The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
(((Lyne))) - I can relate! For me, she does still visit - in spirit - with unconditional love and kindness.
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
(((Lyne)))) I so love to see her name here as well - a reminder of the love and care she gave to us all.
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If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu
I don't think there is a more loving tribute to someone than missing them. Betty left us a goldmine of es&h both at this board and the step board. I have no doubt she was a wonderful sponsor to you Lyne. I'm glad you share about her. I miss her here too. I also miss John because I came to MIP as a newcomer just a year after he built this site. I still have trouble wrapping my mind around the fact that he is no longer with us. I'm glad you keep coming back to carry the message ((Lyne))) TT
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Surround yourself with people and elements that support your destiny, not just your history.
I read your post and thought, "Oh, how sad. Her loss is palpable to me. Betty must have been a great sponsor... I will add Lyne in my nightly thoughts/prayers."
But as I see people post, a different thought came to mind...
What a wonderful legacy Betty has left us!
Sometimes I click on a previous post, just so I can see her radiant smile.
Wishing you peace today, Lyne.
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"The wolf that thrives, is the one you feed." - Cherokee legend
"Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields... Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness." Mary Oliver
All your replies have brought tears to my eyes. Betty was an amazing sponsor. She had the patience of a saint and never judged me harshly. I felt safe to be myself and she taught me to see my assets.
I copied her picture from the obituary, and printed it out in color from my printer. It's 8x10 and Betty hangs in my little home office. I see her picture everyday and say hello to her often. :)
oh my gosh .. it's been awhile since I've visited this board .. I had no idea betty passed ? .. can I ask when or how ? I am so sorry if this is inappropriate of me .. I Truly loved betty .. she was a blessing with so much esh and I am suddenly feeling very sad from her loss .. I am Very sorry to read this news .. I will say the one piece of comfort is that with every ounce of esh she shared that gave others the gift of hope strength and encouragement I know parts of her will live on forever through each of us who carries her spirit inside our hearts and minds and pays her wisdom forward .. she will be greatly missed
Oh Lord!!! I miss her too.....and I agree!!!! she IS here in spirit.....The way she stays alive in me is when I pay forward something she taught me as my mentor and friend...I keep her alive in my heart!!!!! She taught me more than I could ever tally up and she did it with so much love......RIP, my beautiful Betty
Betty died about a month or more before this crisis. No one knew she was dealing with s chronic health problem. She asked for our prayers. Then next minute she was hospitalized. She was diagnosed with cancer. Betty wasn't one who go to go through treatment
So it was sudden and traumatic but natural.
Of course Betty had been in this Board for a long time. She came on board and immediately made a passionate commitment
Betty was tremendously active in al.anon
This Board has survived a number of losses over ye years. The loss of the founder was more measured. He knew he was dying and made a priority to leave the Board in other people's capable hands
Well she was diagnosed with cancer and died soon thereafter
She disclosed she was dealing with a health issue briefly before she died. It was very sudden
Maresie
This was the first post I saw this morning. What a profound impact Betty had on so many of us. She was one of the reasons I was able to come back over and over again when I didnt have the will to do it on my own. I miss her too.
So sad to read of her diagnosis. She definitely shared the love and hope in the fellowship. She will be missed but never forgotten. hugs and serenity wishes around. Were so blessed to have the gift of a worldwide fellowship and for having had the priviledge of spending some time with her ...
This was the first post I saw this morning. What a profound impact Betty had on so many of us. She was one of the reasons I was able to come back over and over again when I didnt have the will to do it on my own. I miss her too.
Mary
Sorry Mary...this hooked on to me when I came on after I left the living room thinking of Betty. Love you Betty...keep coming back. ((((hugs))))
-- Edited by JerryF on Sunday 26th of April 2020 09:46:44 PM
As time goes on, I realize more and more the many lessons Betty taught me. I feel so grateful for having had her as my sponsor. I also find it difficult to fully grasp she is gone. I said it last night in a zoom meeting, that my sponsor had died, and she was a beautiful human being. Saying she has died out loud is so painful. She does live on in my heart and head. I miss her. Trying to come to terms with this loss. Lyne
I have been gone from this board a long time. Im so sorry to hear that Betty passed away. I didnt know her much but she was definitely a true voice of wisdom on here.
One thing I wish Betty had done would gave been to share she had health issues sooner. Obviously she held back.
I am sure the love and good will of this group could have really sustained her
I have had ny own health issues. I.am still recoverimg from my bout wuth COVID in febriary. I know I could have reached out abd got support thst would have helped. I did not. I keot soldiering on to the point of exhaustmg nyself.
This is a very loving sharing grouo I am not sure why I did not dusclose sooner
Maresie
I think Betty has become a part of us- and a part of what we do here...