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In reply to the discussion: Farewell from Frustrated Lady [View all]orleans
(34,098 posts)119. on august 12, 2020 frustratedlady posted
on a thread to skinner when he announced he had sold du to earl g. this is what she wrote:
391. Thank YOU for everything. You've done a great job and saved a lot of souls.
I remember during the Bush fiasco when I didn't have anyone to bitch to or explain what all was going on. I felt the world was changing before our very eyes and I needed a comfort zone. I had no idea what I was looking for, but searched for "Democratic Party" and found DU. I instantly felt at home and "lived" here for hours on end. You saved my sanity and my soul.
Nearly 20 years? WOW! We've fought a lot of battles in that time and have the ultimate battle before us. Don't totally leave us. I'm sure "Earl G" will take good care of us, but "Skinner" will always need to be around, somewhere. When Trump[ gets trounced, you need to come back and celebrate. It's gonna be one holy rockin' party, that's for sure!
Good luck with your new plans/future.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=10896
i was wondering what drew her to du, assuming it was probably similar to what drew me here, and most of us here. i googled and found the above post. while i did have people i could bitch to i was still searching out a "comfort zone" and through a google search that i did one lost and devastating night i also found du, and also felt that it saved my sanity and my soul -- just as she felt.
and through the years we have been a community for support, alliance, venting, frustration, celebration, humor, and so much more. she'll always be a part of this community.
i'm so glad she spent so many years with us.
thank you, dear granddaughters, for posting this message to let us know.
please tell your grandma that du sends her so much light and so much love.
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Thank you for this. Tell your grandma that she is loved and missed. And we wish her comfort
Maraya1969
May 2023
#8
Oh, my dears! This must be a hard thing for you to do. Thank you for doing it.
Scrivener7
May 2023
#15
Thank you for this message from our fellow DU'er. Please give her a hug from all of us here. She
alwaysinasnit
May 2023
#19
May she go gently into the night surrounded by love and the knowledge that at DU we will continue
MLAA
May 2023
#28
Another angel is getting her wings. The sadness is just us missing her ...
marble falls
May 2023
#38
May she be at peace. You are good granddaughters. Thank you for posting the update.
LoisB
May 2023
#39
So sorry to hear. Please give her a kiss. Thank you for reaching out. It means a lot. Take care of U
Evolve Dammit
May 2023
#44
May the road rise to meet her, and the wind be always at her back. And yours too, granddaughters.
planetc
May 2023
#71
So sorry to hear this........was honored to have here here. Sending tons of love.
a kennedy
May 2023
#72
Thank you for writing, complying with your grandmother's wishes and letting us know
elleng
May 2023
#82
Please give Frustratedlady our love. Tell her we have been so happy to have her
judesedit
May 2023
#94
Thank you for letting us know. How wonderful it is for to have such incredible granddaughters!
Solly Mack
May 2023
#99
So sorry to hear this, please accept all my condolences to you, her, and the rest of the family
Celerity
May 2023
#120
Much love to you and your grandma. She's so lucky to have family with her.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
May 2023
#125
Thank you so very much for letting us know and tell her that we're sending love and strength
Rhiannon12866
May 2023
#128
Please tell your dear Grammy she has prayers from my family and I'm sure from alot of DU'ers
The_REAL_Ecumenist
May 2023
#148
I'm on the newer side so I'm not sure I ever saw a post but I wish her a gentle passing, strength...
electric_blue68
May 2023
#149
I am so sorry for your loss and hope you will treasure the good memories and hold them dear.
Evolve Dammit
May 2023
#165
God bless you, sweet granddaughters for following through on your dear
No Vested Interest
May 2023
#171