in loving memory
I was incredibly saddened to learn that wonderful reader, frequent Darling of The Dungeon, & all-around lovely lady Cindy Rushford passed away last week. :smile17
I’ve stolen this picture from her Facebook page (with hopes that her family won’t hate me for it :smile1 ) because this is how I will always remember Cindy: smiling, happy, beautiful, & never far from her beloved pets.
Not only did she love romance novels, but she loved animals, too—two things we definitely had in common. And I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that we bonded after she lost one of her precious dogs. She was heartbroken, as you can imagine, & while sending my condolences, we started to chat…& never quite stopped. We talked about how wonderful pets can be, how hard it is to lose them, & how much a new furbaby can bring to your life, even beginning to fill the holes left by the one(s) who’s crossed over The Rainbow Bridge.
Now Cindy has crossed over, too, & just as the poem states, I know she is with all of her beloved pets—& loved ones!—who passed before she did. :smile12 She is at peace now, free of pain & illness… But that doesn’t mean those of us who are left behind won’t miss her terribly.
My thoughts, prayers, & deepest condolences go out to Cindy’s family & friends during this difficult time.
Personally, my heart hurts just knowing she won’t be out there in the world anymore—on Facebook, here in The Dungeon, & through e-mail…only a click away.
Rest in peace, sweet Cindy. Until we meet again…
Comments
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Mary Kirkland says:
That’s so sad. So sorry to hear that.
On October 14, 2014 at 11:54 am
Heidi says:
Thank you, Mary. I wish you’d known her; she was a dog person the way you’re a rat person & I’m a cat person. :smile19 And she was just so sweet & kind & loving. Such a shame that she had to leave us so soon. :smile17
On October 14, 2014 at 3:46 pm
Kathleen O says:
May Cindy RIP. Her light will shine from above.
On October 14, 2014 at 6:26 pm
Heidi says:
:smile12
On October 14, 2014 at 10:51 pm
Laura J says:
A warm, sweet, funny caring person. It was such a shock.
A beautiful tribute Heidi.
On October 14, 2014 at 7:17 pm
Heidi says:
Thank you, Laura. I still can’t believe it. :smile17
On October 14, 2014 at 10:52 pm
Dee says:
So sorry to hear of her passing. Her family are in my thoughts.
On October 14, 2014 at 9:28 pm
Heidi says:
Mine, as well. :smile12
On October 14, 2014 at 10:52 pm
LeeAnn Pratt says:
Such a sad thing to hear. Hugs
On October 15, 2014 at 5:32 pm
Hollie says:
It still makes me cry! I miss her so much already!
Hugs to all of the other Darlings of the Dungeon…I love you all. Yep…even you LJ! :smile12
On October 15, 2014 at 8:27 pm
Brooke C says:
Thoughts and prayers to Cindy’s family. May she rest in peace with the pets she found again over the Rainbow Bridge :smile12
On October 15, 2014 at 10:38 pm