" sharzx has passed away "
The lady that you knew as sharzx passed away this afternoon. She has left her
neopian sites to me, and asked me to post a message to this board when the time
came for her to leave. I hope you will forgive a non-member for invading your
guild, but under the cirucmstances, hope you will understand.
I have been doing most of the actual caretaking of her sites for some weeks
now, but never entered here before.
She leaves a rich legacy, her work with homeless people, those in prison, women
in shelters, her love for animals, (a strict vegetarian as she did not believe
in causing suffering to animals.) So many other things, I could not name them
all, do not even know them all.
She fought a long battle with cancer, bravely and without complaint. Now she
is gone and the world is a poorer place without her.
I am sorry if this sounds a little disjointed, I am quite upset at the moment.
'I'll see you still in things you loved, bright sun, soft morning rains.
Good bye, great soul, my true loved friend, you take my heart with you.'
Sparky2076
" Re: sharzx has passed away "
i ALSO DID NOT GET TO READ BUT A TIDBIT OR SO FROM HER BUT SHE SEEMED SO UPBEAT
ONE WOULD NEVER KNOW THAT SHE WAS ILL AT ALL I HATE IT WHEN MY ONLINE FRIENDS
DIE IT MAKES ME FEEL SO MORTAL SHE IS NOT THE FIRST FRIEND I HAVE LOST AND I
AM SURE AS MY AGE ADVANCES WILL NOT BE THE LAST AS FOR INVADING OUR GUILD HOW
ELSE WOULD WE HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE PASSING OF A FRIEND I BELIEVE THERE IS NOTHING
TO FORGIVE THANK YOU FOR PASSING THE NEWS EVEN THOUGH IT IS SAD WE ARE GRATEFUL
TO YOU AND I AM SURE YOU ARE A GREAT FRIEND WHO SHE DEARLY LOVED GOD BLESS YOU
FOR BEING HER
chelsealuv
" Re: sharzx has passed away "
That is very sad so much hate in our world and sadness...I didn't know her
at all or get to read any of her messages since she just joined so I decided
to check out her shop... she has a big shop full of plushies not for sale...
I've also started my own collection of plushies and if you'd like I'd be happy
to donate the ones I have that she doesn't and you could put them in her shop
so that she has a full set of all of them But always remember... god takes those
he loves and wraps them in his beautiful wings and then there's no more pain
for them... my grandma also had cancer leakumia and she died when i was seven
i loved her very much and even though I didn't get to say goodbye I'd rather
her be wrapped in his wings then to suffer anymore.. It's amazing how one person
can touch your lives whether it's a smile,a talk, a laugh she won't be forgotten...she'll
be remembered in those hearts of those she touched and it's better to have loved
and lost than to never have loved at all.. you can always relive memories that
they can't take from you Thank you for telling all her friends it's not an invasion
it's very kind of you to let everyone know... god bless and I'm sorry for your
loss..
Love Always,
laurie1961
" Re: sharzx has passed away "
This cant be right...it just cant be. I have no words, only real *not virtual*
tears for someone I have chatted with but never met...this just cant be...
laurie1961
" In Honor of SHARZX "
The fire's burn low, and lighting is dim, all robes are to be darkened with
the ash that remains from our tears hitting the flames. A moment of generousity
to the money tree shall be set in her memory. The amount you choose to donate,
or items are your choice, of course. We shall also set a place of honor for
our fallen member in the photo album if possible. And for those of us who conversed
with her, and those that were just getting to know her, and those that wish
to join in, we shall set a time, and share in a moment of silence.
This is my proposal I will send to VT, any additional thoughts welcome.
Sadly, I am...Laurie
Safe Journey, my cyberfriend and fellow BOFH member...
I...for one...but not the only one...
Shall miss you
twinkle_42
" Rest in peace Sharx "
Virtual or not, she became a part of some of us who were fortunate enough to
chat with her, play spell games with her, even compete with her for the introductory
paragraph of the Guild .. Her last message was a thread to the competition.
I couldn't help but running through the last pages trying to find her last post.
For today, and in honor of her memory, the Guild will be dressed in Black.
I am sure we will meet again in a far away, peacefull place Sharx.
