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teh other evil broad
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: I am destined for greatness. I'm just pacing myself.
Posts: 6,089
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Thanks for posting this on Facebook, Mac, or I would have never known. She was the one constant to beat me to greeting noobs when I was more active. She'll leave a void here for sure. Guess she has somewhere else to be to offer popcorn to the incoming.
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haz own threads
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,823
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Wendy, forever and always you shall be cherished.
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Bowties are cool
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: In a world of my own making
Posts: 21,927
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Goodbye, Wendy. We'll meet again in that great publishing house in the sky. Love you.
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Working my way up!
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: LaLa Land
Posts: 3,141
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CW---as one of the first people to have welcomed me here, I have to thank your family for giving us all an opportunity to say good-bye.
Larissa---having gone through what you are now going through---cherish every second you have together and know your mom is much loved in this AW family! Just look at these responses!! We shall miss you CactusWendy!! How do you like your popcorn?
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#105 |
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Darkly Romantic Curmudgeon
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Pacific NW USA
Posts: 2,501
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I'm so saddened to learn this.
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My rhymes are bottomless
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Canuckistan by way of Big D
Posts: 1,529
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Oh Mac and Larissa, thank you for letting us know. Wendy was always a bright spot of sunshine for us when we were newbies.
God speed, honey. Find a nice puffy cloud and send the rest of us rainbows from time to time. We'll miss you.
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nobody's sidekick
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: between rising apes and falling angels
Posts: 6,412
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Oh, Wendy, I will miss you. You welcomed me aboard, and when you found out I was another beader, we had some great discussions. The next pieces I make, I'll make with you in mind, and in honor of your wry love and endless creativity.
Go with ease, friend.
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Cartoon'd.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: .
Posts: 9,202
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I didn't know you very well, CW, but I distinctly remember your kindness, and your unfailing encouragement, both in crits and when welcoming newbies. You will be sorely missed.
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Reads more than she writes.
AW Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: in the Bouncy Castle
Posts: 8,137
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You've left a permanent mark on our hearts, Wendy. We'll remember you, always.
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I'm Batman
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Gotham's Finest
Posts: 3,250
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Though lovers be lost, love shall not, and death shall have no dominion. ~Dylan Thomas
Wendy, save us a seat. We'll see you again.
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Not a new kid
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 1,437
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So sad the hear this. All my heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your family. What a beautiful, generous person you have been!
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#112 |
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Smoking Monkey Smart Arse
AW Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Where it rains. Eternally.
Posts: 1,644
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Wendy, I wish you peace and and a gentle passing. Know that even though your absence here on Earth will be deeply felt, the stars above will shine a little brighter when you join them and light our way through the darkness of our sorrow.
You are blessed to have so many people with you in spirit as you make the journey. Your kindness and wit made us all smile. Farewell and blessed be, friend.
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Pen, Paper, Prepared. ...Write!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Glued to my computer screen.
Posts: 388
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CactusWendy, I didn't know you very well but whenever I saw you on the boards you always made me smile. I considered you a great part of this place. Thank you so very much for everything!
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I think I'm back....
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Bay of Fundy, Downeast Maine
Posts: 549
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I'm so sorry to hear this - CactusWendy was the first person to welcome me, and I still love to see all the newbie responses to the popcorn question. It was and is such a personal way to welcome people into such a big forum.
She's in my prayers.
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Remembering...
AW Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 25,492
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This is just the saddest news. Wendy, we're the richer for having known you.
Maryn
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AW Addict
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Southern Arizona
Posts: 815
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CactusWendy, you've been very friendly to me, and helpful, too. It makes me sad to know you're dying.
Goodbye, and may life in Heaven be more wonderful than you ever imagined.Thank you very much.
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It's a dorky day!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Good'ol Southern California *quakes*
Posts: 6,728
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I'm glad this was posted on FB but sad to read it's CW. Please, Lord God, if there is any way you could touch her body and heal it. Not our will be done but your will be done on earth as is it in Heaven.
I'm not far behind you Wendy, see you there. To Wendy's family: So sorry.
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Grawrawrawr Monster
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: In the deepest sanctity of my mind.
Posts: 1,135
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I don't want to say goodbye. This sucks hearing someone from AW is dying.I hope your last moments are the greatest, shared with friends and family. It won't be the same without you, in so many ways.
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Speculative Romance
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,756
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Cactuswendy was one of the first to welcome me to AW, with warmth and a sense of humour that made me feel like I'd come home.
Godspeed, dear lady. You will be sorely missed
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conducting hijinks
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: On On
Posts: 2,042
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Thinking of you.
Big hugs (Thanks for posting on fb, Mac) |
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Yeeeesss??
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Posts: 4,745
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Thank you for everything, Wendy. Godspeed, you will be missed.
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And thus we begin the edits
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: still in the dungeon
Posts: 5,731
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:::hugs:::::
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Spring has Sprung! Wahoo!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: New England
Posts: 21,144
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Oh my goodness, this is so sad.
I have tears in my eyes as I'm typing this and I don't know what to say. I didn't know she was sick. Thank you, CactusWendy for being so kind to everyone here on AW. |
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It's smaller on the outside!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Travelling around in my TARDIS.
Posts: 11,623
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Wow. I never really got to know her. My loss I guess. It sounds like she's a wonderful person. I hope she defies the odds and sticks around a few years longer.
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#125 |
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Donkey will not help you move house
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Paisley, Scotland
Posts: 8,239
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Goodnight, Wendy. Lots of love.
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