Goodbye, sweet Dublin (update p. 25, Dublin has crossed the bridge; update for details on funeral on page 32.)

[dublin]

Hello All. David (aka Mr. Dublin) Blinn here. I write not to make us all sad, but to rejoice, in the woman who became my best friend these past 14 years. Dee Dee is still with us tonight, although from the problems and the medicine, she has been non-responsive since yesterday morning. Her sister and mother arrived today, and once they made it, I felt ready to tell Dee Dee that she no longer has to fight. She has fought long and hard, and she has been a true warrior. The doctor has said she may have a couple or more days left, because her lungs and heart are so strong (We ALL knew that, didn’t we). It was very hard to reach this point, but believe me, even I was ready to let go of hope for miracles at this point.

In any event, there is a great deal for us all to be happy about. Her sister and I told her that when she lets go, and moves on, she will be free of pain, and her body will be whole. The pain of her left (major) arm (the one with the titanium rod), which was mostly frozen, and which had limited movement or motion, will be gone. Her hair will return, and she can have it however she likes, short or long(okay, I am still holding out for long hair - I LOVED her hair long, I know, it’s a guy thing - but where she is going, hair care is not a problem)It will be blowing in the wind as she again rides horses, perhaps her beloved Roulette.

It truly makes me happy to know how many lives she has touched. I always laugh when people say that computers are so impersonal, compared to letters of old. How would Dee Dee have rallied her spirits in 1999 and 2000, when she was getting over her arm surgery and months of therapy, if she had not met all of you. In a limited way (as Merry, Connie and Corinne can tell you), I feel I have made a great many new friends as well.

Dee Dee was my world. I know she loved me completely; so much that there will be plenty left to lift me up when my spirits are low in the coming times, but she also had an unlimited love for animals, especially dogs and horses, and for the many friends she made on this board. None of us will ever forget her. Thank you all.

"Of course, that's just my opinion.  I could be wrong." - Dennis Miller
*Go Bruins - Go Niners*

[Liberty]

What an incredible outpouring of caring and compassion from those who knew Dublin. I never got the chance to get to know her, but I can tell she is a very special person.

I don’t know who authored the following poem, but I don’t think he/she would mind me posting it:

"Rainbows aren’t forever
But neither are good-byes
They make us strong
They launch our dreams
Our laughter and our sighs

There’s never been and never could be
A rainbow without rain
And just the same
There can’t be a good-bye without pain

But when the colors of the rainbow fade
Or a special friend must leave
You’re left with something no one
Can take away
Those precious memories
Of rainbows and smiles
Dreams built on forever
The best times you’ve spent together."

My thoughts and prayers are with you David, Dee Dee, and all of your family.

[Medievalist]

This is so sad.

[This message was edited by Medievalist on Feb. 05, 2003 at 10:50 PM.]

[just_me]

David, thank you so much for sharing with us. You two were so lucky to have each other all these years. I didn’t know Dublin, except for reading her posts, but that hasn’t stopped her from touching me. We are a community here, and the loss of one touches us all.

Who knows, maybe we will meet one day, she on Roulette and me on Pooka.

[PromQueen]

I am so very sorry for your loss, David…hugs and prayers go out to you and your family…

“A good horse is never a bad color.” Anonymous

[Bumpkin]

Erin…is it possible to do another COTH magazine page of DD and her horses?
With Merry’s post?

“Proud Member Of The I Loff Starman Babies, Sunnieflax and Horse Boxes Cliques” Bora Da

[2Dogs]

my work makeup has been replaced three times this am. All I can say is that you were both blessed to have had each other during the mortal life and now the loving will carry on in the unencumbered world of the heart and spirit.

Godspeed Dublin

From Mudsville, USA

[Jair]

I too shall think of Dublin when I ride tonight.

She was one of the first people I ever email with when I joined this BB - I always enjoyed chatting to her. I regret that we never managed to meet

I wish her peace.

“Toss me… Don’t tell the elf.”-Gimli
“Not a word.”-Aragorn

[War_Admiral]

My prayers and condolences to David and to DeeDee’s family. I never knew her except “on the boards” but you could tell from her posts - and YOURS David - what a very special person she was. I am so so sorry. Try to think of her arriving at the Rainbow Bridge to be greeted by all her old friends with delight and joy… Surely there must be some peace in that.

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“It’s a thin line between a smart TB and a smart-@$$ TB.”

[LuckyMe]

Not much I can say that hasn’t already been said… but my thoughts and prayers are with dublin and her family.

[flshgordon]

Godspeed Dublin, and know that I will keep you in my prayers

[Bumpkin]

Erin sorry I am repeating myself…but could we chip in for a full page in COTH doing a collage of DD and her horses? With Merry’s wonderful post.

I am certain that Dave will help us.

“Proud Member Of The I Loff Starman Babies, Sunnieflax and Horse Boxes Cliques” Bora Da

[Seven]

DeeDee, Dave, and family – we’re still jingling through sadness and you’re all still in our hearts and prayers. God be with you.

[Melzy]

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. She has touched many lives thru this BB. My prayers go out to you and your family. God bless.

[NoGreatMischief]

My thoughts are with you guys.

[Beezer]

Alas, can’t make it to the funeral but would be honored to chip in on the ad.

Just let me know where and when.

** Dear Cupid: All I really want for Valentine’s Day is flying LEAD CHANGES!! **

[RubysMom]

My condolences and prayers.

True wealth is measured not the by material objects left behind, but by the people you have touched in your life. Dublin, you are rich beyond compare.
Blessings and peace to your family.

“Proud Member of the I LOFF Starman Babies Clique”

[Charis]

Coreene: thank you for the photo,
Merry: thank you for the thought.

God bless Dublin and her family, may they all be comforted by HIS presence.

2003…the year to bloom!!

[cedarboy]

Dublin, Dave, and BBr’s. There is so much heart in this world. Take it with you where ever you go.
I’m a new member of this site but nothing has touched my heart as much as this thread has.

People on this forum are incredible. Wow.

Dublin, go in peace. You are loved.

[SteadyPace]

Oh this is so sad. Dublin, may you rest in peace and finally be able to start riding again.

“Friends don’t let friends reply to all”