tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post8698424970950609043..comments2023-09-10T15:57:43.129+01:00Comments on Novel Racers: To Lisa.Jenny Beattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-42130602950197108932009-02-13T17:14:00.000+00:002009-02-13T17:14:00.000+00:00I've just read this and feel very heartbroken for ...I've just read this and feel very heartbroken for her family - I often read Lisa's blog and was inspired by her courage. It shouldn't be a shock but it is.NoviceNovelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033841321311240951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-39309282258881565362009-02-13T08:45:00.000+00:002009-02-13T08:45:00.000+00:00Sad news indeed and what wonderful tributes.Sad news indeed and what wonderful tributes.Un Peu Loufoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387826515638192265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-59659581514354425592009-02-09T11:28:00.000+00:002009-02-09T11:28:00.000+00:00Terribly sad news. I never got to meet Lisa but he...Terribly sad news. I never got to meet Lisa but her blog posts were always inspiring. My heart goes out to her family and friends.CC Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05643697869694982791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-77621128067410796632009-02-08T11:50:00.000+00:002009-02-08T11:50:00.000+00:00I found myself always thinking that she was going ...I found myself always thinking that she was going to be all right. I think that's why it's such a horrible shock that she isn't.<BR/><BR/>Very sad. Thank you for posting Paige and Sarah.Leigh Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651812577518625326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-46938753637632716962009-02-07T13:39:00.000+00:002009-02-07T13:39:00.000+00:00Lisa. Kind, Strong, Vibrant, Gone.I knew Lisa from...Lisa. Kind, Strong, Vibrant, Gone.<BR/><BR/>I knew Lisa from when she was a small child. I even babysat her on occasion. She came to live with us in her teens when the force that pulled her towards her destiny finally took hold. It carried her on the journey that made her writing rich through experience. Experience that, at times, she seemed to ride like a surfer rides a wave- not in it, but on it. That wave has now folded over her. <BR/><BR/>To those of you who never met her in person, her fellow scribes, I ask you consider this.<BR/><BR/>Although we believe we touch each other as we pass through life, the real magic is in the spaces between. That place where words fly. As sound, ink, or as with this, pulses of power exchanged at the speed of light. I am very aware of this space. It is before me now, and seems greater without Lisa. That is a gift she has given us all, the space between us now she is not here. A place where words can fly in her tribute. Fill this space now, and in the future with her sense of energy, and her kindness.<BR/><BR/>To Nigel, whose gentle strength gave Lisa the support to achieve; my thoughts are with you and for you.<BR/>For Agnes and Mike, who as Lisa’s parents illuminated her with the light of their love and pride, you are in our payers.<BR/>And for N and F, the best of all she created and left behind, there is always space for you in my heart, my home, my life.<BR/><BR/>Allan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-42009350912485669992009-02-07T10:22:00.000+00:002009-02-07T10:22:00.000+00:00Thank you Zinnia for setting up the 'Just Giving' ...Thank you Zinnia for setting up the 'Just Giving' site and to the Captain for adding the widget. <BR/><BR/>It's so hard to find an answer for the unfairness of such a vibrantlife cut tragically short, or to express to Lisa's family just how much sympathy I have for them. Lisa was so brave to carry on blogging and to give us the opportunity to share the last days of her life.<BR/><BR/>The photograph of Lisa with the baby was poignant and spiritual and one I shall remember always.Annieyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466245069641820781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-5595288520561842722009-02-06T21:30:00.000+00:002009-02-06T21:30:00.000+00:00Lisa was a great friend to both my wife and I, who...Lisa was a great friend to both my wife and I, who continually encouraged us when we were both at uni not so many years ago. She really was an inspirational to all who knew her. The world has lost someone very specialAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-80971083289635365752009-02-06T18:39:00.000+00:002009-02-06T18:39:00.000+00:00This is such sad news. My thoughts are with her fa...This is such sad news. My thoughts are with her family.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315275929031953790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-65371296508642228312009-02-06T16:51:00.000+00:002009-02-06T16:51:00.000+00:00I've just added her address at our private place.I've just added her address at our private place.Marcie Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921930565391929367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-67193425890839849772009-02-06T15:43:00.000+00:002009-02-06T15:43:00.000+00:00I'm so very sad. I never met her - but I felt I kn...I'm so very sad. I never met her - but I felt I knew her through her blogging - I was incredibly inspired by her, she had such hope and such warmth, humour and stoicism.KayJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02598307484098820912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-56398887394694557562009-02-06T14:56:00.000+00:002009-02-06T14:56:00.000+00:00That's so incredibly sad. I often dropped by her ...That's so incredibly sad. I often dropped by her blog to see how she was doing, and she struck me as a truly inspiring person.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-88509570778973583552009-02-06T13:38:00.000+00:002009-02-06T13:38:00.000+00:00Devastating. Always full of life, forward looking....Devastating. Always full of life, forward looking. A genuine inspiration.Graeme K Talboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00147746990011686351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-80468592608427716362009-02-06T13:24:00.000+00:002009-02-06T13:24:00.000+00:00Oh no! It's such terrible news. I met Lisa in Manc...Oh no! It's such terrible news. I met Lisa in Manchester and we didn't get to talk much but I loved reading her blog. She was so strong and positive. Now I feel like a voice has been hushed.