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Post by SpringSummers on May 2, 2006 6:41:27 GMT -5
It was one year ago today that we started our vigil - creating this thread and posting to it throughout the evening - waiting, holding our breaths while Diane made trips to Patti's house, and Vlad and Shan and Matthew made increasingly urgent calls, and Sara kept us posted . . . It was a gut-wrenching night, with a terrible ending. But you were all stellar, and I think being together is what made it bearable for each of us, as individuals. Patti's loss will always be a painful one, but what she left with us will always be greater than what she took with her.
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Post by Cal on May 2, 2006 9:21:08 GMT -5
Thinking of you today and always, Patti. I miss you.
*hugs to all S'cubies*
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Post by William the Bloody on May 2, 2006 15:13:19 GMT -5
One year to the day. It's amazing the differences that can happen in one year. But one thing that hasn't changed is my missing of Patti. So often I'll be doing something, or something will come up on the board and I will think how much she would have loved it. Or somethign will happen and I will think of how if she were here, she would IM me, clucking her tongue, inquiring if I thought something should be done. She really made me feel sometimes like we were the Momma and Poppa that had to look after these adorable, precocious (but sometimes aggravating) kids. She loved everyone around here and wanted to meet every single one.
She loved the idea of S'cubiefest and was so excited about last year's and helped plan so much. And then, unfortunately, never got to see the fruits of her labor, a truly memorable, enjoyable event. During this year's planning, I have often felt a hole there; missed her voice in the planning and consideration. Patti had amazing organizational skills and a surprisingly deft touch when it came to coordinating things and people both.
Patti will always be missed around here, and I feel sorry for those that came to late to get to know her. She truly helped define our character as a website, as a message board and as a ... well, as the society that we are.
I love and miss her so much.
Vlad
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Post by SpringSummers on May 2, 2007 14:48:13 GMT -5
Unbelievable, but it was two years today that we found out Patti had left us. I will always love and miss Patti - and always love all of you who were gathered here that evening. Here's to the memory of the unique wonderful Patti Thompson.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on May 3, 2007 17:10:42 GMT -5
In the two years since Patti left us many things have happened. In many ways our lives have changed and you could say we moved on.
But we're still here. We're planning S'cubiefest IV.
I think she'd be proud.
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Post by Cal on Sept 17, 2007 20:49:07 GMT -5
I've been thinking about Patti lately. Remembering what a good friend she was to us all, and how she always made me feel welcome here from the very first moment I met her. I can't believe it's already been more than two years since that night when we all gathered here.
I miss you, Patti. I hope that you and Nan are together, looking down on us right now. Two women who are loved by many, still as much today as you ever were.
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Post by Lola m on Mar 22, 2008 15:39:20 GMT -5
I was printing off some stuff on my old computer this past week, cleaning up files and so on. . . found my old notes from the Houston con. One of the best things about that trip was getting a chance to meet Patti. And seeing James, of course, but still - I got to spend more time with Patti than I did with him, so . . . Just reading my notes made me remember her and smile all over again.
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Post by SpringSummers on May 2, 2008 9:02:27 GMT -5
It's been three years! Impossible to believe. I will never stop loving or missing Patti. And re-reading our thread from that awful night - which I did this week - will never stop bringing tears to my eyes. It hurts anew to remember the loss, but it also feels good to have that reminder of our finest hour as S'cubies, and the knowledge that I am part of this amazing group of people. Vlad, thanks for thinking to create these threads and leave them here for us. It's like being able to go to a gravesite to remember the good feelings and find some comfort. Patti, we could not possibly have done any of this without you - the time and effort and love you poured into making this community a success will be with us always.
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Post by Karen on May 2, 2008 14:00:09 GMT -5
While moving, I found a card from Patti and of course snagged and kept it in the 'keep' pile. It brought back all of the memories I have of the good times we shared here on the board. I never met her in person, but feel I knew her as well as you really know anyone. She always made me feel a part of things here and could make me giggle with a word.
I miss her so much still, although I believe that she somehow moves around the board cheering and propping us up.
{{{{Patti}}}}
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Post by Onjel on Sept 12, 2008 9:20:26 GMT -5
Hey, Patti. It's your birthday. Like I told Nan: You are so very missed around here. We all still think about you and I wanted to say happy birthday.
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Post by Cal on Nov 27, 2008 17:19:38 GMT -5
Hi Patti. I don't really have the words to describe how much I still miss you. Time goes by, but I still have my memories. They were good times. {{Patti}}
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Post by SpringSummers on May 3, 2009 20:39:41 GMT -5
Patti, on the 4th (how can it be!) anniversary of your death, I still miss you - a lot.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jun 4, 2009 12:33:23 GMT -5
Patti, I like to think how proud you'd be to know that even after four years all the work you did to launch us and keep is going has paid off. Missing you, girlfriend.
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Post by Cal on Jan 23, 2010 17:47:22 GMT -5
It's been just over six years since I first became a member of S3. Patti was one of the first people who made me feel welcome here, and I still miss her more than I can say.
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Post by SpringSummers on May 2, 2010 13:08:28 GMT -5
Today is the fifth anniversary of the day we learned of Patti's death. I will never forget that day, or all of you who were involved - and mostly, I will never forget Patti. RIP, Patti Thompson. Your spirit lives on, and our board lives on because of it.
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