Cutup0581
" Re: In Honor of SHARZX "
I walk slowly to the fire. tears running down my face. Slowly bend to the ashes
and darken my robe. Stand looking down. Saying a prayer for Sharzx's Family,
Friens and Loved ones.
Sharzx was an important part of this guild. Her wit, talent, compassion, and
essence will be sorely missed.
Adams6
" Re: Rest in peace Sharx "
hi ppl..
im new here n i do not know sharx
i just hope dat she will rest in peace n may god bless her spirit whenever she
goes
twinkle_42
" Re: sharzx has passed away "
After I got through the first shock and tear fludding, I thought.."Hey,
Sharzx was a brave woman, she dealt finely with her illness, trying to enjoy
life to the fullest, having fun as much as she could even during her very last
days when she wrote about the basement window.. She seemed to be a person full
of Life and it would be unfair to her, for us to greet her "Goodbye"
in this way. A feast would be most appropriate, a contest at throwing spells
maybe, or even a poem contest.
When I learned the news, I took my magic brush and created a nice picture for
her to put in the Gallery. I can't upload it right now because of technical
problems.
I am glad she is freed from her distress and able to enjoy flying at higher
clouds."
Isn't amazing that sparky's birthday and sharzx farewell where the same day?
..
easydamsel
" in memory "
hullo all,
i am slightly more rational now...washed up and such...i do have to agree with
alombar, we have all been honored having had what time we did with sharzx, and
having her touch our lives, i for one feel richer for it, and my only regret
was that i did'nt get to know her more (well that, and that missfiring clamming
spell)...she was an admirable woman, and i am proud to have had her friendship...
i am a practicing pagan (yup, one of those heathens) and when one of our own
passes over, we have a big bonfire with drumming and drinking and much feasting..i
personally would'nt want it any other way...i propose rolling out few barrels
of ale and wine, and i will be more than happy to whip up a feast...i also echo
the ideas of a spell or poetry contest...let's do honor to our sisters memory...in
fact, what about starting an annual festival of wizardy in sharxz's memory?
we can call it the intergalatic sharxz challenge...we can have various games
and demos of magickal abilities? i'm setting my fuzzles and blossoms to cleaning
up the place as i start to cook a fabulous feast for us all to share.
love and other honored friendships,
shy_n_hyper
" Re: in memory "
I think that is a great idea! Sparzx had spunk and I think I liked her even
though I didn't know her much!
Alombar42
" in her memory "
I donated about 120 healing potions, 30K and 100 plantcakes.
What I admire for her is that just a few hours before she left, she told me
that it's about her time. I can't believe it...
Rest in peace dear friend.
(my english is poor to express my feelings and this is why I used Laurie's messages
in my shop)
yket
" Re: sharzx has passed away "
I'm stunned. I certainly never saw her post anything by way of complaint.
The stars will shine brighter now she is in heaven.
mundayne
" Re: sharzx has passed away "
I am saddened by the news of sharx's passing but it is a passing, a passing
to another realm....whatever/wherever that maybe.
My first thought when I hear of someone who I have known has passed on is that
they will be with my dad and because of that I'm always a bit envious.
Say "Hi" to him for me Sharx!
Anne
carlinky
" rest in peace sharzx "
I too am new to this Guild. Never got the chance to read any of her messages. When Sparky and I read the message that she had passed for sparky's eye's welled up and tears he shed . God bless her and her family and friends she did touch so many lives she will be greatly missed. I am off to donate in memory of Sharzx. Take care all and God bless. Love always Carlinky
yket
" Re: rest in peace sharzx "
I re-read some of her posts from the past week or so today - turns out that
many of them are ones I'd read out to HL in fits of giggles.
Seems that basement window finally opened while she could go out with a bang.
Laurie
" My friend, my guild mate, Farewell "
I slowly approach the fire, humbled by thoughts of a woman who never mentioned that her time was near, only continued to join us with not a whisper of pain, fear, nor frustration. In private, some of us discussed things like God, spirits, and the like, but never did she mention to me her distress nor her illness...I am truly humbled.
In my culture, altho I am Catholic, I am also an American Indian...we hold a ceremony for the dead, a "giveaway" (for the less fortunate), and have a feast. I may not know what a pagan is, but it sounds pretty close to me. I am going to rally my thinking, and set the sacred sage aflame for her spirit, and forgive me if I seem a bit to bold, but take the helm on a send off for our friend.
