Everytime I open my iPad to MIP, I see Hot Rod all over the place. I sorely miss her and as painful as it is, Im glad to still her name on MIP. Lyne
Iamhere said
Apr 8, 2020
(((Lyne))) - I can relate! For me, she does still visit - in spirit - with unconditional love and kindness.
Skorpi said
Apr 8, 2020
(((Lyne)))) I so love to see her name here as well - a reminder of the love and care she gave to us all.
JerryF said
Apr 8, 2020
Good Morning ladies...I agree. Betty's spirit is always with us. (((((Betty)))))
tiredtonite said
Apr 8, 2020
I don't think there is a more loving tribute to someone than missing them. Betty left us a goldmine of es&h both at this board and the step board. I have no doubt she was a wonderful sponsor to you Lyne. I'm glad you share about her. I miss her here too. I also miss John because I came to MIP as a newcomer just a year after he built this site. I still have trouble wrapping my mind around the fact that he is no longer with us. I'm glad you keep coming back to carry the message ((Lyne))) TT
Wolfie55 said
Apr 8, 2020
I miss her, too.
PosiesandPuppies said
Apr 9, 2020
((((Lyne)))))
I read your post and thought, "Oh, how sad. Her loss is palpable to me. Betty must have been a great sponsor... I will add Lyne in my nightly thoughts/prayers."
But as I see people post, a different thought came to mind...
What a wonderful legacy Betty has left us!
Sometimes I click on a previous post, just so I can see her radiant smile.
Wishing you peace today, Lyne.
Lyne said
Apr 9, 2020
All your replies have brought tears to my eyes. Betty was an amazing sponsor. She had the patience of a saint and never judged me harshly. I felt safe to be myself and she taught me to see my assets.
I copied her picture from the obituary, and printed it out in color from my printer. It's 8x10 and Betty hangs in my little home office. I see her picture everyday and say hello to her often. :)
Jen61 said
Apr 9, 2020
I miss her too.
MeTwo2 said
Apr 10, 2020
oh my gosh .. it's been awhile since I've visited this board .. I had no idea betty passed ? .. can I ask when or how ? I am so sorry if this is inappropriate of me .. I Truly loved betty .. she was a blessing with so much esh and I am suddenly feeling very sad from her loss .. I am Very sorry to read this news .. I will say the one piece of comfort is that with every ounce of esh she shared that gave others the gift of hope strength and encouragement I know parts of her will live on forever through each of us who carries her spirit inside our hearts and minds and pays her wisdom forward .. she will be greatly missed
mamalioness said
Apr 13, 2020
Oh Lord!!! I miss her too.....and I agree!!!! she IS here in spirit.....The way she stays alive in me is when I pay forward something she taught me as my mentor and friend...I keep her alive in my heart!!!!! She taught me more than I could ever tally up and she did it with so much love......RIP, my beautiful Betty
Maresie888 said
Apr 16, 2020
Betty died about a month or more before this crisis. No one knew she was dealing with s chronic health problem. She asked for our prayers. Then next minute she was hospitalized. She was diagnosed with cancer. Betty wasn't one who go to go through treatment
So it was sudden and traumatic but natural.
Of course Betty had been in this Board for a long time. She came on board and immediately made a passionate commitment
Betty was tremendously active in al.anon
This Board has survived a number of losses over ye years. The loss of the founder was more measured. He knew he was dying and made a priority to leave the Board in other people's capable hands
Hoot Nanny said
Apr 17, 2020
I didn't know that Betty died. What happened?
Maresie888 said
Apr 18, 2020
Well she was diagnosed with cancer and died soon thereafter
She disclosed she was dealing with a health issue briefly before she died. It was very sudden
Maresie
yanksfan51 said
Apr 19, 2020
This was the first post I saw this morning. What a profound impact Betty had on so many of us. She was one of the reasons I was able to come back over and over again when I didnt have the will to do it on my own. I miss her too.
Mary
MeTwo2 said
Apr 26, 2020
So sad to read of her diagnosis. She definitely shared the love and hope in the fellowship. She will be missed but never forgotten. hugs and serenity wishes around. Were so blessed to have the gift of a worldwide fellowship and for having had the priviledge of spending some time with her ...
