My Friend Elle
My friend Elle: She was a beautiful soul – hilariously funny, witty as hell, spunky, kind and giving. She was an amazing cook, known for her creative and tasty ice cream experiments. She was part of our food blogging community and I was lucky to call her a friend since she started her blog in 2008. Elle was so easy to become friends with, she was so supportive and seemed to have more energy than anyone raising 4 children, cats and cute corgis, not to mention spending time with her loving husband, Bill, should have time for. But she did. She made time to make you feel special and remembered.
Well, Elle, I will remember you. I will remember your delicious entries in the Royal Foodie Joust and I will remember all the nice things you said about the competition. I will remember your beautiful jewelry and wish I had bought a piece from you sooner rather than later. A missed opportunity. I wanted to commission you for a special piece. I will remember your support for my blog, my life and The Foodie Blogroll – you were always sending us emails telling us what a good job we were doing, just when I needed it most. You were even one of our spokes-people. We even have your quote on our website:
“I’m thrilled to have gotten in on The Foodie Blogroll Publisher Program so I can be a part of it as it grows! Jenn (the founder) has been a blogger herself for years, so she knows what we want and expect in an ad network. I know she and her team truly care about the bloggers in the program. With very competitive rates and no crazy restrictions, you can’t lose. Above all, I know I’m working with people I know and respect.”
I will remember all the funny conversations we had on facebook and all of the sweet comments you left about Alba. This one being the most recent:
“Awww! Is it just me, or is she very tall?…She’s the sweetest little thing. I also love her booties 🙂 And lucky her for being tall.”
I will miss you my friend. It hurts to think I can never talk to you, or vent with you or hear your funny stories and read your statuses on facebook and twitter, or see more of your delicious creations on your blog. Halloween will be especially hard next year, as I know how much you relished the holiday.
I hope you knew how much you were loved and by so many while you were alive! All the outpouring of love across the globe for you these past few days is a testament to you and the mark you made in this world and the impact you had on so many lives just by being YOU. You are a star and will be forever remembered.
Judy - January 30, 2014 at 1:27 pm
Beautifully said. <3
kat - January 30, 2014 at 1:43 pm
Just lovely.
Sherri Jo - January 30, 2014 at 2:05 pm
beautiful Jenn… that brought tears to my eyes all over again. She was an amazing lady and so are you. I am so glad to know you <3
Gabi - January 30, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Such a lovely post Jenn. I will miss Elle so very much. Thank you for this.
xox
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos - January 30, 2014 at 2:12 pm
What a beautiful tribute Jenn! Elle will be missed
Rosa - January 30, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Beautiful… A big loss.
Hugs,
Rosa
Anne Coleman - January 30, 2014 at 2:41 pm
Crying again 🙁
Gloria Kersh - January 30, 2014 at 4:29 pm
Very beautiful tribute. I don’t know what happened to Elle but she seems to have been very young and taken too soon. She’ll live on in each and every one of your hearts!
Hugs on your loss.
Mallika - January 30, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Very sad to read this Jenn. Sending hugs.
Soli - January 30, 2014 at 8:29 pm
Hail to you Elle, may your name not be forgotten.
bellini - January 31, 2014 at 12:15 am
So beautifully said Jenn. I know that Elle has passed through many of our lives and will be remembered for the sweet, funny person she was. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt sentiments.
Katrina - January 31, 2014 at 2:08 am
Thank you for sharing your feelings. Though I didn’t know her well, we shared a love for cute animals and all the great videos as well as FOOD. Definitely need/plan to learn from her passing things to change in my own life.
Jersey Girl Cooks - January 31, 2014 at 8:10 am
Such a nice post and I hope Elle is looking down smiling at it. I am so sad for her family.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen - January 31, 2014 at 8:42 am
I just loved reading your remembrances of Elle. I actually didn’t know that Elle was into ice cream experiments, but that doesn’t surprise me. A few years ago I actually won an ice cream maker from a giveaway Elle was running on her blog. I told her at that time that I will always think of her when I make ice cream, and I always will. I just wish I could share with her all my future ice cream experiments. She will always be a part of my kitchen, and my heart.
Wendy - January 31, 2014 at 12:15 pm
Elle had a special way of making everyone feel like she was one of your best friends. I keep thinking “need to tell Elle” and feeling the pang of the loss all over again… Feel so heartbroken for her family. Your tribute is a beautiful one. Thank you.
Amanda Darrach - January 31, 2014 at 3:05 pm
I’m so sorry you lost a friend. I still cherish your friendship all these years down the line, and I know how much she must have to.
Dawn - February 1, 2014 at 12:21 am
Just beautiful, Jenn.
Renée J. (RJ Flamingo) - February 1, 2014 at 9:04 am
Well said, Jenn. I got teary all over again. Elle will be missed by so many – I think she’s looking down amazed at the outpouring of affection. xox
Jenny Hartin - February 1, 2014 at 12:47 pm
Beautiful. My heart aches for all of us. Every night I go to bed thinking of her and waking up thinking of her. I know this will pass because that is life…but I will never forget Elle and what a joy (and pain about the Patriots) she was. xo