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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 01:07 PM
05/30/13 01:07 PM
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Posts: 439 NH
louissa
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My heartfelt love and condolences to all those that knew and loved Karin ..
My prayers and thoughts go out for her family, friends and anyone touched by her wonderful spirit ..
If life hands you sugar, then fill the world with sweet lollipops.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: Srlb]
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05/30/13 02:40 PM
05/30/13 02:40 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 14,788 Cleveland, Ohio
sugarglidersuz
Glideritis Anonymous
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Karin was an amazing person who always looked for the silver lining. She was honest and true to her friends. She was one of my first mentors in the glider community and she taught me a lot (along with Peggy) when I first became a mod here on GC.
Love, sympathies and prayers go out to all of her friends and family - especially Jim & Alicia (((hugs)))
Glide free, Karin! I am picturing your joy while playing with all the gliders on your side of the Bridge
Suz Enyedy Carina & Coobah Allira & Gizmo Picasso, Trinity Joy & Luna DaisyMae; Darwin; Mareki; Mambo; Pika; Cricky; Reggie & Bobo, Pepe & Bittah Suz' Sugar Gliders
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: sugarglidersuz]
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05/30/13 02:45 PM
05/30/13 02:45 PM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,148 TX
tootles
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Prayers for her family in this time of need. I am so glad she had time to find closure with her family and friends by her side. I know how important that is. Anyone who has had a loved one with cancer it is such a relief when they are finally free. I met her once in Tx and I was always fond of her and her talent. May she fly with the angels.
Tracy
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 03:31 PM
05/30/13 03:31 PM
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Posts: 614 Central Illinois
SugarCrazy
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I unfortunately didn't have the opportunity to meet Karin. However, after reading all the other posts, it sounds like she definitely was SOME KIND OF A WOMAN!!! And it is obvious that she had many friends here in the glider community. I choose to believe that she was met by others that went home before her, both human and animal. And she will be there to meet us. Prayers of peace to her family and all her friends.
Tracy Married to my best friend for 24 years We have 5 skin kids, 2 with spouses, 4 PERFECT GrandSkins Owned by 2 cats Playmate to 5 dogs Slave to 16 suggies + joeys now and then www.garlandfunnyfarm.weebly.com
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 03:50 PM
05/30/13 03:50 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,354 Lexington, KY
Lucy
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Alicia, thank you so much for your post. I *think* my first SGGA was her first SGGA, too. We bonded over glider talk and the most amazing pouches I'd ever seen - that got more and more creative and fun and beautiful by the year. Over the years, and while she was a moderator, we got to solve problems together and foil the enemies, whoever they were at the time. But Karin had an ability to avoid controversy and stay neutral that few people in this community have. I always admired her so much for that. I admired, too, her ability to make people feel comfortable, no matter how short a time they had known her. I think most of us think of her as one of our close friends, even if we only spent a few weekends with her spanning lots of years. We got to know about her gliders, her business, her family. We got to laugh with her and watch her liven up any room she was in. She was a safe person to be around and be with. My heart breaks for Jim and her family. My heart breaks for the glider community. My heart breaks for me. I haven't talked to her (except through private messages and FB) since the cancer returned, but she will forever be imprinted on my heart as one of my close friends. I will miss her in so many ways. For those of you who knew her more closely, I'm hurting for you, too. We've all lost someone very special. Praying for us all, and so glad that she was ready (Thank you, Alicia), and so glad that she's free of the pain now. And I'm glad she got to see the owls. A few days before my mother died, she looked around the room and said, "It's odd. I used to think all these things were so important. Now they don't seem to matter at all." Death has a way of clarifying what's important and what isn't. I'm sure that in those final days, what was important was very real to Karin, and I'm grateful for that. Thanks, Alicia, Eddie & KarenE, & Peggy, for YOUR support and for helping honor a truly special friend.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 04:16 PM
05/30/13 04:16 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 19,742 in my happy place
sugarlope
Glideritis Anonymous
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Glideritis Anonymous
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Posts: 19,742
in my happy place
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There are so many wonderful memories that I have that Karin is a part of. Karin brought me out of my shell and made me feel a part of this community. Her smile was always there to greet me (and everyone). She knew no stranger and made sure that no one felt left out. I am so blessed to have been able to know her. My thoughts are with everyone whose lives she has touched and I know there are many more than even she realized. Love you, Karin...I miss you, lady.
