Paula Gawne
I woke up tonight to the news that my friend Paula Gawne had died this morning. I am reeling. She was so alive and vibrant, I just didn't expect this news, and I am heartbroken and can't seem to stop crying.
I'd like to share what I just posted to her husband Bill's FB page, because I never want to forget what this amazing woman meant to me.
I would like to share with you how Paula became one of my dearest friends.
We knew each other vaguely through LiveJournal, she had added me after seeing my comments on mutual friend's journals, and we became friendly. Then one day, I posted something about wanting to die.
Paula tracked down my phone number, I don't know how, as I didn't have a contact page up at that time, and called me to
let me know that there were people in this world who cared deeply about me and didn't want to see me do something stupid.
Strangely enough, Paula always seemed to know when I needed to hear that. She would call me out of the blue when I was feeling particularly bad about things, even if I didn't post it, just to let me know I was loved and needed.
I am already missing her terribly, and I know that you and the girls are hurting badly right now and wish that I could fix it for you.
She was a wonder, and you were blessed with each other, for 40 years. I can only hope that Sam and I have so long a run of joy in our lives.
We love you, Sam and I do.
I'd like to share what I just posted to her husband Bill's FB page, because I never want to forget what this amazing woman meant to me.
I would like to share with you how Paula became one of my dearest friends.
We knew each other vaguely through LiveJournal, she had added me after seeing my comments on mutual friend's journals, and we became friendly. Then one day, I posted something about wanting to die.
Paula tracked down my phone number, I don't know how, as I didn't have a contact page up at that time, and called me to
let me know that there were people in this world who cared deeply about me and didn't want to see me do something stupid.
Strangely enough, Paula always seemed to know when I needed to hear that. She would call me out of the blue when I was feeling particularly bad about things, even if I didn't post it, just to let me know I was loved and needed.
I am already missing her terribly, and I know that you and the girls are hurting badly right now and wish that I could fix it for you.
She was a wonder, and you were blessed with each other, for 40 years. I can only hope that Sam and I have so long a run of joy in our lives.
We love you, Sam and I do.