Grateful for have known Deb

[ICNJess]

I feel the loss deeply, like a deep cut to my heart, it aches and I miss her so much...I am so grateful to have known such a selfless, courageous woman. Her presence was such a strong one and I am grateful for having felt it.

[Dixiefireball]

I am to shocked! this hurts so badly to lose such a dear friend that would stand behind you know matter what when you needed her.
Debbie will truely be missed but always will be loved! grouphug

[Iris]

I was very touched by the way Debbie was always ready with a kind word, help and support, whenever needed. I always felt, even though she was dealing with a lot of health problems herself, she took the time and energy to help others whenever needed. I personally felt, that I had known her a long while, and that she was a close friend I could really count on, to give me that extra bit of strength when needed. I will always remember her, when I watch her favorite soap, and how I would try, and keep her up to date when she missed an episode, she was my soap buddy, as well as my IC sister. I will always be grateful to Debbie, for helping me feel I could live with IC, and handle it, she surely was my inspiration in dealing with a health problem, and getting on with my life. Thanks Debbie, you surely are an angel. Iris.

[ICNJess]

Deb was the epitomy of frienship and selflessness. I miss her so much, I just cannot stop crying, and my husband is so good to me, very comforting...I know Deb would not want me to be crying over her, but I keep replaying the last time we spoke over and over in my head and I just miss her so much...

[lalarainbow]

I didn't know Deb for that long.. I was amazed that someone took the time to be so caring and answer so many postings.I had chatted with her on Yahoo a few times and she was so good about answering my questions..
She certainly will be missed.
~~Pam~~

[tigger_gal]

My graditude to Debbie can never in this life time be repaid, and it will never be forgotten. She was so wonderful, happy, giving, loving..... I can go on and on about how truley wonderful Debbie was, my heart aches knowing she will never make another post (we need a crying graemlin) Debbie will live on im my heart as she has given me and so many other so much love, hope, joy and support. She truley was the icn anchor on support in this site, It was Debbie who responded to nearly every post with love and support, she made everyone at ease.
I will always be greatful to have known Debbie.... I love you Debbie.....
Brat


When loneliness is new
Loneliness is so new to me, Lord. I need your help in handling it.
Help me to be a little more proud. Not aloof, but a little less eager for human contact. Let me remember that other people are busy with their friends and familes. Don't let me overwhelm them with invitations.
I don't want folks to feel obligated to include me out of concern, nor do I want them to "do something" for me in return.
This is delicate area, Lord. Help me to handle it sensibly and cheerfully.
Please guide me, too, when it comes to accepting invitations. My loneliness is sometimes so painful I'd go almost anywhere at anytime with anybody. This is an effront to my self-respect.
On the other hand, I don't want to be too proud or too choosy, but please protect me against letting my desperation show and get me into situations I might regret.
Lord, help me not to talk too much when I do get out. Especially about myself, my problems or my grief.
Let me remember how I've dreaded seeing other lonley people who pinion friends to hear their tales of woe. Don't let me cheapen my sorrow by wearing it on my sleeve.
Lord, make me such good company that friends will seek me out. Help me to remember that I'm not the first person to face loneliness and I won't be the last.

[ICNJess]

Those were beautiful posts and they brought tears to my eyes. I know Deb's got her PC out in heaven and is logged on! (Look for ICAngel)...

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[vm]

I have to say, this is the first time I have seen Deb's pic. I LOVE it! What a bright, radiant, sunshiney face to match her personality on these boards. So cute. kissing angel

[ICNJess]

{{{{{Kim}}}}}

You are so right about that! Her smile really reflected what she had inside--beauty and strength...

Love,
Jess

[tigger_gal]

I agree you can see the love and kindness in her eye's and face. She had a heartfull of love to share.
brat

[ICyuck]

I am so shocked and saddened to learn we've lost her. She was the kindest and most loving, wonderful person and I feel lucky to have known her even for the short time I did.

Heaven is a better place now with Deb in it.

ICY

[dyno]

I had never seen her either before. You are all right, her face matched her personality. I still can't believe this.

Jolene

[dyno]

I just wanted to share a beautiful website I found. I felt it was fitting.

Jolene


http://members.aol.com/Bonery1/AngelsAmongUs.index.html

[Iris]

The website is beautiful Jolene, thank you for posting. I really do believe there are angels among us, and I still think that Deb was one of them. I loved the posts, that remember Debbie in so many ways, I also was happy to see her face at last, and what a big smile. I can never thank her enough for all she did for me, definitely helping me to lead my life, as normal as possible with IC. One thing I know she is very happy about, is being with her beloved mother. I know she missed her very much, especially at Christmas time. Debbie will always have a piece of my heart, for making me feel so special, in the IC family, as she did with all of us. Well now we have our own special IC angel along with Diane, watching over us daily. God bless Debbie, you are so beloved by us all, rest now, and no more pain, luv ya lots, Iris. angel angel

[lisa35]

Deb was one of those incredible people that had the ability to touch the hearts of others. She was always the first one to reply to many of my posts and it was always with words of comfort.

Deb, you will be greatly missed.

Now, the rest of us will try to "hang in there"

Lisa