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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Goodbye to a Dear Friend

Yesterday I sent an email out to one of our regular customers. We hadn't heard from her since Christmas and usually she either places an order or writes us an email at least once a week. So I emailed her to see if she was ok and just to chat in general. Right after I sent that email...within minutes...Carol called me and asks..."have you talked to Ruth lately?" I said that I would give her a call if I didn't hear from her by morning. So ...I got up and sat down with my morning coffee and answered the seventy some emails I had awaiting,,,but alas none were from Ruth. So I called the phone number we have on file only to find it disconnected . I called Laura and asked her if she had talked to Ruth (she had not) and to see if she had a current phone number. Laura hasn't heard from Ruth either so she suggested I "Google" her to try and get a current phone number. Well...there it was... and it hit me in the gut like a boulder...Ruth's Obituary. OMG!! Our Dear friend passed away on Dec 13th ...and we are so...so sad.  We have only known Ruth for the past 6 months...but like all of you ...she was much more than a customer or a follower of the show. She was part of our "family". We have told all of you so many times that you all are very dear to us and we think of you as part of this family...this community of ladies that lead with our hearts. We can only hope we have touched your lives as you all have blessed ours. Ruth definitely brought joy to us in every email. She was always so witty and fun. She loved to tell how her Grandson would help her scrap and how she enjoyed making things for him. She would always have him cut the chipboard for her....We will miss you Lovely Lady....this has been a sad..sad day for us. You will remain forever in our hearts.

    Ruth Yurchuck  1939 - 2010                                                                       

10 comments:

  1. I don't know Ms. Ruth, but God bless her soul and prayers and hugs to her family!

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  2. That's why you ladies are so special!! Everyone means so much to you and that's why I will always love you both! I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to all of Ruth's friends and family. She will totally live on in your memories and your stories. I love you both and prayers to you for comfort - you know you have touched me and I am so much better for knowing you both!! Traci

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  3. Oh my gosh. Bless her heart and may she rest in peace. You ladies have touched my life and my soul. Ditto to what Traci said above. :)

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  4. I'm very sad to read about Ruth. She will be missed! Thanks for letting us know. Prayers are going out to her family!
    Donna aka alaskacrafter

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  5. Oh my gosh, I wonder why I had not seen her on ustream for Laura classes, she was a very talented and wonderful kind lady, she will be missed by so many of in the scrapbooking network. God Bless her and her family. Thanks for letting us know. Annette Aka purplegirl092859

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  6. My heart is heavy to read of this news. I did not know Ruth but my love goes out to her family. I am still reeling from the loss of my Mother and Grandmother just a few months ago. It all still doesn't seem real.
    All the more reasons to let everyone know how much we care about them on a daily basis.

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  7. I am so sad to read the news about Ruth. I didn't know her but I feel like I've lost a friend. My heart and condolences go out to her family. Thank you Carol and Barrie for caring enough to check on her and finding out what happened.

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  8. It is always sad when we lose dear friends and although I didn't know her, my prayers go out to her family, her extended family of Paper Trail members and to both you and Carol. Hugs. Alice I.

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  9. Oh My Lord, that is so sad to hear. Not to get into any detail, but my mother "disowned" me a couple of years ago around Thanksgiving. For whatever reason, I am good on my end and I pray for her always. I would hate to find out about my mom that way. I take all my friends serious, even the few I have online. Life is short, but I must admit, everyone here; Laura, Joy, Barrie and Carol, and all the followers, have been a blessing. Everyone one is important to me. My prayers to Ruth's family, especially her grandson. God Bless you all.
    Diana
    b4ustamp

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  10. Life is hard sometimes. Like me I'm sure she felt privileged to be part of this large family.

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