jespah wrote:....There's a big Joanne-shaped hole. And it can't be filled. So I think the thing to do is, it's the only thing to do. Throw your arms around the rest of A2K. Everyone. No exceptions. She was one of our own. That is all, I suppose, anyone can say.....
Very well put, Jespah. I didn't know Joanne, but have known someone at work who went through this and it was devasting for all of us there. We were in shock for a long time.
My sympathies for her family. I hope she is at peace now.
my condolences to her family and her acquaintances.
I forgot to mention yesterday night to inlcude my condolences.
And of course I do wish, she may rest in peace now.
I know Joanne since 2000, and I really feel very sad.
Joanne's last post
Joanne's last post on 10/5/05 on the What will you come as on Halloween? thread:
"Same as always Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. I guess I keep the same costume cause it took me so long to make the ruby slippers and because I still long for home. Grand Junction, DO - mom was from Plainville, KS, a small town close to Hays and about four hours east of Denver."
I'm sure Joanne was metaphorically wearing her Ruby Slippers when she returned home.
Peace to you Joanne.
BBB
In shock and not even knowing what to think other than sadness.
I didn't know Joanne, but from the impact her character appears to have had on the regular posters here, she sounds like a wonderful, clever, caring person.
Absolutely.
Deepest sympathies to David.
I am so sorry to hear this. I did not know her, but it is always so sad to loose a friend. My sincerest condolences to family, and friends.
Farewell, JoanneDorel.
Sincere condolences, David.
Please post back if you wish it.
Strength in numbers.
Thank you David. I'm so sorry for you and us.
JD. JD is gone. Warm, kind, and gentle JD. My heart goes out to you, David. Joanne will be sorely missed.
Wow.. what in the world do you say to this?
I want to say thank you david for the post, but I somehow feel that innapropriate.
I doubt you will come back david, but if you do, I hope you can read the words that the people on A2k have posted and they bring you some sort of comfort.
I hope , in time, that you find peace and comfort. I hope in time this pain isnt so jagged and sharp. I hope in time you will begin to feel normal again David.
So saddened by this news. My sincere condolences.
David, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will miss her.
Huh ??? Oh my god !! This is such a shock ! My sincere condolences to her family....
This is terrible news. So very very sad. I want to express my condolences to the family, but it seems a little inappropriate to send messages to the family of an on-line friend. I don't know how to be of any help other than to say she will be missed by many folks on many forums.
Could I suggest to the Moderators that they make sure Joanne's post remain available so when or if David feels like reading her threads, she will be there for him. I still keep letters and notes and cards from family and friends who have passed on. Early on I couldn't look at them, but as time passes they can be a lovely reminder of your loved one, and very comforting.
Peace for Joanne and her family.
In shock and sorrow I offer my heart felt condolences.
