Linda Jones - She was an old timer

Debra F.
on 1/18/10 7:43 am - Houston, TX
I got a email this morning from another old timer that Linda Jones (Sailor Lady) was found dead in her apartment.  There was a memorial service today she will be cremated.

Those that knew Linda knew she was an alcoholic before her surgery and that is one of the addications she could never get rid even after surgey.....please keep her family in your prayers at this time...

This is one reason I believe that when someone disappears for a while we as surgery people should reach out to them....those that are active in support groups and you notice when someone goes away and if you have their  phone number or address or email address try and contact them....

Debra
227/205/135 at goal
1st Surgery/Revision/Today
8/98 - 8/04 - today
Support Group Leader 
Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com
Gina 22 years out
on 1/18/10 8:09 am - Burleson, TX

I remember Linda...bless her heart...wish she felt she could have reached out....Alcohol is such a strong addiction for some people.

My sincerest prayers for those she left behind.

DEBRA-thank you for posting this.

RNY 4-22-02...

LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155

We Can Do Hard Things

Debra F.
on 1/19/10 10:44 am - Houston, TX
Gina I really hated posting this but felt those that knew her would like to know..... and maybe people on the board will reach out more to those that disappear....
Debra
227/205/135 at goal
1st Surgery/Revision/Today
8/98 - 8/04 - today
Support Group Leader 
Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com
Vivian Prouty
on 1/18/10 9:14 am - Fort Worth, TX
 Debra....I am so bad with names....not sure if I knew Linda although I could have.   I am so sorry to hear of her death....what a shame and I agree with you.  I worry about many of the people who use to post on a regular basis on the TMB that we never see or hear from anymore.    Thanks for letting us know.   Prayers being said for her loved ones left behind to morn her passing.


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE;   COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN;  AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!!    THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty      Obesity Help Support Group Coach  "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"


 

Debra F.
on 1/19/10 10:46 am - Houston, TX
Thanks Vivian I wish I had her family email to send them the prayers for them... I try to stay in touch with those that were in my group and then disappeared..... you never know what is going in their private life....
Debra
227/205/135 at goal
1st Surgery/Revision/Today
8/98 - 8/04 - today
Support Group Leader 
Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com
cajungirl
on 1/18/10 11:28 am
I remember Linda also, how sad and unfortunate.

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Debra F.
on 1/19/10 10:48 am - Houston, TX
The first time I met Linda was at a luncheon that either her or Cheryl put together.....and then we she was going to the support group meeting that Penny and Cheryl put together...
Debra
227/205/135 at goal
1st Surgery/Revision/Today
8/98 - 8/04 - today
Support Group Leader 
Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com
Monique So Sweet
on 1/18/10 1:20 pm - The most southern tip of..., TX
Linda was a sweetheart and very active on here back in the day.    When I was brand new I always looked forward to her posts.

She is at peace now...


U tell me that I sin,
U say Im bound for hell,
So once ur judgment condemns U,
I SHALL SEE U THERE.


I'd rather be an OPEN sinner
than a FALSE saint...

Debra F.
on 1/19/10 10:52 am - Houston, TX
Monica yeah she was a sweetheart and very active that is why I always tell people pay it forward.... email those that you dont see posting for a while....

i know that i havent been around lately alot going on in my life and trying to find a job and now the rodeo is starting up and my team captain asked me to work again.... tonight was the first meeting.....
Debra
227/205/135 at goal
1st Surgery/Revision/Today
8/98 - 8/04 - today
Support Group Leader 
Co- Founder www.rydobesity.com
Gina L.
on 1/18/10 10:08 pm - Bryan, TX
Such a sweetheart! She reached out to me privately when I first started struggling. I wish I had known then that she needed help as well. Very sad in deed! Thanks for posting this Deb!

Hugz,
Gina L

Gina L
263/162/151/162
Pre-Op/Goal/June '08/Current
26W/8's/12
"Livin' Large, But Not Morbidly Obese!"

 
 

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