You know I just lost a good friend last night in an auto accident. I was thinking of doing a tribute fic to him. I'm not sure if I actually will or not. If you dont mind me asking, what exactly happened to her?

I didn't know her but I read her work.

I am shocked to hear of her death and ly heart goes out to her family.

I am also shocked to see that the person who posted this tribute risks being banned. If she is I shall resign VERY NOISILY from Fanfiction net!

I'm so sorry to hear about Karen. I've enjoyed her stories, and from other people's comments, I can see she was a wonderful person. My thoughts are with those who knew her. Thanks for letting us know, Starskysgal.

i didn't know lovinface but have read her stories and enjoy everyone of them but it makes me sad that we have lost one of our great writer i only hope her family will find hope in this memory that Delia has put up thank you Delia and i hope that fanfiction will not bane you i think this is a great idea now people can let lovinface family know how will fill about her again she will be miss may god be with you
angie

I didn't know LovinFace, which means I didn't know that her son had died. I don't know the circumstances that goes with each of their passing. However, I do give their family and friends my condolences! Many XO

With love,
Robbin L.

Heaven is now an even better place with Karen in it.

I never got to meet her, only exchanged a few messages with her via fanfic. Those messages were enough to tell me she was a kind, loving, thoughful and encouraging person.

She will be missed, but never forgotten.

Debbie

My dear Karen,
I don't know what to say.Maybe I should tell you that you'll be missed but never forgotten.You were a great writer and a wonderful person.The world has lost a kind and good spirit.
May you rest in peace.
nelleke

Today I have wept for the loss of my dear friend. I wasn’t going to write anything here – the shock of coming home and finding out that Karen had died broke my heart in two. I still cannot fathom that she is gone especially since I had just received an email from her on April 29th, the day before she died. ‘Words are so meaningless,’ I kept saying like a mantra over and over again. ‘What can I say? She is gone, stolen at the prime of her life.’ To me, grieving is such a private thing and yet, I finally realized that this site was not a place for me to mourn my loss, but it was made as a tribute for a beautiful soul who had touched the lives of so many through her heartfelt words.

So tonight . . . I will share my last words with you Karen, which is so apropos, after all, our whole relationship was built on words. You and I had a special friendship and bond and though we had never met face to face, our commonalities tied us together as one. We would often laugh and raise an imaginary glass and make a toast to each other as we encouraged each other to move ever forward. We joked and called each other honu sisters, for the honu (sea turtle) was designed by God to only move forward no matter how rough and difficult the waves of life were. It amazes me that I still have no face to remember you by . . . we had always meant to exchange pictures, but now I realize that it really doesn’t matter, for we will always recognize each other by our hearts. The Hawaiians always say, ‘A’ohe loa I ka hana a ke aloha’ which means “Distance is ignored by love” and I can say that though we had never met, I truly loved you . . . your wit, your compassion, your courage and your sense of humor were always an inspiration to me. I will miss you so very much Karen, thank you for making a difference in my life. You have gone into the light, but like that honu charm that Lauren bought for you, and was buried with you . . . we will never be too far apart for honus always swim together. Today I am saddened that you chose to swim ahead of me into the sunset, but soon we will be together again and I look forward to that day. Ahui hou and malama pono . . . until we meet again, take care my friend. Thank you for blessing me with your presence on this journey called LIFE.

An anonymous poet wrote this poem and it helped to soothe my grieving heart tonight; it made me remember that your spirit still shines bright. I love you Karen and I miss you so very much, but like your namesake . . . I will rise up from the ashes like the phoenix and continue to move ever forward . . . I will make you proud!

Much love and aloha . . . Shawne til dawn


To you Lovinface: “Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep”

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
~~Author unknown

For Karen

I knew your words but never heard your voice.
I read your thoughts but never saw your face.
Now, I picture you in the dark, gently sorrowing
For a child who was lost along the way.
And I wish for you a moment of glad reunion,
Where faces shine with unvoiced love –
And where words are never needed
To express your deepest, truest thoughts.

Rest in peace, LovinFace.

Pony

my prayers go out to karens family...although I didnt know her well I know she will be missed. It does give some comfort to know that shes with her son. and that they are together as one.

hugs,
brook

My dear Karen; LovinFace, as I first got to know you.

I am not too sure about what to say. As much as I would've liked it, I hadn't the chance to meet you; however, since the very first time that I exchanged a few words via email with you I knew that you were somebody very special. A kind, strong, woderful woman. I know very well that you felt that, despite the distance I was your friend. Same as you were mine. And friends are never forgotten. You; your memory will be always in my heart. And from now on, my heart will be a bit broken. Forever

Have peace, my dear friend.

I never had the privelge of meeting Karen other than through her stories. That was an honor all it's own to witness her talent and see life through her eyes. I pray for her family and wish I could encompass all of you in a hug.

Becky

Tribute To LovinFace - AKA Karen:

LovinFace - Named by your son for your "loving face" and for your love of 'Face' form the A-Team.

I've enjoyed you and your sweet stories. You wrote a Torino award winning drabble called: "Four Minutes" It seems that's only as long as we knew you. Four minutes, four years or four decades would not have been long enough. You will be greatly missed my friend.

Every time I'd email you, my spell check would try to change the word "LovinFace" to luminance. From the word luminary - Any body that gives light. Example the sun or moon. One who has achived great fame. Luminance - to give light. And that is what you have done. Thank so much.

Love,
Strut

Hi!

Such a sad time for us...but I can just imagine Karen with her son now...together and so happy!

I know that probably isn't much comfort to those of her family who she left behind, but I pray that it will be.

I only know of Karen through her wonderfully sensitive writing. I love reading it and I think that those writings reveal a lot about the amazing woman behind the words.

May God's Love surround Karen's family and friends today and for always...may we know His Peace...until we are all together again.

Type to you later! God Bless!
Jan in VA

PS. Thank you Delia!