For friends of lbilover

Dear lbilover lost her long and valiant battle with cancer yesterday morning. She was a good friend, and I'm glad we were able to share so many Adventures over the years. Among Ellen’s many passions was creative writing, including 20 years of memorable fan fiction. She particularly enjoyed writing about hobbits, highlighting their resilience, courage, humor, compassion, and humility.

Ellen devoted her life to raising and showing Champions (Deerhounds and Whippets), many of which I was delighted to meet. Her home was filled with cups and ribbons. Here is her beloved Winston, who won the "Fastest Dog in the USA" championship last year.



Ellen, may the white sands of that far green country be warm under your feet as you now rejoice, without pain or fear, in the Great Music of the sea and stars, gentle breezes in the trees, Eagles soaring quietly above snowy peaks, and the unrestrained laughter of hobbits that will forever mingle with your own.

From "What Memories Remain" by lbilover...

For [Bilbo] knew that there were memories that would always burn bright, never to be extinguished by the frailties of old age and a failing mind, such as the day he brought young Frodo Baggins, shy and awkward as a days’ old fawn, home to Bag End to be his heir. And then all the days and years that came after as they shared a comfortable life together filled with companionship and unspoken love. No, a hobbit could never forget those no matter what else might be lost.