Beautiful Bill ~

I send my well wishes to her too!
JoAnn, we are all pulling for you!

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Lynne's knitting journal
"I'm spayed, declawed, and housebound - how's YOUR day going???"

Yep, that made me cry. It's amazing how fast you can make friends on a website where no one really "KNOWS" anyone. I'm so glad I came across this one. It feels like family. There can't be too many out there like this one. We are so blessed to have this place.

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Buckle up! It makes it harder for the aliens to suck you out of your car!

Flip!!!! HONEY!!!!

I KNEW this was YOU!!!!

I was going to ask to confirm this was our dear friend on the Forum....just as JoAnn went into the hospital...didn't get the chance..

Sweetie, she's at Cedars. Might be upgraded to a room on the floor...so much to tell you.

Call me.. leave a msg.

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and ((((hugs))))!

I read a good idea in the other thread....plants n'pots was planting a plant in Hollywood's memory....I really liked that idea and I am going to plant one as well. Jillie what was Hollywood's MOST favorite cactus/plant????




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A plant is Joanns memory.....that's what I'd like to do too. I can't believe our Joann is gone...

Jill, its me flip trying to get ahold of you.
I can't find your number..
PLEASE PLEASE CALL ME.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE MY NUMBER, CALL THE VALADON HOTEL WHERE I WORK.
I just logged onto this website, and discovered the Rose that was posted.
Feeling horrible..
Call me

Bill that rose...
It reminds me of this thing I thought once.
I was misting my juniper bonsai, the water started to drip off and I thought to myself that when it rains the trees and plants cry tears of joy. It doesn't realy aply to this situation but I've never had any other reason to say it.
This is one of the greatest places I know of Bill and I'm glad that I've gotten to be a part of it the last little while. You are all truely great people and I hope I will get to realize that even more!
Jillie, I know I didn't know hollywood at all and I've hardly talked to you but I just want to tell you, you have a another friend here!

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The answers will come when needed. Otherwise, I'm guesing time will make me feel silly.

This is in loving memory of Joann. May God hold you in his arms.

She came and gardened upon this earth for a while.
She brought cheer to us all, and many a smile.
Then she came to a point where she had to let go--
the battle became too much to bear,
and God had called to take her home.

She's cradled in his light, his warmth, and his love--
her soul is at rest with the Father above.
A beautiful place where she can garden all the time,
a place without danger, and heartache, and crime.

He probably said to her, Joann pick your spot
there are plenty of flowers, and soil, and pots.
There's every plant here you could ever want for,
anything you'd like Joann it can be all yours.

So you see, she's gardening now with the angels above
we will all miss her sadly, but she'll always be loved.
One day we will be able to talk to her once more
when God calls us home and opens up his doors.

A small memorial for Joann,
plant something pretty for her if you can,
You can look outside and think fondly of her.
She'll help make them brighter than ever before.

Jillie, you don't have to thank me, really you don't......

It just all came tumbling out....I sat down to write and I couldn't keep up with my own thoughts....I'm glad you liked it.

Hi,
I was just stumbling around and came across these posts from last month and am not sure how I reply to something this old. Still I feel I have to say something to each of you: Bill for both of the roses, how simply, perfectly beautiful! And Laura for the poem, it is so filled with pain and love and caring. And especially you, Jillie, for your loss, I want to offer my sympathy and a prayer that memories and good friends will help make each day a little less painful and easier to get through.
I have only been a member here for two days, and literally know none of you, still I am weeping as if I too have lost a friend. Your pain, your closeness, your love for each other is so evident it is moving beyond words. I will plant night-blooming jasmine in Joann's memory as well if that will be okay.
To all of you who offered such heartfelt words to Jillie, God bless you, she is so fortunate to have you. I would like to offer a poem for you as well, Jillie. I wrote it for two of my cousins(sister), who were very worried about each other as they both faced devastating health problems. I hope it brings you some measure of peace.
Norvona

GOD’S PLACE
I wish for you a quite PLACE
Where worries fall apart.
A PLACE where only peace abound,
And love can fill your heart.

In this PLACE God talks with you,
And dries your every tear.
And fills your cup with joy and hope,
Drowning all your fear.

He can listen to every angry word,
Yet answer with a smile.
Then open wide His arms and say,
"Come rest awhile, my child.

"I never said there'd be no pain,
"Nor sadness for you to bear.
"I only promised when you needed me,
"I always would be there.

"No hill too high or day too dark,
"That I can't see you through.
"For even when you turn your back,
"I'll still be there for you."

Then with love He sends us back,
Into this world of woes,
But our PLACE is ever waiting,
And the gate will never close.

norvona 6/28/03

Norvona that was wonderful,very moving. You are quite talented.

Karen

Norvona ....I'm speechless...

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