My husband died... Love Never Disappears

[Gaia]

Saint-Augustin ''Love Never Disappears''delves on the fact that death does not change too much and therefore, the ones left behind should not be sad. Death is just like moving on from one phase of life to the other. The poem, written from the point of view of the dead and deceased, reveals that a departed soul would never like to be remembered with watery eyes. Instead, people alive should behave as nothing ever happened and continue leading a normal life. He, who is gone, may be out of sight, but is not out of mind. Saint-Augustin suggests that each day of our lives should be greeted with a smiling and cheering face, even after the departure of loved ones.


Love never disappears, death is nothing.
I only spent in the next room.
I am me, you're you.
... ... ... What we were for each other,
we still are.

Give me the name you've always given.
Tell me as you have always done.
Does not use a different tone,
do not take a solemn or sad.
Continue to laugh at what made ​​us laugh.
Please, think of me. Pray for me,
have my name spoken at home
as it has always been,
without emphasis of any kind,
without a trace of shadow.

Life means all that it has always meant.
It is what it always has been,
The wire is not cut.
Why should I be out of your mind
just because I'm out of your life ...
I wait, I'm not far away,
just on the other side of the road.
You see, all is well.

Saint-Augustin

I thought everybody would like to know that last night my husband died of lymphoma cancer.


Gaia:(

[Phoenix]

Gaia, much love to you.

[Lily de Cuir]

Gaia, your post really hit me in the solar plexus. Much Love and Kindness to you. Be gentle with yourself. I can find no other words...
Love Lily
xxx

I am sitting here holding your hands, tears are falling....

[Heyoka_11]

Dear Gaia,

Despite your sound philosophy, I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss.

Much Love to both you and your husband,

Tony.

[mosquito]

I feel for you Gaia and asmire your courage for posting this message so soon.

Much love to you sister.

[Lord Sidious]

Saint-Augustin ''Love Never Disappears''delves on the fact that death does not change too much and therefore, the ones left behind should not be sad. Death is just like moving on from one phase of life to the other. The poem, written from the point of view of the dead and deceased, reveals that a departed soul would never like to be remembered with watery eyes. Instead, people alive should behave as nothing ever happened and continue leading a normal life. He, who is gone, may be out of sight, but is not out of mind. Saint-Augustin suggests that each day of our lives should be greeted with a smiling and cheering face, even after the departure of loved ones.


Love never disappears, death is nothing.
I only spent in the next room.
I am me, you're you.
... ... ... What we were for each other,
we still are.

Give me the name you've always given.
Tell me as you have always done.
Does not use a different tone,
do not take a solemn or sad.
Continue to laugh at what made ​​us laugh.
Please, think of me. Pray for me,
have my name spoken at home
as it has always been,
without emphasis of any kind,
without a trace of shadow.

Life means all that it has always meant.
It is what it always has been,
The wire is not cut.
Why should I be out of your mind
just because I'm out of your life ...
I wait, I'm not far away,
just on the other side of the road.
You see, all is well.

Saint-Augustin

I thought everybody would like to know that last night my husband died of lymphoma cancer.


Gaia:(

I agree in totality that we should celebrate the changing of status of our loved ones.
Easy for me to say, this is true, but it has always been the Irish way.
Your husband has no pain now and is no longer sick. Being free of the earthly constraints, he is probably feeling disoriented for a bit, then sorry for his family, being left behind.
You will see him again Gaia, have no fear of that.
My best wishes and love to you and your family.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JWiyu0omKyw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MXRLLXqG-2o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=b5oZLl9S4jc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tqPGYSWnSFg
This one is appropriate for you and your husband. Chai means ''alive'' in Hebrew and have no doubt, your husband is alive, just in a different form. But you know that.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mVX5Dz7NV1c
And of course, You've Got A Friend, when in fact, you have more than you may realise.
I hope that the voice of Ofra helps, I know she always makes me feel better, regardless of how good I feel.

[Sync]

I'm sorry for your loss... there are no words.

Death may not be the end... but you have every right to be sad... every right to be pissed off; blood cancer is a son of a bitch... and you BOTH went through it- are going through it.

As you know, you will see him again.

My love goes out to you.

Are you with family?

[shadowstalker]

Much love and healing and balance to you Gaia..
Mana Moonchild sends her love as well.