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for setting up the donation page Zinnia.CL Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650291635298634215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-1808530700118080822009-02-06T13:17:00.000+00:002009-02-06T13:17:00.000+00:00This is such sad news. She sounded so positive on ...This is such sad news. She sounded so positive on her blog when she last posted that it seems very strange to think she won't be posting again. She will be much missed by all the Novel Racers, and my thoughts are with her family.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Paige and Zinnia, and Sarah for letting us know.Lazy Perfectionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683908637772154798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-16823591634666320682009-02-06T10:56:00.000+00:002009-02-06T10:56:00.000+00:00Oh brilliant CB, thanks, well done, I didn't think...Oh brilliant CB, thanks, well done, I didn't think of that. Isn't it great being part of a group like ours at times like this? We may be scattered around the globe, but we can sure as hell support each other when we need it.Zinnia Cyclamenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841314997513292477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-79256164399544981192009-02-06T10:50:00.000+00:002009-02-06T10:50:00.000+00:00Farewell, brave Lisa.Zinna, thanka you for setting...Farewell, brave Lisa.<BR/><BR/>Zinna, thanka you for setting the donation site.Fiona Mackenzie. Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669889070557241716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-83723775808340055142009-02-06T10:39:00.000+00:002009-02-06T10:39:00.000+00:00I've added a donations widget to the side-bar.I've added a donations widget to the side-bar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-19048814111064502412009-02-06T10:29:00.000+00:002009-02-06T10:29:00.000+00:00Oh no, such sad news. I didn't know her that well ...Oh no, such sad news. I didn't know her that well either, but did meet her in Manchester and was struck by how vibrant and positive she was. And was impressed by her words whenever I read them. I'm so glad that we can all honour her in this way, and my deepest sympathy goes out to her children and family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-19760954157950688022009-02-06T10:21:00.000+00:002009-02-06T10:21:00.000+00:00Oh no, this is so sad. I met Lisa in Manchester to...Oh no, this is so sad. I met Lisa in Manchester too, and although I didn't know her well, like all of you I found her so funny and positive and really lovely instantly likeable vibrant woman who was passionate about writing. My sympathy and love go to her family who will miss her so much. Thank you Zinnia for setting up the link and thanks to Paige for dedicating this post to Lisa. I was only telling a friend yesterday how much I value knowing the racers, connecting with you on line makes me feel like a link in a chain of support and goodwill. Now one of our links had gone, but you are all right, its up to us to keep going and keep writing like Lisa always wanted to.Rowan Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207876813466262196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-68358833281700101612009-02-06T10:01:00.000+00:002009-02-06T10:01:00.000+00:00Lisa was a lovely, gutsy woman with a cracking sen...Lisa was a lovely, gutsy woman with a cracking sense of humour. I can't say better than Zinnia: <BR/><BR/>"The last words she wrote to us were 'writers...write!' If we want to honour Lisa's memory, and the legacy she has left to us, there is no better way to do so than by making progress with our own writing work."<BR/><BR/>I never read Lisa's work but I'm sure her bright, fun-loving spirit would have shone through in her words as well as it showed in her life.<BR/><BR/>Goodbye Lisa. The world is a poorer place without you, and we will miss you among the Racers. I am honoured to have met you and shared the time we had at the Manchester Meet.Juliette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024628240932083512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-70665516161177334292009-02-06T09:48:00.000+00:002009-02-06T09:48:00.000+00:00Paige, Sarah, thank you. You know in your heart t...Paige, Sarah, thank you. <BR/><BR/>You know in your heart that someone as ill as Lisa was has got the odds stacked against them but you just keep hoping that they're going to beat them. What I will take from her last posts is the love of life that leapt off the screen. I'm so sorry that she's gone.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-18794783652436737722009-02-06T09:34:00.000+00:002009-02-06T09:34:00.000+00:00Goodbye Lisa, at least your suffering is now over....Goodbye Lisa, at least your suffering is now over. You will be missed by a great many people, some of who wish they'd had the privilege of meeting you in real life. As for your blog name, I never agreed with it; there was nothing hesitant about your writing, it came straight from the heart.<BR/><BR/>Zinnia, thanks for setting up the donations page, you're a star (and a flower).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-63973399687138841872009-02-06T09:33:00.000+00:002009-02-06T09:33:00.000+00:00Paige and Zinnia - thanks for that. I didnt know L...Paige and Zinnia - thanks for that. I didnt know Lisa but she was, as has been said, a true inspiration. That quote from Lane sums up a wonderful attitude to life. Her attitude. May we all bear that in mind.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-5278021881495498962009-02-06T09:23:00.000+00:002009-02-06T09:23:00.000+00:00I have been offline and to read this this morning ...I have been offline and to read this this morning is so, so devastating. Cannot find much to add to what has already been said but Lisa will always be an inspiration - and someone I am honoured to have known, even though sadly it was only in the virtual world. <BR/><BR/>And Zinnia, thanks for setting up justgiving, off there now.Kate Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344353468176988063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143694367787566951.post-37364853050718637122009-02-06T09:22:00.000+00:002009-02-06T09:22:00.000+00:00Beautiful post Paige and perfect actions Zinnia. ...Beautiful post Paige and perfect actions Zinnia. I knew in my heart when there were no posts before I left for the UK that things were not...well.<BR/><BR/>Lane her words that you quote are so beautiful and so her. I know that my life - every day and writing has been enriched by 'knowing' her.<BR/><BR/>I am looking out on a landscape blanketed in white and somehow it feels so right in its simple beauty. I will hold onto the image as I think of her and her family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744937536946299450noreply@blogger.com