In Thanksgiving

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A favorite photo.

Mary Ruth Olson/Jettie G.

        What a treat it was to know her! She was so very full of life, and fun. But of course that’s not all. She was a serious woman when it was called for. She was aware of the world as it is, and she did her bit to combat the madness. But it never tarnished her happy spirit.
        I met Jettie, of course, on MOTUS. Even knowing her name, I can’t help but think of her as Jettie, the name she chose to express herself. In our very first interaction, since I was a noobie there, she hit me with one of her patented challenges. I was intrigued. So the “battle” was joined and I jumped in. We had a lot of fun tossing screw balls at each other. She could take it, and she could dish it out in style.
        I don’t know her whole history. I know that she came from Alberta, Canada. But she didn’t stay there. She worked in Asia, and goodness knows where else. I heard something about New York City also. I know she spent time in Thailand, she often described her little hut style house there. She mentioned the Buddhist monks who were her friends. I believe she mentioned teaching English in a Japanese school.
        She loved animals, specifically dogs, to the point of commonly referring to cats as “furmops!” Of course, she didn’t really disparage them seriously. In fact, she referred to herself as a Blue Dog! We all know the picture.
        She was nuts for the Iditarod sled race every year, and always reported on its progress.
        She hosted birds and squirrels on her deck at home. She gave them names and kept track of them.
        She sent many of us numerous cards and small gifts. I have every one she sent me.
        I don’t believe that she had a dishonest cell in her body. What you saw is what you got from Jettie. She told it like she saw it, always.
        She loved and took care of Kubla for many years. He was blessed to have her.
        MOTUS herself wrote a lovely tribute to Jettie over on her blog. Many people added their heartfelt appreciations of our friend.
        I just want to take this moment to thank the Almighty God for the time we spent together online and in spiritual communion.

        To know her is to love her. I know that she abides.

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