Nick: Celandine Brandybuck
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 6:35 PM PST
Subject: In memoriam...
Message:
In memoriam - Wídfara of Rohan
Wídfara
Alnilam's suggestion below sparked this. I've set up a very basic page at the moment, but could quite easily do additions and other linked pages with art, etc. I do need help, though, to pull together all the wonderful things that have been said in the past few days. If anyone is able and willing to collect them that would be a great help.
Also the idea of a message board where people could make comments is great - I cannot set one up myself through this site, but if someone else can do it I could link to it from any and all pages.
Email me at celb@uci.net if you're interested.
Nick: Altaira
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 6:58 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Wonderful!
Message:
An excellent and admirable start! As much as I'd like to help gather all the many wonderful thoughts that have been expressed over the last few days, RL just won't let me right now. However, I'm sure there will be many gracious volunteers.
I will definitely email my personal rememberances of Widfara this weekend. Thanks again to you for doing this and Alnilam for the idea!
Nick: Roheryn
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 7:39 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Nice work, Cel.
Message:
This is a really thoughtful way of honoring her memory, and hopefully we can get everything on there that's been shared over the last two days. Thanks for taking the initiative here.
Nick: Sigma698
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 8:01 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Pssst...Celandine :)
Message:
Sent you an e-mail. I'm working on compiling some of the tributes over the last couple of days. *trying not to cry* I wish I had been on the boards yesterday. Such beautiful and heartfelt poems and messages. You all of awesome :)
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 8:22 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Wonderful idea, Cel!
Message:
I've sent you an email. Thank you for doing this!
Nick: Mar
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 8:28 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: I missed something huge it seems...
Message:
I have been off line for 2 days.Has Widfara truly passed over???
Nick: Mirkwood Maiden
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 8:43 PM PST
In Reply To: I missed something huge it seems...
Subject: Sadly, Mar... that is the truth.
Message:
It was a consideable shock to all of us on Tuesday. The TORn family have really come together in support and love. It's been wonderful to witness, be a part of and (in my case) directly benefit from.
Robin will be missed forever.
Blessed Be,
MM
Nick: Mar
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 8:48 PM PST
In Reply To: Sadly, Mar... that is the truth.
Message:
She will be sorely missed, but held in memory.
Nick: greendragon
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 8:47 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Thanks CB...
Message:
I think it's a great - and fitting - tribute, and an important thing to do, both for Widfara and for us all. Thanks for doing that - let me know if you need any help - not sure what I could do, with my poor computing skills, but I'd be willing to try....! : )
Nick: Sigma698
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 9:40 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Wow....
Message:
I'm helping Celandine with the numerous amount of tribute posts to Widfara. It's absolutely unbelievable. I have at least 30 pages of posts and there are probably some that I missed ;)
Once again, what a wonderful community and I cherish this sense of togetherness, especially during this tragic time :) Thank you all!
Nick: Jabesq
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 10:17 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Fantastic.
Message:
I only learned of her passing just recently. It is truly dismaying to hear this, she will be dearly missed.
Nick: zorro
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 11:44 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Truly sad...
Message:
Your tribute was quite poignant.
In my life I've had the misfortune of having two friends take their own lives.
The result is always bewildering, at the very least.
You said: "I didn't always have time to respond right then, sometimes it took till night. I know that such delays couldn't have contributed to her decision, but nevertheless I now wish that I'd been quicker - maybe she would have felt more loved, more needed. There's no way to find out." I hope that there is no need to tell you that you should not beat yourself up with those kinds of questions. The decisions that lead to anyone taking their own lives can be quite complicated as you well know. Some can be the result of a change in medicinal doses.
I don't claim to know anything about Wid's personal tragedy. I only offer my condolences. Take care...
Nick: Eledhwen
Date/Time: Wed, 10/23/2002 at 11:59 PM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: Thank you, Celandine
Message:
Oddly enough, I was wondering about this last night, and was going to volunteer - but as I'm still working on a site it would have taken ages to get up. This is very much appreciated. Let me know if you need any more help.
Nick: Oo Sam oO
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 2:45 AM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: :(
Message:
altough i didn't know her well...please let me know, when i can help you in a way.
some months ago, a girl i knew was killed by her own father. and she died painfully :( i know it's not the same...