[Mike Gorman]

Yes, love goes on and the dead are not forgotten-even for us advanced souls, the sadness of parting is felt
keenly-and so it should be, for we are indeed parted for a time. Blessings and great comfort to you
Gaia, only words I know, but offered just to same...take courage and be gentle with your self.

[Lily de Cuir]

Here's a bit of synchroncity for you. Out on my back porch I can hear a band playing at the tavern, 'You've got a friend', I thought it would be appropriate to send it you. Then Bingo - his Lordship has just posted it. Ya gotta wonder eh?

Love Lily
x

[Wind]

I send you my love, dear friend.

[NeverMind]

There is nothing I could say that you haven't said already, Gaia, and much better than I could.

My thoughts are with you.

[Lily de Cuir]

Pass the tissues someone, I'm balling my eyes out here (again). Sniff. Feel the vibe Gaia - you have full throttle love beams comin' at ya. Bathe in it.
Lily

[cloud9]

Even though we know life goes on it's very sad for the rest of us who stay. I hope your sadness is not too great and you are able to live with love and gratitude.

From the bottom of my heart I'm sending you peace and love.

[1derer]

Saint-Augustin ''Love Never Disappears''delves on the fact that death does not change too much and therefore, the ones left behind should not be sad. Death is just like moving on from one phase of life to the other. The poem, written from the point of view of the dead and deceased, reveals that a departed soul would never like to be remembered with watery eyes. Instead, people alive should behave as nothing ever happened and continue leading a normal life. He, who is gone, may be out of sight, but is not out of mind. Saint-Augustin suggests that each day of our lives should be greeted with a smiling and cheering face, even after the departure of loved ones.


Love never disappears, death is nothing.
I only spent in the next room.
I am me, you're you.
... ... ... What we were for each other,
we still are.

Give me the name you've always given.
Tell me as you have always done.
Does not use a different tone,
do not take a solemn or sad.
Continue to laugh at what made ​​us laugh.
Please, think of me. Pray for me,
have my name spoken at home
as it has always been,
without emphasis of any kind,
without a trace of shadow.

Life means all that it has always meant.
It is what it always has been,
The wire is not cut.
Why should I be out of your mind
just because I'm out of your life ...
I wait, I'm not far away,
just on the other side of the road.
You see, all is well.

Saint-Augustin

I thought everybody would like to know that last night my husband died of lymphoma cancer.


Gaia:(

Hello Gaia,

I am touched by your thinking and the fact that your Husband has now departed.

I would like to share something with you...

First, at the loss of a loved one, I would like you to know that there soul stays with you for 7 days, and during this time feel free to release you tears, love and emotions so that your Husband understands how much you really care about him.

Second you are right, your Husband will never be too far away, as you are now inseperably linked to him in body, mind and soul.

You must also know that the pain and suffering your Husband felt is now over, and he will pass to a much more beautiful and vivid dimension, for he has ascended.

I know it will be tough for you, and that you know that life must go on, until you meet again, which you will!

This passing is only temporary and whenever you need him, he will be there for you, in your dreams, this I promise!

My Dad left Earth too, after two months of no doubt agonising pain in a hospital, and I wasn't even there to be with him. He was so drugged and with around 7 tubes in his mouth, my Mum gave him her hand, pretending it was me, and he was happy........

He stopped breathing at one point, and was on life support as he had already given up.

I kidded myself and my Mum by telling her that he is strong and will pull through, but when he asked for everyone's presence, he knew the truth.

I haven't seen him in my dreams since April, and I am aching to tell him how much I really loved him (I stopped talking to him properly since around 1990 due to some differences), and never got to express how I felt or the afterlife or to give assurances that we will always be.

However, around a week ago I met him, and gave him a little kiss on the cheek, though still will the silly reservations I had in this existence!)

I think he knows how I feel, and my point is your husband is there too, at all times watching over you as a guardian angel.

I trust this helps you (and me) and want you to know that although you may not know any of us, we are here for you to share and discuss what you may not be able to express with those around you.

Much love and hugs,

1derer.

B Strong.

[seko]

Lots of love to you my friend Gaia.

sENDING You a hug!!:grouphug:

[onawah]

Our hearts go out to you Gaia.
It takes a lot of courage and intelligence to see the positive side of death, but you are doing it, and I admire you for it.
Here's a really positive song for just such an occasion, in memory of your husband, who is flying free now.
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[ViralSpiral]

Dearest Gaia

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot fill the space. Know that I am thinking of you and thank you for sharing the poem



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[D-Day]

Gaia, my condolences.
Sending all the energy I can muster to you and your family right now.
Stay strong!

