Update on Member @PaintsOnSlate (21857) / myLot

United States

October 24, 2023 3:41pm CST

I don't how many of your remember our dear member Marilyn from Canada who had such wonderful camping adventures with her sister and often wrote about babysitting her daughter's dog . She and I met several times for lunch in Florida where she visited every year. I also met with her for a great meal in Niagara on the Lake in Canada when we were there a few years ago. Anyway, we are Facebook friends and I haven't heard anything from her for a while. Her daughter let all her friends know that she has Alzheimer's and doesn't know anyone but is happy. The last time we had lunch in Florida she was worried about her memory and we talked about it. I didn't realize it would be the last time I saw her. I wrote about our lunches on here, I's sure they are still on here. If you are a person who prays, remember her and her family in your prayers or just give her a thought. She was a lovely woman and such a wonderful crafter, I bought one of her slates when I was in Canada.

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26 responses

Amber

@AmbiePam (93944)

• United States

24 Oct 23

I do remember her. That makes me feel sick, but you said the news is that she’s happy, and considering everything, that is the most important thing.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

24 Oct 23

Yes it made me feel sick too, she was so nice and I enjoyed our lunches.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472060)

• Switzerland

25 Oct 23

I remember her very well. How sad that she has Alzheimer's, but it's a good thing if she is at least happy. I remember you posted a photo here when you met years ago.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112983)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Mar

It is probably a lot harder on her family then on her, I pray they do not become depressed.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112983)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Mar

I am so sorry you are going through that.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472060)

• Switzerland

27 Mar

@rebelann I know Anne. My husband suffers of short term memory loss, it's a lot harder for me.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

25 Oct 23

Aw I remember her, thanks Belle. So sorry to hear this though.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112983)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Mar

I feel so sorry for her family, I remember how easy it is to become depressed when they no longer know who you are.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

27 Mar

@rebelann

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (139980)

• Roseburg, Oregon

20 Aug

I remember her. . That is sad about her memory.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

20 Aug

Yes it has been getting progressively worse. She was just the nicest person, we had some wonderful talks.

MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (83103)

• United States

9 Nov 23

I do remember her very well and how sad to hear of her diagnosis with Alzheimers. I will definitely pray for her and her family.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

8 Dec 23

Thank you, appreciate it.

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Courtney

@Courtlynn (67080)

• United States

6 Nov 23

Awful to read this

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

11 Nov 23

I was very sad when I heard it

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160978)

• United States

25 Oct 23

She created many beautiful things and lovely memories, both with her slate and with quilting. I am glad she is happy. That is one thing my dad said often in his battle with Alzheimer's. . . he may have forgotten a lot but he was happy. Thank you so much for sharing. I thought of her the other day.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

8 Dec 23

It is so sad when we lose members that we have come to love.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (50524)

• United States

24 Oct 23

I’m sorry to hear this sad news.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

8 Dec 23

Yes she is a big loss.

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Kimberley

@mom210 (9115)

• United States

1 Nov 23

I do remember her and wondered what happened to her. That is so sad. praying for her and her family

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

2 Nov 23

Thank you I am sure it will be appreciated

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (80784)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

25 Oct 23

I will certainly put her in my prayers and wish all the best for her family, I am glad to hear she is happy,

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112983)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Mar

I wish Bellestarr would post once in a while, I miss her.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342145)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Oct 23

I have often wondered about her and if she was okay. This is sad news indeed. I remember the wonderful work she did as she'd put up photos of some of her creations. Thanks for letting us know.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112983)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Mar

I hope her family isn't depressed which happens all to often.

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paigea

@paigea (36315)

• Canada

25 Oct 23

I do remember her and I appreciate you letting us know.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

8 Dec 23

Thank you, yes she is missed.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (181717)

• United States

25 Oct 23

I'm sorry that I didn't know Marilyn; but I'll keep her in my prayers and wish her well. I'm glad that she is happy.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112983)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Mar

You would have liked her, she was so very talented and always had interesting things to tell us.

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Diana

@dya80dya (36769)

•

25 Oct 23

This is very sad. This disease is awful. I don't remember her, but this news makes me sad.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

8 Dec 23

yes it is very sad.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (182201)

• United States

25 Oct 23

Aww, I always wonder about the mylotters who are no longer here. That is sad.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (137801)

• India

25 Oct 23

I remember interacting with her occasionally and sad to know of her condition . I wish her well

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Marsha

@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

3 Apr

At first I thought you were talking about someone else, but I now remember this person. I'm glad you were able to meet her and said that she had that illness. My sister who is slightly younger than me was diagnosed with that also last year. She still drives her car although we, her siblings, don't think she should be. But she lives in Detroit and we live north of her two hours. We did get her a place to live near another sister and will move her up here in May.

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