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Hello friends,
This is Frustrated Lady's granddaughters. It was very important for Grandma to send a message to all of you and to let you know how much she loved this forum. Unfortunately, Frustrated Lady is in hospice care and is unable to communicate. She wanted to let you know how important it was for her to communicate with like-minded people and she truly expressed the love she had for all of you. She expressed over the weekend how important it was for her to send a final message, we wanted to make sure to fulfill that wish.
Thank you for being her dear friends and a constant support. She made us promise that we would never "switch sides and vote Republican" and we will keep that promise.
Many thanks,
Her granddaughters in Iowa
rurallib
(64,298 posts)always liked he reasoned posts.
Mike Nelson
(10,805 posts)... Frustrated Lady and her granddaughters!
jmbar2
(7,393 posts)Please give her a hug and tell her it is from all of her DU friends. She will live on because of her engagement on this board.
May she have a peaceful passing.
Srkdqltr
(9,036 posts)You are a lovely granddaughter. Hugs.
Diamond_Dog
(38,852 posts)Sending peace and love to Frustrated Lady!
underpants
(193,581 posts)Cha
(315,261 posts)Love her!
Maraya1969
(23,368 posts)and peace in her hospice journey.
Lars39
(26,451 posts)She will be greatly missed. Thank you for letting us know. Theres always someone here to talk to in case you need a friendly face, too.
hlthe2b
(111,865 posts)Please send our warmth and remembrance to her. I wish her the most wonderful moments with family and a pain-free and peaceful transition. We carry on the fight, but she can now watch over the efforts. I suspect she will be joined by others rooting us on from DU time in the past.
HoosierDebbie
(445 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,657 posts)keithbvadu2
(40,915 posts)Deuxcents
(24,489 posts)To you and your grandmother we know as Frustrated Lady. 🌺
brer cat
(27,178 posts)Thank you for letting us know.
Scrivener7
(57,523 posts)Please tell Frustrated Lady she is in my heart, and my wishes for a peaceful and comfortable journey are with her.
I am so glad you are with her.
Chautauquas
(4,487 posts)I am glad she has wonderful people like you at her side at this time.
blm
(114,360 posts)((Lady))
Coventina
(28,834 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,516 posts)is a part of our community and will be sorely missed.
AmBlue
(3,456 posts)Last edited Thu May 4, 2023, 07:32 PM - Edit history (1)
Very glad to hear she is surrounded by loving family, and please give her my very best hopes and wishes for comfort and, ultimately, a peaceful transition. We at DU will carry on the fight for goodness and integrity in this world. All my best to FrustratedLady and her family at this time.
bluestarone
(20,575 posts)Makes me feel very proud to be apart of THIS group! Please watch over her, and tell her Thank you from ALL of us here! (what great grand daughters YOU must be) TY again.
Jerry2144
(3,027 posts)And know that youre always welcome to visit here.
Ocelot II
(127,941 posts)and fulfilling her wish. I hope she's comfortable and has a peaceful passing, whenever that might come, and I'm glad we at DU could be supporting friends for her.
wryter2000
(47,940 posts)And thank you for posting
rwheeler31
(6,242 posts)Best of care and comfort to your family, and walk gently fellow traveler.
badhair77
(5,038 posts)So sorry to hear this news. She is definitely missed as she gave as much as she got from DU.
Thanks for letting us know.
democrank
(11,873 posts)Thank you for letting us know.
MLAA
(19,572 posts)the fight for good and right. Love to Frustratedlady
cilla4progress
(26,462 posts)thank you and goddess speed to your dear Grandma!
malaise
(290,451 posts)Thank you for letting us know - I wish her comfort and peace
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WinstonSmith4740
(3,393 posts)Thank you for letting us know, and let her know she'll always be with us.
liberalmuse
(18,881 posts)That was kind of you to post here for her. I hope she is resting well and is at peace with her upcoming transition.
Hope22
(4,247 posts)She was certainly blessed with wonderful granddaughters! 🙏💐💗💗💗
barbtries
(30,878 posts)big hugs
i'm going to make sure my sons know to do this as well. I hope your grandma can read the post and feel the love.
greatauntoftriplets
(178,445 posts)Your grandmother was a valued member of DU, so please tell her that we'll miss her. Best wishes to her, and to her family, at this difficult time.
marble falls
(68,943 posts)... she last posted in February.
LoisB
(11,901 posts)duhneece
(4,419 posts)to your generous spirits
PatSeg
(51,263 posts)You are wonderful granddaughters to carry out her wishes like this. It means a lot to us as we get older.
MiHale
(12,288 posts)MuseRider
(35,004 posts)Thank you for doing this for her and for us.
Evolve Dammit
(21,302 posts)Withywindle
(9,989 posts)I wish you a peaceful journey. You will be missed very much.
