On September 27, 2005 a long-time member of the Chronic Pain forum passed away. Her user name was LisaLJ, but we all knew her as Lisa.

Lisa was a mom to 2 beautiful girls, Ashley and Jada. Ashley was pregnant with her first child, Lisa's first grandchild, when Lisa passed away, and Jada was just a little girl when she lost her mommy.

I just wanted to post about Lisa as a way to remember her. I found a dancing banana just like her icon, and I hope it works...




That banana always made me smile because seeing meant that there was a post from Lisa.

I know that the Chronic Pain forum went through a lot of pain and sorrow after Lisa's passing becasue of her passing and because of the events that followed. I hesitated to post this because of the hurt feelings about those events, but those events should not stop us from remembering Lisa.

I will always remember Lisa as a kind a generous soul, and my heart goes out to Ashley and Jada, and to Lisa's first grandchild that she never got to meet.


Lisa's Obituary and the online guestbook -
http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/Dea...sonId=15232005

No matter how bad a day it was, seeing that dancing banana always made me smile. I didn't always post, but her loss to the forum, to me, was palpable. I will miss LisaLJ, and I keep her family always in my prayers. She left us too soon...

Theresa

I did'nt talk to lisa but i remember her posts and her passing.
I hope her family is doing ok.
This was very nice of you to bring up a in memory post wittessa.
May she rest in peace..

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I only posted to Lisa a few times, but I always read her messages and took some the hope and encourage she gave and freely used it for myself. So hard to believe it has been a year. May her loved ones always feel the presence of her love.

Deborah

I had the pleasure of talking with Lisa often. When I needed something special, I could send her a PM and not once did she break a confidence. She was that way with everyone so when she left us, she took our problems right up there with her. I cannot believe it's been a year already.

Whether you knew Lisa or not, if you read this, would you please take a minute out of your day and think about a wonderful mother and friend to all who needed one. A special person...

Nancy-H

i, too, loved that darn banana. I couln't stay mad or bummed out once i saw that lil guy.

Gosh, its been a year now. Miss her.

Hi Liz!
What a beautiful thing you've done by setting up a memorial for our beloved friend! She is missed so much by her friends and family! She was one of the sweetest girls I had the good fortune to know.

Lisa, you are missed terribly, but I feel certain you are now more comfortable and painfree! I love you soooo much!

Always in my heart~
~Kimmy

God Rest Lisa's gentle and caring Soul. She is a Beautiful Angel now watching over her Family and I'm sure she is very very proud of them all. She is missed by so many that loved Her.

To all of Lisa's closest and dearest Friends, you were all so Dear to Her. I hope you all still feel Lisa's love around You daily.

Lisa and I had very nice long conversations that I will cherish in my memory banks forever. I still have some old emails from her that I won't ever delete. They are the epitomy of the person Lisa was, all support and kindness and not one complaint. She was the very first person to reach out to Me on the CP Forum when I was lost, tried to fit in there and the posts were moving so fast, she knew I felt like an "outsider" and she drew Me in and helped Me. I only hope that I was also able to help her as well and give back to her, what she gave me.

She even posted looking for Me when the "Mia" threads were up everytime.(I had another user name on OBT). She noticed I wasn't around much, and no matter what pain she had or what she was going through herself, she was always worrying about others and wanting to make sure they were okay, by reaching out to them. She could be having the worst pain day herself, but she didn't complain about it, she was reaching out to help others. Lisa was a "Giver" and not a "Taker", and I for one am so proud to have been considered a "Friend" by Lisa. It was an Honor.

We've lost a caring Friend and Confidant, but Heaven has gained a most precious Angel.

Thank You Wittesea for starting this thread, Lisa will forever remain in our very Hearts and Souls.

Love,
Fee

If Tears Could Build a Stairway,
and Memories a Lane,
I'd walk Right up To Heaven,
And Bring you Home Again.

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This freaked me out. I have been gone a long time, but this was a shock. She will be surely missed.

sally