Rest In Peace Dewey
Posted by: Eva on: December 2, 2008
I was all set to write a chipper post today, but then I read about Dewey’s passing. When I read the entry, I felt like the wind was knocked out of me, and I’ve continued to feel like that. Dewey was an incredible presence in my little section of the blogosphere; she really brought the community together and sacrificed much of her time putting on fun events for the rest of us. I can’t find the words to express my sorrow and hurt right now, and I know a lot of you probably feel the same way.
But I hope wherever Dewey is, she is at peace.
11 Responses to "Rest In Peace Dewey"
2 | Emily Barton
December 2, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Oh my! What very, very sad news. Now I think I must finish the graphic novels challenge in her honor.
3 | Joanne
December 2, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I felt that way too, it was amazing to realize what a huge inspiration Dewey was to so many people. And how dedicated she was to creating a community for everyone. I’m also thankful to Dewey for making me really appreciate fellow bloggers, I now know there is no difference between “online” and “real-life” friends – both are equally important.
I am confident that wherever Dewey is, she is just as full of life and spunk as ever.
6 | Nymeth
December 3, 2008 at 11:56 am
I know how you feel, Eva. Like others have said, I had to read her husband’s post maybe 3 times before I could process it properly, and even after that it didn’t feel real. It still doesn’t quite feel real.
A big hug to you, my dear. Losing Dewey made me realize more than ever how much I care about my blogging friends, and you are one of them.
7 | bybee
December 3, 2008 at 6:50 pm
The last comment I ever got from Dewey was about you, Eva. She said that she missed you during the last Readathon and she hoped that you’d “write a million posts during Thanksgiving break.”
We can’t bring her back (although my heart is crying for it) but we can do her honor by keeping that warm and generous energy circulating through our bookblogosphere.
8 | Myrthe
December 4, 2008 at 1:00 am
I was shocked when I read the announcement. Over the weekend I had just received a book she had sent me. That feels so strange now.
I keep thinking about how Dewey meant so much to all of us bookbloggers, though no one ever met her. She touched so many people with her community spirit and her blog. That is something so special.
9 | Debi
December 4, 2008 at 8:01 am
Oh, I know what you mean, Eva…it’s just impossible to find the words to express all the emotions this week has brought. Along with all the anguish of losing Dewey, I’ve been feeling so much love, too. I guess because I loved Dewey so much and never came out and actually said those words to her (though I like to think she knew anyway), I’ve been feeling this overwhelming need to make sure I don’t make that mistake again. I’ve sort of been avoiding the blogging world, because I just didn’t know what to say to people. But I think visiting those people who hold a very special place in my heart and letting them know how much I love them is good place to start. So Eva, if you didn’t already know, I love you, sweetie!
I’ve been thinking a lot about you, too, because of your connection with Dewey due to your fibromyalgia. While I obviously can’t actually understand what it’s like, I imagine that bond has made losing Dewey even harder for you. But please know that I’m thinking about you, Eva. (((HUGS)))
10 | Kelly
December 6, 2008 at 10:09 am
I just found out as well. I am glad her husband posted about her. I dedicated a book review to her.
11 | Eva
December 7, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Nancy, that’s a nice thought.
Emily, I feel the same way about the graphic novels challenge.
Joanne, so true.
Michelle, definitely.
Stephanie, I agree.
Nymeth, you’re one of my blogging friends as well, and a hug back to you.
Bybee, oh that just breaks my heart. Now I really wish I’d been able to participate in the last Read-a-Thon; she was so understanding about why I couldn’t help run it.
Myrthe, it definitely is special.
Debi, I love you too! *hugs*
Kelly, I’m glad her husband posted as well.
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In Loving Memory
December 2, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I hope so, too. I didn’t realize she was in constant pain till I read her husband’s note. I’d like to think she’s still with us in spirit but now the pain is gone.