(Moderator's Note: This thread contains pictures of Blossom. Sadly, she passed away 03/12/05. But these pictures remain as a testament to her.)

I hope this works! LisaG, I probably need your help, LOL!!!

I took several pics of me for my avatar and I can't decide which one to use, so I'm gonna let ya'll decide! Let me know which one you prefer!

Thanks, LisaG! You're a doll!!!!

You're adorable..what a cutie pie! It's always amazing to see the face with the pen personality. Take care and good luck on your journey!

It's a hard decision Blossom. You are so beautiful. I vote for #2. I love your smile.

Aaawwww, you guys!!!! Ya'll are being way to nice to me! But, I really like it!!! Thanks!!!!

Thanks, Nana, for bumping this. Could someone post these pics on her condolences thread? That would be a nice thing, I think. Maybe it's being done already...

What a beautiful light she has. I am so, so, sorry.

She is so Pretty it is so Sad that she was taken to soon.

What a beautiful smile she has. Blossom will surely be missed around here at LBT, she had such a sweet and caring way about her. Thanks Nana for bumping these pictures of her.

That's the upsetting thing when threads get bumped, usually sweet Blossom's in there somewhere. Just seeing her avatar each time makes me sad. I wish there was some way we could retire her avatar, like they do in sports.

I mean this with the utmost respect and compassion possible, but can we not keep bumping this thread. I can't stand to see her over and over. It is killing me.

It is like I lose her all over again. Just a suggestion.

I have made a notation as to the contents of this thread. We each handle grief in our own individual way. These photos are therapeutic to some of us and upsetting to others. I am thankful that our shared memories have brought a sense of comfort to her sweet husband and pray they continue to do so.

I would like to explain my comment above. The reason for wanting to retire her avatar is so no one else can use it, NOT because I mind seeing her smiling face, because for me, when I see the avatar, her blonde hair and beautiful smile is what I see. Though the reminders of Blossom remind me I am sad she is gone, it makes me happy to know I had the pleasure to "know" her.

Pat, I think that would be a wonderful sign of respect! I have pm'd Mr. Alex to see if it's possible to retire her avatar. It may take him a few days to respond.

We have been truly blessed to have known her for the short while that we did.

I wish there was some way we could retire her avatar, like they do in sports.

I agree, how would it be handled of someone logged on and chose the same avatar and new posts kept popping up and your heart skips a beat...how do you ask someone to change their avatar? It just seems wrong for someone else to have it. It really would be nice to "retire" it, in honor of Blossom.