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01/10/2009 10:38:12 PM · #1 |
With the very tragic news of  jonfrommk's passing I wanted to take the time today to say how very much I care for many of the people here.
I'm sure I'm not alone.
I'm sure many of us 'know' people here, who although not geographically close, are close to our hearts. Friends we catch up with every day, week or in some cases month, that we'd gladly include in our physical social circle in our life outside of the net.
I LOVE this community - for me it's been nothing but positive.
I LOVE that I have quirky friends - who uplift my life and creativity in ways that people I love in my real life don't and can't.
I LOVE random PM's from people I admire.
I LOVE the lack of 'neediness' my friends here offer me. That our friendships are respectful, sharing, genuine, but never 'have to' kinds of friendships.
I LOVE knowing that when someone PM's me I don't have to send them a Thank You PM, and then they feel they have to send me a 'Your Welcome' PM, and I have send them a 'No Problem' PM - what a relief!
I LOVE the ebbs and flows of the friendships I have, the passing each other with a few words every now and then, whether it be on the forum, or as comments on pictures or PM's. But still KNOWING that those feelings and emotions are 'real' even though they are seemingly only typed letters.
I LOVE the 'knowing' that people care that I exist here, and value my creativity.
I am SO GRATEFUL for all of you that have touched my life.
And with Jon's passing, I'm wanting to say to you today - that IF some day you're no longer here, that you'll be missed by me. That YOU factor into my thoughts in my real life, and that even though your 'real' family and friends don't know me - I feel like I know you - and you mattered to me.
I WISH so desperately that I could say that to jonfrommk today.
But in his honor, I'm saying it in an open letter to those of you who've crossed my path as he did. Randomly, sincerely, irreverently and caringly.
YOU have enriched my life - and I THANK YOU.
Jon - I hope wherever you are, that you're feeling my sentiments. |
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01/10/2009 10:50:57 PM · #2 |
Well said, Lisa! I find my friends here, no matter how casual, are more near and dear than most of those that are physically next door to me. There is never a shortage of support, comedy, love, understanding, help, and just "being there"...human qualities and emotions that we all need and appreciate.
I am not one of those that many know, but I "know" many of you and to those that I have ever touched and those that have reached out to me, no matter how small the gesture, you are special and important in my life.
Thank you Lisa, for the thread and for sharing an often unsaid feeling here. You are special!! |
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01/10/2009 10:53:17 PM · #3 |
| Beautiful and inspiring post Lisa. I LOVE the fact that DPC has people like you. |
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01/10/2009 11:11:55 PM · #4 |
he was a lovely man ..
just one of so many ppl that have connected with me on this wonderful site ..
i have often wondered how i'd feel if someone died, who i have never actually met in real life, but felt a bond with here in dpc ..
now i know .. so sad ..
lisa  iamwoman .. you have expressed so well everything i feel about dpc .. thankyou for putting it into words .. :)x
i'm just gobsmacked here .. speechless .. :)
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01/10/2009 11:20:04 PM · #5 |
| ditto doesn't seem to cover it, but it's all I got right now. |
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01/10/2009 11:41:44 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by iamwoman:
I WISH so desperately that I could say that to jonfrommk today.
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Me too. |
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01/10/2009 11:41:49 PM · #7 |
Lisa, thank you so much for that beautiful post. It expresses so much how I also feel about my friends in this community that means so much to me. You're so right, some friends we've never had a face-to-face meeting or hug, but our hearts are as connected, if not more so, than people I see every day in real life.
Thank you, my dpc family, for being such a source of comfort and encouragement. Especially when our hearts are broken.
And yes, Ken, that was a very powerful ditto. My sentiments exactly.
((( Big warm hugs )))
Sandy
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01/10/2009 11:43:43 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by iamwoman:
I WISH so desperately that I could say that to jonfrommk today.
