A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-16-03....A Celebration of Whoever

ru4Liberty; Billie; Friends of Whoever

[Billie]

"I am a figment of the imagination."
"I have no profile."

By ru4Liberty

Anyone who knew whoever knows she would NOT like us to be maudlin at her passing. Remember, this is the lady who has told many of us that she longed to look upon the face of the Savior, so she’s blissfully happy. Today, let’s make it a point to remember her and the blessing she was to our lives. Let’s remember her humor, her wisdom, her inspiration.

Do you remember when you first met her? I do. We met in a political chat room back in ‘99. We hit it off right away for many reasons but mostly because of our shared faith. For the next 3 years we were together every day via IM, chat rooms, phone calls. At the time I was 24/7 caregiver for my father, and who was the constant in my life that kept me sane (mostly). Over the next 3 years, we laughed, cried, prayed, fussed and dreamed. We took long “cyber walks” through scenic settings we found online. When Daddy finally passed in September 2001, she was an enormous help to me. I don’t know what I would have done without her.

Would you believe that who almost missed FR? In the chat room where we met, there were a couple of disgruntled former FReepers (you know the type) who had her convinced that FR was the bane of the internet. At my urging, she checked out FR and found it to be delightful, so she registered and began posting on a limited basis. Then she got involved on the Canteen and later the Finest threads and was in her element. Boy, did she enjoy her time on FR!! She enjoyed learning HTML and then sharing what she’d learned with others. She loved the prayer threads and was a faithful prayer warrior. Those of us who chatted with her in our chat room were a little jealous of her time on FR. Once she got involved on FR, we got less of her time. But we decided to be magnanimous and share her with y’all! ;-)

I would like to thank all of you who made her time on FR so enjoyable. This was a woman who thought she might be online for 20-30 minutes a day when she first got her computer! She never dreamed of the treasures the internet would unfold for her.

who’s greatest priority in life was serving the Lord. She was utterly grateful for what He did for her at Calvary and wanted the whole world to receive the grace that was extended to mankind as a result of His sacrifice. She even witnessed her faith to the hospice workers who attended her in her last days. From early on in our relationship, I knew that she couldn’t wait to get to her heavenly home so she could look upon Jesus’ face for the first 100 years. It would be impossible to accurately remember who without extending to all an invitation to know the Lord in the power of His resurrection. For those of us who are His, this goodbye is only temporary. There will be a time of reunion in a place where there are no more goodbyes for all eternity.

To my friend, who: I love you, girlfriend! Thanks for the wonderful memories we stored up over our all-too-brief friendship. Thanks for making me laugh and cry and think. Thanks for being a solid rock when Daddy was so sick and when he finally passed. Thanks for loving my little Chelsey so much. Thanks for your unwavering faith in all the situations we faced. You will be sorely missed, my friend, but not for long. Soon and very soon, we will all be together again. Hallelujah!

GBYEA
LYM
BSLM

From ST.LOUIE1

Whoever collected pigs, she loved kittens and puppy dogs, and she was always finding cute things (of which The Thin Man often 'borrowed!') to post on the threads. I've gathered some that she was particularly fond of and wanted to post them here as we remember our who. From her friends, these are some of her favorites: (The first one - the empty frame - she absolutely LOVED! It was her portrait.)   :)

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[JulieRNR21]

Julie, I am so sorry about your friend, Marie. What a testimony to who's legacy that her words can bring you comfort after she has left this world. You and Marie will be in my prayers. Be comforted in knowing that the separation is only temporary. ((((((((Julie))))))))

Thanks you so much...that hug was just what I needed. The spiritual power of whoever's words are very strong and I have felt much peace ever since reading them.

My friend Marie is undergoing her own personal 'spiritual awakening' and I pray that her faith will be as strong as whoever's was. ((((((((((ru4liberty)))))))))

[WVNan]

That is so sweet. You have Freepmail.

[WVNan]

Wow! That is what my son called them too. When he was just a tiny little boy he would see that kind of sky and say, "Look Mom, Jesus clouds."

[MeekOneGOP]

Amen. Thanks, Pippin. Here is a link to Whoever's latest replies.

Here is her last reply , so appropriate too, imho (#7):

Amen and Amen. Joining you daily in prayer for the President, The Troops, Administrators, and all who have need of prayer this day.

God bless and protect us all, please, in Jesus Name.

[WVNan]

Thank you Meek. Here is her last post to me and it says it all.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: WVNan; The Thin Man; ST.LOUIE1; ru4liberty; Billie; Diver Dave; Iowa Granny Thank you, Nan. I always appreciate and respect your prayers. God only needs one, but He does like to hear from the support section, too. So, please keep on your knees. He has done mighty things for me. I was not supposed to be here long ago. He will set the time and place. Also, I am pretty much pain free. That is wonderful. He has given me great peace, also. I am anxious for a day when I can sit at the computer and just play all day again. I miss all you folks so very much, and when I don't come to the computer I miss out on Granny's wonderful biscuits and sausage gravy. And lodwick's shrimp, crab, lobster, etc. Thanks again for being so very faithful in praying for me. I feel the strength from them. May God richly bless each and everyone of you dear Freepers. I will pop up whenever I have the strength and ability. Y'all are doing a bang-up job here at the Finest. 315 posted on 01/24/2003 12:28 AM EST by whoever [ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 303 | View Replies | Report Abuse

[MeekOneGOP]

My last communication with Whoever:

I had posted the above picture on a thread, and Whoever asked me (click to see her comment and my reply):

That is some might impressive lightning, sir.

Where did it occur, do you know?

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, wow. That is such a sweet note from such a wonderful lady. Thanks for posting that.

. . . May God richly bless each and everyone of you dear Freepers. I will pop up whenever I have the strength and ability. Y'all are doing a bang-up job here at the Finest.

[ale1]

Thanks for the wonderful welcome. I did know that this was a really nice place with a lot of nice people. Who told me that many times. When she was managing only short periods on line, she would tell me how much she missed everyone here. She also mentioned missing birthdays. so maybe I can say Happy B-day to all who recently had one..She knew when they were and would have posted to each and every one.

You all made her so happy and we all know how happy she made us. Thanks for the beautiful tribute and for being such special friends to her.

[lonestar]

I love the tribute to who.

I wish she had left me her ability and her cute animal pictures, but alas...

[dutchess]

Oh ale1...I'm a regular here who, unfortunately couldn't spend much time here today. I can see and feel the LOVE you feel for who...as do so many here. I'm so glad you came here to share with us your stories and comfort all those who came to love her here.

[MistyCA]

Billie, thank you for the beautiful thread in honor of Whoever. What a terrible loss. I have a few other dolls to add. I loved her character and spirit. This is so sad... May God bless and keep her and bring peace and understanding to her family and friends. :(

[WVNan]

dutchess, did you see the thread that ohioWfan made for Eric? I just now found it. He is such a great guy. I just fell in love with him the night they spent here with me.

[WVNan]

Oh Misty, I haven't seen you in sooooo long. I remember all those dolls you made of whoever. She was a blessing to all of us. How are you doing? How's the Uncle?

[ru4liberty]

Lady, you outdid yourself on who's thread! It is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady, and I'll read it often.

Thanks to everyone who participated in honoring who. She left us all a little better off than when she found us. Such a legacy!

GBYEA (God bless you exceeding abundantly)