Eliza was so fond of Flat Susan that she would talk of her as if she was a real person and she really did show concern for the 'little doll' if someone was late in posting about an adventure. I know Myrene Eliza's daughter, loved having Flat Susan visit too.
So, Flat Susan and I would like to send our condolences to Eliza's family, to her children, Michael and Myrene and not forgetting Yoda and the other fur babies and not forgetting either her bessie, Di who must be devastated. She will be missed, not only by the huge number of friends and work colleagues, TV, sports people etc etc but also by lots of friends she had made in Blogland.
I would like to share a paragraph that I often used to read from one of Eliza's emails that shows just what a huge heart that woman had:
The first of December is a family tradition that I started and have threatened massive sissy fits and violence if people don't turn up. My children's friends come and their partners, work employees etc. There is eggnog of the alcoholic type and plenty of food, fun and laughter. As long as the tree gets put up and decorated before we eat then I am happy, we party for the rest of the night. Some of the guys that work for me end up staying until the late hours (0430am) of the morning, but that is normal for us, everyone else carks it. Everyone that is a family member has their own baubles or Christmas decorations that they must hang themselves. I even have decorations that the children made at pre school. My deceased mothers decorations also get put on the tree by me every year in her honour.
Eliza, heaven is a better place now you are there but we on earth miss you so much.
Oh how sad. I have not been involved in the crafty bloggy world for a while, but remember Eliza so well. RIP. Ali x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words, Neet. Eliza was definitely one of life's characters. Boy, she's going to be missed. Sending deepest sympathies to her family.....
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What a lovely tribute to a special lady Neet.
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Annie x
I am so sorry to hear about Eliza. I've been away from blogging; had she been ill? Bless her and her family.
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Kay
Thank you so much Neet for letting us know. It must have been so hard to write but it is a lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news and Eliza will be missed by so many including the beautiful Yoda but will not be forgotten.
Jo...x (only just arrived home from down South)
Hi Neet, I was absolutely shocked when I heard the news from Julia. I used to live close to Eliza and we used to craft together and had some good times. so sad as two of her family members also gave up their lives this year. I love that excerp you wrote from E..that is just like her.
ReplyDeleteOh, Neet, I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news. Thank you for letting us know. Eliza was a unique and lovely woman who will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to her family, friends, and, of course, poor Yoda who she saved and nurtured back to health to receive an abundance of love. I shall drink a toast in celebration of her wonderful life! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteOOHHH NNNOOO....this is just terrible....I am devastated to say the least. I have known Eliza for many years and she was one of those people who took centre stage in any room full of people. On an art retreat visit to Victoria I ended up in a dodgy as motel and Eliza refused to let me stay there after getting me at the air port and realizing what sort of place it was...so instead she took me home and I spent a blissful 4 days with her, hubby, Myrene and pets....omg her art room was amazing but her friendship and willingness to help all extraordinary...I am truly shock and very sad :(
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute to a loving, generous soul of a woman, well done Neet, it must have been hard to write. Amazing the friendships we make in blogland and feel so bad when something horrid happens to them. Eliza will be missed by us all but memories of her will carry on in all the little artworks that are around.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to do this and for letting us all know via email (the ones you have anyway) I am so sad for her children and for Yoda as my first thought when I heard the news was "who is going to give him his cuddles and move his bed (one of many) to the sunshine?" Funny how though we never get the chance to meet in the real world, us bloggers consider each other friends and I will miss her posts and comments on a Wednesday on WOYWW. May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteHi Neet...a lovely post, I hope Flat Susan will take a little bit of Eliza where every she travels, spread the love and keep her memory alive. There's a link all around the world of friends in mourning and sending thoughts and prayers to her family. Hugs for Eliza RobynO#25
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to a wonderful lady that was Eliza. I remember enjoying Flat Susan's adventures when she was staying with Eliza.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely post Neet,
Have a great week,
Lisca#18