[Dennis Leahy]

Sending my love your way, Gaia.

Dennis

[Carmen]

My Love and Sympathy to you dear Gaia.

Love and Hugs

Carmen

[Gaia]

For 1derer...Thank you so much for sharing :) Difficult as it is to believe when we have just lost someone, we all just keep moving on, whether or not we want to, and whether or not we appear to be. If you ask how to get through your days, rather than ask how to move on, time will move you on, and your heart will will tell you when to take another step.

Gaia

[1derer]

my gift to you both....

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RIP - Gone but NEVER forgotten! :love: (sht, this stuff makes me teary eyed)

Namaste

[Olam]

We are love, only for a short moment do we sometimes doubt, only to reconfirm the day we loose our body.
Long live love, long live your husband.

[sandy]

Condolences and Blessings to you all Gaia and many the energies of love bring all you need to keep putting one foot ahead of the other.

Gentle Long HUG ((((((_________________________))))))))

[1derer]

Thanks Gaia, I hope you pull through too little baby, and if you feel like crying, do so, all your Husband wants to know is that you will be fine, he will ALWAYS be there for you - as will we! :)

[Gaia]

Meanwhile, the sadness is deep, and the pain is physical, mental and emotional. I just keep believing that he is in a better place now, and that I will somehow muster the strength to keep going until we see each other again.

Gaia

[TWINCANS]

My sincerest condolences to you, Gaia. At last he is freed from the agony of that horrible illness.

It was one year today ago that my mum died, and then you posted that you lost your love. I know she has not left. All my family knows she has not left - her sister, my brother, my husband and daughter, an uncle.

I cannot conceive of losing my own darling husband as you have. My heart weeps for you even though I know that your love has not left. Clearly you know that too. You must have so much more living to do, but what wonderful worlds you will see when you are together again.

[karelia]

Gaia, my heart goes out to you. May you heal from being left behind, if only temporarily.

All my love to you.

[Eva2]

So sorry for your loss. Its always tougher for those left behind. Your husband is in another reality experiencing a great peace. I lost a close family member a couple of weeks ago and I remind myself of this often and find it helps ease the grief. My condolences to you.

[Snowbird]

Gaia, may you and your family always remember the times of laughter and love and closeness.



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[Lord Sidious]

I found another one for you Gaia.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYHsg83mrPc

This one is very, very soothing, even for Ofra.
Very nice tune.

[1derer]

My sincerest condolences to you, Gaia. At last he is freed from the agony of that horrible illness.

It was one year today ago that my mum died, and then you posted that you lost your love. I know she has not left. All my family knows she has not left - her sister, my brother, my husband and daughter, an uncle.

I cannot conceive of losing my own darling husband as you have. My heart weeps for you even though I know that your love has not left. Clearly you know that too. You must have so much more living to do, but what wonderful worlds you will see when you are together again.

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[NeverMind]

I hesitated a lot before posting this, but I feel I just have to add this.

I have had contact with a considerable number of people who had had a so-called "near death experience" and/or dreams about their deceased loved ones.
And you know what I find funny.... well, intriguing?
In many, many, MANY cases they saw those deceased ones as YOUNG, specifically about 30 years of age, even though that had never seen them at that age, nor had they seen a photo of them at that age. (How can you "hallucinate" about something the appearance of which you have never seen?)
I am talking about grandparents and such who had died long before the individual in question was even born.

I think there is a fair chance that your husband has reverted to his prime.

And I also have a hunch that many people get to re-live -- literally, not figuratively -- the times that they had always wanted to re-live.
Did your husband ever say "Oh, I wish I could go back and...." (insert the regret of choice)?
Well, I think there is a chance that he might be doing that RIGHT NOW. :-)

All the best to you.

[GCS1103]

Gaia-
Although we don't know each other, I am sending you heartfelt wishes for strength and peace, during this sad time in your life. May you be blessed with love and comfort from those around you.

Love,
Goldie

[1derer]

So sorry for your loss. Its always tougher for those left behind. Your husband is in another reality experiencing a great peace. I lost a close family member a couple of weeks ago and I remind myself of this often and find it helps ease the grief. My condolences to you.

Their loss is only our suffering, for they know only love, not pain. :) :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[TWINCANS]

I hesitated a lot before posting this, but I feel I just have to add this.

I have had contact with a considerable number of people who had had a so-called "near death experience" and/or dreams about their deceased loved ones.
And you know what I find funny.... well, intriguing?
In many, many, MANY cases they saw those deceased ones as YOUNG, specifically about 30 years of age, even though that had never seen them at that age, nor had they seen a photo of them at that age. (How can you "hallucinate" about something the appearance of which you have never seen?)


If I might add my support to that comment. I hope it can help you Gaia. Some few months ago I was asking a question about whether I/we would be able to get the money to keep my home, and my dad (deceased 2009 aged 86yrs) came in and calmly said in a young voice from before I remember him, "Don't see why not. You're bright enough." The first sentence was a favourite phrase of his so I know it was him - but he was definitely younger and so chipper. I was glad because he died horribly in the hospital with tubes etc from Parkinsons.

[Gaia]

I hesitated a lot before posting this, but I feel I just have to add this.

I have had contact with a considerable number of people who had had a so-called "near death experience" and/or dreams about their deceased loved ones.
And you know what I find funny.... well, intriguing?
In many, many, MANY cases they saw those deceased ones as YOUNG, specifically about 30 years of age, even though that had never seen them at that age, nor had they seen a photo of them at that age. (How can you "hallucinate" about something the appearance of which you have never seen?)
I am talking about grandparents and such who had died long before the individual in question was even born.

I think there is a fair chance that your husband has reverted to his prime.

And I also have a hunch that many people get to re-live -- literally, not figuratively -- the times that they had always wanted to re-live.
Did your husband ever say "Oh, I wish I could go back and...." (insert the regret of choice)?
Well, I think there is a chance that he might be doing that RIGHT NOW. :-)

All the best to you.

Death is an event full of secrecy and mystery and also a challenge to faith. Some see it as a wall of absurdity,an agonizing question, falling into nothingness.


Others regard it as the transition to the high life.

Gaia

Whoa, let the sun beat down upon my face
And stars to fill my dream
I am a traveler of both time and space
To be where I have been
T' sit with elders of the gentle race
This world has seldom seen
Th' talk of days for which they sit and wait
All will be revealed

Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace
Whose sounds caress my ear
But not a word I heard could I relate
The story was quite clear
Whoa-hoh, whoa-wa-oh
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[jagman]

Gaia, I do not know you but i am so sorry for your loss.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”

[merkabagirll]

Thank you for sharing ... may you be blessed by the wings of angels of understanding and kindness as they alight your path ... may we all learn to keep our hearts open thru' lifes joys and sorrows ... comings and goings. Much Love

[Enquiring1]

The agony of separation has to be the biggest cross to bear whilst we walk this planet.

Gaia, I wish you unlimited strength and peace, you have already shown that you have courage to burn........

[meredith]

Dear Gaia, I have been where you are. The road ahead is filled with valleys and peaks, valleys and peaks. I send best energy for you as you move through this difficult time. Be patient and kind to yourself. May you feel the comfort of your husband's loving presence nearby whenever you think of him.

[Seikou-Kishi]

Though we know that those of our loved ones who have died would not have wanted us to suffer for the loss, we very often are tempted to make of our lives and our suffering a monument to their everlasting memory, very often thinking that the anguish of grief is the only defence against the inexorable march of time. Truly some, in ravenous desperation, cling to their grief as all that remains of the person whom they loved and who has since died, but I am moved by certain knowledge that those we love who die are not completely or eternally removed from us and with words inherently and infinitely easier than deeds, I must express my hope that while your grief may have its day, it doesn't claim your life. May your mourning be full but short, and may nothing hamper the good, loving and happy memories of your husband, who, surely, would find the happiness of your life a better testament than your grief.

You have my deepest and most heart-felt condolences. If I could make a suggestion, it would be that you keep a bottle of his aftershave or other scent. When you are feeling nostalgic, nothing will bring him close to you and bring forth good memories like the scent by which you knew him.

[Kristo]

Deatest Gaia,
My arms are wrapped firmly around you, in a warm, strong hug. Many blessings and strength to you in discovering the next phase of your relationship with your loving husband.
Love,
Kris

[toothpick]

So sorry for your lose, Gaia.
Sending tender vibrations your way, and a big hug.

[Ian Gordon]

My thoughts are with you,
much love

[Warlock]

I am very sorry for your loss.

My heart aches with yours.

Warlock

[Ria]

Gaia thank you for helping me and all to connect to our hearts, much much love to you. The collection of music has been beautiful, as the words.
Jagman, this is priceless.
May peace embrace you with its loving arms at every step you take.

[Ineffable Hitchhiker]

My heartfelt condolences Gaia.

Thank you for that wonderful poem by Saint-Augustin.
So beautiful.

May you find the strength and courage to move beyond the pain and sadness.
May you find solace in knowing that you will always have a magical bond.



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I went to my youtube channel to look for a comforting song too.
And as synchronicity would have it, this was uploaded by one of my subscribers last night.


Trusting the Silence ~ Never been a moment like this, never been a time like now. In my heart you will always exist, calling me on somehow ...Sail away over the ocean, over the ocean of time. Sail away over the mountain, to the other side.


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Much love to you, Gaia.
♥

[crosby]

my dearest Gaia, i am sending you support, love, and warmth my friend. i am so truly sorry for your loss. many blessings to you and your children. be strong. love you.
warmest hearts of friendship, kim

[Muzz]

Such sad news my heart goes out to you Gaia. All my love. This film helped me deal with the loss of someone close. The last ten minutes is done so beautyfully. We all live on in our stories.

Big Fish

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[ktlight]

Dear Gaia, I am so sorry for your loss. You have the strength to bear it.
Kind regards to you.

[Bollinger]

Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still

Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it

Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner

All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral

[Corncrake]

Dear dear Gaia my heart aches for you:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_a-eXIoyYA

[John Parslow]

Dear Gaia

My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad loss of your husband - I will send you all the love I can and trust that time will start to heal some for the sadness you are experiencing right now. Please bear in mind the words by Henry Scott-Holland printed above:

Call him by his old familiar name
Speak to him in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as you always laughed
At the little jokes you always enjoyed together ...

This piece above always brought comfort to me when my family members passed on ... please still treat him as if he is there with you in spirit - he will hear you.

Love, peace and comfort to you. JP

[shamanseeker]

Dear Gaia,
Thank you for your example of great courage! Your husband must be so proud of you.
Best wishes

[OBwan]

Greeting Gaia,

The attached link contains the Grief Resolution process. I have guide many people through the loss of their love ones using this process.

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?19457-Grief-Resolution-Process&p=207490&highlight=#post207490


With Thoughts of Love,
OBwan

[motherlove]

Dear Gaia, What you can not see with your eyes can be seen with the heart. I pray peace for you. We all agree and it is done. Best Wishes

[scootiep]

I'm so sorry to hear about your husband, thank you for the message it is such a brave thing to have done.

I wish and send you all the love and light in my heart.

your husband will always be with you until it is time for you to meet him again.

my thoughts are with you and your family xxx

[KosmicKat]

If there were bad times may those memories fade. And may the good times shine ever brighter in your recollection.



I am talking about grandparents and such who had died long before the individual in question was even born.
I had a dream like that about my grandfather (died within days of my birth, but not before welcoming me "to the center and hub of all your universe"). When I described his appearance to my father, he was surprised. Yes, he was just like that!


Death is an event full of secrecy and mystery and also a challenge to faith. Some see it as a wall of absurdity,an agonizing question, falling into nothingness.
If I could, I would give you the certainty that I have found. But those things we find for ourselves become a part of us as nothing else can. At times like this I am reminded again of the words of David Bowman in "2010"


Betty: Don't go Dave!
Dave: (smiling gently) I'm already there.

[WhiteFeather]

We shed our tears for with you on your loss. A Beautiful Poem Gaia. Thanks For Sharing your feelings with us. We Love You and are here for you, both at your side and in spirit. You are so brave for sharing your personal life with us. Remember, Death is not the End, But just a new beginning.



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Native American Poem:
May the stars carry your sadness away,
May the flowers fill your heart with beauty,
May hope forever wipe away your tears,
And, above all, may silence make you strong.

Chief Dan George

[Limor Wolf]

"a departed soul would never like to be remembered with watery eyes"-


Yet,this is so hard to do,My eyes tears as well. I feel you,Gaia .The connection between two souls, husband and wife, will never be broken,and I am certain you two will continue your shared journey together,later-on,on a different frame. You are one Brave and wise soul,Gaia! and I embrace you ~ We are all here for you.you can spread your feelings,your love ,your agony with us,whenever you wish to do so.~ Much Love to you ~ ,Limor.

