tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post1715175838569493490..comments2008-07-22T15:47:22.876-08:00Maya's Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183715043200608144noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-71465850298878606022008-07-22T13:47:00.000-08:002008-07-22T13:47:00.000-08:00Maya's Granny was an eloquent, caring and courageous lady who brought her light into many lives. I and all her new friends will miss her, but we can still visit her words.Bob Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12299574758004022747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-33417458184786936812008-06-20T16:46:00.000-08:002008-06-20T16:46:00.000-08:00I will miss her presence on the web. I send you my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother, she was a very special lady,Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14391855198080087422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-51454531279083397432008-06-20T16:22:00.000-08:002008-06-20T16:22:00.000-08:00Julie - I am so sorry. You and all of your family will be in my thoughts today. Maya's Granny was one of my very first blogging friends, always supportive and offering a unique perspective. I cannot explain how sad I am to hear that she has passed - for you, your family, and for all of us bloggers who's lives she touched. Thank you for letting us know, and please, please take care of yourself. Know that she will be missed, from way over here in Massachusetts.Never That Easyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04008749218695113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-43055881676049602302008-06-20T15:28:00.000-08:002008-06-20T15:28:00.000-08:00Maya's Granny will be missed so very much. I have read her for a couple of years, and aspired to her strength and honesty; her wit and intelligence. <BR/><BR/>I don't know what else to say right now. There is a knot in my throat. My love to you all. My prayers too.Mariannehttp://bushafullofgrace.typepad.com/trying_to_get_it_right/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-35563306282085399502008-06-19T18:40:00.000-08:002008-06-19T18:40:00.000-08:00Julie, your mom was so very special to so many of us. But I just wanted to weigh in on your dream. Don't be so sure it was just a dream. I've been visited by those who've passed on soon after passing. I believe it's when we're asleep that our minds are open to realities that our conscious minds aren't. I believe what you saw was your mom, blessed in passing with renewed youth and vigor. Her loss is terrible for you, but I hope the gift she sent you of seeing her free from pain and depression provides you with some degree of comfort.<BR/><BR/>Like so many others here, I'll miss her too.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03865082576641051315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-91572959689578192672008-06-19T10:10:00.000-08:002008-06-19T10:10:00.000-08:00So sorry, she was a very special wonderful lady.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-32705840980634676752008-06-19T01:56:00.000-08:002008-06-19T01:56:00.000-08:00Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I enjoyed visiting her blog, reading of her observations on her life experience. I'm sure you have many treasured memories that will always be with you.joaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-64979418932434671722008-06-18T19:02:00.000-08:002008-06-18T19:02:00.000-08:00How sad for us that Maya's Granny writes no more. I mourn the loss of a wonderful StoryTeller. May her loved ones find comfort. They have lost so much more. Maya's Granny became a role model for me in remote, rural Australia, as an elder in the land of blogs. I love the dream image of her, walking free, wearing her long hair in red braids and - especially - the tie-dyed dress. Peace, Maya's Granny.JaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01425807321595662994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-70767951334513848062008-06-18T18:51:00.000-08:002008-06-18T18:51:00.000-08:00I came over at the recommendation of Mary lou who was a faithful reader of your Mother's blog. I'm so very sorry for your loss.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-30549077757931933482008-06-18T16:13:00.000-08:002008-06-18T16:13:00.000-08:00Oh. Oh. I am SO sorry for your loss - and that of all of us who have enjoyed her interesting, insightful, and entertaining writing. I hope you will be able to leave this blog active for awhile for people who might have a chance to read some of the archived content - and as a tribute to your dear and wonderful mother. <BR/><BR/>What a sweet dream to remember her/send her off by.gurukarmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-54711862967241906802008-06-18T13:38:00.000-08:002008-06-18T13:38:00.000-08:00Hi,<BR/>I came over from "Autumn's mom" and just wanted to say that I'm sorry for losing your mom. I looked over a bit and she seemed like a treasure you'd want around forever.