I know I haven't responded to most of the very personal messages many of you have sent me, but I have read all of them, and I appreciate them all. I know I'm not the only person who will miss Marlene, but I was the only one who actually lived with her, and despite her flaws (she made me watch network morning shows, Charmed (which is actually pretty good, and not just because Alyssa Milano is drop dead gorgeous), HGTV, and Tony Danza....F'in' Tony Danza!!!), she was perhaps the single BEST person I've ever known. I miss her company terribly.
I was going to print out all the posts from the other thread and read them (well, most of them...with editing) at the funeral. I thought it woud be wonderful for her family to know how much she touched so many people, but weather and the Washington DOT conspired against me. I had people tell me "It was God's will to save me from seeing her lifeless body, and He wanted me to remember her as she was when she was alive." I somehow doubt that the truckers who were waiting at the closure points for over 8 hours felt that way, but who knows. Regardless, Marlene's gone, and I'm having trouble with that fact, but I'm recovering slowly. I've been able to speak to about 2 people a day through AIM (I'm hiding to protect myself from overload), and I suspect I'll become my lonely old self soon enough, seeking conversation with anyone and everyone within a month. Give me a little time and I'll recover.
I love you all, and I thank you all. Keep bearing with me, and I'll be me again soon.
xoxox,
Edis
I was going to print out all the posts from the other thread and read them (well, most of them...with editing) at the funeral. I thought it woud be wonderful for her family to know how much she touched so many people, but weather and the Washington DOT conspired against me. I had people tell me "It was God's will to save me from seeing her lifeless body, and He wanted me to remember her as she was when she was alive." I somehow doubt that the truckers who were waiting at the closure points for over 8 hours felt that way, but who knows. Regardless, Marlene's gone, and I'm having trouble with that fact, but I'm recovering slowly. I've been able to speak to about 2 people a day through AIM (I'm hiding to protect myself from overload), and I suspect I'll become my lonely old self soon enough, seeking conversation with anyone and everyone within a month. Give me a little time and I'll recover.
I love you all, and I thank you all. Keep bearing with me, and I'll be me again soon.
xoxox,
Edis

