tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post7570872939319359143..comments2024-03-26T02:27:13.280-05:00Comments on Bubby and Bean ::: Living Creatively: Saying Goodbye to a Soul Sister and Shining SpiritMelissa at bubbyandbean.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-51813297211453148492019-04-22T17:50:26.284-05:002019-04-22T17:50:26.284-05:00Marg was absolutely magical. Still to this day, I ...Marg was absolutely magical. Still to this day, I get emails from people who she touched who come come across this post. How lucky we all are to have known her. xoMelissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-23870521749865148442019-04-22T02:41:39.636-05:002019-04-22T02:41:39.636-05:00Thank you for these beautiful words about a eoman ...Thank you for these beautiful words about a eoman I considered a friend. We worked together at a school in Florida, and I have several wonderful photographs of her in the bright bloom of her 20’s. We both entered different phases of our life and moved to different states, but tonight I found myself wondering about her. It has been 20 years since I photographed her. It hurts to know that her time is over, but I am consoled to know that she affected so many people in so many positive ways. That is who she always was, even to this day. artguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686622877399524247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-84526261149794035172013-07-17T11:35:38.877-05:002013-07-17T11:35:38.877-05:00I met Margarita at Burning Man in 2011 as well. Sh...I met Margarita at Burning Man in 2011 as well. She spent a lot of time at our camp and I was in complete awe of this amazing woman. She told me once that I was an inspiration to her - one of the most humbling things anyone has said to me. I have never met anyone like Margarita - her poise, beauty, and optimism were unflagging. Margarita became an inspiration to me - a living example of the power of resilience and optimism. Her untimely death is a tragedy and reminds me that life is far too short to go a day without expressing gratitude to those who bring us joy.<br /><br />Everyone who had the pleasure of Margarita's friendship will be forever changed - she truly made a difference in the world. <br /><br />Thank you, Melissa - <br />Bobbie Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330589983423306066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-67412915550279266322013-07-17T01:49:00.248-05:002013-07-17T01:49:00.248-05:00Thank you for this beautifully written piece Melis...Thank you for this beautifully written piece Melissa! <br />I very, very much appreciate it!<br /><br />~OwenOwen Salsonhttps://www.facebook.com/on.non.98noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-48275768887185031792013-07-17T01:23:32.497-05:002013-07-17T01:23:32.497-05:00OMG! :-(
I was wondering why I hadn't hear...OMG! :-( <br />I was wondering why I hadn't heard from Margarita in so long. <br />Wow...LIFE IS PRECIOUS!!! I love this woman so much! <br />We met at Burning Man in 2011 and had a fantastic time spending the week together. I visited her down in Denver later that year to spend some time with her and to help her out with a few things. She was so strong spirited. I guess I assumed we'd always have time together. <br />I travelled through Europe & Asia last year and hadn't heard from her from her since I got back. When I failed to find her FB acct. I Googled her name & wound up here. :-( I was so hoping that someone was mistaken about this, but when I try her number...No answer.<br />I'll have to take some time to process all of this.<br /><br />I love you Marg!<br />I wish I had been in a position to help you more.<br />Your love lives on inside us all! <br />((((( <3 )))))Owen Salsonhttps://www.facebook.com/on.non.98noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-30896429110309995442012-04-19T17:38:50.948-05:002012-04-19T17:38:50.948-05:00I am so sorry for your loss. Sometimes it's ha...I am so sorry for your loss. Sometimes it's hard to imagine why people who are so amazing have to leave the world in the most tragical ways. But I'm sure God knows why. I'm sure your friend is in a good place now. <br /><br />Tight hug.Mikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143809461043872782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-7408661696546803042012-04-17T00:08:37.268-05:002012-04-17T00:08:37.268-05:00I know we tweeted briefly last week, but again, so...I know we tweeted briefly last week, but again, sorry about this. Such a sad story. Your friend sounded amazing.grrfeistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512784580086284118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-10524947336875458262012-04-15T16:54:49.758-05:002012-04-15T16:54:49.758-05:00Thank you so much for commenting Karen, and for yo...Thank you so much for commenting Karen, and for your sweet words about Margarita. It sounds like you are a truly incredible person as well! It's comforting to hear that Margie has inspired you to continue to help others. I wish you the very best. xo, melissaMelissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-46821713114049503912012-04-15T16:52:29.573-05:002012-04-15T16:52:29.573-05:00Love you Pete. <3Love you Pete. <3Melissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-5041931146324760882012-04-15T16:52:17.209-05:002012-04-15T16:52:17.209-05:00Thank you for commenting Angela. I agree that we ...Thank you for commenting Angela. I agree that we are all incredibly blessed to have known such an amazing person. <3Melissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-110911939315188342012-04-15T16:51:29.005-05:002012-04-15T16:51:29.005-05:00Thank you for leaving this comment JP. It's a...Thank you for leaving this comment JP. It's amazing how many people Margarita touched on such a profound level. I'm glad you were able to see this post and read all of the comments. I hope you are doing okay during this tough time. Love, MelissaMelissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-47969497109603530262012-04-15T13:28:58.695-05:002012-04-15T13:28:58.695-05:00As Ms. Wheelchair MO 2011, I greatly regret not ha...As Ms. Wheelchair MO 2011, I greatly regret not having met Margarita last year, when her injury forced her not to attend the pageant. Having MS and living life in a wheelchair is difficult, but I strive to always keep a positive attitude and inspire others to do the same. Having said that, I can only wish that I was half the person she was and half the spirit she is. She will always continue to inspire me to help others and bring peace and light to the world.<br /><br />Karen SwartzKaren Swartzhttp://www.msmowheelchair.