To my friend Montessori

[Loubon]

I was so stunned by the news of Montessori’s passing that I did not know what to say when I posted on the memorial thread. I felt I owed my friend more than that.

We found each other on the DIS Class Yearbook thread and she was truly the first person I thought of as a friend on these boards. It’s strange because even as I think that, it is not like we had ever met in person or even spoke on the phone. Our friendship and connection came solely from the desire to make others smile.

While others might have thought the idea of posting pictures to mimic someone’s screen name was silly, we truly enjoyed it not only for the creative challenge but just on the hope it would make someone laugh and smile. It caused us to laugh at each other quite frequently.

We would go on “posting rolls” where we would see how many we could add in a short amount of time. Her early morning posts were a contrast to my late in the day posts that had me dubbing us the day shift and the night shift. And it was always a race to see who could post first when someone would request to be added. Sometimes we even got there at the same time! The mutual respect for each other’s creativity got to the point that we would not only post for acceptance by the person we choose but also by each other.

While this went on for over a year, her PMs were always signed with a sunshine. And it was only a few short months ago that I realized I had never bothered to ask her what her “real” name was. We both had a laugh at that.

Finally, as the thread reached 150 pages she was worried it would be shut down. I told her no problem we would start a new one and link them together but she said it wouldn’t be the same. She wanted this one to continue so others would be happy. She was the happiest person on the DIS when Alex lifted the page restriction on the threads. So we just had to let it continue on.

I will miss those e-mails that said, Montessori has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled – The DIS Class Yearbook - in the Community Board forum of The DIS Discussion Forums.

But most of all I will miss my friend.

In Memory of Montessori (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=6203742#post6203742)

[Pop Daddy]

I didnt know her but this is touching from a friend like you are

[Lars624]

Lou:hug:
What a beautiful tribute to a friend

[helenabear]

Very beautiful Lou...
:hug:

[nativetxn]

{{{HUGS}}}

[Dan Murphy]

Nicely said, Lou. :hug: Hard to top a friend, regardless how we come by them, a friend is priceless. Mary Ann gave many folks here a chance to smile, to shine, as have you also, Lou. You were a team, a team, a great word that is, team. I do think Montessori will provide you with much inspiration in the future, Lou, to continue, making smiles, as you both so often did. Rest your soul, Mary Ann.

[browneyes]

:hug: :sad1:

[Boo'sMom]

what a guy......montessori was lucky to count you as one of her DIS friends.

[Robinette]

I have really enjoyed looking through The DIS Class Yearbook thread. That was a beautiful tribute.

:hug:

[cynsaun]

:hug: :sad1:

[paras4ri]

Beautiful tribute Lou.

[Disbug]

You always know just what to say... your sadness is reflected by us all. Some of us did not know her well, but we were all touched by her gift. Thanks for expressing what is in many peoples hearts...:sad1:

[KristaTX]

:grouphug: Very nice words about Montessori. I know what it is like to have great friends here on the DIS. I am so very sorry :(.

[Cruisin]

:sad1: She is greatly missed.

[DisMN]

That was so touching Lou. Sudden loss like this just catches a person and leaves 'em breathless.......

The Yearbook thread is one of my favorites and Montessori's contributions will be missed!!

[kejoda]

:hug: Lou. That was beautiful

[delswife]

Lou,

That was truely a beautiful tribute to a special person. It left me in tears. I am so sorry and she will be missed.

:hug: :(

[Pugdog007]

Tears here too. Hugs to you, Lou. :grouphug:

[TigrLvsPooh]

That was a really beautiful post. It's amazing how we can build these strong bonds with people over the internet. I hope the yearbook thread goes on and on as a tribute to all the happiness she spread. :)

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Lou,

I am so sorry for your loss and your post was beautiful. I loved the humor that you two found in life. Mary Ann will be missed she and Roy (FloridaCat) were very special people.

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The WL (Wilderness Lodge) Vets

[firstmickey]

Awww Lou......that was beautiful.......


:hug: for you, my friend!

[Majestic]

Very nice things you said. Touching. I'm so sorry for your loss of a good friend. Rest in peace.

Fred

[gina2000]

You bring Montessori alive for me, Lou.

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope memories of your time together bring you comfort and peace.

[The LK 4]

Very well said, Lou. Thanks to both you and Montessori for your fantastic teamwork. :hug:

[meeshi]

:sad1: What a beautiful tribute, Lou.

[dizneenut]

What a beautiful tribute. :( :hug:

[Miss Jasmine]

Lou, :sad1: I have enjoyed the yearbook for some time. You and Montessori were so creative. I am sorry you lost your partner in crime. What a beautiful tribute. :hug:

[snoopy]

I have always enjoyed looking at the Yearbook too. I'm so sad that montessori has passed away. She was a neat person, insightful and funny and not at all afraid to say what she meant. I read a post from her not long ago where she went against the grain and said something very directly that really needed to be said but no one else had the guts to say. I appreciated that about her, she was very straightforward.

Thank you for your nice tribute, Lou. :) She had a great friend in you.

[#1hockeymom]

:hug:I am truly saddened to hear about another Dis'ers passing. Montesorri brought happiness and joy to total strangers through her posts. She will truly be missed.

Debbie

[huey duey & luey]

That was so beautifully written.
Tara

[DisneyAddict_M]

Awwww, I'm gonna cry. That was so beautiful. :hug:

[lat]

Lou, that was so touching. I met Mary Ann over the internet over 2 years ago and had never spoken to her either. However, we shared many of our personal life stories and she was a very special person.

I just checked out your yearbook and saw the picture she made for me under my old dis name. I remember she said that she was going to do something using that name but I never got on to the thread to check it out until now. Now I want to cry because I can longer chat with her and thank her for the picture. Boy do I miss her............................................... ........:(

[alabamaalan]

Thank you Lou for posting a tribute to a woman who enjoyed keeping the magic alive on the DIS.

And thank you for having the same spirit yourself.

[Brer_Papa]

LouBon.....that ws a beautiful and touching tribute...spoken as only a true friend could....

My hat is off to you Sir!

I have enjoyed the creativity and fun that you and Montessori provided on the Yearbook thread...as Dan Murphy said..."a wonderful team"


Montessori was a great person...and a greater friend...she will be missed indeed...

[KimRaye]

What a great tribute. Thank you for sharing your close thoughts with us.

And, with montessori's permission I hope, I quote her from the Thread Killer's thread:

Originally posted by montessori
http://www.fromtheheartpostcards.com/greetingcards/angel_name.jpg
She was greatly enjoyed, and will be missed sorely. :sad1:

A new Angel indeed.

[MerryPoppins]

Lou, what a lovely tribute to a friend. It made me cry. I'm beginning to see that you are really a teddy bear of a guy. Thanks for sharing with us.

[EsmeraldaX]

Originally posted by Lars624
Lou:hug:
What a beautiful tribute to a friend
ITA :hug: She sounds like she was a wonderful person. I wish I'd had a chance to get to know her more. She will be missed by many. :hug:

[marymrg]

:hug: What a beautiful tribute............

[MaMudduck]

Thank you Loubon for sharing this. I didn't find your thread untill today. We really miss MaryAnn on the other thread she was there with us from the start, over a year and a half ago.

Since then it has reminded me over and over again that although we just "chat" on these boards, everyone we meet and get to know becomes important to us and when they are gone we truly feel that lose. :hug:

Has anyone heard how her husband is doing?

Wendy

[Mouseteacher]

:( You two were truly a dynamic duo on the Yearbook thread. The thread has brought many smiles to many DISers. Montessori will not be forgotten.