I've been making it a habit every morning to visit a few blogs before starting my day. Sadly, this morning, the first post in my sidebar was from dear Betsy The Simple Life of a Queen that our mutual blog friend Teresa Kasner unexpectedly passed away yesterday. She had a hospital stay the end of April where she was diagnosed with stomach ulcers and even though still unwell, she optimistically posted to her blog on April 30th with an update ... and now she is gone. I still can't believe it. Although we never met in person, Teresa has always been a faithful, constant support in my life for all of my blogging years. We have corresponded and exchanged handmade gifts through the mail. I so very much enjoyed her blog posts; her positive, down-to-earth attitude; her beautiful collections, her joy of sharing her surroundings, her knowledge of Multnomah Falls and love for boats; how she cared for her flowers and her family and sweet little pups; how every special occasion and holiday was clearly celebrated on her dining room table; her beautiful crochet work and all the other handicrafts she did. I could go on and on.
These are just a few of the things she sent me over the years.
It's a true reminder that we really never know how much time we have.
These flowers are Limonium a/k/a Sea Lavender. Teresa loved the water and was an accomplished sailor who lived on a houseboat for many years. I remember when she posted about selling her beloved Stargazer, the sailboat she and her husband owned for 25 years.
hi, i am her granddaughter. i want you to know that all of her blog friends were very dear to her and she talked about you all often. this is a devastating loss for us all.
ReplyDeleteI have just read the news about Teresa. I have commented for many years on her blog, she on mine. I am devastated at this news. My hearfely condolences to Dale and all her family. X
ReplyDeleteI am devasted, shocked and heartbroken too. Teresa was such a good friend to me and to many of us here in blogland. I had the honor of knowing her personally and visiting with her, Dayle, Travis and Kristi and their boys in their home often. We spent time at the Oregon coast with them last year and had a wonderful time. Teresa enjoyed helping people too. She was invaluable to me when I got my laptop, helping me to set it up for blogging. I am going to miss her greatly. She was so busy, so full of life that it doesn't seem possible that she's actually gone so suddenly.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you too Tammy. It's a reminder to me, to everyone actually to always let others know how we feel about them before it may be too late.
Blessings and big hugs,
Betsy
I heard from Betsy by email that are beloved Teresa had passed. But I did not even see it until mid day today. My heart is broken as I know yours is. Stay safe my friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock! I had no idea, I think we in the blogging community are all heartbroken she will be greatly missed, my deepest condolences to her family. A lovely tribute Tammy.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I never commented on Theresa's blog but loved reading it so, so much. My deepest condolences to Theresa's family. You must all be heartbroken.
ReplyDeleteTheresa will be so missed by those who used to read her blog.xxxx
So sorry for your loss
ReplyDeleteSo sorry-Theresa is a very familiar name on so many blogs. Really, there are no miles or borders to keep friends apart. I'm so sorry you have lost a friend!
ReplyDeleteHello. I am Natalie, another blogging friend. I’m visiting other friends of Teresa, in search of reflections like yours... loving tributes. She was beloved, and such a wonderful woman. I cannot fathom a world without her. It’s a small comfort to find that, of course, she left her brilliant legacy everywhere, with so many! Weren’t we so lucky to have been one of her many friends?
ReplyDeleteI've been reading Teresa's wonderful blog posts for a few years now and will sorely miss them. Jenna - my heartfelt sympathies reach out to Dayle and the rest of Teresa's dear family. May she rest in peace x
ReplyDeletethank you
DeleteDearest Tammy,
ReplyDeleteYes, it is quite shocking when we lose one of our virtual friends!
WISH that more people would resume life in a more positive way and looking around for the manyfold of little miracles that surround us. Let go of all the greed, envy, hatred or whatever negative emotion!
Life is not worth it and we indeed are only a very short/limited time here on earth. Don't waste that precious time...
Big hugs,
Mariette
So very sad when things like this happen. I didn't know Theresa but I can imagine that this truly unexpected passing is very hard on so many family members and friends.
ReplyDeleteIt makes one realize that we just never know when our time is up so must make each day count. May that sweet lady be in a happy place now.
The first blog I opened this morning also shared the news of Teresa passing. And yes, it certainly was sudden. You really summed up her personality and spirit. And she was so creative, much like you. Blogging has been, and always will be a way to make connections and sustaining friendships. Thus, losing a blogging friend is akin to losing someone in your "real world".
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on her blog for her family. I'm sure they are devastated. Hang in there, Tammie.❤️
Jane
This is a lovely tribute to dear Teresa. So very sad and Teresa will be so much missed. Love and hugs to you Tammy xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about Teresa. I did not know her well other than to see her on your blog occassionally. She seemed young although everyone seems young to me now that I am old. I will pray for her family as she is at peace but I'm sure they are struggling. It's the o nes left behind who are suffering now. I hope your heart heals my friend.
ReplyDeleteIt's such sad news, she clearly had an impact on so many people, she will be so very missed. Such a genuinely wonderful woman. You have written very movingly about her, it was lovely to read.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, Tammy! Cherish the wonderful memories you two made together!
ReplyDeleteTammie again thankyou for your visit to mine. A truly loved lady who gave so much to us all. 😢😢😔😔
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news on the passing of Teresa. She touched many people's lives. Your tribute to her was so lovely. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteDear Tammy, thank you for your comment on my recent post about Teresa.
ReplyDeleteYou have written a wonderful tribute to her.
Her sudden passing has hit us ,all her blog friends , really hard! I find it so difficult to believe that she is no longer with us. My heart goes out to Dayle and all her family. Amanda
I didn't know Teresa, but this news is heartbreaking. It hurts terribly to lose a blogging friend. I am so sorry. {{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to have read about this on some other blogs this morning. I often read Teresa's blog and found her to be interesting and inspiring. I can imagine what a shock this must be for you and all of her many blog friends. May the sweet gifts she sent to you bring comfort and happy memories.
ReplyDeleteTammy - I haven't read Teresa's blog for quite some time, but it was one of the early ones (like yours) that got me started in blogging. So sad when someone leaves us suddenly -- it makes the grieving quite difficult. Hopefully writing your post helped somewhat - a loving tribute. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all those who will miss her.
ReplyDeleteDear Tammy, sending you hugs and so appreciate what you shared about dear Teresa who is so missed and whose life we celebrate...
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