Nick: Vairë the Weaver
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 3:13 AM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: good idea
Message:
I've been saving a few, not very organized, but maybe there will be something there that someone else missed. I'll send it as soon as i can figure out how to send an attachment....
Nick: nina_glyndwr
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 5:23 AM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Subject: WHAT?????? I am sitting here open mouthed...
Message:
Widfara is dead??? Is this really really true? Or is this some kind of really sick joke? Because if so it's in extremely bad taste.
I am so shocked that I have just burst into tears. Although I never e-mailed her personally, we did exchange some comments via this message board and I really appreciated her sense of humour, good nature and common sense. I always looked forward to reading her messages.
I've been so busy this week that I've had no time to drop into TORn so this has come as a complete shock.
I shall miss her greatly and I shan't forget her in a hurry.
Wherever you may be Widfara, I send you my best wishes.
Nick: Scout B
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 5:41 AM PST
In Reply To: WHAT?????? I am sitting here open mouthed...
Subject: Hang in there, Nina
Message:
People will be finding out for quite a while, I think. It's very sad news.
{{hugs}}
Nick: Celede
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 5:57 AM PST
In Reply To: WHAT?????? I am sitting here open mouthed...
Subject: NIna
Message:
sorry mate, its true. A couple of days ago. read down
Nick: Celandine Brandybuck
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 6:00 AM PST
In Reply To: WHAT?????? I am sitting here open mouthed...
Subject: I desperately wish
Message:
it were a joke. But it isn't. {{Hugs}} to you, nina.
Nick: jordan_the_discursive
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 6:08 AM PST
In Reply To: In memoriam...
Message:
So thoughtful and wonderful! Thanks so much!
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:34 AM PST
Subject: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Greetings!
The board seems so lively and happy today! Earlier, I laughed hard at several posts for the first time in many days. I hope this post doesn't bring the mood down.
I thought all of Widfara's friends would want to see the final version of the reading for the memorial service at 4 pm CST today. I wish I could be there in person, but I will most certainly be there in spirit. I would like to thank Scout B for her eloquence in writing the eulogy, along with the help of Celandine Brandybuck and Mirkwood Maiden, and deepest gratitude to the good Professor for composing Bilbo's Last Song and to Watson for suggesting it. I sent the reading to Wid's friend, Pat, last night. She wrote this morning to say that the song has helped her deal with her loss and the grief. It's nice to know we've all done something to ease the pain. I know that Widfara is smiling gratefully from the shores of Valinor.
-Mrs. B.
"Robin loved J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and was an active member of a community on a fan Web site. As in other areas of her life, she touched many people she met through the site and her kindness, generosity, and wonderful sense of humor will be sorely missed. In Tolkien's world, many characters do not experience death in the traditional sense; they simply leave Middle Earth from the Gray Havens and live out their days in the blessed land of Valinor.
It is a sanctuary of beauty, healing, and understanding. It is a place where those who struggled with pain or anguish are able to finally find peace. Robin's friends from The One Ring (dot) Net are grateful to have known her and hope that she has found peace in that wonderful place.
The following passage is Tolkien's "Bilbo's Last Song at the Grey Havens;" her friends believe it captures the essence of Tolkien's inspired world and the inspirational spirit of Robin as they knew her."
Day is ended, dim my eyes,
but journey long before me lies.
Farewell, friends! I hear the call.
The ship's beside the stony wall.
Foam is white and waves are grey;
beyond the sunset leads my way.
Foam is salt, the wind is free;
I hear the rising of the Sea.
Farewell, friends! The sails are set,
the wind is east, the moorings fret.
Shadows long before me lie,
beneath the ever-bending sky,
but islands lie behind the Sun
that I shall raise ere all is done;
lands there are to west of West,
where night is quiet and sleep is rest.
Guided by the Lonely Star,
beyond the utmost harbour-bar,
I'll find the havens fair and free,
and beaches of the Starlit Sea.
Ship, my ship! I seek the West,
and fields and mountains ever blest.
Farewell to Middle-earth at last.
I see the Star above your mast!
J.R.R. Tolkien, Bilbo's Last Song at the Grey Havens
Nick: Julie of the pointed ears
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:39 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
oh, lovely!
