I was almost through writing this when a notice came up saying it was now a "read only" thread and I couldn't post. (?) I can't believe we are not able to post our remembrances. So I will try to post here. I tried to remember what I had written, but I probably forgot something!
I'm just logging on today.
I literally said, "Oh no," out loud when I read your first post @TheWanderingOne. Thank you so much for letting us know. Thank you @TheMemphisVette for posting her beautiful obituary.
I had been praying for her daily, but mistakingly assumed she was better.
There are beautiful posts in tribute to her here.
I have shared my participation in the forums with some people. They don't understand how I could feel close to my fellow posters. They sometimes comment about "real friends." What they don't know is I have shared things with my online friends I don't share with anyone else, and yes, I feel very close to you all, and I do consider you "real friends."
I remember "daughter-in-love," a term I had never heard before. I remember Biltmore and the mountains. I remember her love of crafts and decorating, and her fashion advice. I always looked forward to her posts.
We may not "know" each other in the traditional way, but one day we will. And ECBG will probably be there with a smile on her face and food for all of us.
I will be praying for her family, her friends, her former students, and US. We will miss her.