Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 01:59PM

Our hearts are saddened today at the loss of Aleida Franklin (ricanlaw).  On her way to work this morning, she was involved in a car accident that took her life immediately.  She has been a dear friend to Studio Calico for the past year, being involved in circle journals, and practically every conversation on these boards.  To say she will be missed is an understatement.

It's difficult to understand why this happened, but at the same time it makes me thankful that I "knew" her for a brief time.  Her lively personality and "feistiness" have made us smile, and even laugh out loud just reading our computer screens.  This is an amazingly supportive community and I'm glad she was a part of it. 

Her designs will continue to be here if you'd like to see them to remind us of what a beautiful person she was and the memories she scrapped will certainly live on in her absence.  I believe Aleida's legacy will live on and this post on her blog is witness to that.

Certainly you are thinking as I am that there must be something you can do.  I have spoken with her family and arrangements will be made early next week.  As soon as I know the details, I will post a thread, but in the meantime, I would like to send cards to her family to let them know how much she meant to us.

Please mail all cards to:

The Franklin Family

c/o Studio Calico

513 East 10th Ave

Bowling Green, KY 42101

We will do the initial mailing next Friday, so please try to mail them to arrive in time for that.  Any others that arrive later, we will send as well.

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April Foster
Life in my View

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:03PM

Thank you for posting this April.  I just got the email in my inbox and can't stop crying...

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*La Verne*

My organized CHAOS

 

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:05PM

thank you for organizing this April...mere words cannot express what I am feeling

Judi

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:05PM

oh my gosh, I don't even know what to say...I've only been here a short while & i'm so very deeply saddened by this. My heart goes out to her family.She was an amazing presence here & won't ever be forgotten.

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:06PM

I am saddened by this news. I haven't been around here long but I feel like we have all lost a dear friend.

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Paula

My Blog minibook pixie

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:06PM

don't know what to say. i'm in shock!!

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socialbutterfly 

Christiane

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:07PM

This breaks my heart.  Aleida was like the heartbeat of this board.  She cheered everyone on, and was always so gracious.  I did not ever meet her in person, but to me, she is a friend.  What a great loss. 

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Jacquie

www.thebigreveal.typepad.com

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:08PM

Thank you April.  That was beautifully worded - beautiful like Aleida's spirit.  I am in Dallas and I'm in the process of contacting all of the friends that she worked with at Recollections.  That is where I had the pleasure to meet and become friends with Aleida.  If you would like to reach out to me please do so.  My e-mail address is stamptabulous@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Sonia Doneghue

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The Wonder Woman Chronicles

Pain in life is inevitable, misery is a choice.

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:08PM

oh my gosh....

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Mandie

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:10PM

Thank you April... I have no words.

Anne

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:12PM

I am truly saddened by this news.   My thoughts are with her family.

She made such thoughtful and lovely comments on layouts posted here and I will remember her for this. 

Helen

 little miss scrapper

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:13PM

I am sad beyond words. Can't stop crying. I am gonna miss her so much.

I am heartbroken....

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Anilu

{NO SHRINKING VIOLET}

 

 

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:13PM

I can't stop shaking to type this properly. 

I am so very sorry for her family and those beautiful children.

 

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Just Me and my 2 Little Chicks

 

 

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:16PM

I can't even believe this!!! How horrible!!! She was such a lovely person..

I don't know what to say...I am in shock...

Life is so precious..

Go to her blog..read her post from 9.5 ---how prophetic..sad sad sad..

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http://laurensscrapcandy.blogspot.com

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:17PM

Oh my gosh...so incredibly sad!

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:19PM

I am speechless!!! Aleida, you will be missed dearly. I am heartbroken. :(

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Nicole #3
SC blinkie

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:20PM

My heart is breaking for her family right now.  So sad...she will be greatly missed.

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Nicole

http://nicolesamuels.wordpress.com

 

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:24PM

So hard to believe & very sad.  She was so much a part of this community.  I'm speechless.  Thanks April for organzing a mailing.  Hugs to her family!

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Carrie

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:24PM

My heart is just broken!  I can't believe this!  Aleida has touched may of us here and I was one of the lucky few to have been able to email her and form an online friendship with her.  We encouraged each other and believed in each other not just as a scrapper but also as a person.  She was a true and genuine friend whom I will miss.  I will be saying a prayer for her and her family.  April, please expect something from me though it may take a while being that I'm international. 

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~Mia~

confessions of a scrapaholic...

http://www.thedesignx.blogspot.c

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:26PM

I have no words for this - I have no way of imagining the heartache her family must be feeling as my heart hurts for them right now.

She was such a beautiful person and really made me feel welcome on this board.

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Jenny

 

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:28PM

So sad to hear this news, my thoughts are with her family.

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Rhian x

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:28PM

April, thank you. Brandon, Joshua, and Bella will appreciate the support.

Just reading this brings the tears flooding back and I'm at a loss for words.

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:28PM

I'm in shock...praying for her friends and family here and in TX!!!

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scrapalicio.us

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:32PM

i'm also in shock...so very sad. my thoughts are with her family.

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my blog
etsy 

Posted: Fri, Sep 12 2008 at 02:33PM

I am in shock.  I cannot believe this has happened.  I am so very sorry for her family and I am praying for them.

Jenn

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Just Jenn