I posted this as a comment but realized it would get lost and a reply to the top post might be better...
You know I have actually had a kind of crazy thought. You guys might be able to help me with something. I know it's nuts but hear me out.
When I was little, we were all on our own, just me and mum. She created a world for me with talking buildings, funny code words and an extensive collection of cuddly toys, all with backstories, spouses, achievements, inventions.....
Her toy collection (the size of which she blamed entirely on me) is so large that, aside from the 'can't part withs' I don't know what to do. I can't throw them away; she would be horrified.
Would anyone like one of them? I'd be happy to mail them out. Something soft and tangible to remind you that no matter what happens in day to day life, your online tribe is for real. Where I can, I'll provide names and backstories if you want them. Mum was a storyteller.
So if you would like an Undine Stuffy, feel free to contact me. I will be more than happy to cover postage. All I ask is that you treat them with love and respect.
Sorry if that sounds nuts.
You know I have actually had a kind of crazy thought. You guys might be able to help me with something. I know it's nuts but hear me out.
When I was little, we were all on our own, just me and mum. She created a world for me with talking buildings, funny code words and an extensive collection of cuddly toys, all with backstories, spouses, achievements, inventions.....
Her toy collection (the size of which she blamed entirely on me) is so large that, aside from the 'can't part withs' I don't know what to do. I can't throw them away; she would be horrified.
Would anyone like one of them? I'd be happy to mail them out. Something soft and tangible to remind you that no matter what happens in day to day life, your online tribe is for real. Where I can, I'll provide names and backstories if you want them. Mum was a storyteller.
So if you would like an Undine Stuffy, feel free to contact me. I will be more than happy to cover postage. All I ask is that you treat them with love and respect.
Sorry if that sounds nuts.
Thank you for explaining.
How do you get from lol to kek? I could understand if it was kik as that is one over on the keyboard but I never understood kek.
She was committed to posting quality content. Thank you.
Sending hugs!
I'm actually really curious to know how big this community is!
Hi all. Huge thanks to you for this outpouring of love and grief. My mum was a wonderful person online and in real life. She cared about people, prayed for them for years, and would give you the shirt off her back. She and I disagreed on a lot of things but we both found strength and comfort in our online communities, and that is something we bonded over. Although we were polar opposites, I had huge respect for her ability to fight for what she believed in. I admired her spirit immensely.
She has taught me many things - cooking, sewing, gardening, knitting, and how to live on nothing and still amass an amazing art collection. So much more than that.
I misspoke when I told MAGAKitty she was reading her Bible. It was actually her Daily Light. This is a collection of verses for morning and evening. Technically biblical; I tend to simplify when I am running out of spoons.
She would have made a KICKASS man.
Also this line:
'It only took a brief bit of communication with her for me to understand what a special person she was.'
That's going in the eulogy. Thanks.
Thank you so much. I am reading all the comments, I wish I had time to reply to all but I am reading everything.
She mentioned you! She was fond of you for sure.
Undine is a water nymph. Mum loved Arthur Rackham's illustrations. Thanks for the kind words.
My mum had a lot of love for this forum and the people on it. Thanks MAGAKitty for your kindness, you were a great friend to Mum.
Edit: thank you all for your kind and comforting words.
Thank you. I'm a gamer so I get the online family feel. Your kind words (and everyone else's) are much appreciated.