Sad news
A couple days ago I received word that Geri of “Chuck and Geri” passed away on October 7th from complications following surgery.
Chuck and Geri were featured on this blog several times over the past eight years. We made many memories together. They are dear to my heart.
I wish I had come up with the words to make the announcement here before the news spread out from Facebook. I hope to write a fitting tribute sometime soon.
Geri’s Mermaid Tears
Geri’s obituary may be read at https://www.apalachtimes.com/obituaries/20191022/geri-moore
rvsue
Your thoughts for her come through and are welcome It is a reminder that life should be lived to the fullest that we can which is defined differently by each of us.
I am so sorry to here of Geri’s passing. My deepest and sincere sympathies to you and to Chuck and other family members. While I didn’t know her personally, her comments made you feel like we were all friends. I will miss her comments.
Condolences, Sue. I felt that Geri was a special friend to you. Even though this is sad news, a celebration of her life should bring comfort to her family & friends. Sincerely, Cheryl 💔🙏
Isn’t it interesting how this “new” technology (of blogs, etc) can create a “community” of folks who have, by and large, never met each other. And, as such, there will be many folks tonight who are saddened by Geri’s passing, people who have never met her and likely never would have, but through this medium of being “blogorinos” have come to “know” each other. That’s something special, and you, Sue, have created that. We may be of vastly different political orientations, or life situations, but none of that diminishes the community you’ve created. And I’m quite sure that that community, as a whole, mourns this loss.
Beautifully said and very true.
So sorry to hear of this. It’s never easy to lose friends but the older we get the more often it happens. May you remember the good times as you celebrate her life.
Losing friends is hard…and of course, most of all for the spouse!! Praying for all who feel the loss of Geri!! She seemed like a person we all would have liked to have known well!!
I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with all those who loved Geri.
Marilu
I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend. I enjoyed “getting to know her” through reading her posts here. I know she left you, her family and other friends many wonderful memories to help get you all through this difficult time.
With love,
MB, Bella and Molly
Sue I’m so very sorry for the loss of your friend, even though I didn’t know her personally my heart is sad for you, her friends and family that loved her so much.
I’m sorry for this loss, Sue -thank you for letting us know. Your blog gave us a sense of how much fun Geri was, and how warm. I’m sending love to you and Chuck.
Receiving news that Geri passed away, and much of the time since then, have, no doubt, been hard for you, Sue, I’m so sorry about the heartache you carry.
You were always candid about your loving and liking her, about looking forward to time in her company, and about missing her in between the visits you two shared. All of that expressed a tribute to her and to your friendship – while she walked this good earth with us. That is how love should be shown, so a dear one truly feels our appreciation of them.
Now that Geri is where she has no pain or sorrow you have given us this place to gather and share our memories, emotions and condolences. Thank you, for that, and for all times you let us be part of the great times you had with Geri and Chuck. May the good Lord comfort all now saddened by the loss of the wonderful woman kind enough to have given you so much, including those lovely mermaid tears.
I’m sorry, Sue. It’s always hard to say that last goodbye.
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Oh no! I’m so sorry Sue! It hurts to Lose a friend. Geri always seemed so upbeat and bright. Seemed to enjoy life so much. My sympathies.
I am so sorry for your loss and so sad to hear of Geri’s passing. Though I never met her I feel I know her through your wonderful stories and will miss her as well. Hoping your wonderful memories will help you through this sad time.
This is such sad news. Will be praying for Chuck and family.
I am sad to hear of Geri’s passing and for the loss to you and the other blogorinos. I will miss her “voice” here.
Thank you, Sue, for sharing Geri’s obituary. What a fulfilled life she seems to have had. My condolences to you, Sue, and her family.
Diann in MT
So sorry for the loss of your friend Geri, prayers for peace and comfort for you and her family and friends.
So sad to hear this…so sad for all the folks that knew her…
Wow, so sad to hear this news. Sue, I’m sorry for the loss of your friend.
Sue,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I know you, Geri, and Chuck shared some wonderful times together. May you find comfort in those precious memories. Through your blog, many of us met, and were very fond of Chuck and Geri. Thank you for sharing, Sue. Geri had a giving spirit and a tender heart. I will always remember the Mermaid’s Tears sun catchers that she and Chuck enjoyed making together and selling. And Geri telling us about her garden of flowers and veggies planted in buckets. Who can forget the animals that found their forever home when they were adopted by Chuck and Geri. Geri loved the little slice of heaven that she and Chuck call home. She told us that Apalachicola, FL was a great place to plant roots. A small, quiet community….with just one stoplight!
I will be keeping Chuck and all who loved Geri in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending you a **hug** Sue.
I am sorry to hear of Geri’s passing. I am sorry for the loss of your friend. You gave us Chuck and Geri and through their words and deeds as well as yours, we came to understand the deep friendship between you. Florida became important to me as I thought of them during the news of any bad weather headed their way. I learned about and came to enjoy “Mermaid Tears” through her joy discussing her efforts to create beauty. Prayers to All.
Take Care Sue and Boys
My condolences on the loss of your friend, and they go out to her family and friends.
I was so sad reading this news on Facebook last night. We have been super busy with various things so I had not been to her FB for a few weeks or I would have known sooner. I had been checking in weekly on her page. In fact, the last time I had checked toward the end of Sept. there was a post that she was coming home. Imagine my shock last night when I read that she was gone.
