Comments on: Rest In Peace Dewey

By: For Dewey « A Striped Armchair

For Dewey « A Striped Armchair — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:33:16 +0000

[...] explanation, at the same time that I read all of those wonderful in memorium posts. I wrote a pitiful one by comparison: my eloquence flees in the face of such raw [...]

By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:43:49 +0000

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.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:09:41 +0000

I just found out as well. I am glad her husband posted about her. I dedicated a book review to her.

By: Debi

Debi — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:01:33 +0000

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)))

By: Myrthe

Myrthe — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:06 +0000

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.

By: bybee

bybee — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:50:46 +0000

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.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:56:20 +0000

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.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:40:53 +0000

Just so sad.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:04:19 +0000

She touched so many people’s lives.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:23:29 +0000

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.