I add my voice to this request.

It's been a few days now, since our dear friend and Novel Workshop compatriot left us for a far better place.

Stefan (aka: CanImagine was one of the warmest, most encouraging writers I've met on this site. His ever present smile could be felt in every post, every email, every note; anyone who ever communicated with him will testify to this.

When he joined the Novel Workshop several years ago, the light he brought with him was palpable.
I dare state, it's a little dimmer in there - and all over WDC - these days, at least for me. (I know this would make him unhappy, so I'll think and encourage happy thoughts until his light rekindles through our collective memory and our smiles along with it. Pinky swear.)

And though it's still raw and the tears flow freely at the thought of him or the sight of his name or photograph, I can't help but ponder how lovely are the blessings of his written words, so very personal and universal at the same time. We've been privy to a side of the man others may never know. This is ours. He gave it to us. And we can always find him there, anytime we want, and without anyone's permission.

I believe heaven's a little brighter for his presence. His faith was great. He shared it willingly, but never force-fed it. I know he cuddles today in the arms of his beloved Lord.

Still ...

Carol