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[Saint Jude]

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Hey Tawny Frog! Sorry I missed ya!:durn: ...Been waaayyy too looonnng!:h :flower:

Judie

[fsophiah]

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Darling Tawny! You make our lives buzz.
You were here before I was.
You made me laugh and stick around
With words both inane and profound.
Carpenter, wordsmith, artist, and friend
To all of us here, you're a godsend.

[bestlifeldms]

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I really really want a commune where we all could just live together! Wouldn't it be GRAND? Be peaceful Tawny, It really is fine!

[bestlifeldms]

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Heck, I don't know peace. I just want it for you. LOL!!! Love to You!

[spacie]

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Hey,
I can come out and play, but it looks like you might be all played out. Guess I'll just hang out and whistle for awhile. It started snowing here so winter be a coming.
spacie

[tawnyfrog]

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This is going to be a long one - sorry

Wow - amazed to wake up and find all these replies. Thank you. I feel I owe you the story.

Part 1: I met Steve during a vulnerable time in my life, some 30 years ago. We became friends. We had no expectations and made no demands of each other; he was larger than life, very witty, intelligent with a fabulous red wine collection. Hmm. As time went by, sometimes we wouldn't see each other for years but essentially, knowing him has played a huge part in what makes up the essence of "me".

Steve died a week ago after a prolonged battle with cancer. I am glad that he has stopped hurting. An obituary notice placed by his sister reads "Confounding, confronting, convivial, generous, indulgent, inspirational, irascible, irresistible, outrageous, prodigious, pre-emptive, protective, theatrical, thoroughgoing, thunderous, witty, wilful, wonderful. I will love him always".

Part 2: That obituary made me think of this Board. Again, a bunch of us met at a vulnerable time of our lives. The very same adjectives can be applied to those with whom we have made a special connection. We have made friends - some will be fleeeting liaisons, others will be ongoing deep and meaningful relationships. All connections will continue to play a part in what makes up the essence of "us". Who knows - without expectations or demands we might just look back in 30 years time (I know, I know - I'm stretching things a bit here!) and be eternally grateful that our paths did, at some stage, miraculously cross.

A Celebration of Steve's life takes place tomorow. Maybe we should start celebrating ours today.

So ... they were my introspective thoughts last night. Sometimes I feel that drinking too much was easier than thinking too much!

I didn't have a Pity Party - I had a Ponder Party. What else would a frog have?

Thanks for your time.

Tawny

[tumadre]

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Tawny-
I'm so sorry I didn't stay awake long enough to ponder with you last night. I have had someone in my life very much like Steve, and I lost him, also. May I go with you in spirit to the celebration of Steve's life?
Tumadre

[C]

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Your Story & Steve

Dear Tawny,

Thank you for sharing this. I can feel how important he is in your life. Steve must be a beautiful soul and friend to illicit such response from you & others. But my heart aches with you tonight. It is aloss that hurts like hell.

Death seems to brings us to our knees, to more insight, clearer reality in our own lives. I hear that from you.

I am very grateful for people like you on the planet, Tawn.

Keep the peace.

Truly his life was one to celebrate.

Love, Chrysa

[YoungAtHeart]

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I'm sorry, Tawny. Steve must have been a man of rare character to be your friend for so many years. I'm sorry that no one was here to Ponder with you, and my dear Tawn, I can't imagine you EVER engaged in a pity party.

XOXOX
Kathy

[fsophiah]

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Here's to Steve. A virtual toast, with our favorite virtual beverage.

[Lizzie Mouse]

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Tawny

Bless your heart... And for those who are no longer with us ...

May doG keeep uioy fase

xccxc

[lushy]

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Tawny, I am sorry for the loss of your friend. That obit brought chills to me it was so beautiful. You were lucky to have had your paths cross, that's for sure. Be well.

[spacie]

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Tawny,

I'm sorry too, Steve was lucky to have a friend like you too.
Yours truly,
spacie

[tawnyfrog]

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Today's a New Day

Thank you all for your generous replies.

You will be first on my list of friends to contact when I next feel a good Ponder coming on ...

Tawny

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The Ponder

It is so hard to say goodbye to someone like Steve. Bigger than life and you have him in your heart.

Throughout your friendship, I imagine Steve took some of your ponders into his own heart to keep.

They were there when he died.

Richer, too, for your encounter.

As am I.

Helen