In a Funk
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (65840)
United States
September 1, 2024 12:58pm CST
Like many of you, I’m in a funk over the sad news of the passing of one of our myLotters, Kharla. Earlier today B (@pitsipeahie ) wrote a discussion about how myLot is a “community” of sorts. And it really is. Where else can you meet people from Ireland, Australia, Canada, India, AND a horse named George??
Our community is missing a giant piece now. Kharla was a woman of great faith, and I have no doubt that her faith is reality today as she worships in the presence of her God. I pray that faith sustains her husband, Jay (who’s a minister) in the coming days, weeks, and years. Even when you have faith and know they’re not “gone forever,” it still hurts.
So tomorrow I’ll hopefully get going with the 100 days of my 100 favorite songs. If not, I’m sure you understand. You’re probably in a little bit of a funk, too.
The photo is from a vacation stop in Alabama. That’s Noccalula Falls in Gadsden. In the summer it’s barely a trickle, but this was in the spring.
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@arunima25 (87217)
• Bangalore, India
1 Sep
That's a sad news..I enjoyed interacting with her so many times. May her soul rest in peace.
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@arunima25 (87217)
• Bangalore, India
7 Sep
@FourWalls Yes, she was. She will be truly missed. Now she is united with Kobe. They must be enjoying there
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@Juliaacv (50342)
• Canada
1 Sep
You addressed the way that I am feeling since the news of Kharla's passing.
I did not sleep well last night.
I thought of her, and hoped that her final hours were peaceful.
I remember when Fredo and Gilly passed, I never knew if it was peaceful or not, nor will I, and this is the same.
But in my heart there will always be a prayer that they are safely together and did not suffer.
Thank you for this thoughtful post, it really resonated with me today.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
I don’t care if miles and oceans separate us, or if we have never met “in real life,” friendship is friendship. I’m glad we’re leaning on one another here. 
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
Indeed, I think that’s one of the things that made her so endearing.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
@MarieCoyle — even the “online” friends. They are true friends indeed!
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@MarieCoyle (34574)
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1 Sep
@FourWalls
I truly admired Kharla's ''never, ever give up'' spirit. She just shook off the negatives and found a positive to strive for, and marched ahead. I know how hard that can really be, as I am sure most of us do.
It's OK to be in a funk. It's hard to lose a friend.
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@marguicha (220291)
• Chile
1 Sep
I was shocked and sad when I heard of her passing. I didn´t even know that she was ill. 
I will miss her.
I will miss her.3 people like this
@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
Our bodies are quite fragile, and so much goes on inside of them that we don’t know about.
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@kaylachan (66087)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Sep
I don't know how I feel. I saw the obit, and all I know is it had to be sudden and unexpected. Unless she suffered a silent battle we were not aware of.
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@kaylachan (66087)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Sep
@FourWalls When I think back to our conversations about the house and how resigned she sounded, almost convinced she wouldn't get to see the finished product, I suspected she knew then. She could've been, but she had been private never one to go into detail about her medical issues and mishaps. Looking back at her profile the 18th was the last day she was active to her normal standards, and she made one final post on the 19th. And no mention of anything. Just a one-legged bird.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
She hadn’t mentioned being sick. I hurt for Jay and her kids and grandchildren.
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@GardenGerty (159885)
• United States
2 Sep
I hope we told her when she was here how much of a wonderful person we thought she was.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
2 Sep
I hope she knew, too.
And if I haven’t told you, I think you’re great!
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@LadyDuck (467835)
• Switzerland
2 Sep
Kharla was such a sweet and nice lady, I miss her, but I am glad to know that she had faith and now she is surely enjoying to be in that better place where she often dreamed to be. May be she is her lovely dog Kobe now. MyLot is a wonderful community.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
2 Sep
This is a great community, and I’m glad you’re part of it.
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@wolfgirl569 (102597)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Sep
I enjoyed talking with her. And she was so looking forward to her new house. It is a community here.
Great photo.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
Praying for Jay, who has to go on without her.
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@RasmaSandra (78025)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Sep
Lovely photo. Hey, that totally threw me for a loop. Now I never waver in my faith so I am trying hard to think why she was given her heavenly home now and was not meant to have her new home on earth, I know there is a reason and explanation and what makes it easier for me I sure know Kobe is by her side and making it easier for her to adjust,
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
I’m hoping that Jay’s faith carries him through this.
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@Deepizzaguy (100140)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Sep
I am sorry to learn that Kharla has passed away.
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@Deepizzaguy (100140)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Sep
@FourWalls I am in agreement with you that we are sad and shocked.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
Me, too. Loved to hear about her sitting by the beach, enjoying the view.
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@thislittlepennyearns (59669)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
1 Sep
What happened? Had she been sick? That is sad, she's been around for as long as I can remember.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
1 Sep
Linda said she said she wasn’t feeling well and lay down for a nap. Just like my dad went.
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@thislittlepennyearns (59669)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
1 Sep
@MarieCoyle At least she was peaceful like you said. She will be missed.
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@MarieCoyle (34574)
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1 Sep
@FourWalls
Yes, that is what happened, she went to sleep. If she had to leave us, it sounds as if she had a peaceful passing.
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@pitsipeahie (4975)
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2 Sep
Kharla's loss is deeply felt across the myLot community. The feeling is mutual for everybody. Take your time with the songs; we’re not going anywhere.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
2 Sep
Thanks for the sweet words you posted yesterday.
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@pitsipeahie (4975)
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2 Sep
@FourWalls That's the truth about the mylot community. Thank you also.
Thank you also.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
4 Sep
Life is so fragile and uncertain. She was a bright light.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
2 Sep
Yes, she will. Even after four years every time I post a Linda Ronstadt song I think of John Roberts. So Kharla will always be here with us in memory.
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@AliCanary (3198)
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2 Sep
I'm sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose a friend. I'm in a funk this weekend, too - I was supposed to go to my family reunion, but we've had our poor kitty in and out of the vet hospital, and I'm the only one who can take him, because my husband is quarantining with Covid.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
2 Sep
When it rains it pours. Hope the kitty and your husband are well quickly.
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@AliCanary (3198)
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2 Sep
@FourWalls thank you. Kiyo says he's feeling okay, just has a persistent cough. It's his birthday today, poor man - we'll celebrate it properly when he can go out for a nice meal.
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@aninditasen (16184)
• Raurkela, India
2 Sep
That's sad. May her soul rest in peace. We will miss her.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
2 Sep
That’s a comforting message when a loved one passes.
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@nela13 (57357)
• Portugal
2 Sep
@FourWalls Yes, it is a good image to have in our heads when a loved one passes.
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@LindaOHio (171927)
• United States
2 Sep
It's always sad to lose someone in our MyLot family. I know how unhappy she was, waiting for their home to be finished. I'm glad she is now happy with her Lord and Kobe.
I hope you can enjoy the holiday today. Kharla would want us to.
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@FourWalls (65840)
• United States
2 Sep
I shall enjoy the holiday, and I shall pray for her family to rely on their faith at this terrible time.
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