Comments on: Tina Rolen, 1949-2009 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/ Beth Macy's blog Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:14:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Donna Dilley http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-294 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:26:07 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-294 Beth,
This is such a wonderful tribute to Tina. Tina & I first met when our daughters attended Blue Ridge Montessori school together as pre-schoolers, then later in cojunction with programs at Hollins. A girlfriend & I took a “life planning” course with her and had a blast. She was a great encourager to everyone she met and an extraordinary lady.

]]> By: Kathy http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-254 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:49:51 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-254 I wish all our obits could read like this. Essence.
I’m sorry I won’t be here next week for your brownbag … Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

]]> By: Debbie Welch http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-250 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:32:39 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-250 Although in recent years our paths didn’t cross frequently, Tina and I go way back – we met in birthing class for our daughters. Sarah and Hannah were born a month apart and we developed our friendship by spending birthdays and Christmas time. We then spent our divorces together, we spent single motherhood together, we spent time with the same babysitter, we spent time at the beach and Loch Haven together. Even though the girls went to different elementary schools, they reconnected at middle school. Beth,when you wrote that article in the Roanoke Times about Sarah climbing out the window to sit on the roof – my daughter finally told me she too had been on the roof of the townhouse! Then I remarried and I’m sorry to say that our circle of friends and time demands changed. Yet at their NHS graduation, I was taking as many pictures of Sarah in cap and gown as my own. It was a couple of years ago in a Christmas card she told me about her cancer – but things were good. Yes, she spoke of David and she made me laugh when I thought I should cry. I’ve learned a hard lesson…in my daily busy life of teaching in the public school, being absorbed in my own daughter’s college life and my son’s adapting to middle school, I couldn’t find the time for Tina. My greatest shame is that somehow I thought if I left our last conversation where it was, then I could deny anything worsening. I didn’t know how bad things had gotten and on Sat. morning, I was on my way to see her. I was a day too late. I wish I could have been there for Tina but life’s hastiness kept me from doing that. However, something amazing happened the Thurs. before she passed on Fri. I was at Hollins for a wellness spa for the Horizon students and met Celia McCormick and Joanna Schroeder. I believe this was God’s way of preparing me for what was to come because in spite of my sorrow, I have gained the companionship of Tina’s acquaintances at Hollins University. I still feel her spirit amongst them all and can go on with her beautiful memories. Thanks Beth for her article!

]]> By: Dixie Smith Huff http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-249 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:15:06 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-249 Beth,
Thank you for your tribute to Tina. I had not been in touch with her for several years and was so saddened to hear of her passing. I attended her Life Planning at Hollins several years ago and it was a catalyst in changing my life. She was amazing.
Dixie Huff

]]> By: Letitia Smith http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-248 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:26:24 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-248 Beth,
Thank you for such an uplifting tribute to Tina. We worked together at DSS and continued our connection when she went to her position at Hollins. May God continue to bless you as you bless others with your talent.

Letitia Smith

]]> By: pam kendall http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-247 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:21:35 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-247 Dear Beth
I never met her but Gordon benefited from her kindness and wisdom. Her legacy will live on in in the lives of all she touched.

]]> By: Marsha Stevens http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-246 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:13:54 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-246 What a lovely tribute to a wonderful women who gave of her heart to those who knew her.

]]> By: Evelyn Bradshaw http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-245 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:26:43 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-245 Beth,

Thank you for writing this lovely tribute to Tina. I had the pleasure of working with her for twelve years at Hollins. She absolutely did make a difference in the lives of those students she advised and counseled. The life she lived and all that she gave of herself serve as a wonderful testimony to a brave and courageous fighter. I feel blessed to have known her. My heart goes out to her family.

]]> By: Jules Sowder http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-244 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:58:29 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-244 This is so eloquently written. Thank you for posting this. Your description is beautiful — like Tina.

]]> By: Ashley Parker http://intrepidpapergirl.com/2009/12/15/tina-rolen-1949-2009/#comment-243 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:51:02 +0000 http://intrepidpapergirl.com/?p=310#comment-243 This was truly a beautiful tribute to someone who was truly a beautiful woman & soul. I, like many Hollins women, were fortunate and lucky enough to count Tina as an advisor and I agree with Jenni in that there are so many things I can look back on relating to my young career and say, “If it wasn’t for Tina…” Thank you so much for putting into words what so many of us have been thinking. The world will truly be missing her.

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