The Importance of Friendship, by ~

    • The Importance of Friendship, by ~

      The late Rachel Tsarev.

      Rachel was for many years my very closest friend, but in October last year she died after a long battle with leukaemia. That same year before Rachel passed away she wrote a very meaningful article on how important friendship is. She later said 'how ephemeral friendship is, particularly online friendship'. Still, she and I kept in contact down the years until I got to meet her in Monaco on her ocean going yacht. Rachel was a writer, a published author writing under a pseudonym. Her followers became my friends and latterly, my special family. Here is Rachel's letter. Some of you here might even have known her elsewhere. Rachel's name on other forums was 'Gannet'

      The Importance of Friendship by Rachel Tsarev

      I have always insisted that friendship be two-way. By this I mean two friends writing to keep in touch by correspondence: Emails, private messages on forums, even from an internet cafe and ideally, by an instant messenger. The importance of writing is obvious; being friends means you want by the very fact of making friends in the first place, to write at least once a fortnight or better still, once a week sharing interests and genning up on what has been happening to you lately. And if you are fortunate in finding someone you immediately click with, so your friendship deepens.

      I can not even begin to explain how grateful and fortunate I am to have the friends that I do. To be honest with you, I don’t have a great number, but the wonderful people that I do, I know are honest and loyal and above all - trustworthy. They are always there for me, no matter what is going on in my life or I what am going through.

      So. . ..what makes a good friend? A good friend is honest, is fun, unique and interesting. They are someone who you can implicitly trust. A friend who you can talk to about anything. A friend who sticks by you in good times and difficult times, and when darkness is all around, a good friend is closeby, so you can cry and not feel ashamed for doing so.



      RIP Rachel




      Some of us only have a short time on our earth, but Rachel was to become that one more star in the night sky. So hold onto your friends wherever they may be, because you might not ever grab that chance again.

      Poppi



      Sometimes the best memories people make, are new ones.
    • I also lost a friend to leukaemia a few years ago. We were't besties by any means, but we played hockey against each other for a few years and sat near each other in a few classes. It's always sad to see someone so young have their life cut early, but I'm sure Rachel had a positive impact on most of the people that met her <3

      Sorry for your loss, and thanks for the touching message. I agree 100%
    • I'm so sorry for your great loss. I'm sure that she has impacted so many lives that she that she encountered. I know that she has impacted your life in the short time in her life. Just keep that love that you shared with her in your heart. Dont let the memory of her fade keep it alive. I just don't know what to say to comfort you in your heartache.
    • Beth Ann wrote:

      I'm so sorry for your great loss. I'm sure that she has impacted so many lives that she that she encountered. I know that she has impacted your life in the short time in her life. Just keep that love that you shared with her in your heart. Dont let the memory of her fade keep it alive. I just don't know what to say to comfort you in your heartache.
      Aww, thank you sweetheart. I'm sure to keep Rachel's memory close to my heart. :)

      It's comforting what you shared... and I thank you.



      Sometimes the best memories people make, are new ones.
    • Rachel Tsarev.
      u-reniathacg i amar galen
      i reniad lin ne mor, nuithannen.
      in gwidh ristennin, i fae narchannen
      caled veleg, ethuiannen.
      leukemia elye etevanne
      norie i melanelye?
      Hfirimain.

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
      6/5/16 - The date i became permanently in love :lovey:
    • AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      Rachel Tsarev.
      u-reniathacg i amar galen
      i reniad lin ne mor, nuithannen.
      in gwidh ristennin, i fae narchannen
      caled veleg, ethuiannen.
      leukemia elye etevanne
      norie i melanelye?
      Hfirimain.

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
      @B'ni Dhana
      Please would you translate? Thanks.
      Dear Rachel Tsarev.
      No more will you wander the green feilds of this earth.
      Your journey has ended in darkness, yet you shine brightly.
      bonds cut, Links Broken yet your spirit lingers on.
      I know you must have been a great light, sadness swells,
      as i learn you were extinguished.
      leukemia drove you to leave
      that which you loved?
      Those who were not born to die.
      6/5/16 - The date i became permanently in love :lovey:
    • B'ni Dhana wrote:

      AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      Rachel Tsarev.
      u-reniathacg i amar galen
      i reniad lin ne mor, nuithannen.
      in gwidh ristennin, i fae narchannen
      caled veleg, ethuiannen.
      leukemia elye etevanne
      norie i melanelye?
      Hfirimain.

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
      @B'ni DhanaPlease would you translate? Thanks.
      Dear Rachel Tsarev.No more will you wander the green feilds of this earth.
      Your journey has ended in darkness, yet you shine brightly.
      bonds cut, Links Broken yet your spirit lingers on.
      I know you must have been a great light, sadness swells,
      as i learn you were extinguished.
      leukemia drove you to leave
      that which you loved?
      Those who were not born to die.
      Thank you for writing that. :)



      Sometimes the best memories people make, are new ones.
    • AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      Rachel Tsarev.
      u-reniathacg i amar galen
      i reniad lin ne mor, nuithannen.
      in gwidh ristennin, i fae narchannen
      caled veleg, ethuiannen.
      leukemia elye etevanne
      norie i melanelye?
      Hfirimain.

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
      @B'ni DhanaPlease would you translate? Thanks.
      Dear Rachel Tsarev.No more will you wander the green feilds of this earth.Your journey has ended in darkness, yet you shine brightly.
      bonds cut, Links Broken yet your spirit lingers on.
      I know you must have been a great light, sadness swells,
      as i learn you were extinguished.
      leukemia drove you to leave
      that which you loved?
      Those who were not born to die.
      Thank you for writing that. :)
      You're welcome Poppi, Rachel sounded like a marvelous person.
      6/5/16 - The date i became permanently in love :lovey:
    • B'ni Dhana wrote:

      AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      Rachel Tsarev.
      u-reniathacg i amar galen
      i reniad lin ne mor, nuithannen.
      in gwidh ristennin, i fae narchannen
      caled veleg, ethuiannen.
      leukemia elye etevanne
      norie i melanelye?
      Hfirimain.

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
      @B'ni DhanaPlease would you translate? Thanks.
      Dear Rachel Tsarev.No more will you wander the green feilds of this earth.Your journey has ended in darkness, yet you shine brightly.bonds cut, Links Broken yet your spirit lingers on.
      I know you must have been a great light, sadness swells,
      as i learn you were extinguished.
      leukemia drove you to leave
      that which you loved?
      Those who were not born to die.
      Thank you for writing that. :)
      You're welcome Poppi, Rachel sounded like a marvelous person.
      She had her moments. :rolleyes:



      Sometimes the best memories people make, are new ones.
    • AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      AccessDenied wrote:

      B'ni Dhana wrote:

      Rachel Tsarev.
      u-reniathacg i amar galen
      i reniad lin ne mor, nuithannen.
      in gwidh ristennin, i fae narchannen
      caled veleg, ethuiannen.
      leukemia elye etevanne
      norie i melanelye?
      Hfirimain.

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
      @B'ni DhanaPlease would you translate? Thanks.
      Dear Rachel Tsarev.No more will you wander the green feilds of this earth.Your journey has ended in darkness, yet you shine brightly.bonds cut, Links Broken yet your spirit lingers on.I know you must have been a great light, sadness swells,
      as i learn you were extinguished.
      leukemia drove you to leave
      that which you loved?
      Those who were not born to die.
      Thank you for writing that. :)
      You're welcome Poppi, Rachel sounded like a marvelous person.
      She had her moments. :rolleyes:
      Lol dont we all :D
      6/5/16 - The date i became permanently in love :lovey: