It's feeling like we're going to lose one of the true grownups I know, at least to me. I'm not just fond of her, I respect the hell out of her, and I would take seriously any advice she gave me.

I know. I was trying to describe her to a friend and was saying things like, "She's the least bullshitty person in the world. She always speaks with quiet, knowledgeable authority."

Well shit.

She's the least bullshitty person in the world.

So true.

It is nearly 2 hours after my bedtime, but I don't want to turn off the computer. I hate this. And I love all of you.

It is nearly 2 hours after my bedtime, but I don't want to turn off the computer. I hate this. And I love all of you.

I know how you feel.

I echo Laura.

I should be in bed, but I'm compelled to sit here with you all.

Ginger was so matter of fact, and 100% spot on, with every solution or bit of advice she ever offered.

There were a couple of times when I asked a question about something or other, that she quietly and without fanfare just solved the problem.

Just did it.

No expectation of thanks. Just a job well done.

Such a gift in so many ways.

Ginger sent me that gorgeous tea dragon art print after ltc was born. Why didn't I take a picture of the baby with it and send it to her?

Just saw. Oh damn. I was holding out just the tiniest bit of hope.

Thank you so much, Zen, for being with her this past week. I know it meant a lot to her, and it did to us. And for keeping us posted.

I don't want to turn off the computer. I hate this. And I love all of you.

Yes.

I can't go to sleep either.

Dear Ginger, feel love and warmth surrounding you. Pardon our tears - they are perhaps not for you as much as they are for ourselves. We will do our best to be kind to one another, spreading your gifts of compassion blended full well with useful knowledge from both experience and learning.