She was such a kind soul. She was in our RVing group and then her and I became FB friends and talked via PM on various things. She emailed me as well. She knew that Rick and I were struggling and she even sent me instructions on how to make her Mermaid Tears that we could try to do to make extra money in our area. She just reached out to me. When I was selling CBD oil for awhile, she sent countless friends to me to talk about it. Geri and I talked about lots of different things. That is the kind, caring person she was.
I will truly miss our conversations we had on FB. Sue, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Chuck, if you read this, my heartfelt prayers and condolences to you. Geri is now at peace with Jesus. I know she was a believer!
Sometimes the friendships we make later in life are somehow deeper, more meaningful to us for some reason. How fortunate you were to have met Geri and Chuck along your journey with the original crew way back when you started. Was always good hearing about their adventures and what they were up to. Condolences to Chuck and family. Wrap all your good memories around your heart and be comforted by the love you three shared over the years. Be not sad Sue, they were part of your life, a good thing.
We will miss you Geri. You are we know in a far better place now. RIP
Sue, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. And sorry too for Chuck. I always enjoyed Geri’s comments. I hope the memories you shared together sustain you during this time of sadness. Much love to you.
Sad to hear another of our community has passed on. Mike McFall passed a couple weeks ago as well. Every day is a blessing, something we’re reminded of more fully when we lose those we care about.
I feel badly and am sorry for the loss. Blessings…
Sue, I’m am saddened for both you and Chuck on the loss of Geri. I was always interested in her posts regarding her mermaid tears. The online community, as well as the Apalachacola community have lost someone special. Prayers of encouragement for all who knew and loved her.
Sue, my heart grieves for you and Chuck. It must be so hard to lose a dear friend. I enjoyed getting to know Geri through your blog. When hurricanes would hit Florida, I would always wonder about Chuck and Geri. I remember sharing their happiness when they adopted Tater. Jolene mentioned that she was a believer, so I hope you and Chuck can take comfort in the knowledge that she is fully restored and healthy, in the presence of her Maker and all those who loved her.
How sad I was to hear this news. Thank you for introducing me to such a lovely person through your blog.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Geri and Chuck’s wife. Prayers be with you both.
Sorry I haven’t been on in awhile. Been busy buying a house and health issues but doing ok. Still love to follow and see how you and other blog promos are doing. Not much of a writer.
Jackie-NC
Blog promos is suppose to be blogorinos.
Sorry everyone
Jackie-NC
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, Sue. May you find solace in the many happy memories of the times you spent together. Had you not passed paths, you would not have known such a wonderful person.
Sue,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Geri. I too enjoyed reading her comments here.
Sincere Condolences to you, Chuck & friends and family & furbabies
So sorry to hear about the passing of your friend Geri. Our hearts and prayers go out to Chuck and their family, may God provide strength and comfort to them all. May Geri, R.I.P.
Sad about Geri but even sadder for her husband now left alone. Geri is in paradise now. Chuck stay in touch with the blog. We all care.
Many have said all that is in my heart for you Sue, and for Chuck as you adjust to the empty spot that Geri once filled. I will hold you in my gentle words of prayer as time continue. Balm of peace and unexpected blessings.
Sad news indeed. How lovely….the mermaid tears! Condolences to Chuck and to you on the loss of your dear friend. The sunset is beautiful as well..Tioga George if my memory is correct.
Don’t you fret about the timeliness of the notification. This is a much more cozy and personable atmosphere than Facebook.
I’m so sorry to hear of Geri’s passing Sue. My condolences go out to Chuck first, then family. I’m sure she is missed dearly. I remember the post when you got the mermaid’s tears, and how much you enjoyed each other over the years. I’m sorry for the loss of one of your friends Sue, and a member of this warm and loving community.
Suzi, in Overton, NV at the moment.
xo
So sorry for your loss. Also had a friend to pass away a couple of weeks ago. It still doesn’t seem real.
My deepest condolence Sue….
Maybe this will help, at least that is my intention. If not, then I know Sue will remove it….
I am just wondering, as a virtual community, how can we be supportive of grief ? Cultural norms dictate the delivery of a meal, Sympathy cards, a quiet presence and other expressions of support. However, none of these seem possible. So I suggest sharing how we have each dealt with grief, consider it a casserole of possible solutions. Also, just like a casserole at a community supper, the mix will offer some things wanted and others discarded, as the consumer chooses.
I will start with my own experience with the loss of my brother and mother. Besides remembering that the process of grieving comes in waves, some large, some small and some catching you completely by surprise. I remind my self that there are days when simply staying “afloat” is a great victory. I also take comfort in having something tangible that holds a strong association or memory of my loved ones. For me, it seems to be clothing. I have some of the things I remember seeing both my brother and Mom both wearing and enjoying. When I put them on, it’s like a hug from each of them.
Lisa…. You have much empathy and I admire your sincere desire to help others.
Unfortunately your suggestion appears here at the time of the next post being published. Rather than have it lost and unseen by many, perhaps you could save it to be reposted sometime in the future? Look for a time when you think folks would be receptive to your suggestion.
We all could benefit from such a discussion and sharing, as grief comes to everyone. Thank you for caring for the community of blogorinos, Lisa.