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Post by KateJaneway on Sept 18, 2007 20:01:24 GMT -5
I don't know what to write.....
*sigh*
I'll think about it.
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Post by Mel on Sept 18, 2007 20:47:39 GMT -5
Okay that hit close to home.....
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Post by vanynessa on Sept 18, 2007 22:08:00 GMT -5
She just emailed me this afternoon right before I wrote that.........her Grandmother passed away yesterday. I didn't intend to hurt anyone's feelings; but what Ashley says in her email really hit home. If you have something important to say to someone you care about, go ahead and say it, whether it's your family, friends, or someone you really admire, like Kate. I'm more determined than EVER to get that book to her personally. And if for some odd, small chance I can't see her, (mind you I will return that night if I have to, to give her the book in the lobby), I will wrap the scrapbook in pretty paper like a gift, so that only Kate will open it. So if I have to give it to the stage manager, only Kate will read it. Sound okay?
It would really mean alot to me, JK, and the other VC folks if you two joined in. We really need BOTH Poets and administrators to make the book complete. And the more fans I have joining in, the more impressive it will sound to the house manager when I ask to see Kate: " Pleeease Miss.......it would mean the world to the 15 people who put their hearts and souls into these letters..."
See, now doesn't that sound potentially more impressive than; *gasp*......THIRTEEN!!! OMG, we can't have unlucky 13!! Then we won't get the book to Kate, for sure!!
HELP!!!!
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Post by Mel on Sept 18, 2007 22:20:41 GMT -5
That hit close to home with what happened this summer.
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Post by vanynessa on Sept 18, 2007 22:27:18 GMT -5
Yes, that was very similar. I'm sure you understand what she is feeling right now. I feel so bad for her.
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Post by KateJaneway on Sept 18, 2007 22:36:48 GMT -5
Yeah....all guilt tripping aside.....
still...no.
LOL
;D
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Post by Mel on Sept 18, 2007 23:04:42 GMT -5
SoH ta' ghobe' Sov chay' 'oH
you dont know how it feels
pa' ghaH ghobe'
there is no way
jIH tu' ghobe' quv Daq lIj vangta'ghach Daq ghotpu
I find no honor in your actions, guilt people
pa' ghaH ghobe' quv Daq nuq SoH 'oH
again there is no honor in what you are doing
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Post by vanynessa on Sept 18, 2007 23:32:17 GMT -5
Sorry about that, I had just recieved the news when I wrote that. It shocked me and I guess it reflected in my post. Her grandmother was a good friend of mine as well. Please don't write the letter on account of that. It should be written because you want to, not because I made you feel bad with a spontaneous, emotionally driven reply. I will quit stalking you two now, and I'm sorry If I've resurfaced some bad memories, Mel. I'm sure it's been a rough summer with everything that's happened with your dear grandma.......I hope you can forgive me (says the dork with the lack of sleep. No wonder I went on a letter safari. I think I saw some carebears and leprechauns earlier, lol.)
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Post by Mel on Sept 19, 2007 0:28:04 GMT -5
It is okay Van, I am still trying to heal in a way. I lost both of my only grandparents with in two weeks. And one was right before the Ohio con and right after. So yes I do know what your friend is going through, and at the same time i dont. I know that i am having a hard time coping. Last weekend was hard, i think i talked to KJ and JF for about two hours balling. KJ was about three seconds from getting in her car and driving down here. I still feel like i have a hole in me and that for some reason i keep feeling like all that i have left of them is trying to be ripped away. Which i know isnt going to happen, but i feel hallow. I was really close to my grandma. What get me the most is i wont be able to do the things that i used to do with her, i miss it and i wish that i could have done more with her when i could have. I am so afraid of loosing what i have left of her i am again sleeping with one of the blankets that she made me when i was really young. Crying to sleep In April I bought a dimond pendent to symbolize her. It has alot of meaning, the dimond reminds me of the beautiful antique dimond earrings she always has in. It is always on, so she is always with me. It is just a soft sopt right now and will be for a long while. Thanks KJ and JF!!!!!  |
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Post by vanynessa on Sept 19, 2007 1:28:45 GMT -5
It's sounds like she was a very special lady, and the fact that you two were close shows me that alot of her personality rubbed off on you. That in itself demonstrates what a great person she was. Keeping her blanket with you and describing her to people such as me, will help you keep her memory fresh in your mind. I'd love to learn more about her. If you ever decide to share some of your special memories about her and your grandfather, I'd love to hear them.
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Post by Rowan on Sept 19, 2007 2:29:25 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear about your grandparents Mel and your right that no one else knows what its like for that person. For me I'm still missing my grandma nearly 8 years later but you go through stages and they're never really gone. I truely believe that. Unfortunately that hole never really goes away either but you get so you don't notice it as much. I still have my grandma's necklace on and a ring that she never took of is now always on my hand. Keep what helps and reminds you as close as you want to.
On a much lighter note what was all that Klingon? I'm trying to improve ;D
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Post by vanynessa on Sept 19, 2007 14:15:44 GMT -5
Ummm..........I'm a little scared to find out what she said in Klingon. Here's some pics of Kate's gift. I had NO idea what to get her. Alexis said she liked wine, and that's what she gave her, but I suck at picking out wine. So instead I went to a local craftsman festival and found an artist that worked with glass. He made a beautiful wine bottle cork/stopper that was made of stainless steal and pyrex glass (the strongest kind out there). He said you'd have to drop it several times for it to even chip. I chose it because (a) Kate likes wine and probably has some at her apartment (b) it reminded me of Voyager because the globe looks like space when you look inside; it looks like shimmering stars (c) I wanted something that represented my area; the person that made it is a local artist from Asheboro. Here's some pics:    I'm also going to give her two Celtic Woman CDs (with a song dedication to her, "YOU RAISE ME UP"- the theme of the fanbook.) Lastly, I'm going to give her roses from all the fans here at VC. I hope she likes everything. |
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Post by Mel on Sept 19, 2007 14:26:41 GMT -5
That is really pretty.
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Post by Janeway Forever on Sept 19, 2007 15:42:31 GMT -5
Awe, that is beautiful Van. I'm sure she'll LOVE it!!!!
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Post by Rowan on Sept 19, 2007 15:49:20 GMT -5
i'm sure she'll love it all. who wouldn't?
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