Nick: Aunt Dora Baggins
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:42 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Thank you, Mrs. Boromir. :::)
Message:
(that's supposed to be a face weeping and smiling at the same time, which is what I'm doing now.) Absolutely perfect. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Nick: Nessimë
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:43 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: That's beautiful...
Message:
I hope it helps a little towards healing her family and friends.
My friend happened upon this board and emailed me:
"I can tell from reading that, she meant a lot to you all... there was a lot of emotion there. *hug* She must have been very sad... perhaps this chat room was the good thing in her life.
Oh babe I don't have the words."
Thank you Mrs B and Scout B for giving us some words.
Nick: Thevina Finduilas
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:47 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Many, many thanks.
Message:
I wasn't able to drive over to Memphis for Wid's service, but now I'm now what will be read, at least in part. Thank you for sharing that with us- though a time of anguish, this week has also been one of support and camaraderie and grace.
Nick: MoonbeamHobbit
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:50 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: A fitting tribute....
Message:
lovely...I'm tearing up at my desk. THank you Mrs. Boromir for putting it together.
Nick: River-Woman
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:51 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Thank you so much Mrs B. That is really lovely.
Nick: Watson
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:51 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: You're welcome and thanks, Mrs. B
Message:
She will be missed indeed.
Nick: Herself the Elf
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:00 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
That's really great Mrs. B, much thanks
Nick: huorn
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:00 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
that's beautiful, Mrs. B and Scout B!
Nick: jordan_the_discursive
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:40 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Eloquent, touching, comforting, beautiful.
Message:
Thank you, Mrs. B, and all who helped with this. You captured my feelings exactly, and I thank you.
I will be observing Standing Silence at 4:00pm Central Time, in loving memory of our Wid.
(((Hugs to my wonderful TORnsibs)))
Nick: Aunt Dora Baggins
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:45 AM PST
In Reply To: Eloquent, touching, comforting, beautiful.
Subject: Thanks for bringing up the Standing Silence.
Message:
Some people might not have heard about the plan, to stand and face west for a minute at 16:00 Central Time. (A little over an hour from now.)
I'll be standing with you, at least in spirit, if the meeting I'm in doesn't allow for a physical moment. And in my mind I'll see the white ship sailing away...
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:05 PM PST
In Reply To: Eloquent, touching, comforting, beautiful.
Message:
Yes, thank you jord for mentioning it.
Nick: Celandine Brandybuck
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:43 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Not at all...
Message:
I hope I can add this to the site? Good to know that Pat found it as beautiful as we here do.
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:06 PM PST
In Reply To: Not at all...
Subject: Yes, please do!
Message:
I was so happy to read that it made Pat feel better!
Nick: maegwen
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:11 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
that is truly touching, thank you
Nick: Sangoff
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:16 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: That's wonderful! :)
Message:
Well done. :)
Nick: Aydria Elenlinn
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:18 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
that's great.. thanks, Mrs. B.
Nick: Hobbitmomma
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:19 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Beautiful. Thank you for posting it.
Nick: Galadlinderiel
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:26 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Beautiful. :)
Nick: Roheryn
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:01 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Many thanks and hugs to you, Mrs. B.
Message:
And big thanks to Scout B, and to Cel and MM and Watson too.
Reading this made the tears start flowing again, but that's ok. It was very kind and thoughtful of Wid's family to invite us to contribute something. Knowing this will be read there helps me feel connected; I wish I could be there in person.
I hope you're holding up today, Mrs. B. Still thinking about you.
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:30 PM PST
In Reply To: Many thanks and hugs to you, Mrs. B.
Subject: Thank you, Ro
Message:
Thanks to everyone. Like Uitlie said, I'm so very proud of everyone here and to be a part of this family.
Nick: Elwen
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 11:54 AM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Thank you so much Mrs.B
Message:
That's lovely. I hope you are doing okay. If you need anything feel free to email me.
Nick: FattyLumpkin79
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:37 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Thanks, Mrs. B
Message:
Those were very precious words, indeed.
Nick: Eowyn_Shieldmaiden
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:37 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: thank you for posting Mrs. B
Message:
I am so moved by the outpouring of support on thie board and all the people who contributed to her flowers. It really moves me. I am glad to read her eulogy. Wherever she is, she must know she is loved.
