Very Sad
Yesterday I received some very shocking and sad news. A very dear online friend had passed away. Gail was a very sweet lady, who had endured much sadness throughout her life, but never once did I hear her utter a bitter word about it. She was an accomplished knitter who did lovely work, she loved spinning as well. She was a published designer, but never once was boastful about it. As a matter of fact you had to drag each and every detail from her, she thought it was really no big deal! She was such a fun lady to chat with, had her own off beat sense of humor that had us laughing all the time.
At one time she mention in passing that no one had ever knit anything for her, not complaining just mentioned it. When Gail got her diagnosis three of us decided that we would like to make her something, just to let her know that we cared. It warms my heart knowing that she had gotten three complete surprises in the mail, and how thrilled she was. I like that she got to cuddle up in the shawl I sent in the evenings while watching one of her favorite things, the Olympics!
In 2006 Gail wanted so badly to join us for our knitting get together, but her dh, George, was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemo treatments. We were of course disappointed that they could not join us, but understood. We all sent up our thoughts and prayers for George, and the prayers worked. The beginning of this year he had his scan and was determined cancer free. The wonderful news was shadowed by Gail's dignosis, but she was strong and determined that she was going to beat this.
In one of the last chat I had with Gail she was anxious to get her treatments underway so she could put this behind her and be fit and ready to attend a get together in 2007, wherever it may be. I was thrilled that she wanted to come and couldn't wait to meet this lovely lady in person.
I never had the priviledge of meeting Gail in person, but have always thought of her as a dear friend! Always willing to lend a listening ear, offer advice for a project you were having trouble with, or just pass a bit of time in chat. As I said earlier Gail was never on to complain about her troubles. I am honored that during a few chats that she did take me into her confidence to share some of the sadness and hard times that she had endured. It really made me appreciate Gail so much more and look up to her. What a strong woman she was!
The full impact of this news has not fully sunk in for me yet. I can't believe that her name will never again pop up on msn, or she won't drop into chat again. That I won't have the honor of meeting her in person!
Gail, I held you as a very dear friend, a person I could confide in, a person who would always listen when listening was all that was needed, a person to share opinions with, and most of all a person to laugh with. I will miss you terribly and I will keep your dear George, your two grandchildren of who you were so proud of, and your son in law in my thoughts and prayers. I know their hearts must be breaking, but I pray that as time begins to heal they will take comfort in their many wonderful memories!
Rest in peace dear friend!
At one time she mention in passing that no one had ever knit anything for her, not complaining just mentioned it. When Gail got her diagnosis three of us decided that we would like to make her something, just to let her know that we cared. It warms my heart knowing that she had gotten three complete surprises in the mail, and how thrilled she was. I like that she got to cuddle up in the shawl I sent in the evenings while watching one of her favorite things, the Olympics!
In 2006 Gail wanted so badly to join us for our knitting get together, but her dh, George, was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemo treatments. We were of course disappointed that they could not join us, but understood. We all sent up our thoughts and prayers for George, and the prayers worked. The beginning of this year he had his scan and was determined cancer free. The wonderful news was shadowed by Gail's dignosis, but she was strong and determined that she was going to beat this.
In one of the last chat I had with Gail she was anxious to get her treatments underway so she could put this behind her and be fit and ready to attend a get together in 2007, wherever it may be. I was thrilled that she wanted to come and couldn't wait to meet this lovely lady in person.
I never had the priviledge of meeting Gail in person, but have always thought of her as a dear friend! Always willing to lend a listening ear, offer advice for a project you were having trouble with, or just pass a bit of time in chat. As I said earlier Gail was never on to complain about her troubles. I am honored that during a few chats that she did take me into her confidence to share some of the sadness and hard times that she had endured. It really made me appreciate Gail so much more and look up to her. What a strong woman she was!
The full impact of this news has not fully sunk in for me yet. I can't believe that her name will never again pop up on msn, or she won't drop into chat again. That I won't have the honor of meeting her in person!
Gail, I held you as a very dear friend, a person I could confide in, a person who would always listen when listening was all that was needed, a person to share opinions with, and most of all a person to laugh with. I will miss you terribly and I will keep your dear George, your two grandchildren of who you were so proud of, and your son in law in my thoughts and prayers. I know their hearts must be breaking, but I pray that as time begins to heal they will take comfort in their many wonderful memories!
Rest in peace dear friend!
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