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It is so strange but I hadn't heard from him in a couple of months, and for some reason the past few days, I have thought so many times that I wanted to pop him a note and tell him I was thinking about him and hoping he was doing okay. Auuuuuggggh. . .it is so sad! |
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01/10/2009 11:50:35 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by SandyP:
Originally posted by iamwoman:
I WISH so desperately that I could say that to jonfrommk today.
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It is so strange but I hadn't heard from him in a couple of months, and for some reason the past few days, I have thought so many times that I wanted to pop him a note and tell him I was thinking about him and hoping he was doing okay. Auuuuuggggh. . .it is so sad! |
Sandy - I have to concur, I felt EXACTLY the same - I was thinking of sending him some wise-arse 'Where the Bloody Hell are you?' kind of PM - just didn't ... |
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01/10/2009 11:51:21 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by iamwoman:
Originally posted by SandyP:
Originally posted by iamwoman:
I WISH so desperately that I could say that to jonfrommk today.
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It is so strange but I hadn't heard from him in a couple of months, and for some reason the past few days, I have thought so many times that I wanted to pop him a note and tell him I was thinking about him and hoping he was doing okay. Auuuuuggggh. . .it is so sad! |
Sandy - I have to concur, I felt EXACTLY the same - I was thinking of sending him some wise-arse 'Where the Bloody Hell are you?' kind of PM - just didn't ... |
Same here... and I didn't. He must have been sending out some vibes to all of us.
Lisa - a very beautiful post...
Message edited by author 2009-01-10 23:51:38. |
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01/10/2009 11:58:13 PM · #11 |
| Didn't know Jon or learn of his passing until this thread, but I pray for God's comfort to all who he touched and his family and friends suffering this loss. |
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01/11/2009 12:55:48 AM · #12 |
You're not alone in your sentiments, Lisa. Damn fine bunch of people hang here, in my opinion, and I've had the good fortune to meet quite a few of you in person. I *will* get to Australia one of these days....
I tried to talk Jon into coming to the GTG I went to in London. He really wanted to make it but Daisy was his priority and he didn't think she'd enjoy it as much as he might have.
For those of you who do have the opportunity, attend a GTG or two, or three. Meet the people you know here in person when you can. Keep in touch.
Hugs, Lisa! |
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01/11/2009 01:08:36 AM · #13 |
I have met Lisa and think she is one of the most loving and generous people I know...glad to have you as a friend sweetness. We need to do another one of our groups soon...
Love,
Enzo |
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01/11/2009 02:24:01 AM · #14 |
Lisa 'YOU ARE ONE IN A MILLION' my dear girl, or should I say WOMAN.....
I was thinking the same when I read of the wonderful man who was a good DPC community member of our friend jonfrommk
I feel for his wife, children, family, and friends, who will miss him so much.
May he live in our hearts forever.....
Thank you Lisa for posting this thread..... love always shez |
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01/11/2009 02:26:46 AM · #15 |
You Deb, along with the others here, are one of the good ones, like many others are, and I for one, cannot wait until you come to AUSTRALIA.
Please do not leave it to long, so that I can enjoy your company Deb.....
.....love always shez
Originally posted by Melethia:
You're not alone in your sentiments, Lisa. Damn fine bunch of people hang here, in my opinion, and I've had the good fortune to meet quite a few of you in person. I *will* get to Australia one of these days....
I tried to talk Jon into coming to the GTG I went to in London. He really wanted to make it but Daisy was his priority and he didn't think she'd enjoy it as much as he might have.
For those of you who do have the opportunity, attend a GTG or two, or three. Meet the people you know here in person when you can. Keep in touch.
Hugs, Lisa! |
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01/11/2009 02:45:31 AM · #16 |
Lisa, you've touched my heart with this post.
Really, really sorry to hear about Jon, I feel for his family.
Love and ((hugs)),
Irene |
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01/11/2009 04:55:20 AM · #17 |
Lisa, your spot on with your words. Even though I dont enter many challenges these days this community is so much more than about photography. I did not know Jon but from what I have read he was a good man who made many friends here. His family will be in my thoughts.