Nick: Uitlander
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:08 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: That's beautiful. I'm so proud of everybody...
Message:
Thank you, TOR.n!
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:39 PM PST
In Reply To: That's beautiful. I'm so proud of everybody...
Subject: Last night I told my husband...
Message:
"I lost a friend, but I gained a dozen more." I should have said dozens. I meant to say a whole new family, but I didn't want to scare him. :)
Nick: Gaelsong
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:40 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Thanks to Scout B, Celendine, MM, and Watson
Message:
What a wonderful eulogy you guys put together. I only hope I have such wonderful friends "present" when I pass over to the Havens.
Nick: Scout B
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:39 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Is there anything to add?
Message:
that hasn't already been said? Not much.
Mrs. B, you've handled all of this with grace. You've shouldered the burden of communicating painful information to a community of good people and I don't think you can be thanked enough.
TORnsibs, I'm lucky to have found this place and you.
...and I'm lucky to have known Widfara.
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:53 PM PST
In Reply To: Is there anything to add?
Subject: Dear ones
Message:
I couldn't have held up in the least without all the love and support and help from every one of you. Widfara was friends with many. I'm sure this is just as difficult for you as it has been for me. At the risk of repeating the words of many, this is an AMAZING place filled with amazing people. I love all of you.
Nick: Uitlander
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:32 PM PST
In Reply To: Dear ones
Subject: Thank you so much for everything, Mrs. B
Message:
You've been like the Rock of Gibralter in this whole thing, and I cannot thank you enough for the caring, compassionate role you've played in a really tough situation. At the very least, we owe you a drink or two at Fiesta tomorrow...It'll be my pleasure as always :o)
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:37 PM PST
In Reply To: Thank you so much for everything, Mrs. B
Subject: Thanks, Uit
Message:
I'm ready for a good Irish wake, of sorts.
Nick: crackshot archer elf
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:23 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: That's lovely. I just heard the news this morning...
Message:
and I'm still dealing with the shock. It seems it has been a hard couple of days around here for a lot of you, but I was so touched to see how all TORNsibs have really held fast together and helped each other through this. This is such a fitting tribute to such a wonderful lady. Thanks for posting it Mrs. B. Bilbo's song is perfect, and I'm glad her friend found some comfort in it. It is very hard to be hit with such a terrible surprise, but I send my prayers to her family, a little late but just as mournful. *big hugs all around* i.. still don't know exactly what to say really. I'm not exactly "sad", just numb, still inhe "oh my god" stage. I kinda wish I knew her better, and yet take solice in the fond memories I have of just her posts on the board. She was a great person, as little as I knew her, and I miss her already. *hugs everyone again*
Nick: Roheryn
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:50 PM PST
In Reply To: That's lovely. I just heard the news this morning...
Subject: {{{crackshot}}}
Message:
Hang in there, dear; we'll all get through this together. Someone (unfortunately I forget who now) said yesterday that TORn used to be a bunch of friends who felt like family; now we're a family that feels like friends. I just wish it didn't take a tragedy to bring us all together.
{{{hugs}}}
Nick: Uitlander
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:59 PM PST
In Reply To: That's lovely. I just heard the news this morning...
Subject: ((crackshot))
Message:
People keep coming on the board and finding out...it's so hard, I know. I guess if anything good is coming out of this it's that it seems we're all being even nicer to each other and closer than ever...
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:05 PM PST
In Reply To: That's lovely. I just heard the news this morning...
Subject: ((Crackshot))
Message:
Take care, okay?
Nick: crackshot archer elf
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:19 PM PST
In Reply To: That's lovely. I just heard the news this morning...
Subject: Thanks all. Muchly {{everyone}} :o)
Message:
What that person said Ro.. so very true. It is sad it took tragedy to make us realize it. (((EVERYONE)))
Nick: Lostcause
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:46 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Beautiful Mrs. B, thanks
Nick: Tharangil
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:51 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Very touching
Nick: Eledhwen
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 2:00 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Thank you, Mrs B.
Message:
That's a lovely eulogy.
Nick: Mirkwood Maiden
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 2:16 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: Chiming in late with my thoughts and my thanks
Message:
Thank you so much Mrs. B, for everything you've done. You were an amazing friend to Robin... and you are an amazing friend to all of us. thank you from the depths of my heart.
