A DUer died last night

A DUer died last night. She was a beautiful soul--kind and warm-hearted, lively and energetic and funny. Her DU name was JanusAscending.

You might not have come across her in the more populated parts of DU; she didn't spend a whole lot of time in GD and GDP. But those of us who interacted with her on a daily basis in the smaller groups loved her dearly, even though we never met face to face.

JA had health problems, major and minor, but she never EVER let them get her down. She never complained about them. Instead, she loved to talk about the great loves in her life--her pets, especially her dog, Flurry, that she had to give away when her health worsened, and most of all, her children and her grandson, whom she loved almost more than she could express.

JA's death was rather unexpected, and the DU friends she was closest to are in shock this morning. But we send her spirit light and love, and more to her family who will miss her very much. We will miss her very much as well.

And this got me thinking...all those people in the computer screen that you spar with have lives, and loves, and families just like you. What if we were all nice to our fellow DUers, if only for a day? Sure, lots of people piss you off. Sure, it seems like those "others" are hardly human sometimes, what with the vitriolic, violent poo-flinging that goes on around here. And yet...how about cutting 'em some slack today? It wouldn't hurt, would it? Just for one isolated, solitary day? So give it a try--in JanusAscending's memory, okay? Spread some love for a lovely bright soul who is no longer with us. And think of JanusAscending when you do. :hi:

And friends and family. Thank you for posting this.

:hug:

I did not know you and I am the lesser for it.

I promise to cut some slack today in JanusAscending's memory.

MorningGlow :hug: She will be sorely missed.

She was a kind soul... I'll spread some of her kindness...

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Thank you, w8liftinglady. :hug:

Can you post a picture of them?

Cheers to JA.

RIP

Thanks, MG. :hug:

Much :loveya: to JA....

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May her journey be peaceful.
Thank you for informing us.

I am so saddened to hear this.

:hug:

Deepest sympathy to her family and friends. :grouphug:

We need all DUers and hate to hear it when one passes. May god rest her soul.

Solace and love to all of her RL and virtual family.

:grouphug:

thx MG :hug:

I feel sorrow for your loss. I'm sure she is at rest now.

Sorry I never got to know her. She sounds like a wonderful person and she was very fortunate to have a friend like you.

She would have loved this. :)

O8)

Thank you. :hug:

to lose someone you love is rhe greatest loss----

:hugs:

For you

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I do try to be nice, even when I am upset at something. I will make more effort in the future.
Peace,
Adigal

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thank you MorningGlow

May she be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to her family and friends.

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dg

What sad news. My thoughts go out to her, her family and friends.

I had the opportunity to talk to her a number of times. Very nice lady. I'm sad to read that she died.

:hug: Love and Peace to the undying soul of JanusAscending. :grouphug:

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for this lovely tribute. Bless Betty and her loved ones.

n/t

My condolences to JanusAscending's family and friends. Peace be with you.

I had not had the priviledge to interract with JA, but certainly your plea for common decncy for our fellow human beings rings true and pure.

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JanusAscending had such spunk and such heart....bless her soul.....sending love & light to all her family and to JA.

The ASAH forum is a little bit dimmer for her loss.

:grouphug:

:grouphug:

Her friends on DU will miss her very much.

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May her passage to her next adventures be easy and peaceful.

Just beautiful.

Peace to JA on her journey and to everyone else here.

r.i.p.

"all those people in the computer screen that you spar with have lives, and loves, and families just like you. What if we were all nice to our fellow DUers, if only for a day? Sure, lots of people piss you off. Sure, it seems like those "others" are hardly human sometimes, what with the vitriolic, violent poo-flinging that goes on around here. And yet...how about cutting 'em some slack today? It wouldn't hurt, would it? Just for one isolated, solitary day? So give it a try--in JanusAscending's memory, okay? Spread some love for a lovely bright soul who is no longer with us. And think of JanusAscending when you do."

Very wonderful post, Glow.

Let's all try to make this a part of our being.



I'm so sorry to hear this--she will be missed. I hope that the approach to Take-Off was as pain-free and comfortable as possible for her!

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RIP JanusAscending

:grouphug: :patriot: :hug:

Sending her light and love for her journey and to her family and friends for their loss. Thank you MorningGlow for your beautiful gesture.

:cry: O8)

I remember how she would often quote you LOLOL... "ain't easy being humins" and other gems.
Thanks for this remembrance :hug: :hug: :hug:

It sounds like she was a lovely person.

She sounded like a lovely human being. May her spirit always be with us. Condolences to her family.

Thank you MorningGlow for introducing her to us. I wish I had known her like you did.

for letting us know. Let her family know that she was our kindred spirit and we wish them strength and joy as they think and remember her.

Terrible thing. Rest in peace. And condolences to her friends.

Let's hold hands, all.

:grouphug:
:pals:

At least, her suffering's over.
Best wishes to her family.

She is missed by me and all those who visit the ASAH group. Sending love and light to her family.

JA, know that you were / are Loved. We will miss you but know that your suffering has passed. May your transition to your new journey be pleasant and comforting. Light, Life and Love








And thanks MG for the reminder that life can be too short and we should ALL be kind and gentle to one another :hug:

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I had the pleasure of "hanging out" with Janus in ASAH. I do think this is the most WONDERFUL tribute. Not only will I be nice today, but I will try to give everyone I know on or off DU some space to be human and, crabby, sad, mad, or however they behave, I will just be kind. She truly was a gentle soul, one of the kindest on ASAH and that is going pretty far because almost EVERYONE there is kind.

Love
Cat in Seattle

will be missed.

Thank you for the alert.
God bless her and her family and friends.
Love, Matt

Condolences to her family and friends.

:cry:

:grouphug:

Peace...

Hugs for all...

God's speed.

i am not familiar. but she sounds so lovely. RIP

I don't believe that I've ever met JA, but this is a loss to all DU.

She was a human being and was lucky to have known you.

Take care and bless you for your kind heart.

:grouphug::loveya::grouphug:

JanusAscending's family gets to see this thread. Love and condolences to them, and you. :hug:

shines on. God bless her and keep her, and may her family find peace and solace in their memories.

:hug:

She will be missed here on DU.

May her loved ones find peace.

She must have been a beautiful person to deserve such a beautiful tribute. RIP, JanusAscending.

I like this a lot;
"But we send her spirit light and love"

So I just did just that!
JanusAscending:patriot:

Rest in Peace
JanusAscending




peace~

What a wonderful person JA was. I'm having a hard time grasping this sudden turn of events.
May her soul soar & her she live pain free forever. :hug:

Condolences to her family and friends.

this touching message.

To my fellow DUers for your pain and loss.

for letting us know. RIP to JA and her family and friends.

Gone but not forgotten!

eom

us know. This is so sad.

The name is familiar. I had no idea she was ailing, and I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.

Give her family our love.

May your passage to whatever comes after be gentle. And to her family, may your grief be brief and gentle.

I wish her family and friends strength of heart and peace of mind. :hug: