In memory of IBK~

[dominosarah]

This is one of the hardest things i have ever had to do.  We found out this morning that IBK  passed away of a massive heart attack on Sunday Aug.2nd.  We dont know anymore details at this point.  I loved this woman with all my heart as did many others.  We will all feel her absence on this forum but she will be with everyone of us in spirit.  She lived hard and worked her recovery even harder.  Each and everyone of us was important to her and she wanted  all of us to experience sobriety.  I really am at a loss here so will close for now.

RIP my beautiful friend~

[Pat1956100]

Here's one of her last messages to me

I miss you Pat and worry about you. I think coming on and helping people will help you. Come on Pat. I will wait for you.

Love and Hugs...Bonnie

[Pat1956100]

I'm just so sad.

[Pat1956100]

I just found out and my chest hurts so bad even though the tears are falling.
Bonnie never gave up on me and would PM me and tell me she was worried about me.  She truly cared and I felt honoured that she loved me.  
I can't believe it's been so long since I checked in.  I wanted to check the football pool because I knew there would be so many familiar faces there.
I'm just so, so sad.  She was a great lady.  She wanted me to post on the forum again.  I will try to soon.
I love you Bonnie and thank you so much for all of your words of wisdom and for loving me, no matter what.

Hugs
Pat

[10356]

Happy Birthday IBK I hope you are rockin it old school !! Love ya !

[quitinoxys]

I am at a loss for words, I haven't been around for a while and this news really makes my heart sad. IBK has helped me through a lot of bad times and NEVER put up with my excuses. She made me realize that I was worth more than my addictive self. She made me see the greatness in myself and never sugar coated anything. Yes she had her tough side but that came from love, her compassionate side far outweighed the toughness. When I was in severe pain one night early in my recover she PM with me thru the night to help me get through the night without pain meds. I will miss her and her kind words. RIP IBK my friend.

Love & Peace---Rick

[vicki595]

It's been one month and Bonnie's loss is still so acute. I think of her several times each day because something always triggers a memory; be it a song, a kitty, an event...a joke meant for mature audiences... haha     Thoughts of her beat through my days like a heart.  And I know I'm not alone...