7/12/10

Dear Marija,


 I only knew you through our shared emails,
comments and your own witty and wonderful posts.

You were the first friend I met from "blogging".

There were days when your encouraging 
and sweet emails literally lifted my spirits.

You and your beautiful family are in my prayers.

I will miss you very much my friend.



80 comments:

  1. ... just seeing all these posts and am in shock. my heart goes out to Cory and the kids. Marija will be missed dearly.

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  2. Sue,
    How very sad. I am without words.

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  3. that is so sad. I never knew her blog, but her family is beautiful, how devastating for them.

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  4. so sad, I didn't know her blog either, but my heart is breaking for her family, especially her sweet kids. She sounded like an amazing person. I'm so sorry.

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  5. She was one of the most generous bloggers I met. She mentored me, she critiqued me and she encouraged me. I only knew her through email, but I learned so much from her. I'm just so sorry for her sweet family. Very very sad.

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  6. It really makes you think. So very sad.

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  7. the hair on my arms is standing up...this makes me incredibly sad. Her poor family, I can't even imagine...

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  8. My heart goes out to her family, and I am sorry for the loss of your friend.

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  9. My heart is breaking for her husband and kids. Truly, truly heartbreaking.

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  10. I am so incredibly sad. What a beautiful letter her husband wrote. It's a terrible, terrible reminder that life is so precious and short - and we can't take one minute for granted.

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  11. I am so sad about this. I was shocked when I saw the post today that her husband wrote. I am still speechless over this.

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  12. I am in shock. Life is so short and precious. Marija was a delight and will be greatly missed in this community.

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  13. Catherine at The Shine Pebble emailed me earlier, having just read Marija's husband's tribute to her. We were both stunned. Gone too soon. This is lovely of you to post, Sue. xx's

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  14. It's unbelievably heartbreaking...

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  15. Oh my goodness. I cannot believe something so tragic like this. Her husband is an amazing man to write this post to her devout followers. It's evident he truly respected her passions.

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  16. I didn't know Marija at all but this tragedy has really touched my heart. It is one of the cruelest things for children to lose their mother. It's unbearable to think of, I really hope they're all ok and I'm sorry you lost a dear friend..Rachaelxx

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  17. All day long I have been at sorts. Not able to visit blogs or write or anything. Marija touched so many lives in such a beautiful posetive light.It is all so heartbreaking that words don't come easily. I share in your grief as do so many other bloggers. Kathysue

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  18. What a terrible tragedy and loss. So sad. My thoughts go out to her family, friends and everybody who knew her. She sounds like an amazing person. xo

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  19. This is a nightmare, isn't it? I have talked with my husband ( because sometimes he likes to make fun of my blogging world) what he would do if i die suddenly. To have made this post for his wife is a true sign of hisultimate love for her. And YOU are a great friend to have made this post. XX

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  20. Shows us how fragile life is. So sorry to hear this. Her family must be very sad at this time.
    I read the tribute her husband wrote on his blog: Very majestic at a vunerable time such as this.

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  21. Anonymous7/13/2010

    I read this yesterday and I was shocked. How devastating it must be for her husband and children - I feel so sorry for them. It's frightening how life can end so quickly.

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  22. This is so tragic, I don't even know what to say =(

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  23. I feel the same. I can't stop crying. I feel devastated.
    I can't grasp what it is like for her family. The kids.. It is beyond cruel and feels so unfair that a happy, vibrant and loving person like Marija would be taken so soon.
    I have lit candles for her and her family at church. I wish I could do more. I loved her.
    x C

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  24. His post really was heartbreaking and beautiful. I'm so saddened by this and for your loss as a friend too.

    xo Mary Jo

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  25. this is so sad! i feel so bad for her husband and kids...i hope they find strength and peace to cope with Marija's loss.

    Persis.

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  26. I tossed and turned all night thinking of her poor family dealing with this unthikable tragedy. To have touched so many of us virtually....one can only imagine the mark left on her family and friends. I pray for strength for her family and friends...and wish I could do more.

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  27. This is so very heart breaking... very sad
    to hear of Marija passing.

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  28. SO so sad. She was so loved by her family - I was so touched by her husband's post today.

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  29. It soooo sad...I cant believe! My heart goes out to her husband and the kids. She will be missed so much!

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  30. She was a woman everyone should be so lucky to have as a friend - warm, witty, intelligent, always ready to share a kind word.

    My heart goes out to her husband who wrote that most lovely tribute and her two beautiful children.

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  31. I was shocked when I read Cory's post yesterday, Marija was one of the first bloggers to ever comment, much less e-mail me with her kind words and witty personality, she will be missed by many, sending well-wishes and love to her family. *Amy

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  32. Sue~ Cory's post yesterday was so touching-a lovely tribute to a beautiful lady. Prayers go out to that sweet family.

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  33. I completely agree. She will be missed.

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  34. Her husband's post was so touching- she was much loved in the blogging world and will be dearly missed.

