Sunday, September 7, 2014

Remembering Tina Downey


On August 23, 2014, the blogging community lost a very special lady.  Tina Downey struggled with pulmonary hypertension, hypoglycemia, and sever asthma.  But did she let that get in the way of being cheery and supportive?  No way!  Tina was one of the most supportive, funny people in the blogosphere, and she always had great things to say in her comments.

So we in the blogging community are remembering this awesome person and celebrating the life we were so privileged to share.

I planted these sunflowers for you, Tina!  Thanks for brightening our days!






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89 comments:

  1. DEZMONDSeptember 7, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    I didn't know her, but it is so sad whenever we lose a fellow blogger :(

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 7, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Tina would love that, Sherry!! We are going to color the entire blogging world with sunflowers tomorrow. Some people just have that special kind of impact on the world. Tina was one of those people and blessed everyone she knew.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:22 AM

      She was a beautiful soul. I loved seeing all the sunflowers for her, yesterday!

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  3. Mason CanyonSeptember 7, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Lovely flowers for a beautiful lady. Tina touched so many lives.

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  4. Suzanne FurnessSeptember 7, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Sunflowers are beautiful, a lovely reminder of Tina, she will be sorely missed.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:23 AM

      Every time I see a sunflower, I'm going to think of Tina!

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  5. Pat HattSeptember 7, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Great remembrance indeed

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:24 AM

      It's been so nice to see the flowers posted all over the blogosphere!

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  6. Holy Ghost WriterSeptember 7, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Wonderful sunflowers and tribute

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  7. BeateSeptember 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    What a wonderful post! And those flowers are amazing.

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  8. DawnaSeptember 7, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    I didn't know of Tina, so sad. The flowers and post are lovely Sherry and very moving

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:31 AM

      Tina was a wonderful person. She touched a lot of lives!

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  9. NasSeptember 7, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Wonderful tribute and love the sunflowers!

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:31 AM

      I was so lucky to find them. When I saw them, I thought they were perfect!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 7, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Loved Tina, she was a beautiful person.
    My kids planted our sunflowers, the rain has helped them to grow.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:32 AM

      I saw your post. That is so awesome that your kids helped plant them!

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  11. DMSSeptember 7, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    What a wonderful tribute to Tina. I love that you planted flowers in her honor. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:32 AM

      I think quite a few of us planted some. I hope she can look down from heaven and see them!

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  12. RachelSeptember 7, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    She would love those flowers. She would have a sassy but sweet comment and then sign off with some funny phase. That's just how she was.

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  13. Rhonda AlbomSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    They grew so fast and beautiful. For me it is winter now, so I had to resort to photos from last year. She would have loved your sunflowers.

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  14. www.norbuwangdisblogspot.comSeptember 8, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    May her soul rest in peace.

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  15. UnknownSeptember 8, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    Sad to know that. RIP.

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  16. Heather R. HoldenSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    Never knew Tina, but this is such a lovely tribute to her!

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  17. Felicity Grace TerrySeptember 8, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    What a glowing tribute. Your sunflowers seem so fitting for a blogger who sounds like she had a wonderful person with a sunny disposition.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:34 AM

      She was! You'd never know she had all those health problems.

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  18. Jeremy [Retro]September 8, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Tina ROCKED, she didn't let the bad stuff in... she always looked to the next day. Today, thank you for making her more special.

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  19. Madeline Mora-SummonteSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Those are gorgeous flowers! I hope they continue to grow and bloom for a long time to come. :)

    Madeline @ The Shellshank Redemption

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  20. Gwen GardnerSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Your sunflowers are beautiful, Sherry! Tina will be ecstatic sitting on her cloud watching them grow >3

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  21. Optimistic ExistentialistSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    How wonderful of you to do this :-)

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  22. Elise FallsonSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Amazing sunflowers and lovely tribute, Sherry. Tina will be missed greatly.

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  23. Chrys FeySeptember 8, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Your flowers are gorgeous, Sherry! I wanted to plant sunflowers, too, but couldn't. Maybe one day I will for Tina. I hope you sunflowers continue to grow and bring you bright happiness.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:36 AM

      When I look at them, I will think of all the joy Tina brought!

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  24. Michelle StanleySeptember 8, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    I like your tribute and sunflowers too! I wasn't able to get any sunflowers, but still intend to look around to buy a plant.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:37 AM

      Maybe you can plant one next year. Tina wouldn't mind if you're a year late.

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  25. TheCyborgMomSeptember 8, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Those are some gorgeous sunflowers! It's amazing how many lives Tina touched :)

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  26. L. Diane WolfeSeptember 8, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    I love all your bright sunflowers!

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  27. H. R. SinclairSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Those are so pretty and enjoying the sun.

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  28. MorganSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Sherry, the picture is PERFECT. And Tina was a fighter--she never let negative circumstances rule her!!! Perfect tribute. :)

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:38 AM

      I know. I was so amazed at how positive she was in spite of all of her problems!

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  29. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    You captured Tina's spirit through your words and the bright, lively sunflowers. Thank you, Sherry.

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  30. Michelle WallaceSeptember 8, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    Our community has flooded the net with sunflowers and tributes...
    Life is good!

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  31. Mina BurrowsSeptember 8, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Oh gosh, those are beautiful. Tina is loving all this I'm sure.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:38 AM

      I'm sure she has a huge grin on her face, seeing all these flowers!

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  32. Kelly SteelSeptember 8, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Love the bright sunflowers, awesome tribute to Tina.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:39 AM

      I loved seeing all the support for her in the blogosphere!

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  33. Heather M. GardnerSeptember 8, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    They are wonderful! I'm so glad you got to have real flowers for her! She would love it!
    Thank you,
    Heather

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:39 AM

      I was lucky to fine them! They're perfect for Tina!

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  34. Stephanie FarisSeptember 8, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    There aren't enough positive people in this world. SO sad to see another one leave this Earth far too early. Beautiful sunflower.

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  35. sageSeptember 8, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    I didn't know her, but am sorry for you (and the blogging universe) loss. Blessings!

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  36. J Lenni DornerSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Very beautiful.

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  37. Susan ScottSeptember 9, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    How lovely to actually plant sunflowers Sherry in honour of Tina.

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  38. Carol KilgoreSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful! And a wonderful tribute. Life is Good :)

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  39. TBMSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    I didn't know her, but thanks to all of you wonderful bloggers I do now. A wonderful tribute and my thoughts are with all those who knew and loved her.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2014 at 11:41 AM

      It has been so wonderful to see this huge outpouring for her!

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  40. cleemckenzieSeptember 9, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Those are beautiful sunflowers. I'm sure she's loving them.

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  41. Kelly SteelSeptember 9, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    A wonderful tribute to Lisa.

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    1. Sherry EllisSeptember 10, 2014 at 1:57 PM

      Tina would be thrilled to read all the wonderful things that were said about her in the blogosphere!

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:04 AM

    Beautiful flowers. Tina must be smiling at all these posts.

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  43. Tammy TheriaultSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    great green thumb! :)

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  44. Peaches LedwidgeSeptember 10, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Tina is smiling.

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Those are bright and beautiful. perfect.

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  46. LisaSeptember 11, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, those are really lovely sunflowers! Tina would definitely approve! Lovely tribute to a lovely lady...

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  47. Hilary Melton-ButcherSeptember 13, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    Hi Sherry - great post telling us what was wrong with her .. but boy was she always supportive ... an amazing blogger, whom we've lost ... just lucky to have known her the short time we did .. cheers Hilary

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  48. Shannon LawrenceSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I love your sunflowers! Big and beautiful.

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