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Farewell Dear Friend
Christine of Dadirridreaming died this morning.
It is strange how some of our virtual connections seem so real. So special. How they transcend time and space and the barriers of geography, race and religion. My friendship with Christine was one such. We ‘met’ in February 2012, just a month after I started my blog, and I have cherished my interactions with her ever since. Along with her calm spirituality, her wisdom, her deep appreciation of the beauty of nature, her joy for life.
I had hoped to meet her in person one day. And now she is gone. Just like that. But I know she is at peace. She always was.
“I am content to do what little I can to bring light and love to those around me”
You did Christine. More than you will ever know. And you will be missed.
PS: All photos Christine’s own, from her blog Daidirridreaming.
I’m so sorry to hear this, Madhu..I didn’t know her, but I can empathize with how connected you must have felt with her, as it happens often in this surreal world of blogging…sending you comforting hugs, my friend, and I pray her family finds strength and comfort through this difficult time, as well…
Thank you dear Lauren.
I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve had interaction via blogging with her since I started too. We really connected all though in actual distance couldn’t have been further apart. Her love of life and family were a joy and inspiration. I’m so glad you posted this . Thankyou
Thank you Sue. I remember we ‘met’ through a comment I left on Christine’s post! It appears her funeral is at 11.30 Australian time (NSW) in case you wanted to know. Take care.
I have been overwhelmed by this tragic passing. I wasn’t a follower of Christine but that doesn’t mean that I didn’t come across her posts from time to time.
It has brought me to the realization that, although, we see people as a simple gravatar image we are still connected in some way. A way that even we cannot attest to. I am learning more about our lives through the WWW. Perhaps, this passing is a way of letting us know that we can connect with another but only if wed agree. A wonderful post, Madhu. You have paid Christine an incredible post.
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RIP… sorry, Madhu, I did hesitate to click on “like”, I do hope you understand… ❤
I sure do. I never click like on these kind of posts either. Forgot to turn it off.
Sorry to hear that this person is missing from the world. I didn’t know her either, but the world needs wise and peaceful souls the most. It’s true you can really form connections online – I’m sorry you two didn’t get the chance to meet.
The world certainly could do with more kind and compassionate people like Christine. Thanks Bronwyn.
Not so old. Lovingly photographed. You may not have met, but you did “meet” in the place where hearts and souls truly meet. A loving tribute; thank you for sharing her with us.
You would have loved her too, she was your kind of person Judith! 🙂
It is really wonderful how friendship blossoms in the blogging world. A lovely tribute. May her soul rest in peace…
It is Sumithra. Thank you.
Madhu, I was stunned and saddened to hear of Christine’s death. What a marvelous woman who will be remembered fondly by all. Thanks for the beautiful tribute. ~Terri
The suddenness of it was shattering Terri. She was indeed a marvelous soul and will be missed dearly.
Condolences on your loss. I too have connected with people all over the world via my blog. It’s my belief that some are friends from other lives. They are in my circle now so that we can continue helping each other grow. I suspect that your friend will let you know she’s still with you.
That is a lovely thought! I believe in the ‘friends from other lives’ bit too!. And I did say something to that effect in a comment on Christine’s blog a while ago!!
Such sad news. What a beautiful tribute Madhu.
I haven’t popped round in a while. Love the new look of your blog.
Very sad and shocking. Thank you Rosie.
May you find the peace of heart in Christine’s passing. I’m sure she was a lovely woman, lovely enough to leave an impact to your life and create such friendship even if just over the internet. God bless always!
Such a lovely tribute, Madhu. I was so shocked to hear about Christine’s sudden passing and so moved by her family’s efforts to include her virtual community in their grieving. Their account of her funeral was beautiful, I have no doubt Christine’s spirit was at work sending those sea birds to keep watch over her loved ones. Sending you my love from afar. xxx Ailsa
I’m just beginning to blog. Hopefully I’ll find such friends.
A touching tribute to a beautiful person. May her soul rest in peace _/\_.
I’m saddened to read about Christine’s death. I remember reading some of her posts back in my most active days… May she rest in peace. What a beautiful tribute to her.
Sending you lots of positive thoughts and good vibrations from here in San Diego.
i am just in the process of returning from a 2month+ blogging hiatus, and one of the first blogs i wanted to catch up on was Christine’s, as the last post of hers that i had read still had her and her husband Stuart exploring Europe.
what a shock to come across the family’s tribute to her. at the same time, it was very kind of them, in the midst of their grief, to let the blogging community know of their loss, and allow us to be in the loop as well, and provide a place for us to give voice to our own grief. i still can’t believe it.
in any case, Christine and i somehow met soon after i first began blogging. she certainly had a way of encouraging the newbies, and connecting them with others. very kind she was, and creative. thank you for posting a tribute to her. she will certainly be missed.
Oh dear … May she rest in peace. She was a beautiful soul
Thank you for sharing your feelings, yes we meet kindred spirits who become a very nice part of our lives.