Gone

[wickedwords]

Sandy made me this icon quite a while ago, when I was dealing with some emotional stuff and I needed the reminder. Today I need the reminder again, as Sandy has passed on. She was my friend for 30 years, since we were in college: through the SCA, science fiction fandom, and slash fandom, not to mention our non-fannish lives. I already miss her. She was a community builder, and her passing has left a huge hole in many people's lives.

I loved what Kass said here: http://kass.dreamwidth.org/907097.html

Take care of yourselves, and live gently in the world today; it's not a day for big decisions. I am leaving comments on, but I have to be honest, I doubt that I will reply.

Comments

[kass]

Oh, honey, I am so sorry for your loss. For all of our loss, of course, but especially for those who knew snady so deeply and for so long. I'm thinking of you and sending love your way.

[marthawells]

Very sorry for your loss. *hugs*

[elynross]

I love you, and I've been thinking of you as much as of S&B, because I know how much this has been affecting you.

*hugs*

[elke_tanzer]

And *more hugs*

[van]

Absolutely fandom has a Sandy-shaped hole in its heart today. I'm glad her legacy is a cornerstone among us. My heart goes out to all you folks who knew her longest and knew her best. {hugs} {HUUUUUGS}

[deejay]

*hugs go here*

[sinensis]

I am so sad. {{hugs}}

[laurashapiro]

I ache for you, and for all of us who loved her.

[blueraccoon]

*hugs* I'm so sorry for your loss.

[rhi]

{{hugs}} Thinking of you and hoping you're taking care of yourself too.

no reply needed

[the_shoshanna]

At some fannish gathering years ago (I think it was the dead dog party at the end of the first Vividcon), someone said something that Sandy very much wanted to remember.

"Note to self," she said, and looked at you.

I send you sorrowful sympathy, and I'm thinking of you.

[minim_calibre]

::hugs you tight::

I am so sorry.

[celli]

I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs*

[carolyn_claire]

*hugs*

[meri_oddities]

*Hugs* I just heard. I'm sorry for your loss, and mine as well. I want to say something, but I can't think of anything.

[arallara]

I have been thinking of you, keeping you in my heart, and I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sending you so much love and strength. Thank you for leaving comments on so we can send you support. Take care of yourself as much as you can, and know we're thinking of you.

[amalthia]

Hugs. I'm sorry for your loss.

[cereta.livejournal.com]

{{hugs you}} And don't worry about replies. I just wanted to say I'm thinking of you.

[falzalot.livejournal.com]

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

[kimberlite.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[harriet-spy.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

We were all lucky to know her at all

[kormantic.livejournal.com]

and to have had 30 years worth of Sandy! What riches!

I send you love.

[itsjustgwen.livejournal.com]

I only met her once, but she was so welcoming and enthusiastic that she made a big impression. So sorry for your loss.

[minnow1212.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[nestra.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[destina.livejournal.com]

*sends you many hugs*

[maygra.livejournal.com]

I love you. I wish I was there to give you a huge hug. Be gentle with yourself too, sweetness.

[barkley.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}}

[lovelokest.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss *hugs*

[ruric.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.