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Monday 8 September 2014

Sunflower Tribute for Tina Downey


Today we remember Tina Downey. While I was unfortunately unable to get a sun flower I still have a few words. Tina's passing came as a complete surprise to me because unfortunately due to my father's  laptop being stolen in May I had limited online access and after that I had few chances to visit blogs. I had last gone to Tina's blog in May during the A-Z Blogging Challenge. She was showing off her Swedish Heritage and had all sorts of interesting stories. Tina was a kind person and though I only knew her through blogging and comments she came off as a sweet woman. When I finally found out she had died through Mark Koopman's blog, August was over and I cried. It is sad to lose a member of our blogging family and even sadder I didn't have the time to know her better. Alex Cavanaugh has said wonderful things about her including how instrumental she was to this year's A-Z Blogging Challenge. I did a post Celebrating Tina Downey in her memory and I'm glad to be a part of this Sunflower Tribute today. Goodbye Tina, we love you and may every sunflower bloom a little brighter in your memory.



Morguefile Photo Credit: Schick

24 comments:

  1. She would like that photo.
    I shed tears over Tina. She was like a sister and I will really miss her.

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  2. It's amazing how quickly we can bond with blogging buddies from around the world. As you said, "may every sunflower bloom a little brighter in your memory" and may the internet be covered with sunflowers today.

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  3. This is a beautiful tribute, Sheena-Kay. I'm seeing lots of awesome "Tina" posts today <3

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  4. I had only come across her blog once before today, but it's been wonderful getting to know her through all of you.

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  5. Sheena, this was perfect. Absolutely perfect. What a beautiful post. <3

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  6. Wonderful tribute, Sheena. I think a lot of us were left wishing we could have known her better. Still, it's great to see her memory and spirit spread.

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  7. I didn't know her, but it is so very sad and touching

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  8. Those who knew her were touched. Few people will be remembered the way she will be.

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  9. The net has been flooded with sunflowers and wonderful tributes...
    Life is good!

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  10. It's amazing how quickly one feels like family in this community. Much because of kind and friendly bloggers like Tina. Beautiful picture and words.

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  11. I love sunflowers paw Tina, I join this beautiful tribute and 'Life is Good.'!

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  12. That's a beautiful sunflower field. And a lovely tribute. :)

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  13. Tina was a true friend, no matter how long or well we knew her. She just made you feel that way.
    Nice post.
    Thank you,
    Heather

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  14. So sweet. I need to stay in touch more. I knew about Tina and posted my thoughts and prayers. What a lovely tribute to her. Thanks for sharing. Also thanks for stopping by today. I count you as one of my best blogging buddies. :)

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    1. Thank you Mary, I enjoy visiting your blog every time I stop by.

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  15. Beautiful post. I've had my hands full and haven't been blogging much, so I hadn't heard. It's so heart-breaking, but I love seeing hte kind thoughts and words going out for her today. Very touching.

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  16. I did not visit Tina's blog as much as I'd like to have or should have, but we were in regular email communication for A to Z. She always had something funny to add to her messages to make us smile. I'll miss her sense of fun.

    Thanks for joining in with your tribute to Tina.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  17. she was a fantastic commenter and very supportive :) well done

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  18. What a fantastic outpouring of love this tribute has been.

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