[Sierra]

Gaia,

I am thinking of you, holding you in my heart.

Love, Sierra

[Samsara]

Dear Gaia,

My heart goes out to you. May you find peace in these sad times. Your lives have parted for a while, and you must go on. Although you know your husband is now in a better place, your pain is vivid. May the light envelop you and protect you in the coming days and may the sun shine in your heart.

I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers,

Love

Samsara :grouphug:

[Tony]

Dear Gaia,
At this moment we are all at one and in love with you and your husband.
This love in itself be of tremendous help on his journey.

But I still have tears...

[Tarka the Duck]

Dear Gaia

When my dad died, I remember this poem meaning a lot to my mum:

Time does not bring relief; you all have lied   
Who told me time would ease me of my pain!   
I miss him in the weeping of the rain;   
I want him at the shrinking of the tide;
The old snows melt from every mountain-side,   
And last year’s leaves are smoke in every lane;   
But last year’s bitter loving must remain
Heaped on my heart, and my old thoughts abide.   
There are a hundred places where I fear   
To go,—so with his memory they brim.   
And entering with relief some quiet place   
Where never fell his foot or shone his face   
I say, “There is no memory of him here!”   
And so stand stricken, so remembering him.

With much love

Kathie

[finally there!!!]

Dear Gaia

From one eternal soul to another Namaste

Love you

[Darla Ken Pearce]

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Gaia ~ my heart goes out to you. I hold your hand and send big hugs in this time of transition and sorrow. It is the end of sorrow and pain for your husband. This is a blessing for him to have that part over and a new vistas opened. He wants this pain to end for you, too.

One of the things I noticed when losing my Dad on Easter Sunday and my little companion, Topper, earlier this year ~ was that immediately their spirits were there, so close you could touch them. This "sense" made it much easier for me.

At 93 years old, my Dad had not been able to come and visit me in my home with his physical body but at that moment ~ he was there in spirit and could see everything he'd missed. I thought WOW. This is better than having his body visit. It's so much quicker!

His body was at the point where he was limited in where he could go, where it could take him and what he could do. But spirits have no such limitations. This was a great comfort to me.

This takes the sting out of death. You know, there is no real loss when our hearts remain open to having them around in another dimension, using a different part of our senses to see them. It's like changing the dial on a radio.

You can "tune" in to a different frequency if that is your desire and you are open to it. Unburdened like we are with physical bodies, their spirits are free and are at your beck and call. We can always speak heart-to-heart. Those doors never close.

And the great thing is that we are living in a time when we are getting the desires of our hearts in more ways than one.

Ask and it is given. Imagine and it is given, too. There are no limits now as there was in past days. Those barriers are gone if we will allow it ~ it is given unto us.

In fact, death is no such thing and in truth is just a part of this 3D "illusion." We are Divine and Infinite and much more than these bodies. Once we get out of duality and this denser hologram and dimension ~ we can and will "see" things differently.

The very idea of "Death" has been used as a tool to keep us locked in the 3rd dimension, as if there is only this one part of us, this body, this dimension of us ~ when we are actually multi-dimensional and our lives can never really end.

DEATH IS "THE" ILLUSION HERE.

There is no end to us, you see. As spirits, we realize we are omnipresent and we can travel anywhere without constraints of linear time. I have a saying for this ~ Woo Woo!

Just as we don't mourn the loss of dead skin cells when we shower, (even knowing each one of them is a perfect DNA replica of us), neither have we lost those we love, who are also a part of us.

It is this sense of SEPARATION that is the culprit and faulty idea. There is no separation between us and our creator or us and our skin cells or us and our loved ones. They are, in fact, an intrinsic part of us and we can never really lose them at all. It's an illusion. They are a part of our heart. Know this...

The hardest part is biding farewell to their body. No doubt about it. Even though our hearts know there is no loss, our senses and the fact that we do cherish their body no matter how broken or aged it had become, well, this is the hardest part. We do cherish them. But if they can get over it, we can get over it and move on quickly from there.

A transition is required and all of our senses must adapt to "feeling" them in another dimension. It happens quickly once we realize ~ there is no loss involved just the illusion of it.

Whenever sadness creeps over you.

