I am in tears as I write this, and I know that many of you will be, too, when you read this. Ina’s daughter called me just now, and she asked me to let everyone on her forums know that Ina had passed away during the night last night. Ina had never really recovered from her grief of losing her husband and her son two years ago, and her health has been getting worse, and they think that her heart just gave out. Her daughter said that they are still notifying family, and asked that we do not post anything on Facebook at this time. I know that others here are friends with Ina on Facebook, too. I am just broken-hearted to lose Ina, we were good friends, and I will miss her dearly, and I know that so will most of us on this forum.
I can hardly bear to type...I can't believe what I'm reading..oooooh Yvonne, the tears are just falling...I can't believe it, I really am stunned, I only had a PM from her the other day...I'm heartbroken....you must be right, her heart must have just been so worn out with the loss of her husband and son in quick succesion and the stress of everything else..and coping almost on her own... oooh I just can't believe it, I'm sorry, she was just on here saying how she'd got stuff for her grandson for Christmas.. Ina, oooh lord, may you R.I.P .my lovely friend... and may you forever be reunited with Michael and your beloved son... Thank you Yvonne, this must have been so hard for you to write..and I know you're losing a much closer friend than the rest of us, but I truly believe that Ina was just one of our little family...
Yes, I am typing through my tears, too, Holly. I knew that she had been struggling more and more with her health; but she seemed to be doing better. The last time I chatted with her was just after her birthday, and she was talking about getting a new turkey roaster for Christmas dinner.
As you know, I'm also in shock! I know she wasn't in the best of health but this was not something I expected to hear tonight. How sad, right after her birthday and before Christmas...her poor family!! Only consolation, she died in her sleep and she's with her beloved Michael and her boys. I will miss you Ina and I'm glad we reconnected recently.
Oh no I’m in total shock ...not Ina .. I thought she was in reasonable health ....I’m stunned. to say the least @Yvonne Smith if you don’t mind it may pay to post a little something in Game Chat in the games section as allot of us played games with Ina but dont often read other parts of the Forum I just happened to see the post on SF
Eternal rest grant unto Ina, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Done, @Kate Ellery . I also posted in the Good Morning thread, because we have people who only read that section, as well.
I am very shocked to hear this sad news too, I had PMed a few times with her after the hurricanes .. ,, You are sorely missed by many of us who knew you , Ina.. " Do something you have always dreamed of Ina, spread your wings and take flight.." May you rest in peace dear lady.
Choking up as I type, shocked by seeing this as I viewed New Posts. Ina was instrumental with convincing me to join SOF, whether anyone knows this, I doubt. Ina and Yvonne. I was reluctant, and hemmed and hawed a long time. I cannot express my sentiments right now, for having finally relented and joined, or for the things I failed to say to Ina...... I am so sorry.