To her granddaughters: Thank you so much for posting this message. She was well-respected here and loved dearly. I wish you comfort and peace as well, and I know you'll keep her light alive going into the future.
Fla Dem
(27,226 posts)She will continue to be a member in heart, mind and spirit. Please let her know we will never switch sides. May she have peace, comfort and the love of her family and friends in the days ahead.
Thank you for passing her wishes and thoughts on to us. It means a lot.
AllyCat
(18,293 posts)Please let her know we are sending strength and peace
yobrault1
(191 posts)plcdude
(5,332 posts)She will be missed but now she will no longer be frustrated.
SunSeeker
(57,018 posts)Hekate
(99,958 posts)A genuine DU old-timer, and a great contributor to the ongoing conversation.
FalloutShelter
(13,928 posts)Good Democrat.
herding cats
(19,915 posts)Let her know we love her and appreciated every moment of her time here.
We'll keep on fighting the good fight and getting in good trouble in her honor.
Peace and love to all of you. ❤️
femmedem
(8,528 posts)Thank you for letting us know. I know you did it for her, not us, but many of us would have wondered what happened to her.
She is lucky to have you both there with her. Taking care of this one detail for her speaks volumes about the other ways you are making her passing easy.
FakeNoose
(39,138 posts)She's part of our family!
Tom Yossarian Joad
(19,275 posts)
cally
(21,804 posts)And thank you so much for sharing this with us
DFW
(59,205 posts)And a peaceful crossing for Grandma
gademocrat7
(11,700 posts)to Frustratedlady. Thank you for letting us know about her placement in hospice care.
MontanaMama
(24,561 posts)Thank you for letting us know
and a bigger thank you for caring for your dear grandmother.
trof
(54,274 posts)BigmanPigman
(54,183 posts)MOMFUDSKI
(7,080 posts)and am wishing you peace.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)louslobbs
(3,416 posts)Shes a fine human being 💕❤️
Submariner
(13,178 posts)ProfessorGAC
(74,939 posts)Take care of each other.
Ohiya
(2,629 posts)forgotmylogin
(7,934 posts)littlemissmartypants
(30,452 posts)planetc
(8,739 posts)a kennedy
(34,699 posts)♥️ 🥰 ♥️ 🥰 ♥️
raging moderate
(4,595 posts)You certainly do have some wonderful granddaughters!
UpInArms
(53,574 posts)and tell her that her friends love her and will miss her
and will fight on with her marvelous spirit beside us
Upthevibe
(9,847 posts)..........Sending loving vibes to all of you....
We are truly a community here at DU.....
Paladin
(31,834 posts)Please convey our best wishes to her. And thank you for being thoughtful and responsible granddaughters.
fierywoman
(8,452 posts)Permanut
(7,667 posts)Thanks for letting us know.
Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)Peace be with your family!
❤️
Chicagogrl1
(590 posts)niyad
(128,066 posts)community. Know that you are loved and valued here, as with your family. Rest, knnowing that the fight continues.
Dear Granddaughters,
Thank you so much for honouring your Grandmother's wishes, and letting us know. Give her all our love and bkessings, and know that you are included in that. Her/your DU family is here for you.
In Persisterhood,
Niyad
elleng
(141,248 posts)these important facts.
We'll be thinking of her, and you.
wendyb-NC
(4,500 posts)Reading your post made me sad, for Frustratedlady, her grand daughters, loved ones and all of DU.
DU is so important, where we all share our frustrations, indignation, political concerns, and support
one another in these trying times along with accomplishments, uplifting everyday stuff, pet videos ,
recipes, books, movies, music, photos, art, computer help, the list is infinite I think.
There is also deep gratitude for her, and all the kindred spirits on this forum. Thank you, for posting
for her and honoring her request.
Tree Lady
(12,827 posts)And hugs to all you grandkids.
I am sure it meant a lot to her.
SaveOurDemocracy
(4,546 posts)Thanks for letting us know. She will be in our thoughts.
Joinfortmill
(19,283 posts)yardwork
(68,395 posts)May your grandma's passing be gentle.
JustAnotherGen
(37,293 posts)highplainsdem
(58,749 posts)her crossing will be as gentle and peaceful as possible, and that you and all her loved ones will find comfort, including from our messages here.
She joined DU not long after I did. I don't recall all our interactions, but when I did a quick search I found a perfect reply from her - beginning "This is as sweet as it gets" - to my post at https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216601994 . That had brought a smile to my face then, and it did again today.
She fit in so well here, and she will be missed.
I don't know what beliefs your grandmother has about an afterlife - and I don't think beliefs matter, either. My own belief, based on personal experiences and what I've heard from so many people I've met, is that we go on, and there are reunions with loved ones on the other side. I hope you'll have assurances of that, comforting signs.