Mike
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01/11/2009 04:59:43 AM · #18 |
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01/11/2009 06:15:31 AM · #19 |
WOW, I am totally speechless.... Such a marvelous way to say how you feel... A talent I honestly wish I had.
RIP Jon Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo for your passing soul.
edit to remove sig..
Message edited by author 2009-01-11 06:15:49. |
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01/11/2009 06:39:34 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
Originally posted by iamwoman:
Originally posted by SandyP:
Originally posted by iamwoman:
I WISH so desperately that I could say that to jonfrommk today.
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It is so strange but I hadn't heard from him in a couple of months, and for some reason the past few days, I have thought so many times that I wanted to pop him a note and tell him I was thinking about him and hoping he was doing okay. Auuuuuggggh. . .it is so sad! |
Sandy - I have to concur, I felt EXACTLY the same - I was thinking of sending him some wise-arse 'Where the Bloody Hell are you?' kind of PM - just didn't ... |
Same here... and I didn't. He must have been sending out some vibes to all of us.
Lisa - a very beautiful post... |
It is very strange - I had the same feeling as you folks and did send him a PM just a few days ago - picking on him for not checking in and strong arming him to show his bright shiny face. I guess we were all thinking of him and his family.
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01/11/2009 09:16:22 AM · #21 |
It's funny because for the past month or so, I have had this resurgence of interest on DPC. I always said that when I was disgusted with the challenge trends, my love for my friends here has never waivered. I have been so lucky to have made some of my dearest friends here, and that's the truth! ( SandyP MAK goodman, SJCarter) and that barely touches the tip of the iceberg. I am an avid side challenge participant and people like ( iamwoman, redjulep cgino, RKT, roz, GregoryB melethia, ErinM, shalrath, MelonMusketeer TCGuru have become my comrades in arms. Art ROFLMAO, annig Bear_Music, ubique, and nixter also hold a dear place in my heart. During the "what is on your Christmas list," I was delighted to receive gifts from all over, tokens of affection and love from people I've only known through a forum on a photography site! It amazes me how a little black box with a glass lens has brought so many people closer together.
Thanks, Lisa ( iamwoman) for your expressive post. It echos throughout not only this place, but anywhere where friends have met and grown to know and love each other, no matter the differences in locale or point of view. I feel like I'm being surrounded by a big giant hug!
restless on the wind it flies
unbound by time or place or person
it is but a fleeting thing
that touches lightly
but leaves a stinging memory
let not your sorrow overshadow
the joy that has come from its presence
for friendship lingers forever
even when the friend has gone
Message edited by author 2009-01-11 09:35:24. |
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01/11/2009 10:10:45 AM · #22 |
Lisa, thank you for your beautiful thoughts. So true. Most of you who have become my friends I've never met in the flesh, yet there is a bond that is strong. Never stronger than when one of ours passes on. I'm heartened that many of us had Jon on our minds, tried to get in touch with him, or went to his profile page to see where he's been. I take that to mean he was reaching out to us before he left.
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01/11/2009 10:54:01 AM · #23 |
| Lisa this sentiment is exactly how I feel about DPC abd all of the wonderfully supportive friends I have met here. I may not have met most of you in person but you still are near and ear to me. My life is a better place because of DPC. I can not say that about many other places or things. |
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01/11/2009 12:37:37 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by OmanOtter:
How did he die? |
A gioblastoma, the same kind of tumour that took Ecce Signum's daughter Rose :(
I just wish it didn't seem to take tragedies like this to remind us to reach out to those we care for... |
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01/11/2009 12:54:47 PM · #25 |
A lovely, and very appropriate, post by Lisa. I'm particularly feeling my own mortality right now, after my heart episodes, and hearing that Jon (nearly 20 years my junior) has passed does give me pause for reflection...
R.
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