I've learned ever so much from this experience, even though the price was far FAR too high. I want to say to everyone here among us... I appreciate you and I thank you for being such a wonderful community. And though I may post less seldom than I once did... TORn is still my 'home'.
Love and Blessings on you all,
Anne-Marie / MM
Nick: Telkemeniel
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 3:25 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: It's beautiful Mrs B
Message:
And so fitting.
I find it unbelievable to see what has been happening here these past few days. In a lot of ways. Touching and amazing. Don't have words for it really. Not like all the beautiful things I read here.
~Telkemeniel
Nick: Nemain
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 3:47 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
that is so lovely!
Nick: KiwiSamFan
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 4:15 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Beautiful
Nick: Greenwood Hobbit
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:44 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
How beautiful. The image by Earendil brought tears to my eyes.
Nick: Earendil The Mariner
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:09 PM PST
In Reply To: How beautiful. The image by Earendil brought tears to my eyes.
Message:
*offers a hankie* Thanks for that!
Nick: KiwiSamFan
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 4:19 PM PST
In Reply To: How beautiful. The image by Earendil brought tears to my eyes.
Subject: Yes its so special
Message:
makes me cry too
Nick: Aerlinn
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 4:52 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Message:
Thank you - *lovely*
Nick: Annael
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:16 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Message:
I've been thinking of this passage since yesterday.
“But to Sam the evening deepened to darkness as he stood at the Haven; and as he looked at the grey sea he saw only a shadow on the waters that was soon lost in the West. There still he stood far into the night, hearing only the sigh and murmur of the waves on the shores of Middle-earth, and the sound of them sank deep into his heart. Beside him stood Merry and Pippin, and they were silent.
At last the three companions turned away, and never again looking back they rode slowly homewards; and they spoke not word to one another until they came back to the Shire, but each had great comfort in his friends on the long grey road."
Nick: Mrs. Boromir
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:18 PM PST
In Reply To: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Subject: Beautiful and perfect, Annael!
Message:
I imagine all of us on that grey road coming home to the Shire that is TORN after seeing Widfara off to the Havens. I'm so touched by it!
Nick: Scout B
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:19 PM PST
In Reply To: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Subject: That's perfect
Message:
Thanks, Annael. I love that passage and it fits just perfectly.
Nick: jordan_the_discursive
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:20 PM PST
In Reply To: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Message:
Yes - absolutely perfect!
Nick: Galadlinderiel
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:27 PM PST
In Reply To: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Message:
Appropriate, indeed.
Nick: River-Woman
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 12:35 PM PST
In Reply To: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Subject: I think that is absolutely spot on, Annael. So fitting ...
Message:
I think I'm going to cry again.
Bless you and Mrs B and Watson and all Tornsibs for just being here; for organising things so senitively, for the information you have imparted over the last two days; and for the deeply moving love and respect everyone has shown.
This truely is a very special place.
There may be 'one less place at our table, but there is one more star in the sky' now; it's name is Widfara.
Nick: maegwen
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 1:00 PM PST
In Reply To: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Subject: thank you Annael... perfect choice...
Message:
I hope you are alright.
Dunno if you use MSN messenger, but I can be found there most nights, my e-mail is []
*hugs*
Nick: Aerlinn
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 4:55 PM PST
In Reply To: that is beautiful. And for my TORNsibs:
Subject: "each had great comfort in his friends on the long grey road"
Message:
I keep feeling like all I have to do is stick my hand out and it will be clasped - that's how close I feel all of you are, and Wid.
Nick: grammaboodawg
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 5:46 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: That's wonderful.
Message:
Thanks for posting it Mrs. Boromir. And thanks also to Scout B, Celandine Brandybuck and Mirkwood Maiden. I wish I could express better how amazing you all are. Thank you for giving us all a voice for Widfara's friends and family to see how very special she IS.
Nick: greendragon
Date/Time: Thu, 10/24/2002 at 5:49 PM PST
In Reply To: The Reading for Widfara
Subject: thank you
Message:
That eulogy hit the spot perfectly , I feel. I thought of Wid today and sent her my love. Glad to know that Tolkien's words are bringing comfort to some of her friends, as I know they do to all of us, daily. Thanks Mrs Boromir - keep smiling!