Saying Goodbye to Phyllis
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Farewell Is Not Forever"a book of tributes
31 total reviews
Comment from rwilliam
Wow that is just beautiful! The photo, the tribute...so true!
I could see her in Heaven, looking into Jesus' eyes and feel the joy she's having on the other side. Well done, my friend. I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs XX
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Wow that is just beautiful! The photo, the tribute...so true!
I could see her in Heaven, looking into Jesus' eyes and feel the joy she's having on the other side. Well done, my friend. I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs XX
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Aw, thank you, Rebecca, for the lovely 6 and wonderful review. I will miss Phyllis a lot. It's nice that we become a family on here, I wouldn't have known her if I'd not found FS. I wouldn't have known you, either! Big, warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
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I"m so happy to know you too. We do feel like a family. I love FS so much! Hugs XX
Comment from dragonpoet
Sandra
This is a well written letter of farewell to a poet who is missed
a lot already. It seems she was close to a lot of people here.
I liked here penquin family poems.
This shows both your faith and hers.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2020
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Sandra
This is a well written letter of farewell to a poet who is missed
a lot already. It seems she was close to a lot of people here.
I liked here penquin family poems.
This shows both your faith and hers.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 14-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2020
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Thank you, Joan. I know she's where she's wanted to be for quite a while now. I hope she's really happy. Warm hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
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Sandra,
No problem.
Have a great week.
Joan
Comment from juliaSjames
A lovely well written tribute, Sandra. It reads as though it just flowed out of you, so smooth and easy and filled with affection.
May Phyllis rest in eternal peace.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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A lovely well written tribute, Sandra. It reads as though it just flowed out of you, so smooth and easy and filled with affection.
May Phyllis rest in eternal peace.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 13-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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Thank you, Julia. I will really miss Phyllis, we became friends the day she joined FS. This site will really miss her. Thanks for the lovely comments, my friend. Big hugs, Sandra xxx
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I didn't really know her but it's always sad when we lose one of our family
Comment from crzypnter
Well done with this heartfelt remembrance. She will be missed by many on FS, since I joined in 13 she has always been a big help, she always spoke her mind and it was very much appreciated by me. She's home now and no longer in pain. Thank you for sharing this. God bless
August
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Well done with this heartfelt remembrance. She will be missed by many on FS, since I joined in 13 she has always been a big help, she always spoke her mind and it was very much appreciated by me. She's home now and no longer in pain. Thank you for sharing this. God bless
August
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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I know what you mean by she always spoke her mind, that was what endeared her to me. We had a few set toos, but always ended up laughing and making up. She was a one of a kind and I'll miss her. FS will miss her in lots of ways, she was a wonderful lady with a huge heart. Thank you so much for those six stars, August, and the lovely words you've said, they mean a lot. Warm hugs, my friend, Sandra xxx
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Look to the penguins, for there is here smile! :) :) She taught me so much since I joined just over a year ago... and her unique prose style will be sorely missed. Thank you for such an appropriate farewell, Sandra -- tearful and perfect. ;) :) Yvette
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Look to the penguins, for there is here smile! :) :) She taught me so much since I joined just over a year ago... and her unique prose style will be sorely missed. Thank you for such an appropriate farewell, Sandra -- tearful and perfect. ;) :) Yvette
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Thank you, Yvette. I will miss her terribly. She fanned me the day she joined, I wrote children's story poems then and she went through them, putting the commas in the right place, lol. I never got them right. She was a teacher who never stopped teaching. We became friends away from FS, and I just can't get my head around her not being here anymore. I'm so pleased you liked my tribute to her, my friend, it means a lot. Big, warm hugs. Sandra xxx
Comment from WryWriter
Sandra, this is beautiful. Phyllis would be honored, and so proud of you. She will be sorely missed. I enjoyed reading her works. I wish I had known her longer and had taken more opportunity to learn from her.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Sandra, this is beautiful. Phyllis would be honored, and so proud of you. She will be sorely missed. I enjoyed reading her works. I wish I had known her longer and had taken more opportunity to learn from her.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Thank you so much, Wry, for your lovely comments. I remember when Phyllis joined FS, we became friends straight away. I'm going to miss her a lot, she was my shoulder to cry on throughout many sad times, as well as a strict teacher,lol, I'm sure she would have given up on me several times over the dreaded comma. It won't be the same now. Warm hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx
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I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. My shoulder is always available should you need one. Hugs! : )
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Bless your heart, thank you, my friend. xx
Comment from nancy_e_davis
This is great, Sandra. You said it all here in this poem. She loved hiking and exploring. That could be her in the picture. Well done my friend. xxx Nancy:)
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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This is great, Sandra. You said it all here in this poem. She loved hiking and exploring. That could be her in the picture. Well done my friend. xxx Nancy:)
Comment Written 11-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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When I saw that picture, I thought exactly that. It was Phyllis at the top of her mountain surveying the scene. The lady has the same colour and length hair, too. She spoke a lot about her hiking and climbing days, didn't she? Thanks for reading my tribute to her, Nancy. Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
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Yes, It was the same for me. Did you see the one Thomas posted. She made a beautiful Angel. Well done. Everyone loved her.
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If you look into her website, you'll find that picture of her there, minus the wings, though she has them now. It was lovely seeing her pictures and photos, I don't know why I didn't go into them before. She has her website link on her profile page. She was certainly a very beautiful lady, and Katy looks very much like her. So sad her life ended so painfully. xx
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Sandra, what a lovely dedication to Phyllis. Your poem is so heartfelt and, of course, beautifully written. It is so sad when a member dies, and we have lost a few recently. Your poem is a lovely addition to the book. Love Dorothy xx
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Hello Sandra, what a lovely dedication to Phyllis. Your poem is so heartfelt and, of course, beautifully written. It is so sad when a member dies, and we have lost a few recently. Your poem is a lovely addition to the book. Love Dorothy xx
Comment Written 11-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Thank you, Dorothy. It was this time last year that we lost Dean and Michael, then it was Brook, now we are starting this year off in the same way!
I wanted to tell you how much I like your photo, it's nice to put a face to the person on the phone and on here. And congrats again for the Recognised Writers award! Much love, Sandra xx
Comment from Drew Delaney
Yes, I will miss her as well, but I am so glad she is no longer in torment. You wrote this poem in honour of Phyllis, so beautifully. She would be proud to read this final tribute, but like you have stated, we will meet again.
Drew xx
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Yes, I will miss her as well, but I am so glad she is no longer in torment. You wrote this poem in honour of Phyllis, so beautifully. She would be proud to read this final tribute, but like you have stated, we will meet again.
Drew xx
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Yes, we will. Thanks for reading my tribute, Drew. I'm glad you think Phyllis would like it. Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra
Comment from Thomas Bowling
I can't imagine FanStory without Phyllis Stewart. She was my close friend and taught me a lot. She watched over Bowl of Stew and stopped me from making many mistakes. Sometimes my humor went too far. She always pulled me back.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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I can't imagine FanStory without Phyllis Stewart. She was my close friend and taught me a lot. She watched over Bowl of Stew and stopped me from making many mistakes. Sometimes my humor went too far. She always pulled me back.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2020
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Phyllis was a strong character and would speak her mind if she thought it necessary. But, she was always fair. We had a big spat once, but before it went OTT we laughed and made up, as close friends do. You have that close partnership you shared with her in your series Bowl of Stew. The memories you made while writing them are yours to keep and later smile over. Thanks for reading my tribute, Tom. Sandra xx