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  35. This is so incredibly sad, Sue. I can't fathom the pain her family is going through.

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  36. I wasn't familiar with her blog, but I just read her husband's entry and I can't express how sad I am for her family's loss. Truly tragic. She seemed to be a remarkable woman.

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  37. just read about this and I am completely stunned. I started to follow her blog recently. Like me she was a lawyer who pursued her passion in life. it makes you realize how fragile we are.

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  38. Anonymous7/13/2010

    How heartbreaking. I hope they have some comfort from loved ones during this devastating time. xo

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  39. My dear, I just heard of Marija's passing this morning. I always found such great inspiration through her blog, what a beautiful and devoted woman.

    So sorry for the loss of your dear friend.

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  40. My greatest fear is losing my mother, so my heart breaks for her kids. I'm crying just thinking about it. I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep her family in my prayers.

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  41. I am so sorry you have lost a friend. My heart is aching for this beautiful family.

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  42. I just heard about Marija this morning and I was literally stunned. She was such a beautiful person. My heart and prayers go out to her family.

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  43. my heart goes out to her family and friends. i just visited her blog and the post her husband wrote is so touching. i'm so sorry to hear about her passing.

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  44. I can't believe how tragic this is. Dallas bloggers are all sending our sympathy and love to Cory and the children. What awful news...

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  45. So shocking and heartbreaking. My heart goes out to her beautiful family. I can't imagine how they are dealing with this tragedy.

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  46. It's so sad.
    I'm so impressed by the big wave of support and empathy in the blogging community for Marija and her family. xoxo

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  47. I am so saddened by this tragic news. I still have a hard time believing it. In a split second beautiful Marija is gone.

    My heart goes out to her entire family.

    Thank you for the lovely tribute.

    Love, Monika

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  48. What a terrible and tragic loss! I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. All of her friends and family will be in my prayers. And wow to her husband's amazing tribute. Where did he find the strength? I am in awe. Hugs to you, sweetie.

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  49. I'm beyond sad. This is such tragic news. My heart goes out to her family.

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  50. incredibly devastating, my thoughts are with her family

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  51. There are some days where nothing seems right, or make any sense. It's those times that we have to dig deep and believe in what we can't see...but just feel and know. After I read the post, I had to step away from the computer. This is very sweet of you.

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  52. I read his entry yesterday...so heartbreaking. She seemed like an amazing woman, a talented woman, a loving woman. A reminder that it is always important to tell the people we love that we love them everyday. xoxo

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  53. This is so incredibly sad, I still cannot believe it. I sat in shock reading the post last night and found myself crying and shaking my head in protest. Thanks for sharing this lovely tribute to Marija.

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  54. It is amazing the friendships we form with our blogging friends. I have only been blogging for 2 months when I read about this tragedy I just cried.
    Going to bed tonight with a heavy heart.
    Kristin

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  55. So incredibly sad for this family and especially her two children. I have been thinking about this all day. It makes me want to appreciate and savor each and every moment!

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  56. I'd never read her blog before but I just did and my heart goes out to her family and her friends. She seems like the most wonderful person and I'm sorry for your loss. Her husband's post is heartbreaking and so loving.

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  57. I still can't believe it, so heart breaking and sad.

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  58. :(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

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  59. things like this kill me - my soul is rattled - just makes u realize to live in the NOW and don't hold back - i just lost a friend 2 months ago the same way - life is too short - LIVE, LAUGH, and LOVE ..

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  60. Yippppeeeee I'm your 440 follower, how's that.

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  61. This hurts my heart so much. Why were the beautiful lives of this family interrupted in this way ? I have so many questions to ask God.

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  62. my condolences. may Marija rest in peace.

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  63. So so sad! What a great post for her! So sorry for your loss!

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  64. So sad, Sue. I can't stop thinking about her family.

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  65. Words can't even describe what a tragedy it is. My heart goes out to Marija's family. Heartbreaking.

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  66. I'm so sorry. It broke my heart when I heard about this!

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  67. How shocking to loose her so suddenly. Hope they find the strength to get through this

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  68. My prayers not only go out to their family but to you as well.. it's just so sad loosing someone so great.

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  69. She was an amazing person - who was so giving to so many people. It is heartbreaking. Michele

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  70. So sad..

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  71. This is just so sad.
    Our prayers for her family and her beautiful children.

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  72. So very sad. I am sorry for your loss, too.
    Best,
    Colleen

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  73. This is such a terrrible tragedy and I am still in shock over it. She will be greatly missed.

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  74. Beautiful tribute and she will surely be missed. Hope you will have a relaxing weekend! verbena cottag

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  75. Speechless. What a tragedy.

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  76. I got on the computer for the first time this week to visit everyone's blogs and was absolutely stunned to read Cory's post. Just heartbreaking, she was such a sweet girl. Hope you have a good weekend.

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  77. That is such terrible news. KEllie

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