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Hi gang... if my records are correct, Friday marks the one year anniversary of the sudden passing of RLC (Rodney), one of our most cherished members on MIP.... Thought it might be a nice idea to open a thread to share some thoughts or memories of your dealings with Rodney, to help us all keep his spirit alive....
For me, he was definitely a cyber friend, supporter, and conscience.... We used to PM back and forth on a regular basis, and he was always remarkably upbeat and consistent.... Rodney was also able & willing to poke a bit of good-natured fun at himself and/or (respectfully) to others, and I definitely miss his wisdom and posts on here.
Anyone else care to share?
Tom
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I miss seeing the face of Charlie Brown. I smile at the Charlie Brown image whenever it pops into my life because it brings back the sweet sadness at not having him around anymore. Its hard to believe its been a year Tom, isn't it?
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He was sweetly supportive to me when I was new on the board and somebody jumped me. I was feeling so awful and then I got a lovely PM from him--my first one.
He was a great soul.
I still miss him.
Temple
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Hey family RLC isn't gone. HP has not put him back in his box and allows him to roam at will continuing to pass around his spirit. Ann see's him in the Charlie Brown character he used as an Avatar. I loved the PMs and long distance conversations. His initials are an acronym for me RLC Real Loving Character. Thank you God...Thank you Rod. (((((hugs)))))
I wish I had more interaction with Rodney I was fairly new when he passed, he shared some things with me that have helped now that I am further in my own program. He always gave a lot of help and I miss his wit. Thanks for talking about him .. sometimes people pass however it's nice to know they are not forgotten.
Hugs P :)
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RLC was amazing and such an inspiration to me. I loved his pm's letting me know I was growing and just helping me to feel worthy. I try so hard to be like him. Thanks for the reminder Tom.
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Arhhhhhhhhhhhhhh bless you Tom for putting Rlc back in my thoughts this am, and Rlc where ever you are you make the world and heavens a better place, thinking of you with love today xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I've been taking a break from MIP for a while but I checked in today because I was thinking about Rodney. He taught me so much and even though we never met in person, he was a good friend to me. When I said I couldn't find Alanon books here in Guatemala he sent me some from the U.S. He was also one of the best, most compassionate, and generous people I have ever known. I miss him but you're right Jerry, he isn't really gone. As this thread proves. Tom, thank you for starting it.
I just hope he knew how helpful he was to people like me. I knew the anniversary was coming, glad I checked in on the day of it. I think of him often when I am struggling...
RLC's posts were always helpful and inspiring and fun to read. I felt like he was one of my buddies and miss him a lot. Thanks Tom for bringing this up .