~Gretchen
If we never loved, then maybe we would never feel pain. Love anyway. It's worth it.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 04:18 PM
05/30/13 04:18 PM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,389 Maryland
Terry
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I did not have the pleasure of knowing her, but still express my deepest sympathy to all her loved ones for their great loss.
Lives with: 1 God 1 dog, (Willow) 1 Sugie, (Ollie) R.I.P. Lulu (2/28/12-10/13/17) R.I.P. Skadoosh (2/28/12-3/26/18)
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 04:45 PM
05/30/13 04:45 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 87 Gardendale, Alabama
altinker
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Thoughts and many prayers to Karin's family.
Proud Mom of: 2 grown human babies 2 canine babies 1 shell covered baby (turtle) 1 turbo rat baby (ferret) 7 spoiled glider babies I think I have a house full!!!
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 07:01 PM
05/30/13 07:01 PM
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 928 Concord, NH
cathy1229
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Glider Guardian
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Concord, NH
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While I did not know her, I cried reading all of these heartfelt messages. Prayers and condolences to all of her family and friends, while it is better that she is free from pain, the loss is still great and will be felt for quite sometime. I am just so sad that this has happened.
Cathy
Wife to a very special man &
Proud Mommy of: 1 aussie/bordercollie/husky/plotthound Wimpy 1 Sun Conure Cisco 3 Amazing fuzzbutts Akiah (my little princess) & her brother Acoose,Princess 'Tudie, and Tochee
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 08:26 PM
05/30/13 08:26 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,979 Wisconsin
Feather
Administrator
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Administrator
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Wisconsin
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My heart dropped when I saw the title to this post, I thought about her all day today when I was on my route.
I know I shouldn't be crying for her but happy that she is finally at peace. Karin gave me the gift of my little fat man, Tucker, two years ago when she was diagnosed with cancer again.
I still remember the title of the PM she sent me, "Is there any room at the inn?"
I picked him up in March 2011 and saw Karin again at the SGGA in Quincy, ILL that year. She was so tickled to see how the little fat man was coming along.
Thank you for sending Tucker to live with me, I will never forget your generosity.
Even though we are all grieving your loss, I am very happy for you today Karin, take care of all the babies over the Rainbow Bridge.
My deepest sympathy to your husband, Jim, your children and grand children.
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: Feather]
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05/30/13 08:49 PM
05/30/13 08:49 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,346 Mobile,Alabama
jannee66
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An Absolute Angel who will be truely missed by many.Sweet Sweet Karin, one of my favorite people in the glider community.I am still just in disbelief.My heart goes out to her family. ((((Hugs))) Karin you will be forever in my heart.
