Goodbye, CactusWendy, we love you

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I am amazed by the outpouring of heartfelt messages given to Wendy. So much love! I think I'll have some popcorn today in her honor. We have all been blessed with her spirit and I pray that her final hours are peaceful.
 

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Larissa and Wendy, thank you so much for remembering us here. I send my love to pile up with everyone else's.
 

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Such sad news.

CW, I hope the next great chapter awaits you!

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I started this in another thread but thought how nice it would be if we all added a little something in our sigs to remember CW!
 

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Cactuswendy, you welcomed me seven years ago, and you've always been both candid and charming. Peace and love to you and your family.
 

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Oh no... so sad to hear. In welcoming me in my newbie thread she was the very first person who spoke to me on this site. The outpouring of love here is so touching... what a wonderful effect she's had on so many lives across the world.

So much love to her and her family.
 

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Love and peace to CactusWendy and her family.
 

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Way back when AW started out you were here. You will be missed. By both myself and my daughter--also a Larissa.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Walk in peace and may your spirit soar on the wings of freedom.
 

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Wendy was one of the AWers I was fortunate to find a friend in when I first got to AW. She gave me good-natured grief when I deserved it, and support when I needed it. I am sorry to say that over the years I crossed paths with her less and less, but she always had a "hello" and a sincere "how have you been?" when we did.


Wherever your journey leads next, Wendy, I know you'll have the same impact there you had here.
 

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No matter how much time passes, or how often I do or don't visit this forum, I still remember most everyone I've interacted with here. Cactus Wendy's caring personality and kindness will always be remembered, and I'm grateful to have "met" her. Thoughts and prayers all around.
 

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CactusWendy was an early welcoming voice for me here, and beyond that a source of friendly and reasoned comments on just about anything she chose to post on. I didn't know her but my heart goes out to her, her family, and everyone who is losing her here. Thank you, CactusWendy. Bon chance on your next journey.
 

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How did I not see this sooner? :e2smack:

So sad to hear, but wonderful to see the community coming together. She will be missed. :(

Thank you Wendy for all that you've done, and personally for the help on my story. Happy journey and well wishes to your loved ones.
 

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"Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight." ~ Rossiter Worthington Raymond

Goodbye, Cactus Wendy. We love you.
 

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Gosh... I probably wouldn't have known about this if I hadn't looked in the Bouncy Castle thread and saw Honeybug's post there.

Fare thee well, CactusWendy. :cry:
 

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May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall softly
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand
- Irish blessing

Godspeed, Wendy.
 

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:( I never knew her but she will be in my prayers.
 

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:cry:

Back when I had time to greet the newbies, I'd always read through the whole thread before I posted to see what kind of popcorn they liked... It seemed like a lot of the ones who stuck around longest took the time to answer. Wish I hadn't been so busy these last few months and I could've read more answers.

Think I'll be heading back to the newbie board tomorrow to greet them again.

And I think I need some popcorn now...

We love you, Wendy. :heart:

~Amber~
 

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Goodbye my friend. I'll have a Guinness in honor of the time you and I and JeanneTGC and NeuroFizz met up at Rula Bula in Tempe.

Go in peace, and don't cause too much havoc when you get where you are going.

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For CACTUSWENDY: :popcorn:
For CACTUSWENDY: :heart:

You've been a bright shining light on this board, Wendy. I can only imagine what you've been to your loved ones in the tangible world. Stay the course, and should it lead you to a new place, I trust you'll be prepared to report how you like your popcorn.

Thank you, Larissa