I'm shocked and numbed by this.
Gretchen was one of the first friends I made on FR ... In her own quiet way, she was one of the pillars of this site.
When she asked me to be a Dose host, I told her that everyone on that thread is like a second family to me, and it's true. Gretchen was like a big sister ...
I don't have any brothers or sisters in real life, so that relationship meant a lot to me personally.
I just realized that Gretchen is now reunited with her brother that passed away last year. Praise God and thank You for Your mercy.
I’m heartbroken. I loved her, and missed her, and I had no idea she was so sick.
She loved you so, Mark. She emailed me about you and sent your picture. I’m so sorry you will have her here no more.
I’m so sorry WE will have her here no more.
God bless you and shower you with His tender mercies.
OMG! What a stunner. I’m beyond words. I just came online a short while ago and just migrated over to FR now. I don’t know what to say right now.
First thing every day I would click open Carrie's thread and pray for Gretchen and her family. What an inspiration of love and service they all were. Their faith humbled me.
She had posted to me on 7/21 that an update was coming, but it never did. I did not realize how sick she was. Thank you God for letting her spread her joy and love here.