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(photo from Sydney-5's column) Sydney-5's familiar avatar, her sweet beagle Morgan.
Our dear friend Sydney-5 passed away last night, very early this morning.
My prayers are with her family, and my heart is with her, my dear friend.
I will be writing a memorial/tribute article. A celebration of her life-- I'm working on a video, and hopefully will have it up soon.
Right now, it is all I can do to talk... So, please forgive me, but I won't be around much this afternoon and evening.
Our dear friend Grisham, has also suffered a terrible loss-- his father passed away yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with he and his family today, too.
The last words I said to Sydney-5 were, "I love you." I still do, my friend, that will never change.
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2/16/12 -- 11:25 am EST
I have just had a long conversation with David and GoodBen, and the news is not at all good. Yesterday's CAT scan shows significant damage, and the EEG is flat. There is no brain activity. They have requested a second opinion, but the end result will very likely be the same.
It is very likely that our dear friend Sydney-5 will pass away this evening.
Please keep Sydney's family in your prayers and thoughts, especially GoodBen, for whom this catastrophic turn of events is most difficult. I know they really appreciate the support of her loving friends.
Whether or not you believe in God, I hope that He blesses you. Life is so fragile, and so infinitely precious. Of all the people on this earth that I know, Sydney was one of those who knew that. She celebrated life!
Somehow, I feel that she knows of the love that we hold for her in our hearts.
Much love to you all!
-- Dowser
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I have hesitated to write this, because I know my friend, Sydney-5, is such a private person. She may be highly insulted that I would share her life with others, but in this case-- I think it is time to pull out all stops.
Our dear friend, Sydney-5 is critically ill. She had surgery on Monday which went just fine. She was initially responsive in recovery, but has gradually slipped into a coma of unknown origins, and is completely unresponsive at present.
For those of us who pray, I ask that you pray for our friend. For those of us who don't pray, if you could send your best thoughts her way. I know one thing-- sometimes, prayers and good wishes keep one 'glued' to earth.
While I don't wish to bother her son, right now, I think it would be very appropriate to offer your support to him, as well. He is on Newsvine as GoodBen. Perhaps, if you want, you could leave a comment on one of his articles-- as his email box is very likely filled to the brim with emails from me! I know he will read them and get to them as soon as he can.
I met both GoodBen and Sydney-5 last year at our Louisville VineMeet, and can attest to their wonderful integrity and character! Her husband, David, is also a lovely person!
Thank you so much for your kindness and support of our dear friend Sydney-5.
Dowser
