Tribute to JoanE
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Comment from Pam (respa)
-I am so sorry to hear this, Helen.
-I didn't think things were going
well because she had so much to fight,
but so much to give, as well.
-She added so much to this site,
especially with her travel cards.
-You wrote a beautiful tribute to her;
she and her family did love the railroad
journeys, the glorious birds, and her
view of the ocean.
-She had a beautiful spirit, and I
am very saddened.
-I will definitely write something,
but this all has to sink in first.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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-I am so sorry to hear this, Helen.
-I didn't think things were going
well because she had so much to fight,
but so much to give, as well.
-She added so much to this site,
especially with her travel cards.
-You wrote a beautiful tribute to her;
she and her family did love the railroad
journeys, the glorious birds, and her
view of the ocean.
-She had a beautiful spirit, and I
am very saddened.
-I will definitely write something,
but this all has to sink in first.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you for your kind sympathy and thank you for contributing! After we have enough entries, I'll print them and send them to her husband. Appreciate you!
Hugs!
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You are very welcome, Helen, and thanks for sharing.
Comment from Sugarray77
I love Joan and am surprised to read of her battle with cancer. Thank you for sharing it with us... I will pray that the Lord covers her with his peace and presence. Thank you, Helen.
Melissa
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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I love Joan and am surprised to read of her battle with cancer. Thank you for sharing it with us... I will pray that the Lord covers her with his peace and presence. Thank you, Helen.
Melissa
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Yes, she was so private. She wouldn't let me share with anyone. But since she knew about our cancer journey, she let me know so we cheered each other on. But I stopped hearing from her in late November. Thanks for reviewing. She passed away Monday. Please add your poem of tribute if you can since you knew her. Hugs!
Comment from damommy
I didn't know her, but I'm offering prayers for the family. It's so sad to lose another friend on FanStory. Too many in the last year or so. I miss Phyllis Stewart and Michael Cahill especially. I knew them best.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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I didn't know her, but I'm offering prayers for the family. It's so sad to lose another friend on FanStory. Too many in the last year or so. I miss Phyllis Stewart and Michael Cahill especially. I knew them best.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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I do miss Phyllis and Dean. I didn't know Michael - he seemed like such a wonderful man. Thanks for reviewing, Yvonne. Hugs!
Comment from Begin Again
A tribute to a friend - what better story could be written. Your kind soul has been blessed with the friendship and your words tell her life to those that did not know her. My thoughts and prayers! Smiles and a hug to you, JoanE and all her friends.
Carol
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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A tribute to a friend - what better story could be written. Your kind soul has been blessed with the friendship and your words tell her life to those that did not know her. My thoughts and prayers! Smiles and a hug to you, JoanE and all her friends.
Carol
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much, Carol. Appreciate your kind words and prayers! Blessings!
Comment from BethShelby
I remember the name but not from this time I've been on FanStory. I think I new her when I was on this site before. I'm so sorry to learn that she is not doing will. That is sad. You are so good for reaching out to member that have left this site.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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I remember the name but not from this time I've been on FanStory. I think I new her when I was on this site before. I'm so sorry to learn that she is not doing will. That is sad. You are so good for reaching out to member that have left this site.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Thank you, Beth. She passed away yesterday. You two had a lot in common - well-educated artists who write and had a happy marriage!
If it were so long ago, perhaps you don't remember her? Hugs!
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Helen, what a lovely write. A generous dedication to Joan. Reading your words, I hope she is OK. She did a lot of travelling and wrote about it
in haiku and tanka and it was a pleasure to read her work. But reading your author notes is very sad. Cancer, chemo, bad but lots of people recover and lead a normal life, but I found it alarming to read she has not opened her eyes in over a day. My prayers are with her, and her poor husband who must be feeling so worried. This world can be a sad place. 'Bye for now - keep in touch about Joan. Warm regards Dorothy xx
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Hello Helen, what a lovely write. A generous dedication to Joan. Reading your words, I hope she is OK. She did a lot of travelling and wrote about it
in haiku and tanka and it was a pleasure to read her work. But reading your author notes is very sad. Cancer, chemo, bad but lots of people recover and lead a normal life, but I found it alarming to read she has not opened her eyes in over a day. My prayers are with her, and her poor husband who must be feeling so worried. This world can be a sad place. 'Bye for now - keep in touch about Joan. Warm regards Dorothy xx
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Thank you, Dorothy. It sounds like you know her. Would you please write a memory about her in this book? She passed away yesterday.
Hugs!
Comment from robyn corum
Helen,
I am reading this now to see what might be going on. I know you are stroking my ego because we know *have* to know how marvelous you are by now. But. On the other hand.
You know how I adore offering my thoughts as if they matter. Haha. Because I love FF so much I did see a couple sentences that could be tightened up (imo).
I am still lying next to one grand so it will be a bit but I am happy to do it. I am so upset. I had no idea about our friend and will have to struggle to find something appropriate to say. You have done beautifully, of course. Thank you for that. Hugs/-
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Helen,
I am reading this now to see what might be going on. I know you are stroking my ego because we know *have* to know how marvelous you are by now. But. On the other hand.
You know how I adore offering my thoughts as if they matter. Haha. Because I love FF so much I did see a couple sentences that could be tightened up (imo).
I am still lying next to one grand so it will be a bit but I am happy to do it. I am so upset. I had no idea about our friend and will have to struggle to find something appropriate to say. You have done beautifully, of course. Thank you for that. Hugs/-
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Thank you, Robyn! I took some of your suggestions and modified a bit. I actually emailed that to her husband. But when the book feels complete, I'll print it and send it to him. Hugs!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem about JoanE it is my second portion of bad news for today. My father's sister died early this morning of heart failure. My noughts are with the family of JoanE and may God comfort them with His will.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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A very well-written heartfelt poem about JoanE it is my second portion of bad news for today. My father's sister died early this morning of heart failure. My noughts are with the family of JoanE and may God comfort them with His will.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt's passing. Joan passed away yesterday. This is such a sad January.
God cares about our sadness.
If you know Joan well enough to write something, please add to the book.
Hugs.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a wonderful tribute to Joan and I am sorry to hear she is so ill Helen. She has been a prolific writer on Fanstory in the past, your words and kind and thoughtful here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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This is a wonderful tribute to Joan and I am sorry to hear she is so ill Helen. She has been a prolific writer on Fanstory in the past, your words and kind and thoughtful here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Yes, I counted that she wrote 341 poems but that was long before I joined. I didn't really know her until two years ago. Thanks for sharing and if you feel inspired to write something for this book, please do. I'll send it to her husband. Hugs!
Comment from muffinmama
I didn't know of Joan, but your tribute makes me want to know her. She sounds like a gem, not a flashy diamond but a lustrous pearl. I feel as though I missed out on something very special.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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I didn't know of Joan, but your tribute makes me want to know her. She sounds like a gem, not a flashy diamond but a lustrous pearl. I feel as though I missed out on something very special.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Ah. A pearl sounds right. She was very private and she didn't want others to know about her cancer. Thanks for caring.
I'm glad you're more active on Fanstory this year and hope you will meet many gems here. Hugs!