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-48112419941744193952012-04-15T00:04:01.838-05:002012-04-15T00:04:01.838-05:00So sorry for your loss. And yes....life is too sho...So sorry for your loss. And yes....life is too short. Thinking of you and Margaita;s family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745941734752306290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-55114514907434088692012-04-13T23:47:20.482-05:002012-04-13T23:47:20.482-05:00Beautiful. Just like Margarita & you. Thanks k...Beautiful. Just like Margarita & you. Thanks kiddo. Sigh.makeithappen77https://www.blogger.com/profile/13402134621369511828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-64003246547995310882012-04-13T18:54:56.906-05:002012-04-13T18:54:56.906-05:00Thank you from the bottom of my heart for truly ex...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for truly expressing Margarita's life so eloquently and marvelous. She was, and forever will be, an inspiration to so many individuals. I also knew her in high school and even though our lives went different ways, I am so thankful that God placed us back together for the last two years of her life. Indeed, the world has lost an irreplaceable shinning star... and now heaven has an angel who will forever dance. Thanks again for the amazing tribute to her life. How blessed are we to have been touched by one of the most amazing souls this world has to offer. We will never forget her light, and we will always remember her smile. God bless.Angela Stringfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165172682690830690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-38985947802657734332012-04-13T14:54:38.974-05:002012-04-13T14:54:38.974-05:00My thoughts are with you, it is never easy to lose...My thoughts are with you, it is never easy to lose a loved one, especially one who is taken too soon. She sound like she lived life to the full though and will always be an inspiring role model.Rx<br /><br />http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.co.uk/Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885854816183482154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-71368360746663965202012-04-12T17:30:22.548-05:002012-04-12T17:30:22.548-05:00I have known Margarita for over 20 years. We went ...I have known Margarita for over 20 years. We went to high school together and have been friends ever since. I moved to Ohio for 8 years for college and work. After moving back to florida 6 years ago, we had become very close and, like always, has been a source of inspiration and a genuine spring of happiness wherever she goes, including after her accident. I was one of the first people to hear about her accident on monday, and I felt compelled to deliver the news to those who knew her as I did. Being the harbinger of this type of news is not a role i can imagine anyone relishing, but it had be done. All who knew her life and everything she has surmounted, were in absolute shock. I would like to thank everyone for the multitude of kind words and the many condolences that you have offered. I only wish everyone could have known her as a person because she would have left an indelible mark on your heart that you could never forget. I will let her friends and family know the impact she had on so many lives in life and in death. Thank you for so many of your kind words... we love you margarita... this world is truly a lesser place without you in it.jp ryanhttp://facebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-40276391497668860212012-04-12T14:28:34.427-05:002012-04-12T14:28:34.427-05:00I am sending so much love to your family and Marga...I am sending so much love to your family and Margaritas. Thank you for the kind words!Melissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-8422214856963090902012-04-12T14:26:58.732-05:002012-04-12T14:26:58.732-05:00Thank you so much for reaching out to me Natalia, ...Thank you so much for reaching out to me Natalia, and for keeping Margie's friends updates during this sad time. I agree that Marg worked her special magic to make sure we connected. I continue to send so much love to you and the rest of her family.Melissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-15969576911997720092012-04-12T14:15:03.098-05:002012-04-12T14:15:03.098-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss! She truly sounds l...I'm so sorry for your loss! She truly sounds like an amazing person to have touched so many people. Her positivity through tragedy is inspiring. Thank you for sharing her storyTsuki aka LittleGrayFoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806383466198748686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-74018148541191689522012-04-12T13:21:45.948-05:002012-04-12T13:21:45.948-05:00Thank you so much for honoring Margarita. My famil...Thank you so much for honoring Margarita. My family, also from Colombia have been friends with her family for as long as I can remember. I loved reading her post on facebook and I will miss her positivity and strength. Can't wait to hear about the tributes, if you need any help please let me know. Much love, LisaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00438231420183254400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-47327045051032117082012-04-12T12:11:50.063-05:002012-04-12T12:11:50.063-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this story. I am SO ...Thank you so much for sharing this story. I am SO incredibly sorry for your loss and hope each day gets a little easier for you. She was a wonderful, beautiful and inspiring woman and I am so grateful I was able to hear a small part of her story.Lindsay Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11870613840741935207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-80115293722163662702012-04-12T10:01:31.657-05:002012-04-12T10:01:31.657-05:00Oh my. I was just able to catch up on blog posts t...Oh my. I was just able to catch up on blog posts this morning.<br />My heart just aches for you and those impacted by your sweet friend!<br />I think a gallon of tears fell off my face while reading this post. <br />I pray that the days will get better for you!!<br />Life really is a precious thing!!<br />And it is all the more beautiful when we have someone who encouraged us and shined through our lives. <br />I'm so happy that you had a friend like Margarita. That is such a blessing!!!<br />much love to you.<br />xoxo<br />-ColieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291272119577039810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-37560843062247470312012-04-12T08:38:36.046-05:002012-04-12T08:38:36.046-05:00thanks for sharing your memories of Margarita, she...thanks for sharing your memories of Margarita, she got her legs back + some new dancing shoes & is with my mom once again :)MyCircleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217856948115959299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-48289105868158823382012-04-12T04:36:42.433-05:002012-04-12T04:36:42.433-05:00I am so sorry for your loss. Your post is beautif...I am so sorry for your loss. Your post is beautiful, heart warming and heart breaking at the same time.Crochet Addict UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916712346884443545noreply@blogger.com