Jannie I my Sweet Spellbinding Sugar :glider:s Glider Kisses Pouches and Cage Sets
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 10:31 PM
05/30/13 10:31 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 53 Port Clinton Ohio
Angie12
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Out of Pouch
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 53
Port Clinton Ohio
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I will keep her Family and Friends in my prayers. She is in a far better place than this! I sat here reading everyone's posts and cried, I did not know her but was touched by the imprint that she left on everyone here. She sounds like she was an incredible woman that will be deeply missed by all.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 10:47 PM
05/30/13 10:47 PM
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Posts: 504 nc, usa
meri
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Glider Lover
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nc, usa
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Karin was my first vendor as well. That sounds so impersonal, but she was the kind of person who really reached out to you as a new glider owner. She put in extra details to make my first cage pouches so special and made them extra fast so that they would beat my babies here. My little stinkers chewed them up but they were so pretty that I kept one anyway as a keepsake. Business is usually a very cut and dry transaction but I really think Karin sold pouches for the smiles it brought others not money. That was certainly the impression I came away with after getting my pouches from her. I'm sure that those who truly knew her know a depth to this that I can only imagine; but even in my brief interaction with her I can see that the world has sustained the loss of a very rare kind of bright, giving, unselfish being. We miss you, Karin. Even those that you probably didn't realize you touched.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 11:28 PM
05/30/13 11:28 PM
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I have been away from the community for some time, but this truly hurts my heart. Karin was truly an inspiration to me, and she was so friendly and helpful in so many ways. You will be missed SO much Karin.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/30/13 11:51 PM
05/30/13 11:51 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 5 Jacksonville, Fl
Thuunder
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Last year was my first SGGA. And it was dedicated to Karin with an I. I never had the chance to meet Karin, but Jen loved her, so that was enough for me. Today has been a rough day after getting the news. How inappropriate that we found out the news as we were in the process of getting new rescues. The last few years since I've joined the glider community, through Jen and met such wonderful people, to lose someone so highly thought after by said community, I wasn't sure if I should say something or not. All I know is Commander Riker loved his pillow pouches and they came from Ms. Karin. We only had a couple of them, and they were his and his alone, and once inside one, good luck trying to get him out of it. He would fight tooth and nail to stay burrowed at the bottom of one, nah nah nah leave me alone, my pouch!!!! All the great stories I have heard through the years about Karin, from just Jen alone, multiplied several times over by the multitude of glider owners over the years, speaks volumes of how she was looked upon by the community. She will be missed. Colin W. Horne III
Last edited by Thuunder; 05/30/13 11:53 PM.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/31/13 12:33 AM
05/31/13 12:33 AM
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Posts: 2,720 Perry, Iowa
josefine
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Posts: 2,720
Perry, Iowa
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I don't do FB, but would really want to see her post there. How can I get to it?
Larry & Josefine Vodenik 2014 4 St Perry,Iowa50220 515/321-6081cell# j.vodenik@hotmail.com
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/31/13 07:58 AM
05/31/13 07:58 AM
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For Karin:
Saying goodbye is the hardest thing to do... We never thought we would, especially not to you. You always listened And knew what to say You would be there with a hug When we were having a bad day. No one will ever take your place We can always promise you this It’s hard to find someone like you So know, you’ll always be missed...
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/31/13 09:38 AM
05/31/13 09:38 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,408 Merriam KS
Dani4Hedgies
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Glider Slave
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Posts: 1,408
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I'm so sad and yet so happy to read this this morning.. Karin was a 1 in a million and her smile lighted up every room she ever walked into. So many memories she made with all of us and as sad as I was to read this I am also relieved that she is no longer bond to a body racked with endless pain and instead she sits on that beautiful rainbow loving and caring for all our loving babies who have glider there as well. Glide Free and know you will be forever loved Karin both here on Earth and Over the rainbow.
Dani Marshall(816)377-4443 Slave to Patrick my Human Son And in service too Queen Jem Drop & King Stripes, New Prince Cristal looking for his Princess/Queen In Memory too Addie,Igor,Heangel,Bashful,Doubledip,Sparky,Misty, King Badger, Badger Jr.,Queen Seabee, Princess Willow.
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Re: Karin Leonhardt (Glider Daydreams)
[Re: queenduck]
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05/31/13 12:12 PM
05/31/13 12:12 PM
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Posts: 6,254 Kansas
queenduck
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Serious Glideritis
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I have received several messages about funeral arrangements. The family is doing that today and will call me as soon as they can. Once I know I will relay that information in a seperate post here on GC so that it doesn't get lost in this thread. I spoke to Jim last night, he said the family actually had a really good day yesterday and were all together last night. I'm sure today will be harder on him, as well as the next few weeks. I'm sure they family would love to receive cards, they know how much we loved her, but I don't think they understand how many she touched. As far as Facebook goes, both daugthers have posted on Facebook, everyone they can think of has been notified, post anything you want on Facebook now. LOL. I know you are already but just to ease some people's minds, Facebook is safe now Thank you to everyone that has reached out to me and the family, we all love you and apprechiate the kind words.
Alicia aka Queenduck, Bentley's Nana
We need role models who are going to break the mold ~ Carly Simon
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