But whatever your beliefs, you were blessed to share your life with her, and vice versa.
Thank you for posting this farewell for her.
70sEraVet
(5,028 posts)Frances
(8,588 posts)Im sure your grandmother is as proud of you granddaughters as you are of her
Eko
(9,729 posts)Frustrated Lady and her family.
Peace.
Eko.
onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)I can see you are just as wonderful as your grandmother.
judesedit
(4,578 posts)as a friend on du. We will also keep her wish of never voting for a republican. May angels spread their wings over her and protect her.
Maeve
(43,315 posts)Hospice is a difficult time. Our love to her and peace to you
ChazInAz
(2,967 posts)May your passage be gentle.
SleeplessinSoCal
(10,315 posts)Please pass along a hug and best wishes. Thanks so much for being there for her.
COL Mustard
(7,731 posts)Thank you for posting and my condolences for your grandmother. Stay strong!!!
Solly Mack
(95,895 posts)A peaceful passage to you, Frustratedlady.
Surrounded by love both near and afar.
Jim__
(14,987 posts)TdeV
(160 posts)we can do it
(12,957 posts)ms liberty
(10,735 posts)Schmice3
(303 posts)Raine
(30,978 posts)Sending out much love to her and all those who know and love her.
💕❤️
sheshe2
(94,513 posts)virgdem
(2,283 posts)I wish your Grandmother peace and comfort in her final days.
TygrBright
(21,236 posts)This is one thing a community does. Acknowledges passages, comforts one another on losses, celebrates lives well lived that made a difference here.
Frustratedlady was one of those.
We love her, and will miss her.
Thank you for sharing her thoughts with us... please share our love with her.
Respectfully,
Bright
grantcart
(53,061 posts)evolves
(5,660 posts)May she go gentle knowing that we carry on the fight.
dchill
(42,660 posts)🫂
Happy Hoosier
(9,174 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,937 posts)Sending hugs...
JudyM
(29,552 posts)Tears in my eyes. Wishing her comfort and more of that comfort to you and your family.
With deep respect
Skittles
(168,259 posts)peaceful passing to Frustrated Lady
gopiscrap
(24,489 posts)Ilsa
(63,509 posts)she passes easily and will rest peacefully from her labors.
sueh
(1,921 posts)orleans
(36,493 posts)on a thread to skinner when he announced he had sold du to earl g. this is what she wrote:
391. Thank YOU for everything. You've done a great job and saved a lot of souls.
I remember during the Bush fiasco when I didn't have anyone to bitch to or explain what all was going on. I felt the world was changing before our very eyes and I needed a comfort zone. I had no idea what I was looking for, but searched for "Democratic Party" and found DU. I instantly felt at home and "lived" here for hours on end. You saved my sanity and my soul.
Nearly 20 years? WOW! We've fought a lot of battles in that time and have the ultimate battle before us. Don't totally leave us. I'm sure "Earl G" will take good care of us, but "Skinner" will always need to be around, somewhere. When Trump[ gets trounced, you need to come back and celebrate. It's gonna be one holy rockin' party, that's for sure!
Good luck with your new plans/future.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=10896
i was wondering what drew her to du, assuming it was probably similar to what drew me here, and most of us here. i googled and found the above post. while i did have people i could bitch to i was still searching out a "comfort zone" and through a google search that i did one lost and devastating night i also found du, and also felt that it saved my sanity and my soul -- just as she felt.
and through the years we have been a community for support, alliance, venting, frustration, celebration, humor, and so much more. she'll always be a part of this community.
i'm so glad she spent so many years with us.
thank you, dear granddaughters, for posting this message to let us know.
please tell your grandma that du sends her so much light and so much love.
Celerity
(52,717 posts)Tarheel_Dem
(31,453 posts)RussBLib
(10,262 posts)No need to be frustrated any longer. It was a pleasure to know her.
Peace
nolabear
(43,835 posts)Its well deserved. ❤️
murielm99
(32,445 posts)surrounded by love.
Thank you for letting us know.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(13,278 posts)A DU recap of Frustatedlady:
Member since: Tue Aug 16, 2005
Number of posts: 16,253
Favorite forum: General Discussion
Favorite group: Pennsylvania
We were so fortunate to have your grandma as an active member of our merry band. If you can, tell her how much she means to us.
GoneOffShore
(17,932 posts)calimary
(88,233 posts)We all love her. Please remind her of that. And thank you so much for keeping us posted.
Hugs!
Rhiannon12866
(245,598 posts)Though with such thoughtful granddaughters as you, it sounds like she already has plenty of that. And please tell her how grateful we are that she thought of us - her wit and straight talk are already missed.
mountain grammy
(28,351 posts)And I hope my granddaughters do the same for me.
