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ScruffyGuy wrote:

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This is truly the definition of "tragic."

Amy's life was far too short. While we know that she gave much to the world in those few years, we can only imagine what acts of kindness she might have gifted to those around her had she been given a full complement of years in which to spread her unique brand of happiness and her joyful outlook.

We teased her often for being corny and silly and "full of flowers."

In the face of this, she never gave up trying to teach US that life is, in fact, very beautiful and very precious.

To attempt such a thing here... in this place where cynicism and rudeness and callous disregard rule the day... well, THAT is very brave indeed.




Once I sent Amy a private message to let her know that my comments on the board were just an act. I told her something like: "Don't tell anyone but the truth is... I like you."

She said she liked me, too.

I hope she meant that. Because it is a GREAT compliment to be liked by a woman of Amy's caliber.

If she was a friend to YOU, consider yourself blessed.



Amy was one of the most genuine women I've ever come across on a message board. She never backed down. She never pretended to be something that she wasn't. She shared her true self with us from the very start, using her real photo and giving details about her life.

And most importantly, Amy shared her heart with us. And what a BIG heart it was!




I firmly believe that Amy "GOT IT" -- was in on the joke here.

I think she played along and took the jibes in the spirit in which they were (mostly) intended.

I HOPE she had a good time "meeting" all of us crazies here.

If WE made her laugh or smile or helped her feel part of a community -- job well done.

Amy clearly knew that OT is not a place for the emotionally weak. She stayed here because she was NOT emotionally weak.

In fact, I think she was far stronger than most of us ever gave her credit for.





If you want to do something in honor of Amy, might I suggest you take some time to go out and spread a little JOY into the world?

Love one another.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

That's the Golden Rule.

And that IS what Amy was all about.




Pick a flower. Pet a dog. Hug your Mom. Tell your spouse you love them.

Do it for Amy, OK?





You will be truly missed, dear girl.

Catch you on the other side, OK?