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Stringer · Aug 16, 2009, 11:05 AM

I know that she is my better off now, but I have to admit that the pain I am feeling is selfish and about me at the moment and I am feeling guilt about that part.

Everyone knows that I considered the Duck a good friend and I felt very close to her. We were close but not quite what you (Alty) and her had together. We spoke on the phone many times about a range of subjects including being 'The Duck.'

She was, in my opinion a strong willed person and it took a lot for her to change her mind on any subject. But she was not inconsiderate, rude or uncaring. Though she joked about becoming an 'expert' she was very proud of it and she finally admitted that to me. She was having problems in her life at times like most of us do but she was always there for those who needed her, and sometimes she would get in peoples' faces to try to help them. If you were Jo's friend and you needed help, she was there for you... always.

She was a friend to many here, this was a big part of her life. AMHD desk impacted on her and she impacted on us.

I'm glad that she still had that 'one feather' left. Although I truly doubt her claim that she could still fly and 'dump' on us if we messed with her.

She was the one who designated me as the 'Sheriff' over a year ago now.

I feel love for Starby. You have earned your peace dear.

Stringer

HistorianChick · Aug 16, 2009, 11:08 AM

I got the message on Facebook, too. I will miss you, dear Jo. And will never forget.

Catsmine · Aug 16, 2009, 11:09 AM

I posted the wrong link.. sorry Jo

This is for you

YouTube - Ryan Cabrera - I Will Remember You (With lyrics)

jenniepepsi · Aug 16, 2009, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

I just told Jared, his words "She's in heaven now, right? She'll be able to do all the things she couldn't. You should be happy for her mommy".

He's right.

Our children see things so much more clear that we do... sometimes its hard for us, with everything we go through as adults, to simply accept that 'its better this way' and that saying always gives me a chill... it sounds terribly selfish... but better for who? You know? 'better' would be her NOT in pain, and with her family and happy and healthy...

I hope that all came out right...

I told ayla and she said 'thats sad moma, but she gets to be with baby jesus, so its not a lot sad'

It made me cry. I had to go into the bathroom so she wouldn't think she said something wrong you know?

shazamataz · Aug 16, 2009, 11:14 AM

Very well said Stringer.

Beautiful song Cats, have it playing now.

Unknown008 · Aug 16, 2009, 11:15 AM

I'm torn apart with those feelings jennie. Somewhere, I'm really sad that Jo is no more with us, and won't ever be, but somewhere, I'm happy for her... and it's horrible!

shazamataz · Aug 16, 2009, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Unknown008

I'm torn apart with those feelings jennie. Somewhere, I'm really sad that Jo is no more with us, and won't ever be, but somewhere, I'm happy for her... and it's horrible!

Bittersweet.

ArcSine · Aug 16, 2009, 11:18 AM

My sincere condolences, all...

I just came across this thread by happenstance a bit ago, and I was deeply saddened to follow the chain of events that were painfully chronicled herein. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies, as I know how difficult this loss is, for those left behind.

If I may, I offer the following words from Henry Scott Holland. They've served me well in the past; not as an empty platitude, but as a gentle reminder that our limited 'field of view' is only a small part of a much larger picture.

And again, my sincerest sympathies to you all, and to her family.

Death is nothing at all; I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am still I, and you are still you; whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy manner which you always used.

Put no difference into your tone; do not wear a forced air of sorrow or solemnity.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play... smile... think of me; play for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without an effort; without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity.

I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.

All is well.

jenniepepsi · Aug 16, 2009, 11:18 AM

I agree jerry. It's a terrible feeling. Part of me (and I'm ashamed to admit this) is upset and selfish that I never got to meet her, never got to say hi. And then I bring myself up short and realise how truly selfish it is of me to think like that... I will meet her one day.

jenniepepsi · Aug 16, 2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by ArcSine

My sincere condolences, all....

I just came across this thread by happenstance a bit ago, and I was deeply saddened to follow the chain of events that were painfully chronicled herein. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies, as I know how difficult this loss is, for those left behind.

