pray your wife will be able to do the same with the love and strength you are providing.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My prayers, good wishes & great intentions go out to you & your family Bryan, stay positive and just assume things we'll turn out the best way possible - that's the key!

I still get a kick everytime I see this beside your user name:

Member No. 194

That's like .... WOW!!! You were here when it all started considering I've seen some member numbers in the 3,000,000+ !!!

All the best to you Boxxi!!!  :D 



Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
We love your work, so who better to have them make a tribute too.
My prayer and good thoughts are coming your way for your wife and for you and your children.
God Bless....
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Boxxi, my heart is with you. Cancer seems to run rampant in my family so I know what it is like. My family and I will be praying for you and yours with faith that God can fix this. I was glad to be a part of this suite and just wish I had a fraction of your talent....wait, I do have just a small fraction of your talent, I want it all!! Be well, Boxxi.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Good luck man...Hope it all works out well for you.