Barbara, I am thinking of you and sending you my love and support. You know that you have always been such support to me and to so many others. You have a gift. Love and strength to you.
Dearest Barb,
I learned this news from a florist. Can you believe that? They called this morning to tell me that the arrangement I sent to you last week could not be delivered to you in the ICU (which is not where I thought you were), but was successfully re-directed to you in hospice. This news.... from a florist. She cheerfully informed me that your family could enjoy the live plants and flowers I sent, after you enjoyed them for a few days. Talk about a moment in crazytown.
You have been an invaluable mentor to me, my friend. You've helped me learn the ins and outs of this community, how to offer love and support to people I've never met in person and can't go visit, and shown me again and again the power of connecting with people over long distances to create change in their lives and in my own. And as so many people in this thread have already noted, you have role modeled how to do all that with a fantastic sense of humor. Rest assured that you have left a big, beautiful mark on this community, and your legacy will remain here going forward for a very long time.
I already miss you from just one week of your absence in my e-mail inbox. I'll continue to miss you, my dear friend. May your soul's next destination be a blast.
With tremendous love and admiration,
Em
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Em, so well said. I am so sorry you had to receive the news that way. Praying for Pup.
Reading Manny's post is very sad news ...you are in mine and many other hearts ...Bless You and Your Family dear Barb.... from across the line !
Dear Barbara , I'm shocked to hear this news- I had no idea you were facing this and so ill. You have been such a wonderful, incredible support to me, and to so many others here, whenever I came to the chatroom and on the forums, helping talk me through a misdose and more. Thank you so much for all you have done. I'm sending you and your family my love and prayers Ellie <3 
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dear barbara i miss seeing your pix in chat room
love & hugs & shalom
i cannot find words to express my feelings
Dear sweet sis.....I miss not having my first in the morning chat with you as I start my day doing birthday messages, and greeting new members with a coffee at hand. How we joked that we only had our first cuppa, not fully awake. Our support of each other, because inasmuch as you were there for each and everyone of us....it was your oasis too.
Isn't it weird how I want to come to you, here, to tell you how sad I am about a dear dear friend...you? Our minds cannot fully grasp yet, that you're not "here" on chat.
But we're wrong....you ARE most assuredly here with us, in us....holding us, "lurking"
on the side. Shedding tears as I type this, I know you are at peace....you are without pain....and damn it, you can jump dog gates....but right now, the tears are blurring the computer screen and my heart aches.
Love you forever...and baskets of hugs,
linda ♥
We miss you pup..i hope you are well and i hope you come back soon
Thank you Pup, for the difference you made in this community and for your humour. You have indeed "dared to be remarkable" as you wrote on your profile page. I wish you will find comfort in your family, friends and caregivers in these times of need. All the best, Holger
Barbara-My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been a friend when I was ill. I hope you find peace. G-d bless you.
I never got a chance to meet or chat with you, but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My four year old type 1 diabetic always says that he loves everybody, and you are included in that as well. All the best.
Pup,
There is a candle burning outside my house for you… Now each time I come home, it makes me think of you, which puts a smile on my face. Barbara, you have put smiles on so many faces, you have made TuDiabetes, and thus the world, a better place.
I wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done!
I wish you, your family, friends, and your dogs strength, faith and peace of mind.
Love
SC
Pup, I don't know that I have interacted directly with you but I always made sure to read your posts. You had a way of looking at "the person" with your responses that I really respect. You have been a positive influence on everyone who came into contact with you via your posts. You have made a positive and memorable mark on the diabetes world and I am sure, also on all others in your life, and especially your family. If only we all could have such a legacy! My thoughts are with you and your family (and including your TuD family members who were so close to you).
Pup, thinking of you each and every day.
Safe journey, dear lady.
hugs everyone
Sometimes there just aren't any words. Thoughts and prayers abound. {HUG}
Hugs to you and your family dear Barbara. As a new member I looked forward to getting to know you as it was clear from your home page that you are an active and well loved member of this special community.
Barbara,you and your Family are in my daily prayers and thoughts.
Strength, peace and (((hugs))) to you all.
Hi Barbara, this comment is a repeat of one on your page. First, I am greatly enjoying your meet-up photos. You and I having a meet-up, complete with our dogs, was never in the cards, but I have a fantasy-meet-up in mind. Here goes: You and I are sitting at a patio table sipping white wine (or do you prefer martinis?) with our white cheddar cheese, watching our dogs play tag. Our 13-year olds, Chloe and Aggie, stop and touch noses now and again. I have this meet-up firmly in mind, and will always smile when I think of it! Peace, my friend. Trudy
G'day Pup, so sorry to hear this news but believe me you are in the thoughts and prayers of MANY, MANY people, even little old me all the way Down Under.
YOU and others like you are what makes these sites/communities work so well.
PS: Don't forget I am coming to stay and will be wanting double helpings of pie.