Hi, <P>I have been in contact with Pilar, Tanya's sister, and she has asked that I send a message to you...<P>First, here is a link to Pilar's original message last summer <A HREF="http://www.marriagebuilders.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=34&t=003503" TARGET=_blank>Message about Tanya</A>. <P>I had been friends with Tanya for about two years. We were cyber pals, but as you all know, so often, we feel closer to our friends here than those in RL (real life). I have always said that the people here are REAL! [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]<P>Late last year (2000) Tanya had all but stopped writing, although I received a message at Christmas time and one last email from her early this year. I was very worried about her. <P>My answers came, of course, when Pilar came to MB and shared the news that her sister had been killed in a collision.<P>Now, several months later, I have heard from Pilar, and she has asked me to send a message to all who were so kind...<P>She thanks you for all the stories and memories you shared, as well as the sympathy and wishes for healing for her, and for her family.<P>It meant a lot to her to know that people who only knew her sister through this board cared so much.<P>Thank you for allowing me to share this message...<P>...and also, for the opportunity to be a part of the community of Marriage Builders. <P>We are real people here, and we love each other.

Thanks Sheryl,<BR> <BR>I have thought about Tired Lady so often after she left the board and was so very sad when I heard about her death. Such a loss of a strong, gracious, loving woman. <P>I hope her family did receive some comfort in the knowledge that Tanya did bring so much love and strength to so many she knew only through the computer. She is missed.

Dear Sheryl,<P>Wow, I was just thinking about Tanya. I read her last e-mail to me earlier this year. I searched for something that I may have missed. I only heard from her once but had corresponded many times here at MB. <P>It was nice to hear from her sister. This reinforces the need by all of us for family and friends. <P>Thanks for sharing. <P>L.

Thank you for sharing, Sheryl. I think of Tanya often. I rejoice knowing she is now free of her struggles and hurt.<P>Best,<BR>Jo

<B>Nerly, Orchid </B>and <B>Jo</B>, thank you for your thoughts...<P>Moving this up for anyone who needs to see it, but hasn't yet.

Sheryl and others - I did not "know" Tanya as you did, although we existed here simultaneously. I just wanted to say that your compassion and caring for your friend is admirable and an example for us all to follow.<P>WAT

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by worthatry:<BR><STRONG>Sheryl and others - I did not "know" Tanya as you did, although we existed here simultaneously. I just wanted to say that your compassion and caring for your friend is admirable and an example for us all to follow.<P>WAT</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>ditto what Wat said.<P>Sheryl, you are a very good person. <BR> [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]

Thanks for your thoughts, Dave and sing (and sing, you're such a sweetie with your kind words! [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img])...<P>One final bump up! ^

Sheryl,<P>I remember reading here at MB about the Tanya and her accident. Reading it again just makes me have goosebumps-and sad feelings. But as Jo said, she is now free of her struggles. Hopefully she knows she is missed and loved and is blessed by this. Thanks for sharing with all here-it means a lot.<p>[ October 18, 2001: Message edited by: heartache ]