Ollie bear  2007-05-15   Heaven is now an even better place with Karen in it. I never got to meet her, only exchanged a few messages with her via fanfic. Those messages were enough to tell me she was a kind, loving, thoughful and encouraging person. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Debbie

Ukkie 2007-05-15 My dear Karen, I don't know what to say.Maybe I should tell you that you'll be missed but never forgotten.You were a great writer and a wonderful person.The world has lost a kind and good spirit. May you rest in peace. nelleke

Shawne 'til dawn   2007-05-15   Today I have wept for the loss of my dear friend. I wasn’t going to write anything here – the shock of coming home and finding out that Karen had died broke my heart in two. I still cannot fathom that she is gone especially since I had just received an email from her on April 29th, the day before she died. ‘Words are so meaningless,’ I kept saying like a mantra over and over again. ‘What can I say? She is gone, stolen at the prime of her life.’ To me, grieving is such a private thing and yet, I finally realized that this site was not a place for me to mourn my loss, but it was made as a tribute for a beautiful soul who had touched the lives of so many through her heartfelt words. So tonight . . . I will share my last words with you Karen, which is so apropos, after all, our whole relationship was built on words. You and I had a special friendship and bond and though we had never met face to face, our commonalities tied us together as one. We would often laugh and raise an imaginary glass and make a toast to each other as we encouraged each other to move ever forward. We joked and called each other honu sisters, for the honu (sea turtle) was designed by God to only move forward no matter how rough and difficult the waves of life were. It amazes me that I still have no face to remember you by . . . we had always meant to exchange pictures, but now I realize that it really doesn’t matter, for we will always recognize each other by our hearts. The Hawaiians always say, ‘A’ohe loa I ka hana a ke aloha’ which means “Distance is ignored by love” and I can say that though we had never met, I truly loved you . . . your wit, your compassion, your courage and your sense of humor were always an inspiration to me. I will miss you so very much Karen, thank you for making a difference in my life. You have gone into the light, but like that honu charm that Lauren bought for you, and was buried with you . . . we will never be too far apart for honus always swim together. Today I am saddened that you chose to swim ahead of me into the sunset, but soon we will be together again and I look forward to that day. Ahui hou and malama pono . . . until we meet again, take care my friend. Thank you for blessing me with your presence on this journey called LIFE. An anonymous poet wrote this poem and it helped to soothe my grieving heart tonight; it made me remember that your spirit still shines bright. I love you Karen and I miss you so very much, but like your namesake . . . I will rise up from the ashes like the phoenix and continue to move ever forward . . . I will make you proud! Much love and aloha . . . Shawne til dawn To you Lovinface: “Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep” Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. ~~Author unknown

e-pony  2007-05-14   For Karen I knew your words but never heard your voice. I read your thoughts but never saw your face. Now, I picture you in the dark, gently sorrowing For a child who was lost along the way. And I wish for you a moment of glad reunion, Where faces shine with unvoiced love – And where words are never needed To express your deepest, truest thoughts. Rest in peace, LovinFace. Pony

brook  2007-05-14   my prayers go out to karens family...although I didnt know her well I know she will be missed. It does give some comfort to know that shes with her son. and that they are together as one. hugs, brook

Elisa   2007-05-14   My dear Karen; LovinFace, as I first got to know you. I am not too sure about what to say. As much as I would've liked it, I hadn't the chance to meet you; however, since the very first time that I exchanged a few words via email with you I knew that you were somebody very special. A kind, strong, wonderful woman. I know very well that you'd feel that, despite the distance I was your friend. Same as you were mine. And friends are never forgotten. You; your memory will be always in my heart. And from now on, my heart will be a bit broken. Forever Have peace, my dear friend.   Eli

Becky  2007-05-14     I never had the privilege of meeting Karen other than through her stories. That was an honor all it's own to witness her talent and see life through her eyes. I pray for her family and wish I could encompass all of you in a hug. Becky

Starsky's strut   2007-05-14   Tribute To LovinFace - AKA Karen: LovinFace - Named by your son for your "loving face" and for your love of 'Face' form the A-Team. I've enjoyed you and your sweet stories. You wrote a Torino award winning drabble called: "Four Minutes" It seems that's only as long as we knew you. Four minutes, four years or four decades would not have been long enough. You will be greatly missed my friend. Every time I'd email you, my spell check would try to change the word "LovinFace" to luminance. From the word luminary - Any body that gives light. Example the sun or moon. One who has achived great fame. Luminance - to give light. And that is what you have done. Thank so much. Love,   Strut

Jan in VA 2007-05-14   Hi! Such a sad time for us...but I can just imagine Karen with her son now...together and so happy! I know that probably isn't much comfort to those of her family who she left behind, but I pray that it will be. I only know of Karen through her wonderfully sensitive writing. I love reading it and I think that those writings reveal a lot about the amazing woman behind the words. May God's Love surround Karen's family and friends today and for always...may we know His Peace...until we are all together again. Type to you later! God Bless! Jan in VA PS. Thank you Delia!

Hutch-is-Gorgeous  2007-05-15   I didn't know LovinFace, which means I didn't know that her son had died. I don't know the circumstances that goes with each of their passing. However, I do give their family and friends my condolences! Many XO With love, Robbin L.

aussie angie   2007-05-16   I didn't know lovinface but have read her stories and enjoy everyone of them but it makes me sad that we have lost one of our great writer i only hope her family will find hope in this memory that Delia has put up thank you Delia.  I think this is a great idea now people can let lovinface family know how will feel about her again she will be missed may god be with you     angie

Flynne   2007-05-17   I'm so sorry to hear about Karen. I've enjoyed her stories, and from other people's comments, I can see she was a wonderful person. My thoughts are with those who knew her. Thanks for letting us know, Starskysgal.

Bobbie Barkley  2007-05-20-   Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning's hush I am the soft uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there. I did not die. -- Anonymous

Provencepuss  2007-05-18   I didn't know her but I read her work. I am shocked to hear of her death and my heart goes out to her family.

Montse F. 2007-21-05 I did not know Karen, but that I have read and enjoyed all her histories. People say that with words we can know all in this world Thus we knew Karen and we learned that the imagination opens the doors of the sky. Today we thank to her for everything what she has given to us. God bless you.   Montse F.

Monika 2007-21-05   When I read Karen’s beautiful story “Badge Of Courage” I was touched to tears. I wrote her and she talked about the reason for that story.   Today it fills my heart with sadness that she has left us; there’s the only comfort that she is reunited with her beloved son.   For me she was a wonderful writer and I miss her.   Karen, rest in peace, dear friend.   Love,   Monika

Torinogirl 2007- 10- 6     One Perfect Rose In every special garden among the many blooms, There's one that grows above the rest and smells of sweet perfumes. And though it knows it's life is short, in the sun it glows, Willing to be sacrificed, the One Perfect Rose. I didn't have the chance to get to know her. But I know that a writer gives a part of himself away when he/she writes stories. That's how I feel. So through her stories I could get an idea of who she was. The fandom lost a wonderful writer. Torinogirl (Sabine)

Joanna Newton 2007-18-6   When I have no one to turn to and I’m feeling kind of low When there’s no one here to talk to and nowhere I want to go I search deep down within myself It is the love inside the heart that let’s me know my Angels are there Even though we are miles apart A smile then appears upon my face and the sun begins to shine I hear a voice, so soft and sweet, saying, “everything will be just fine” It may seem that I am alone, but I am never by myself at all Whenever I need my Angels near All I have to do is call An Angels love is always true, on that you can depend He will always stand beside you and will always be your friend.