User talk:Fenneck

Teenly

I noticed from her contribs page that Teenly seems to know you quite well. I apologize for being nosey, but do you know how she's doing? Nelson Nanataktuk (talk) 18:24, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Do not apologize for caring about her. I have no real information about how she's doing. She thought she would be home in a week, but that's long past. I have heard rumours that she may be moved to a bigger hospital. I have not been able to visit her because I am not related to her. That does not sound good. Fenneck (talk) 19:32, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Fenneck, I just heard. I am so sorry. Nelson Nanataktuk (talk) 15:48, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

I put her talk page back the way she had it before, with the Milne verse. I replaced the userpage template with a link to her Talk Page because her signature only links to her User Page. I wonder whether I should have changed it from the way she had it. I'll change it back if you think I should. Nelson Nanataktuk (talk) 21:23, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, Nelson, it looks good and I think Teenly would have loved it. I imagine she had the userpage template there to force the top part of the page to full width. I like the way you used invisible letters to format the page, just like Teenly did. Maybe she would have come up with the same idea herself. Fenneck (talk) 17:47, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Oh, no. I'm sorry. She was a precocious young lady, and I was very, very impressed with the work she did. I'm glad I was able to make her happy, if even for a moment; I don't know if it means much, but she made me happy with her article on Jan Blockx, of all things. I don't know why, but he's always intrigued me since I was a kid, and it was heartening to see that someone else was as interested in him.

Selig sind die Toten,

die in dem Herren sterben,

von nun an.

Ja der Geist spricht,

daß sie ruhen von ihrer Arbeit;

denn ihre Werke folgen ihnen nach.

Will you take a little Brahms, in her honor? Please blank if you feel it's inappropriate, but it's a passage that has frequently moved me. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:31, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

No, it is not inappropriate. We all wish on a star in our own way, and hope that it makes a difference somehow. I was going to copy it to her talk page, but something similar over your signature would be more meaningful, if it isn't asking too much. Fenneck (talk) 23:32, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

It isn't, not at all. I went with the last few lines of the Resurrection Symphony, another work which has deep meaning to me. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 23:50, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

Thank you so much. I see from your talk page that you are very busy, so I appreciate you taking the time for a child you never knew. Recently she asked me if there was a Fantasy on "La Giaconda" she could play. Looking at your signature, I suspect she was planning to thank you for your kind words in the best way she knew. Please accept the thought as her gift to you. Fenneck (talk) 00:54, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

I'm never too busy to recognize and honor the contributions of another, especially one who did such fine work in such a short time here. Thank you kindly for the gift; I consider the thought behind it a great honor, and am touched. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 00:59, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

(<-) Thank you for informing me about Teenly's death. Just to let you know: Teenly also edited on Simple English Wikipedia; Her page there has been fully protected, and her talk page resembles the one here. --Eptalon (talk) 14:41, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

Fenneck, I apologise for being unable to respond earlier, due to my irregular attendance here—not to mention the need to regain some semblance of composure after I read your message.

I am deeply moved and profoundly saddened by the news of dear Teenly. Our paths crossed all too briefly, and yet she still managed to make a positive and lasting impression on those of us with whom she came into contact. In spite of the anonymity of our pseudonymous personæ here, her warm personality, sunny disposition, and acute intelligence shone through—as did her sensitivity, empathy, and consideration for others.

One might have guessed at Teenly's youthfulness, if only for the sense of fun, enthusiasm and innocence that she conveyed. Nonetheless, the facts about her physical age are quite astonishing. The maturity, wisdom and consummate skills displayed by this truly remarkable young lady extended way, way beyond her tender years.

Teenly impressed me from the outset, after which I often thought of her. From time to time, I'd check on how she was getting along—though covertly, out of respect for her clear desire to explore and progress independently. She very quickly mastered so many aspects of exemplary editing, working quietly and effectively to improve articles (both here and at Simple English Wikipedia), as well as engaging effortlessly, articulately, and constructively with other editors. Even her customised signature design, Teenly (of which she was justifiably proud), demonstrated an innate gift for creative flair and aesthetic subtlety. And yet, in spite of her obvious talents, Teenly remained modest, humble and respectful towards others. All this, particularly in the light of her supremely courageous battle against the odds, characterises a most impressive, inspiring, and special individual.

I've taken the liberty of adding a few short, personal (and unashamedly childlike) verses to Teenly's talk page. Please don't hesitate to remove them if you think they are in any way inappropriate; I won't be the least bit offended.

I feel honoured and privileged to have known Teenly, however fleetingly. Small wonder that you, knowing her so much better as her friend and mentor, should be so proud of her. From the way she referred to you, as well as from her manifest love of music, Teenly clearly held you in high regard, too—both off-wiki and here. In spite of my own feelings of distress right now, I can only imagine the personal grief that you and others close to her must be enduring. My heart goes out to you.

Thank you for taking the trouble to put us in the picture, especially at this tragic and most difficult time. We shall certainly miss Teenly around here. And I doubt she will ever be forgotten by those who have come to know and admire her.

Error -128 (talk) 15:05, 13 April 2009 (UTC)