When I read Flippers post, my heart sank to the bottom of my stomach, and the world just froze in place. I know that Jillie was the one who let us know early this morning, but I feel really badly about the way Flipper got the news.... Flipper, I'm sorry...
What was the worst case scenario that you ever think would be the beginning of this day?
I have felt for a long time that we were all a big family here.... Some of us were closer than others, but everyone shared in the concerns of everyone else to a certain degree.
I've only talked to Hollywood and Jillie a few time in the year since they joined us.... between those messages, and reading their posts and the comments of everyone who who ranted about the beauty they created in their world. Through that communication and association I somehow acquired two new sisters. Today, I lost my lil sister JoAnn, and I am so far away I can't even give my lil sister Jillie the hugs that I want to give, and the hugs that I know she needs...
Jill, I honestly don't know what to say to you, but your insight you put to me in that letter is close enough that I know you know what is in my heart right now. Today, there are hundreds of people from a hundred countries who are grieving with you. You don't even know that most of them exist, but trust me you are getting hundreds of hugs and prayers as you read this.
JoAnn is lucky... she's up yonder, planning out a new patch for her special plants... can you even imagine the soil they got up there?
Jillie, I'm sorry, but you're still stuck with the rest of us for now, but we are here for you and will always be whenever you need to talk or ya need a special hug.... and we all love you!