Comments on: My Passionate Friend!

By: Gaynor Young

Gaynor Young — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:34:57 +0000

In reply to Andrea.

You will meet again, Andrea, I have no doubt of that!
It is so difficult when a person who has always been in your life, is suddenly gone. As I said to Ash, it is up to you to ‘keep her alive’! Speak of her often, play her music, look at her gifts and smile in your heart and talk to her. Just because she is not of this world, doesn’t mean she’s gone!!!
I’m going to get your phone number because we must stay connected.
With a smile I kiss your eyes
Gaynor

By: Gaynor Young

Gaynor Young — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:19:55 +0000

In reply to Ashleigh Tobias.

I miss her so I can’t even imagine the loss you feel, Ash. Losing a sister must feel like losing a part of yourself.
Speak of her often, laugh at remembered jokes, place her in your life all the time – in that way she will still be kept alive!
I am so glad that we have re-connected. I have you on WhatsApp. Whether you like it or not, you are in my life now!
With a smile I kiss your eyes
Gaynor

By: Gaynor Young

Gaynor Young — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:05:47 +0000

In reply to Jocelyn Broderick.

Wasn’t she just, Joss?!
I am so glad that you too knew Karen. I miss her.
With a smile I kiss your eyes
Gaynor

By: Gaynor Young

Gaynor Young — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:01:51 +0000

In reply to Bryan Hill.

Hi there, Brian!
I am so pleased that my piece touched you in that way. I wish you could have met Karen!
And yes, at this time of our ‘half lived lives’ it is so vital that we remain connected and aware that there there is always someone that is in a worse situation than our own. If we are able to help those more vulnerable than ourselves, great!
With a smile I kiss your eyes
Gaynor

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:14:54 +0000

Thank you Gaye! You are so right, Karen was a very passionate soul. She had so much talent in music, acting and art and she was indeed a passionate mother to little Francesca. We miss her thoughtful little gifts, like the ones she gave to you. Her language of love was gifts, and she loved to spoil us with things she had carefully sourced, just for us! More than that, we miss her laughter and her love. She will remain in our hearts forever. And may we meet again one day.

By: Ashleigh Tobias

Ashleigh Tobias — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:12:15 +0000

Dear Gaynor, thank you for this tribute to my beautiful sister. Karen was artistic to the core, expressed through her music, her paintings, her home decor and her garden. She was also generous and thoughtful; with a wicked sense of humour! Karen’s love for Francecsa knew no bounds. Her passing has been the most difficult thing to accept. She is sorely missed. Thank you, Gaynor, for honouring her with your words.

By: Jocelyn Broderick

Jocelyn Broderick — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:40:24 +0000

Thanks for honoring this special woman, Gaynor. I last spent time with her in Paris in the late 80’s. Such a gentle spirit xx

By: Bryan Hill

Bryan Hill — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:28:57 +0000

Oh Gaynor, I do love your writing! I was devastated to get to the end of this piece and learn of Karen’s passing, but your description of her passionate life and connection to you reminded me that although lives can sometimes be cut short, a life half lived is a life not lived at all.... sending you lots of love at this strange time and hope that you are keeping safe and sane!