Goddessartist
(2,176 posts)MissB
(16,339 posts)Im sorry that our community here is losing her, and thank you for letting us know.
kentuck
(114,825 posts)Sending our best thoughts to Frustrated Lady and her Family.
vercetti2021
(10,461 posts)dalton99a
(90,898 posts)Best wishes to her and her family
sellitman
(11,720 posts)For that we are grateful. I'm sure I can speak for everyone here saying this.
Send her our love.
LittleGirl
(8,856 posts)Granddaughters of Frustrated Lady that getting nearly 450 recs on this board is very uncommon. May she rest in peace when her time comes. All the best to you and yours during this difficult time.
Operaweeble
(46 posts)As you transition to a better place, go in peace.
BadGimp
(4,097 posts)EOM
pandr32
(13,571 posts)Please share with your Grandma that we will keep the good fight going, and valued her participation in this community. Thank her, please.
May she have comfort and enjoy her remaining days with you. Peace and hugs.
Tetrachloride
(9,194 posts)in a previous life. Waterloo mainly and once in the driftless area.
Donkees
(33,272 posts)
BeyondGeography
(40,710 posts)Frustrated Lady you have one of the best handles ever on this board. You werent too frustrated to give up the fight and through your grandchildren to give us one last bit of encouragement with this post. I am so moved. Im going to miss you.
OAITW r.2.0
(30,805 posts)IbogaProject
(5,231 posts)Wish her well for us and may you and all her descents be well too.
colorado_ufo
(6,162 posts)Alliepoo
(2,744 posts)And her sweet granddaughters. Tell your g-Ma that her DU family loves her.
debm55
(51,813 posts)The_REAL_Ecumenist
(928 posts)that pray would agree & leave us not forget those who are sending you the best and most powerful of healing thoughts to FrustratedLady & you, her family. Having been here for almost 20 years, I know that I'm in good company when I say that we wish her a safe and wondrous journey home. May God bless her, rain comfort onto all of you & may Heaven welcome her home.
electric_blue68
(24,539 posts)to you - granddaughters.
Very kind, and sweet for you to send her love and regards to her DU people.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)Just to let you know, Grandma passed peacefully in her sleep yesterday morning surrounded by loved ones. We are so grateful to have had her in our lives for as long as we did. Her wisdom, strength, and compassion will live on through all of us who were lucky to learn from her. Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, as you made her time here on Earth without Grandpa so much less lonely for her.
We will continue her fight and will now follow in her footsteps of being members of DU in her honor.
With Love and Gratitude,
Frustrated Lady's Granddaughters
femmedem
(8,528 posts)Thank you for taking care of her, for making her passing easy, and for letting us know.
I hope that our community will mean as much to you as it did to your grandmother. And I hope your grief is easier knowing you did everything possible for her.
blm
(114,360 posts)Fla Dem
(27,226 posts)applegrove
(128,942 posts)Jarqui
(10,772 posts)So sorry for your and our loss.
Grateful for your Grandma's participation.
Heartened that you will follow in her footsteps.
IbogaProject
(5,231 posts)So sorry about your Grandmother. I am very happy you've gotten an insight to get active in politics, doubly that it will be here.
likesmountains 52
(4,246 posts)Hugs to you all.
Leith
(7,864 posts)but we're pleased to know that it was peaceful and her loved ones were with her.
I hope you carry on her tradition of posting here - which reminds me: there is a tradition of new members introducing themselves in the DU Lounge. Nothing too elaborate, perhaps just "happy to be here" and that your grandmother was the member known as FrustratedLady. The arms we welcome you with will be that much warmer.
Thank you for letting us know so we may join in with our happy thoughts about her.
Mad_Dem_X
(10,054 posts)I am glad her passing was peaceful.
mzmolly
(52,489 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,302 posts)malaise
(290,451 posts)Tammie
(387 posts)wendyb-NC
(4,500 posts)My heartfelt condolences. She had to be a special person, and a phenomenal grandmother. May she rest in peace.
wendyb-NC
(4,500 posts)My heartfelt condolences. She had to be a special person, and a phenomenal grandmother. May she rest in peace.
AmBlue
(3,456 posts)To you both and to all her family.
No Vested Interest
(5,270 posts)Grandma's wishes and thoughts.
We'll miss Frustratedlady, but so glad you both will remain with DU.
murielm99
(32,445 posts)I am glad she went peacefully.
dalton99a
(90,898 posts)UpInArms
(53,574 posts)pandr32
(13,571 posts)We are pleased to hear you will join our community and fight the good fight. Frustratedlady will be missed.
Stronger together!
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(11,820 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,937 posts)Marthe48
(22,130 posts)Glad the family let us know. Sending a hug
yonder
(10,174 posts)blogslug
(39,040 posts)Response to Frustratedlady (Original post)
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