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RooK
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We have been notified that our friend and colleague jlg killed herself this past September.
Jennifer had been long-suffering from both alcoholism and depression. The dismay of her ending is terrible and sad, especially for those who knew her to be a good and insightful friend. We'll save discussion of those aspects for Purgatory.
The notification came from Jennifer's daughter, who told us that her mother talked about the Ship frequently and that it was a very important part of her life. It seems fitting to in turn remember jlg here, about who she was and how important she was to us.
From early on, jlg and I recognized a highly-aligned affinity for each other. Both of us engineers, and both of us with sharp tongues. We were each other's allies in various stormy times, and trusted each other to "get" our humour. However narrow our porthole into each other's lives might have ultimately been, I will miss jlg terribly. She was my friend.
[ 27. December 2011, 15:04: Message edited by: RooK ]
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monkeylizard
Ship's scurvy
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I met jlg at my very first shipmeet during her Great Southern Tour way back in 2006. It was a fun night filled with her laughter. That's how I'll remember her.
[ 27. December 2011, 14:53: Message edited by: monkeylizard ]
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Ariel
Shipmate
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Oh no!
So very sorry to hear this.
Rest in peace jlg. ![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif)
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Scot
Deck hand
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I met jlg once and talked to her occasionally here. We had a number of elements of our lives in common, although there were many more that did not intersect. We interacted less after we both retired from hosting, but she was still a friend.I will miss jlg. We are poorer for her loss.
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Grits
Compassionate fundamentalist
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She was a great gal, and we had lots of fun times together, both in Nashville and at our great Mardi Gras gathering in New Orleans years ago.
I'm sorry to hear of her death, sorrier to think of the pain and sadness she must have experienced. I know she loved her family, loved their life together. She was a great asset to the Ship, as well.
I'm sorry she's gone. Rest in peace, Jennifer.
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Japes
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Rest in peace, jlg.
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Jack the Lass
Ship's airhead
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Such sad news - my heart goes out to jlg and her family.
My favourite memory of jlg is of us both being part of the Sheep brigade in the Nativity play in 2002. She was definitely one of the stars of the show. So long Sheep 3 ![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif)
Jackie (Sheep 1).
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Smudgie
Ship's Barnacle
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What Jack said.
It's all a bit hard to take in, but my thoughts are with her family and friends as they come to terms with all that happened and I pray that jlg has now found a peace which clearly evaded her in this life.
Sad news indeed.
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Boogie
Boogie on down!
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Oh! I'm so sorry ![[Tear]](graemlins/tear.gif)
Rest in Peace, jlg
for all who will miss her.
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Schroedinger's cat
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Shocked. Very.
Not quite sure what else to say yet.
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Lord may all my hard times be healing times
take out this broken heart and renew my mind.
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Adeodatus
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My God! What awful news. quote:
Originally posted by Smudgie:
... I pray that jlg has now found a peace which clearly evaded her in this life.
Yes. This. This, a thousandfold.
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Ye Olde Motherboarde
Ship's Mother and Singing Quilter
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I'll miss you JLG.
This is not real. I can't wrap my mind around this right now. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Curiosity killed ...
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So sorry to hear this.
As a mother of another small female engineer (just) and coming from an engineering background her stories of coping in the most incredible situations really struck a chord with me.
From what she posted more recently it has sounded as if her life had been more difficult recently. I am so sorry she felt she couldn't carry on.
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Doublethink.
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Porridge
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So shocked and saddened to hear of this. While we did not interact much, I appreciated her intelligent and insightful posts on these boards.
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lilBuddha
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For jlg
For you here affected
Terrible news indeed.
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Adrienne
Shipmate
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For jlg
For her loved ones and her friends, both RL and here
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Anna B
Shipmate
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Terribly shocked.
Prayers ascending for Jennifer and her family.
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Tubifex Maximus
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Smudgie:
It's all a bit hard to take in, but my thoughts are with her family and friends as they come to terms with all that happened and I pray that jlg has now found a peace which clearly evaded her in this life.
This has been the worst news in a long while. I Particularly want to echo Smudgie's words. My own family has known a complicated death or two and the "coming to terms" can be immensely difficult and require great courage and commitment. I pray that Jlg's family with find that courage and commitment in their own hearts.
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sophs
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Mamacita
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I am so shocked and saddened by the news. jlg and I were roommates at a long-ago shipmeet in Colorado. I enjoyed her company, and as I became more and more involved on the boards, looked forward to her posts. She could be funny, challenging, thoughtful and thought-provoking. I have missed her these last several months of her absence from the ship and am so sad to know that she is gone. May she be at rest. May light perpetual shine upon her.
For comfort and peace for those who loved her.
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AdamPater
Sacristan of the LavaLamp
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I only ever met jlg virtually. When we did so meet she was kind and helpful, I think we shared a smile.
Care for her, Lord.
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soggy_amphibian
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I'm sorry to hear this.
Lord, have mercy on our friend.
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Angloid
Shipmate
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I can't connect what Rook said about the tragic circumstances of jlg's death, with the style of her many postings here. Which IIRC were enlightening, witty and positive. I trust the latter represents the real person and that she will be judged at least as much for being that person. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. ![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif)
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Pants
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quote:
Originally posted by Grits:
I'm sorry to hear of her death, sorrier to think of the pain and sadness she must have experienced.
Rest in peace, Jennifer. Thoughts for her family too.
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Rossweisse
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Angloid has said it best. She was a fine, thoughtful poster and a good friend in private messages. May light perpetual shine upon her.
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seasick
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Rest eternal.
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Barnabas62
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Jen.
Godless Liberal
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jlg and family.
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Cottontail
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I am so sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed her posts. She was witty, warm, and thoroughly honest.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Very, very sad.
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Ann
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Rest eternal grant her.
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Pyx_e
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Too sad.
Who knows what is going on in our lives huh?
JLG a real shipmate.
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Rowen
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how sad.
my prayers too.
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JoannaP
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Flausa
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Missing you, jen. I've lots of happy memories from Real Life and Not-so-real-life. Hoping you've found rest and peace. Hoping your family and friends will find comfort.
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Ferijen
Shipmate
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from one Jennifer, to another, rest in peace. I hope you have found peace in the great heavenly shipmeet.
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Stetson
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marmot
Mountain mammal
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She was a friend to me when I needed one, and even after I stopped visiting the Ship, she checked in periodically as circumstances in my life changed. In person, as online, she brooked no bullshit. I'm sad that she felt so alone in her trouble, and I'll miss her presence in my life.
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cor ad cor loquitur
Shipmate
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Shocking, sad news. May our shipmate jlg rest in peace. May light perpetual shine on her, and may those who were close to her be comforted. Lord, have mercy on us all.
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Moo
Ship's tough old bird
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Piglet
Islander
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I didn't know her, nor did we have much Ship interaction, but what tragic news.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
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BessLane
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Amos
Shipmate
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Shocked and sad. jlg was one of the best: a shipmate with a hinterland and a wicked sense of humour. I have missed her. May she rest in peace, and may her family find themselves surrounded by God's love.
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Jenn.
Shipmate
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jlg
I don't know what else to say. Prayers for all affected.
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