JerryF said
Apr 26, 2020
yanksfan51 wrote:
This was the first post I saw this morning. What a profound impact Betty had on so many of us. She was one of the reasons I was able to come back over and over again when I didnt have the will to do it on my own. I miss her too.
Mary
Sorry Mary...this hooked on to me when I came on after I left the living room thinking of Betty. Love you Betty...keep coming back. ((((hugs))))
-- Edited by JerryF on Sunday 26th of April 2020 09:46:44 PM
Maresie888 said
Apr 27, 2020
I think what was remarkabke about Betty is she suffered tremendous loss and hardship Yet she transcended that loss
Betty relished her life
Lyne said
Apr 27, 2020
As time goes on, I realize more and more the many lessons Betty taught me. I feel so grateful for having had her as my sponsor. I also find it difficult to fully grasp she is gone. I said it last night in a zoom meeting, that my sponsor had died, and she was a beautiful human being. Saying she has died out loud is so painful. She does live on in my heart and head. I miss her. Trying to come to terms with this loss. Lyne
DavidG said
Apr 27, 2020
I think Betty has become a part of us- and a part of what we do here... ... Nice shares Lyne... ...
Jayla said
Apr 28, 2020
I have been gone from this board a long time. Im so sorry to hear that Betty passed away. I didnt know her much but she was definitely a true voice of wisdom on here.
newnoz said
Apr 29, 2020
We humans sometimes have a strange sort of immortality, more so since the digital world arrived. A trusted servant for certain, she is missed.
Nora G
Maresie888 said
May 3, 2020
One thing I wish Betty had done would gave been to share she had health issues sooner. Obviously she held back.
I am sure the love and good will of this group could have really sustained her
I have had ny own health issues. I.am still recoverimg from my bout wuth COVID in febriary. I know I could have reached out abd got support thst would have helped. I did not. I keot soldiering on to the point of exhaustmg nyself.
This is a very loving sharing grouo I am not sure why I did not dusclose sooner
Maresie
Everytime I open my iPad to MIP, I see Hot Rod all over the place. I sorely miss her and as painful as it is, Im glad to still her name on MIP. Lyne
Good Morning ladies...I agree. Betty's spirit is always with us. (((((Betty)))))
I don't think there is a more loving tribute to someone than missing them. Betty left us a goldmine of es&h both at this board and the step board. I have no doubt she was a wonderful sponsor to you Lyne. I'm glad you share about her. I miss her here too. I also miss John because I came to MIP as a newcomer just a year after he built this site. I still have trouble wrapping my mind around the fact that he is no longer with us. I'm glad you keep coming back to carry the message ((Lyne))) TT
I read your post and thought, "Oh, how sad. Her loss is palpable to me. Betty must have been a great sponsor... I will add Lyne in my nightly thoughts/prayers."
But as I see people post, a different thought came to mind...
What a wonderful legacy Betty has left us!
Sometimes I click on a previous post, just so I can see her radiant smile.
Wishing you peace today, Lyne.
I copied her picture from the obituary, and printed it out in color from my printer. It's 8x10 and Betty hangs in my little home office. I see her picture everyday and say hello to her often. :)
oh my gosh .. it's been awhile since I've visited this board .. I had no idea betty passed ? .. can I ask when or how ? I am so sorry if this is inappropriate of me .. I Truly loved betty .. she was a blessing with so much esh and I am suddenly feeling very sad from her loss .. I am Very sorry to read this news .. I will say the one piece of comfort is that with every ounce of esh she shared that gave others the gift of hope strength and encouragement I know parts of her will live on forever through each of us who carries her spirit inside our hearts and minds and pays her wisdom forward .. she will be greatly missed
This was the first post I saw this morning. What a profound impact Betty had on so many of us. She was one of the reasons I was able to come back over and over again when I didnt have the will to do it on my own. I miss her too.
Mary
Sorry Mary...this hooked on to me when I came on after I left the living room thinking of Betty. Love you Betty...keep coming back. ((((hugs))))
-- Edited by JerryF on Sunday 26th of April 2020 09:46:44 PM
I have been gone from this board a long time. Im so sorry to hear that Betty passed away. I didnt know her much but she was definitely a true voice of wisdom on here.
We humans sometimes have a strange sort of immortality, more so since the digital world arrived. A trusted servant for certain, she is missed.
Nora G