From Sue

We are all unique and special in our own way, however, rarely we are fortunate to meet someone that has that undefinable quality that elevates them head and shoulders above everyone else. Renee was just such a person. Renee was so multi-faceted. She was courageous, selfless, funny, thoughtful, loving, down-to-earth, honest, seemingly tireless, genuinely interested in everyone and so much more. In the world of blogging, Renee posted once on your blog and you immediately felt you had met a friend for life. What an impact this incredible woman had on so many!
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I wasn't sure how to define Renee in words. She touched me in so many ways, and often it was by not saying all that much but in the way she said it. Her blog entries were so honest. Often spiced with humour, sometimes poignant and/or angry, but always riveting and always made you feel like she was speaking to you alone over a cup of tea.
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I went back through some of my blog entries and pulled some of Renee's comments that illustrate just a couple of her wonderful characteristics.
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1. This was the very last time Renee posted on my blog. It was for my OWOH giveaway of a doll. She posted twice and shows her very dry wit:
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Renee said,,,,..Oh my God I don't see anything at all wrong with cheating and I think you should just say I won.
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Sue she is adorable.
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xoxo

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January 25, 2010 9:06 PM

Reneesaid...Love you and she is amazing. But I realize there will be no rigging AFTER ALL we are Canadian.
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xoxox
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January 26, 2010 2:45 PM
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2. This was in response to a post of some WIPs of my Kindreds. The one she is referencing, I wish I just had sent to Renee.
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I'm happy though that this particular piece now lives with her friend Pattee.
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Renee said...They look wonderful Sue. The little one to the furthest right isamazing already. So much personality and looks kind of like it is praying in a very hopeful way.
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xoxox
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January 16, 2010 3:40 AM
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3. A post I did on antique and vintage fur (this was around the time she first started mentioning her 'bats'. I love the "har har"):
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Renee said...I love fur so maybe I deserve bats. har har
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But I do love fur.
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Thank you for being my dear and caring friend.
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Love Renee xoxo
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4, A post I did showing some of the gifts that my two girls had given me (some handcrafted). Renee was so empathic.
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Renee said...Did you ever score, what Nicole made is amazing.

I am a book crazy fanatic too.
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Poor Nicole I got neuropathy from chemo and it is horrible.
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It is not easy I'm sure for her. And for you either Mama because we hate our kids to be sick.
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Love Renee xoxoxo
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5. In October of last year, my daughter Nicole started a blog - I posted a painting she did and supplied a link. Showing the interest she had in everything and everybody....
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Renee said...I am going to see her now. Don't even tell me that this is one of her paintings. Oh my God.
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Love Renee xoxo
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6. The following are a couple from my daughter's blog, (which Nicole sadly due to time constraints did not keep up) shows just how considerate, caring and supportive she was to others - even on first "meeting":
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Renee said...Just incredible paintings Nicole.
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I love the picture of the gravesite and your profile picture is amazing.
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You are incredible.
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Love Renee xoxo
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Renee said...Nicole I am totally blown away. I came here because of your Mom but Iam staying because of you.
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Your mother is a beautiful woman who is so proud of her girls and so full of life that I know it will be a real pleasure to be here to know more of you.
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Renee xoxo
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Just a few very random examples that may show a little glimpse of this amazing woman's personality. Whenever I posted a blog, I looked for a response from Renee. Just a couple of words from her with that "Love Renee xoxo" would make my day!
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Please use whatever you want from this email that you think will contribute to Renee's Book of Love.
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Gosh, I miss her.
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xoxo
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Sue