This post is part of the Blogging from A to Z Community’s tribute to Tina Downey.
Trying to make sense of the premature death of someone we love is not easy.
I have said farewell to several people either younger than me as Tina was, or only a few months or years older. It doesn’t seem to get any easier. While we miss the person, who has gone before us, we must not lose sight of the faith, which should sustain those of us, who share Tina’s beliefs.
The following post appeared soon after I heard the sad news – and that of the death of two others I knew locally and one I followed on Twitter. It seemed like a timely reminder that death is not the end.
After reading Tina’s post about her sister taking a sunflower up a mountain, I commented with a link to a post of mine with sunflowers in it. As I had one view from the US that day, I’d like to think it was Tina and that she enjoyed the pictures.
Tina enriched the lives of many bloggers and will be greatly missed. Her family and friends are in my prayers (as Tina was).
I suffer from hayfever myself, so please excuse me for recycling two photos I took in July at Burrswood, Kent during their flower festival.
Tina believed, “Life is good”. She had a grateful heart. I pray that all of us who are marking her life today and our readers might have life abundantly. John 10:10
These are beautiful sunflowers and a beautiful tribute to Tina. I think it would have made her smile. Life is Good.
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Amen to your words. Thank you for honoring our dear friend in such a beautiful way.
Lee
Tossing It Out
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Tina was a dear soul who will truly be missed!
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She was indeed. You’re sunflowers are amazing, Sherry!
http://sherryellis.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/remembering-tina-downey.html
Thanks for commenting, Sue
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thank you… very lovely Tina, would have loved this…
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I do hope she saw at least one of these photos. Sue
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What a wonderful tribute. Tina would have loved your flower arrangements.
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Beautiful floral arrangements…
#Life is good!
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Yes, they were made by Crowborough Flower Club for a wonderful flower festival. Sue
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This was very nice.
Thank you for taking the time for Tina.
Thank you,
Heather
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Tina took time to communicate with me. Sue
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Those are good pics. Very nice tribute.
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I took them on holiday using my tablet. Thanks for commenting. I rescued your comment from my spam folder. Sue
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Don’t you just hate it when stuff lands in spam that you know shouldn’t?
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I’m glad you had those photos to share! You also reminded me of a positive experience her sister was able to give her while she was still here. So wonderful!
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