Comments on: Remembering Lois Rainwater http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/ Net G33k | Station Fire Survivor Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:17:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Marnye Summers http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-1636 Marnye Summers Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:17:53 +0000 http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/#comment-1636 Bronwen, I just picked up my mail and was surprised to see a catalog for the Gourd & Basket Weekend in the Garden. I had no idea I was still on some mailing list from my basket weaving days. I haven't done any weaving for over 10 years. I immediately thought of Lois and decided to google her name. It is with great sadness I learned of her passing. I first met Lois when she taught weaving and gourds at The Learning Tree. As many have told you, she was a true inspiration. But for me, it brings me back to a very dark time in my life when I had very little hope for myself or my life. Somehow in her infinite quiet way she could read the warning signs that I so wanted to ignore. One night I got a call from her daughter, Lisa, that changed my life. Or I should say saved my life. Lisa did most of the talking, I did all of the crying. She made me see how much trouble I was in and helped me seek the professional help I so desperately needed. So, yes, Lois was an amazing lady, but for me she was so, so much more. To this day I regret that I was not able to return the favor for Lisa. I think of her many many times. Please give my best to Herb. A huge piece of Lois and Lisa are in my heart. I will never forget them. Love, Marnye Bronwen,
I just picked up my mail and was surprised to see a catalog for the Gourd & Basket Weekend in the Garden. I had no idea I was still on some mailing list from my basket weaving days. I haven’t done any weaving for over 10 years. I immediately thought of Lois and decided to google her name.

It is with great sadness I learned of her passing. I first met Lois when she taught weaving and gourds at The Learning Tree. As many have told you, she was a true inspiration. But for me, it brings me back to a very dark time in my life when I had very little hope for myself or my life. Somehow in her infinite quiet way she could read the warning signs that I so wanted to ignore.

One night I got a call from her daughter, Lisa, that changed my life. Or I should say saved my life. Lisa did most of the talking, I did all of the crying.

She made me see how much trouble I was in and helped me seek the professional help I so desperately needed.

So, yes, Lois was an amazing lady, but for me she was so, so much more. To this day I regret that I was not able to return the favor for Lisa. I think of her many many times. Please give my best to Herb.

A huge piece of Lois and Lisa are in my heart. I will never forget them.

Love,
Marnye

]]> By: Carla Castronova http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-1352 Carla Castronova Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:42:20 +0000 http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/#comment-1352 I took classes from Lois and really enjoyed that time. She called me a quick study and I felt energized by her words and encouragement and she awakened my creativity. I took classes from Lois and really enjoyed that time. She called me a quick study and I felt energized by her words and encouragement and she awakened my creativity.

]]> By: Bronwen http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-343 Bronwen Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:43:03 +0000 http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/#comment-343 Thanks, Laura. I have said many times that I would have loved my grandmother even if she had not been my kin. Every day that we had together was a blessing, and I will miss her, her insights, her warmth and her company for a very long time. Bronwen Thanks, Laura. I have said many times that I would have loved my grandmother even if she had not been my kin. Every day that we had together was a blessing, and I will miss her, her insights, her warmth and her company for a very long time.

Bronwen

]]> By: Laura Walker http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Laura Walker Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:36 +0000 http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/#comment-342 After seeing the mountain cabin you referred to, and hearing some of the history about how Lois found it, I was intrigued. Bronwen, I came to your site to be sure I had your email address right. And here I found this tribute to your grandmother that expresses the love you feel and the consideration for her as a person. She was lucky to have you, and you were lucky to have her. I think she passed some values and life knowledge to you in a way that only special people can. My thanks to you for sharing her inspirational story from your perspective. It matters. Laura Walker After seeing the mountain cabin you referred to, and hearing some of the history about how Lois found it, I was intrigued. Bronwen, I came to your site to be sure I had your email address right. And here I found this tribute to your grandmother that expresses the love you feel and the consideration for her as a person. She was lucky to have you, and you were lucky to have her. I think she passed some values and life knowledge to you in a way that only special people can. My thanks to you for sharing her inspirational story from your perspective. It matters.
Laura Walker

]]> By: Pat http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Pat Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:35:27 +0000 http://www.br0nw3n.com/blog/2008/remembering-lois-rainwater/#comment-341 What a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Thank you for sharing. A fellow weaver What a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Thank you for sharing.
A fellow weaver

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