Stephen C. McKinney Memorial Thread (1969-2001)

[Fist and Faith]

Hey Tracie. Like Xar said, it's not how long you live - it's how well you live. I've never heard of anyone living better than you have. We talk about Mozart, Chopin, and Schubert, always wondering what would have happened if they'd lived a few more decades, instead of dying in their 30s. And yeah, maybe they would have accomplished more great things. But the reason we discuss them is that they already did accomplish greatness. There's many, many, many people who lived into their 80s and 90s that we don't discuss, eh?

Yeah, I know, my point is difficult to see in all that. I can't figure out how to word it. But the gist of it is this: You done good, sweetheart!! You did yourself proud! You did the world proud! I love you.

[Menolly]

Yeah, I know, my point is difficult to see in all that. I can't figure out how to word it. But the gist of it is this: You done good, sweetheart!! You did yourself proud! You did the world proud!

And through this thread, as well as a myriad other ways we barely know the surface details of, you will continue to do good and make the world proud.

I love you.

As do I.
As do we all.

You are Loved.
So say we all.

[JazFusion]

I don't know most of you here, or even Furls Fire for that matter. But my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 5, 2008 my father's 6 year battle with colon cancer came to an end. It wasn't easy losing him so young. Those who really know me know the long, sad story of my father's cancer. Words cannot express watching him go through the pain.

I'm native to Houston. Born and raised and lived there the first 20 years of my life. So we were fortunate to be so close to M.D. Anderson when my father was diagnosed. I'm not very religious, but I will say M.D. Anderson was a godsend for my father. I don't think he would have lasted as long as he did had it not been for M.D. Anderson. I'm so very glad that she got to be there.

And she's home, now. Where she should be. Surrounded by the ones who love her.

It's not easy, I know. I've been there. But you'll get through this. You have more strength than you know.

My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family.

~Jasmine

[SoulBiter]

Yeah, I know, my point is difficult to see in all that. I can't figure out how to word it. But the gist of it is this: You done good, sweetheart!! You did yourself proud! You did the world proud!

And through this thread, as well as a myriad other ways we barely know the surface details of, you will continue to do good and make the world proud.

I love you.

As do I.
As do we all.

You are Loved.
So say we all.

So say we all !!!

[StevieG]

Yeah, I know, my point is difficult to see in all that. I can't figure out how to word it. But the gist of it is this: You done good, sweetheart!! You did yourself proud! You did the world proud!

And through this thread, as well as a myriad other ways we barely know the surface details of, you will continue to do good and make the world proud.

I love you.

As do I.
As do we all.

You are Loved.
So say we all.

So say we all !!!

YES There is no place that has had a greater effect on me, and others, for the better, than right here, reading this thread. Because of you, Furls, and those surrounding you.

[Fire Daughter]

There is no greater power than that of Love, and to us, God is Love. Mom is still here, she holds on. And we are cherishing every moment God is granting us with her.

This is what it means
to be held
when the sacred is torn from your life
and you survive

This is what it means
to be loved and to know
that the promise was
when everything fell, we'd be held...

[Worm of Despite]

Poem I wrote specifically for Furls. Posting at Brooke's request!

Sweet sister; mother; Savior
Of so many, hear this song
Sweeter than the wind, reaching
So bright the sun retires, jealous

You mingle in the water, rock
And leaf; your song flows
Between all points, so fragile
It shakes the earth

Halls your Father has prepared
Names and faces reside, outlines
Of rivers, trees; sun bends down
On hills beyond shape or describe
On a palace of winds, so warm
Hold his Hand, sweet Sister
Burn in love beyond the word Love

[Fist and Faith]

Thanks, man. Couldn't ask for a better poem for Tracie.

[Worm of Despite]

She deserves her own cathedral, you ask me! And were the world graced by only one soul of her kind, that world would be of eternal value.

[rdhopeca]

Yeah, I know, my point is difficult to see in all that. I can't figure out how to word it. But the gist of it is this: You done good, sweetheart!! You did yourself proud! You did the world proud!

And through this thread, as well as a myriad other ways we barely know the surface details of, you will continue to do good and make the world proud.

I love you.

As do I.
As do we all.

You are Loved.
So say we all.

So say we all.

[Edge]

I love you, Tracie.

And I know your love will never die.

[matrixman]

Furls, you are an example to me of how a life is lived with purpose and passion. I'm glad I got to know you, if only via our chats. I'm glad I got to join in dissecting the Chronicles with you, Isaiah and the rest of the Watch gang: our shared journey through the great work that connected us all was the most joyous and meaningful time spent at KW for me. I will cherish it always. And I'm glad I got to know your brother, through his writings here. When I joined KW, I was "just" an SRD fan, but in time I also became a Tracie and Stephen C. fan.

I'm glad you are back with your family. My heart is still heavy with grief, but I know there is peace and love up there on the Mountain. That is what matters.

[caamora]

We love you, Tracie!

[Avatar]

I'm glad you are back with your family. My heart is still heavy with grief, but I know there is peace and love up there on the Mountain. That is what matters.

What he said.

--A

[Earthblood]

What more can be said - love abides here.
God bless you Tracie
The Peace of the Lord to you & your family & to all you have touched, so eloquently.

[theirreverentrev]

Through the writings of Stephen and Tracie, they are truly immortal, inspiring beings...they have, and will continue to, change the hearts of people they have never met. I wish more people could read these threads and be touched as I have.

Namaste,
Keith

[Menolly]

I wish more people could read these threads and be touched as I have.

Namaste,
Keith

I am glad you followed the posted links on Facebook to here, Keith.
I think you are my only high school classmate here on the Watch, and I am so glad you have also come to know Stephen and Tracie.

For us all...

[Fire Daughter]

I didn't realize that the Watch was back up, I just put this update up on Mom's facebook page....

Hi Everyone, Brooke here. Mom spoke yesterday. she said "I love you" and when Dad asked her if she wanted to go, she said. "Go where?". I don't know, maybe we are all grasping at a miracle that won't happen, but just hearing her say those few words brought us such joy and hope. God is beyond all understanding, We may get that miracle.

Thank you for posting that poem in here David. I read it to Mom, she smiled. I keep reading her all the posts everyone is making. I believe she understands because her smile never wavers.

Hugs and love to all.

[Menolly]

I didn't realize that the Watch was back up, I just put this update up on Mom's facebook page....

Hi Everyone, Brooke here. Mom spoke yesterday. she said "I love you" and when Dad asked her if she wanted to go, she said. "Go where?". I don't know, maybe we are all grasping at a miracle that won't happen, but just hearing her say those few words brought us such joy and hope. God is beyond all understanding, We may get that miracle.

There was a small chat group on messenger last night with your Dad.
There was much rejoicing when he told us that.

Much Love and Light still being sent towards the Mountain!
Hold faith in Stevie's sight...
He may have the right of it.

[Godschild]

I agree with what everyone is saying here. Tracie you have touched my life and I thank you for that. You will always have a place in my heart.

love ya.