If I may, I offer the following words from Henry Scott Holland. They've served me well in the past; not as an empty platitude, but as a gentle reminder that our limited 'field of view' is only a small part of a much larger picture.

And again, my sincerest sympathies to you all, and to her family.

Death is nothing at all; I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am still I, and you are still you; whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy manner which you always used.

Put no difference into your tone; do not wear a forced air of sorrow or solemnity.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play... smile... think of me; play for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without an effort; without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity.

I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.

All is well.

Very well said hon...

Stringer · Aug 16, 2009, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by ArcSine

My sincere condolences, all....

I just came across this thread by happenstance a bit ago, and I was deeply saddened to follow the chain of events that were painfully chronicled herein. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies, as I know how difficult this loss is, for those left behind.

If I may, I offer the following words from Henry Scott Holland. They've served me well in the past; not as an empty platitude, but as a gentle reminder that our limited 'field of view' is only a small part of a much larger picture.

And again, my sincerest sympathies to you all, and to her family.

Death is nothing at all; I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am still I, and you are still you; whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy manner which you always used.

Put no difference into your tone; do not wear a forced air of sorrow or solemnity.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play... smile... think of me; play for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without an effort; without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity.

I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.

All is well.

Thank you, that is beautiful.

shazamataz · Aug 16, 2009, 11:24 AM

It really is, not to repeat Stringer but thank you.

Alty · Aug 16, 2009, 11:33 AM

ArcSine,

That was a very beautiful post. Thank you so much.

MsMewiththat · Aug 16, 2009, 12:35 PM

IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY

How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad.

I thought we'd get to see forever
But forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

I don't know where this road
Is going to lead
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through.

If we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

Alty · Aug 16, 2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by MsMewiththat

IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY

How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad.

I thought we'd get to see forever
But forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

I don't know where this road
Is going to lead
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through.

If we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

Beautiful poem.

Thank you. :)

Stringer · Aug 16, 2009, 01:10 PM

A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.

-Unknown

Just Dahlia · Aug 16, 2009, 01:15 PM

I have no poem, but I do have a laugh:)

Starby gave me my first PM, after I advised her on how to get her Pup to stop stealing food out of the fridge and stealing money from her purse.:eek:

If I do say so myself, I gave her some pretty good advise only to find out from a PM that she was trying to mess with Alty since it was April 1st (April fools day) So, I was the fool and couldn't post back, for fear that I would ruin the joke.

On a plus side for me, many others posted with great ideas.:D

All that has been written has been beautiful and she will be dearly missed by so many and she knows that. As what was posted earlier, she's just in the next room. USE her name, talk freely about her, enjoy her life that we knew (some more than others) and embrace the Starby that changed our lives.

JoeCanada76 · Aug 16, 2009, 02:49 PM

Dear Jo,

Oh, I knew this was coming. Does not make it any easier. You will be missed. Love you Jo, and now enjoy your eternal peace forever. We will never forget.

friend4u178 · Aug 16, 2009, 03:16 PM

RIP Jo (starby the Duck)

Finally I'm lost for words .

I'm going to miss her , and even though we've all expected it for a while it doesn't suppress the sadness that hits when it's final :(

And Thank you Alty for all the updates and the strength you've shown through all this , you my girl are a true friend!

JudyKayTee · Aug 17, 2009, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Just Dahlia

I have no poem, but I do have a laugh:)

Starby gave me my first PM, after I advised her on how to get her Pup to stop stealing food out of the fridge and stealing money from her purse.:eek:

If I do say so myself, I gave her some pretty good advise only to find out from a PM that she was trying to mess with Alty since it was April 1st (April fools day) So, I was the fool and couldn't post back, for fear that I would ruin the joke.

on a plus side for me, many others posted with great ideas.:D

All that has been written has been beautiful and she will be dearly missed by so many and she knows that. As what was posted earlier, she's just in the next room. USE her name, talk freely about her, enjoy her life that we knew (some more than others) and embrace the Starby that changed our lives.

Oh, how this made me smile through my tears! Priceless and looking back, again, I remember Jo's big heart.

Thank you for posting this. I had forgotten!