Guest Mainiac Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 It is with a sad heart that I bring the news that Addie lost her battle tonight. She fought the beast with all her Addietude, as you know, but by the time the end came she was peaceful, not in pain, and ready to go. She had a happy visit with a dear friend yesterday, and slipped into a coma today. She was surrounded by love, and will be remembered with the greatest affection and admiration by all who knew her. She had a way of making everyone feel special. She was unforgettable. I'm not sure if you knew that she spent much of her time over the past 5 or 6 years on a pet website, posting hilarious tales of her two dogs, Linus and Mattie, and making friends left and right (in fact the owner of the website eventually gave her the official title of Social Director). She knitted a hat for every baby born to members of the site, and sometimes for their friends' and relatives' newborns as well. One of her friends from that website wrote a drabble -- a paragraph containing exactly 100 words -- for her a few months ago. I'm sharing it here as it describes so perfectly what she has meant to so many of us and how we feel about her: She is full of life, love, and good humor. Her memory is legendary! No birthday, anniversary, or newborn baby head goes uncovered. Hands outstretched to us all, she feels the smallest vibrations and knows what to do. I have felt the virtual air warm up when she comes around, and I have seen how a few words bring perspective and calm. Now she is fighting, and she is reaping what she has sown so tenderly over the years. She is wrapped in love, drowsy and warm. Rest, my dear friend. Feel us with you. It is our turn to carry you. Godspeed, dear Addie. We will always love you. Quote
dadstimeon Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I'm very sorry to hear about Addie. My condolences to her family and friends. Rich Quote
esstwobee Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Wishing peace for the grieving hearts that Addie has left her indelible mark upon. Addie's Shelwyn Quote
Debi Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I'm so sorry that Addie is gone and my sympathy goes out to all her friends and family, both online and off... Quote
Nushka Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 This news breaks my heart. We all loved Addie so much. She is one person I will never forget. She fougth the good fight. I will miss her. Nina Quote
Nancy B Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I am so sorry to hear this. Addie, classy lady, we will miss you so much. Prayers for her family and friends. I just keep crying. Quote
Amy P Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 This is awful. I can barely type through the tears. Even though I don't post much, I will miss her. She gave me hope for my Mom. She gave me wisdom and life. I will miss her and am sending all my prayers for Mr. Addie and her sons - may they be comforted by the fact that she touched so many lives even if she didn't know it. (((((addies team))))))) Quote
NancyT Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I am heartbroken to hear of Addies passing. She will be greatly missed. Sending prayers to her family NancyT Quote
Treebywater Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 :( I HATE THIS DISEASE!!!!! I am so sorry.... I will miss Addie very, very much. Quote
Don M Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 To Addie's family and all her friends and all her relations...please accept my condolences for your loss. Don M Quote
jorja Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Oh my goodness! My prayers are with her family!! love, jorja Quote
karenl Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 What a tremendous loss this is, for all of us Love and peace to Addie's loved ones..... Karen Quote
CharlieD Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 What a sad, sad way to begin a new day. May God Bless Addies family and friends and give comfort to all who knew and enjoyed her. CharlieD Quote
cindi o'h Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 All my sympathy to Addie's family, pets, and loves. Thank you girls for carrying Miss Addie through this toughest of time. I am so grateful to you for your spirited and courageous efforts in supporting Addie through this dreadful disease. All of my gratitude to all of you dogmoms. Cindi o'h Quote
ginnyde Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Four month old Carly will be wearing the 'fruit cap' that Addie so lovingly knit for a baby she never knew. Her caring and kind heart extended far beyond most people's reach. Addie was an original. She will be missed deeply. Peace and love to her family and friends. Quote
Ry Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 She was an amazing, unforgettable woman. My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed. Gods speed Addie. Quote
Mr Ry Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I did not communicate with Addie much, but she sure touched me and Rochelle. The "Addietude" sure will live on with all of us in our hearts. She will surely be missed by everyone who had any contact with her. My best thoughts go out to her family and friends to get through these trying times. John Quote
chloesmom Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I'm so very sorry to hear about Addie. She was such a character, and will be sorely missed by those of us here. Cindy Quote
sharyn Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 This is such sad news to wake up to this morning. Addie left an indelible mark on each of our souls... she will forever be remembered and loved by those she touched. My comfort this day is knowing that Addie is cradled and being cared for by the Lord and will be spreading her beautiful wings and sharing her "additude" with all those above. Quote
MilliBr1 Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 So very sorry. She will be deeply missed here. Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 May your soul rest in peace dear Addie. Quote
Kasey Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Words are inadequate to express how this news affects me. Like all who knew her, Addie made me feel like the only very special one. I loved her. How does a person love someone they have never seen or even heard their voice? All one had to do was to 'meet' Addie. I am comforted by the fact that she had her ATEAM carrying her through this. The sheer magnitude of her reach is unimaginable. Please continue to watch over all of us, dear Addie. , Kasey Quote
nikkala Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I am so very sad to hear this. My deepest sympathies to all sho loved her. Quote
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