In sadness I am...Laurie
sharzx
" a second invasion "
hi all
I took the liberty of coming back in here to check if there was anything that
needed a response from me. I feel sort of strange for doing so, it is tresspassing
but so much is strange today.
I have sort of got myself together, and would like to say thank you to all
who sent messages, lord knows what I said in reply, I don't remember. Hope it
made sense.
(blush and wonder if I said anything truly stupid to anyone)
I sort of would prefer to keep thngs quiet about her passing, not a secret,
but not too much fuss. She was such a private sort of person, and she never
wanted any special fuss made over her. She asked for a small private service,
and no public notice of her passing for a month, in the real world.
I will carry on her shops without any mention either. I have been playing her
sites part time for so long that I doubt anyone will notice the difference,
most wouldn't care too much as they were not close friends, just acquaintences.
A few close friends have been told.
Others, are sort of uhhmm.. like vultures...part of the reason I would rather
not let everyone know what has happenned, they act sort of .. like ghouls..
wanting stuff... wanting all the gory details.. oh forgive if that sounds mean
spirited of me, but I think you know what I mean.
I thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes, let each remember her as
they find best,according to their culture and beliefs.
As for myself, I am going to drink a very large amount of whatever alcohol I
can find, write some very bad poetry, cry a little, laugh a little over old
times, cry some more, and go on with my daily routine, in real life and in neopia.
I will donate some np to ppl I know need it, and some to the tree, and play
her music, and have too much to drink.
13lastech
" Sharzx . . . "
Sharzx, my friend, I was just beginning to know you. It seems as if I left
just as you started to bloom . . . When I returned, you were there, laughing
and joking with the rest so that I didn't even think of you as anything but
one of my dear friends. And dammit, just when I come back you leave. That's
not fair . . . It's really not. But I guess that it was your time, or something.
I don't think I'll ever really understand. But wherever you are, I wish you
the best of luck. Truly, you became a member of my family, just like all of
the others here . . . No amount of poetry or pleasant words will ever do that
justice. And, perhaps for the first time in a while, I find myself without a
single thing to say. Well, that's not entirely true. I'll miss 'ya kid. I'll
miss 'ya.
-JON
13lastech
" On a more personal note . . . "
Yesterday was possibly the worst day in my life. Just about everybody came down
on me for nothing, and then Sharzx . . . I want to cry, but I don't think that'd
help.
And Dammit, the last few things I said to her were about calming down. Why the
hell didn't she say anything? At least there would've been some warning . .
. But then, that's the kind of person she was. I guess she just didn't want
anyone worrying about her. How can I know somebody so well from just a few lines
of text? I didn't even know her real name . . . Which, I guess, is why I'm posting
mine now. Kinda' futile, I know, but . . .*Sigh* So now what do I do?
-JON
el_nerdo
" Sorrows "
I would like to point out that i feel awful about Sharzx's passing. I never
knew her as a person, maybe i've answered some of her posts but it stops there.
However the sadness shown by the guild tells me she was a really special person.
As a tribute, i'll be donating 100'000 NP at the money tree in packets of 1000.
Two other things. First, some of you have said she would have liked us to continue
on with our lives, so we shall.
Second, some of you have made a point at revealing our true names. And in the
words of Jon aka "13lastech", though it may seem "futile"
to say my name, i will.
- daniel
twinkle_42
" She will still shine ... "
For 40 days she will still be with us, in her own way waving farewell, in her
own way helping all her loved ones stand on their feet again. On the 40th day,
bright angels with the face of people she had lost, will come to welcome her,
take her above in a new home, peacefull and warm.
From there she will shine happily at us.
Laurie, your gesture of deleting Zachary's picture was very sweet and noble, but unecessary for the time being.
From now on, hanging from the wall above our big fire place will be the painting of our sky at night. A sky, illuminating in the night above our humble Guild..
twinkle_42
" What a week ! "
There have been birthdays, deaths, marriages to come ..
and all in one week. Astonishing, and actually binding. I am happy and sad at
the same time. One moment I am thinking of what the rest of the world is doing
right now, and the other moment I am thinking what it has seazed doing from
now on ..
I have to say though, not only should we have a tribute in honor of Sharzx but
we should also have a feast for the wedding of Jim and Carly.
