Monday, September 8, 2014

A Good, Sunflower Life: Remembering Tina Downey

 

On August 23rd, the blogosphere lost one of its brightest stars: Tina Downey from Life Is Good. She's blogged since 2009, sharing her life through good and hard times while maintaining the gift of sunshine.

Among her many talents, Tina was the soul of the A-to-Z challenge and an ardent supporter of the Insecure Writers Support Group. It wasn't until this summer that I got to know Tina better. Her attitude in the face of adversity is one I will always remember, cherish, and hope that I may be as strong when my time on this earth is over.

For those interested in showing their support this day, the Downey Education Fund has been set up to assist her two boys with their college education. Be it a dollar or more, they will appreciate it.

My one regret is I didn't know her as well as most, but I think she'd love this video I found in her memory. Here comes the sun, Tina!


I'm David, and you lived a great life, Tina. We will miss you.

29 comments:

  1. She would appreciate the video!
    Tina was involved in so many things because she had a real love for people.

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  2. She really was a bright star in the blogosphere. I hope this tribute makes her smile as she looks down on us. Life is Good.

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  3. Tina loved a sense of community-- and today we see the power and beauty of that community.

    That's an awesome video. Life is definitely Good.

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  4. I got to know Tina the year I was an A to Z co-host and she was so sweet and full of life.

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  5. My sympathies to your friend, Tina. I never got to know her but she sounds like an amazing person.

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  6. This is a beautiful tribute to a very dear soul!

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  7. I'm seeing these tributes all over the blogosphere. It's lovely.

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  8. Hi David - great video ... apart from the song .. is just amazing and Tina would be so chuffed to hear it cheerfully beaming out at us ...

    She was a leading light and so thoughtful of others .. cheers - loving the music! Hilary

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  9. Tina... was awesome, period! I know many will miss her being so strong, even when faced with her health. THANK YOU!

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  10. That video was amazing, David. Thank you for sharing it!

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  11. Wonderful tribute:) I love that song (and enjoy playing it on guitar) :)

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  12. Excellent choice of a video, Sir David! And I must say that's one of my favorite songs too. Way too go. Dragon Hugs.

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  13. The fact that you picked that video almost made me cry. I didn't know her very well either David but miss her all the same Beautiful Tribute. Goodbye Tina.

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  14. I agree with you David, I think she would have loved that video and I think it fits her perfectly.

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  15. I didn't know her, but I've been touched to read all the posts today.

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  16. She sounds like such an awesome person. I've enjoyed reading everyone share about her even though I didn't know her.

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  17. So sad to lose someone so special.

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  18. Perfect song for this tribute. Tina would have loved it.

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  19. Perfect combination! A fun uplifting song with a beautiful sunflower in the video.

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  20. Such a perfect song you chose, Sir David.... WELL DONE. Tina would definitely approve...

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  21. I didn't know Tina, but she sounds like a wonderful person. Nice tribute, David.

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  22. What a beautiful, positive tribute. Perfect for the Tina we know and love.

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  23. Wonderful tribute and great song.
    I'll always remember Tina through her motto - #Life is Good!

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  24. What a perfect song.
    Tina would have loved all of us coming together.
    Thank you,
    Heather

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  25. love it all, and it is just so beautiful. she would be proud :)

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  26. That video is so perfect! She would love it.

    I see in your sidebar you're watching X-Files. I've been re-watching it from the beginning on Netflix.

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  27. What an amazing tribute! You did us proud Sir David. She is probably smiling down at us right now. Hugs to you. Eva

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