<BR/><BR/>Take carePavelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04468737566372826655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-63618234536138651722008-06-18T13:18:00.000-08:002008-06-18T13:18:00.000-08:00I was always pleased when your mother stopped by and left one of her precious comments on my blog. So sorry for your loss. She had an influence around the world with her blog and comments on others. Thanks for sharing the news and your mother with us for so many years.fallenmonkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17652766170343957948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-44644542654897713992008-06-18T10:25:00.000-08:002008-06-18T10:25:00.000-08:00Ohhh, I am just heartbroken. :(<BR/><BR/>In my faith tradition, we pray for the dead and their peaceful passing. I am praying for her now, and that her righteous spirit may pass to its next place unheeded. <BR/><BR/>Goodbye, dearest granny.Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16354486841414802245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-421569625088429412008-06-17T17:08:00.000-08:002008-06-17T17:08:00.000-08:00I am so sorry for your loss. I had only read this blog for a short period of time but MG always gave me something to think about and I always looked forward to new posts.<BR/><BR/>My thoughts will be with your family during this time. Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-61146596179262068642008-06-17T11:47:00.000-08:002008-06-17T11:47:00.000-08:00OH I Am so SORRY!! I came by for an update, not expecting to read this. We have truly lost a special lady!!!Mary Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118106177725242820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-14535575484216579692008-06-17T08:52:00.000-08:002008-06-17T08:52:00.000-08:00So sad... so sorry for you all...<BR/><BR/>We'll miss her and the wonderful stories she told us...donnahttp://www.woodka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-46294727125632302672008-06-17T08:23:00.000-08:002008-06-17T08:23:00.000-08:00I didn't "know" your mother well but would see her comments left on other blogs. <BR/>I just went to Rain's blog and read that your mother passed away and just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.<BR/>I can't help but feel that your dream was a very realistic message for you to hang on to. How fortunate for you to have had it. May time heal your sorrow and bring many wonderful memories of your mother back to you.<BR/>Terri<BR/>http://www.islandwriter.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-85788534259775207102008-06-17T06:51:00.000-08:002008-06-17T06:51:00.000-08:00(I'm sorry - I just realized I referred to your mom as "Joycelyn" in the comment I just left. That's how I knew her back then, and how I always think of her. You can ammend my previous post if you like. Thanks.)Laura Witkesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-56687108353055245642008-06-17T06:29:00.000-08:002008-06-17T06:29:00.000-08:00She had a vital, vibrant, awesome, and wise voice. And as a mother, I'm sure she was all that and more. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902311224633734779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-47329098795375832852008-06-17T06:25:00.000-08:002008-06-17T06:25:00.000-08:00Joycelyn was a great friend and comfort to me several years ago when we both participated on a Yahoo group. She had the very special gift of being both a clear, logical thinker <I>and</I> a caring, loving person. I treasure all my correspondence with her, and have many of her posts to me printed out for re-reading. <BR/><BR/>I am so sorry to hear of her passing. You have my deepest sympathy.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-1489059267720079182008-06-17T04:18:00.000-08:002008-06-17T04:18:00.000-08:00I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of all of us in the blogosphere. She touched a lot of lives with her intellect, wit, and wisdom and I am thankful to have met her -- she was a great lady!Kay Dennisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-35482321462619819542008-06-16T14:13:00.000-08:002008-06-16T14:13:00.000-08:00J<BR/>I can't find words. Just want to come here and mourn for your loss.Uncivilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03165556927641960341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-73516971466766329752008-06-16T13:34:00.000-08:002008-06-16T13:34:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother seemed like an incredible person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-24888125863638233052008-06-16T09:00:00.000-08:002008-06-16T09:00:00.000-08:00Julie, Richard, and your families:<BR/>What a shock! At least your mother will not have to put up with any more of the indignities of our health-care system.<BR/>I feel your loss keenly, and will spead the word among the Elves, Leprechauns, Gnomes, and Little Men's Chowder and Marching Society.<BR/>--Jack HairstonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30396930.post-14266062582016720212008-06-16T07:32:00.000-08:002008-06-16T07:32:00.000-08:00I'm so truly sorry....so truly heartbroken. I don't know what I expected, but it wasn't this. I can only imagine how you and Richard feel. I know how I feel...and how all of her blogging friends must be feeling. I haven't even read the rest of the comment yet...I'm totally stunned to be honest. I can only say how sorry I am for you and your family....and for all of us....for everyone who has love J and ever read any of her beautiful and rich words. I will miss her so very much. She was a special soul and will always have a place in my heart....my love to you all....bless you and your family Julie.Joy Des Jardinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04893445642606862131noreply@blogger.com