I bet, next week everything will be quite in the Guild after we have been drained of so much energy!
Twinkle_42
(twink, rises from her big pillow infront of the fireplace, walks towards 13lastech
and gives a huge squeezing hug. Pats him on the back motherly and takes him
back the hand to sit with her by the fire)..
sharzx
" one last invasion "
LMAO Carlinky!! That was funny. I appreciate a good joke when I am feeling down.
Just a few loose ends to clear up, and then I shall be gone. Sharzx will 'leave
the guild'
Her real name was Stella, a name she didn't care for and never used on the computer,
but I liked it, it suited her 'stellar' personality.
Last_tech - she mentioned you several times to me, she was quite excited about
meeting you here. For some reason she seemed to think she knew you or knew something
about you, or something along that line. Of course she didn't, but it made her
happy so I went along with it. You were important to her, and I thought you
might want to know this.
I will be attending her 'celebration of life' this afternoon and we will play
her favorite songs, 'Rave On' and 'Peggy Sue' by Buddy Holly were the two I
selected.
Good bye, and blessings on all of you, may the wedding go well and the newly
weds be blessed in every way, may your guild prosper and may each of you find
what you seek.
easydamsel
" menu for the hall feast "
on the fire a-stewing are:
1 extra large pot of dragons toe soup (an ancient wizarding recipe, tastes better
than you would think)
1 extra large pot of my famous vegetable chili - made from varios veegies from
far and wide, including the elusive chotato and tigersquash.
my great-great-great grandmothers world reknowned magickal paella - one taste
and you'll know why my great-great-great grandfather swooped away with her on
his broomstick
an new revision of the now-famous "stew of blue hue" - self explanatory,
eat this and be mistaken for a smurf for days!
loaves and loaves of crusty bread and angel fluffy biscuits (now made with real
angels!)
as side dishes i offer you:
crunchy salads and grain dishes -
harvested and prepared by a small fleet of hyperactive pixies i keep in employ
pasta - made from moonbeams with a vodka cream sauce
goblin pilaf - don't ask, eat it if you dare
and a variety of fresh fruits, given gleefully to us by the american dryad union
#278
for dessert there is a giant cake -
with a magical "ever changing filling" choose what flavour you like
and *whizzo! bam!* there you go...
for the adult beverage enthusiasts in the guild there will be beer, wine and
cordials from faerieland flowing all evening long..please heed a warning and
stay away from the troll spit and ogre punch (the hangovers they cause is inhuman!)
if i have forgotten anything, let me know now, while my cauldrons are bubbling!
love and other gastronomic indecencies,
carlinky
" maraige "
well yes the big day has finaly aproached us ( oh sparky) Yes I am ready. I
love ya . Better be there or be or be Square . Chelsea your in trouble Anouncing
my b-day. And I love his bald spot lol he is ok with that now its his grey hair
thats bothering him). come over and dye it for him. you need to be at are wedding
1pm thurs 09/27/01. hey you all are cracking me up with your postings. I love
the laughs. Take care ;O) Carlinky oh by the way I will be 29 ;o)
laurie1961
" Carlinky and Sparky "
*spelling excused, I have a dr note...LMAO*
approaching the fire, tho still burning dim, the sweet smell of cooking and
sage mixes in...
I glance to the frame dancing over the flames...I know in our hearts our dear
friend still remains.
But stop not the living for life has a way...of carring on from the darkenss
to day.
Deep from my pockets I remove hemalite...a stone for protection in life.
The other I choose is to keep your love pure...a small chunk of crystal shall
help you endure...
Then into the pouch for some spark on the flame, for certain great blessings
upon you forever shall rain.
A glance at my Guild mates to the left, center, right...tis love that endures...and
I'll see ya tonight
Charmans
" A suitable gift "
I wanted to add somthing, some thought or words suitable for the occasion,
that would be meaningful for a birthday, a wedding, a death.
So to relate a story, an old man lay dying, unable to speak, and gestured for
pen and paper. It was handed to him and he scrawled these words:
'A songs not a song till you sing it.
A bells not a bell till you ring it
And love wasn't put in your heart to stay
No, love isn't love till you give it away."
A true story.
His last gift to the world was one of beauty, and it has been sung at many happy
gatherings ever since. It seems so very suitable for tonites gathering.