Only once did she mention that she was battling lung cancer. But her posts and comments continued to be full of life. Last Friday, Jane lost her Battle.
We never met, nor hoped to. Her leaving has left an emptiness the equal of what any 'real' friend would have. Despite the pain, I am glad I got to know Jane.
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| Jane Kennedy Sutton January 15, 1949 to May 6, 2011 |
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15 comments:
I met her last summer through a Yahoo group. You're right - she was always full of life. I'm going to miss her.
One of the things I did NOT foresee when I began blogging is how much other bloggers come to mean for you - that they are not just words on the screen, but turn into friends. And it is so sad when one of them is no more.
A touching story and nice thought for your blogging friend. I am sad for you today.
Natasha - What a lovely tribute to Jane. Her loss is deeply felt, and I think Dorte is right. We don't realise just how strong our bonds with each other are in this community until we lose one of our members...
So heartbreaking! A woman that vibrant never truly leaves any world...best wishes to you, and to her. Brave soul.
I never 'met' Jane online - but I wish I had. So many have been touched by her passing. She sounds like a wonderful lady. So sad.
Take care. *hugs*
Sorry to hear of your loss! I too have become friends with fellow bloggers and have even met one (in Key West!) It's a surprising and rewarding journey we take as we touch lives online! Best wishes to you!
I think we "met" Jane about the same time. Your post brings tears to my eyes. I hope she knows how many lives she touched.
Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry. Amazing that we can meet and be touched by lives across the world through blogging, and find dear friends. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Thanks Natasha, this says it all. The cost of love is grief at the ephemeral nature of life and I'm glad we belong to the tribe that thinks it is well worth the cost.
Jan Morrison
Thanks for stopping by my blog. We have the best community ever! I know I would notice if you stopped your awesome posts.
It's very hard to explain how important our online friends are. Jane sounds like she was a wonderful person who focused only on enjoying the life she was living, and that underscores what a special person she must have been. I'm so sorry for your loss, Natasha. *hugs*
I'm sad to read about her passing. The blogging community lost someone special.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Rayna. Somehow, meeting or not meeting is not always important, 'knowing' the person as a friend is.
I'm so sorry to hear of this. My condolences, Rayna.
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