SaD nEWS

[Ruud Janssen]

Nancy Glades posted to Rain Rien's profile ON FACEBOOK:

"My loving partner, Rain Rien, is in hospice care at home in his struggle with colon cancer which was diagnosed January. He's done the whole thing - surgeries for colosotmy (2), chemo (various kinds), radiation (32 sess, and is now on palliative care. Comfortable. Confused, often. Enjoying his life as it is. I will be sure he gets to read or hear any messages or art you might send his way - he isn't doing much on the computer any more though he does draw and write quite a lot still. Thanks in advance for your care and concern, and prayers."

Rain rien is one of our dear IUOMA members, and a mail-art friend I have known for decades. So the news is tough.......

[Ruud Janssen]

From Rain's partner:
Rain Rodgers (Rain Rien) has completed his journey on earth now... he left about 11:30 this morning. He had a peaceful night, after such a long struggle with colon cancer. I miss him so much already.
I know many people have been touched by his big heart, wild creativity, and generous spirit. I am happy that he is at peace now.

(facebook 24-10-2013)

[DKeys]

I am so sorry to hear this.  I consider myself lucky to have met him.  Life can be cruel.  Mail Art is Not.

[De Villo Sloan]

Best wishes to Rain Rien - untiring sleuth of the mystery of the Spam Radio - Rain Rein one of the greatest improvisational genius punsters & language benders (reality shaper) with whom I have ever had the honour to exchange words - the word slinger Rain Rein. "Step up to the Silver Microphone."

[Ruud Janssen]

old mail from Rain Rien, about 10-15 years ago. This is how it arrived....!

[Suus in Mokum]

Here's the link to Rain Rien's page with his address

http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/RainRienNevermind?xg_source=p...

[Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)]

Oh, yes, so sad...'will try to send something soon.

'Miss the fun we all shared at Rain Rein's group:

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