A good-bye to Gloria
It is with the heaviest heart that I inform you that my webmaster, Gloria, passed away from complications brought on by cancer.
Gloria was strong to the end and, I believe, not planning on leaving us. For this reason, this website has been stagnant and had some technical difficulties. There has been a changing-of-the-guard, and this blog will remain up and running. There are even plans to improve.
It is hard posting here without Gloria’s keen eye and expertise watching my every move. She blocked the spam, intercepted the hurtful comments, and kept track of some craziness. She has left some awesome people behind to take her place, but no one can replace “our Gloria”. While going through some of the initial posts to this site, I found a comment to me from Gloria. It is as if she is speaking to me from where ever she is now. It reads:
“Great post, Dawn. You offered your readers a view of your world in a heartfelt and spontaneous way. Those moments of complete perfection are not always seen or felt, let alone expressed, even though they skirt the edge of what we think of as real and wait for that one moment of discovery. Beautiful is the word that comes into my mind that describes what you wrote. You “showed” what beauty looks, feels, and sounds like rather than trying to tell your readers what beauty is. This is a sign of a good writer, one who can give their readers an opportunity to have an experience without getting in their way by telling them what they should feel and think about an event and/or story. Showing the experience and allowing your reader to join you as it unfolds gives them a experiential peek into your world, whether it be today, yesterday, or tomorrows world.
Very well written. If this short piece is any indication of the writing style in your book, I can’t wait to read it. Glo ”
Miss you Wildmind….and love you too.
Dawn
P.S. I turned 10 today and I will continue writing.
July 27th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Dear Dawn,
First, let me express my sympathy’s, the loss of a close friend is truly a tragedy.
I think I have managed to read everything you have written and I am impressed. I have found myself really interested in your story, and outlook on survival. All I can ask is keep it coming. I am a survivor and can relate to MOST everything you write.
Thank You
Marty.
July 27th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Dawn,
Just another quick note….
I was looking over your comments over the years and I noticed you have only left two comments in 08, have you lost interest in us? Please note that people still read the stories and watch the movies, I have loaned my copy of Wonderland to all my family and they have alot of questions too. I hope you are still writing. Please let me know. Again I am sorry for your loss, but getting back out here and keeping it all alive will make you stronger in a moment of weakness.
Thank you for all you do.
Marty
August 1st, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I find myself thinking about you often and frequently check this site to see if you have added anything new… this was unexpected! I am deeply sorry for your loss and wish you strength and peace. Your words of comfort and encouragement have felt like hugs to me in the past. Gloria was – er is correct about the things you say and how you say them. I have actually felt the warmth of your hugs come through your writing and I wish more than anything that I could reach out and give you a hug right now. Take care, Heather
August 31st, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Hi, i cant believe i actually found you! it’s great to see that you are doing well. I’m so sorry about your loss.I just wanted to let you know that wonderland is my favorite movie and believe it or not u are a big inspiration to me.I haven’t found your book yet but i cant wait 2 read it! Thanks and hope to hear from u soon.
September 5th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Sorry to here about your friend Gloria, I know what your going through
I just lost my father in March from cancer.
I was wondering when your book is coming out?
Warm regards,
Dawn Marie Burns
September 5th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
So glad to see the site back and look forward to new things coming. God Bless, jac
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Oh…I am so sad to hear of Glo’s passing. I have a link to her Wildmind site on my blog, and kept it there, even after it went away. I kept hoping that she was in remission and just working out a new site for her readers.
Thank you for letting us know of her passing. She is, and will continue to be, deeply missed.