Stop and close your eyes. Imagine your husband or loved one near you and yes, they are not burdened by anything in the universe and stand by your side on the instant of this thought of them. Much love to you Gaia and a big hug. xoxox

Besides words ~ here is my anti-dote for sorrow, The Great Bell Chant to signal the end of all sorrow. Listen and let it signal your heart, too, because this day without sorrow is upon us now, if we can allow it. Listen and let it wash away the pain. And so it is...Amen.


http://vimeo.com/6518109

[alienHunter]

very sorry, the spirit indeed lives on

[blake]

Dear Gaia,

Death is the wake up calls of all wake up calls. The emotions of facing the reality of a death of a loved one are beyond complicated. My heart goes out to you. I send good thoughts that you will be surrounded by the support you need when you need it. Please be extra kind to yourself as the weeks and months roll by as you step by step start to rebalance your life. It is never easy. The following poem is one for me that I have found meaningful, if not comforting, when faced with the reality of a death. Again, my sincere condolences.

Sincerely,

Mr. Davis

Miss Me But Let Me Go - Unknown

When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set on me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room,
why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little--but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared,
miss me--but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take,
and each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
miss me--but let me go.

[percival tyro]

May I agree, all is well. Wishing you fond memories and a happy life.

[Czarek]

Most deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family Gaia.

[ulli]

I don't know what to tell you, Gaia. You have my deepest sympathies, of course, but I have had a year or so of being extremely angry at loss and death...
It just makes me mad that life is set up that way.
My faith used to be so strong that I would say 'Hey, death means we can now be flying', etc...
and all those NDEs people are having...but to come to terms with the feeling of abandonment is not something I have succeeded at.
When you do you may want to send some consoling words my way.
I know this is not your average condolence letter...so I apologize. May this wonderful group of loving people help you with your tears...and if anger at loss and abandonment overtakes you, perhaps my little post will come in handy, as I do understand.

[Unified Serenity]

Oh Gaia,

I know you know truth and your words are true, and yet the pain must still be there for the loss of him. I send you love, comfort, and peace now and for those moments when you sense the loss greatest. I am so sorry for your loss. May he be at peace and enjoy his rewards.

Love,

Serenity

My father passed July 1st, and this was his favorite poem as a flyer he was. I find it peaceful.

"High Flight"

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air....

Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
Where never lark, or ever[8] eagle flew —
And, while with silent lifting mind I have trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
- Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

[Mandala]

Gaia, I am truly sorry for your loss. There is nothing any of us can say to fill the void. Please know that we care and share your loss with you. May love and peace fill your heart, and may you know he is with you always.

In love and comfort, Mandala

[Anna]

Gaia, big hug from Anna

[Referee]

I am deeply sadened to hear about your loss. I am sending you my love and prayers.

[Borden]

I don't know you, but I think you are very brave. If what I hope is true, then you will be surrounded and attended by something or someone very wise and positive right now. I am sure your husband is very proud of you.

Best wishes, Borden

[Lisab]

For you dear Gaia as I know you love a good quote and also because my own words fail me.

Death makes angels of us all and gives us wings where we had shoulders smooth as raven's claws....JIM MORRISON..An American Prayer

All my love to you and yours Lisa x

[nearing]

((((((((((((((Gaia)))))))))))))))

He is blessed to be released from suffering. You are blessed to continue having him in your heart.

Love to you and your family.

[1159]

This has nothing to do with avalon except that love ALWAYS reaches out from this place ... Remember, death is an illusion bound to this physical body only . You will meet again and that meeting will be forever.

[grapevine]

So sorry to read of your loss :(. Thinking of you Gaia . . .

Linda xoxo

[Poly Hedra]

My heart goes out to you Gaia. Sending you my love. xxxxxxxx

[baddbob]

"If you believe in forever then life is just a one night stand" Soon you will be with him again for ever. Keep being happy and full of life and believe that he is with you always.

[Aurvandil]

I am so sorry for your loss... He will be waiting for you on the other side and I know you know he is always with you... Sending you lot of hugs and love... You are never alone on this forum even if you can see all of us, be sure you can always find support here...
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[MorningSong]

So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved, Gaia. He has been made whole again and attends your reuniting. Deep peace to both of you.

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[Margi]

My condolences, Gaia,

There are no words to comfort you ... Be strong and let love and knowledge that you have to allow you to look beyond the illusion of our world.
I hope my love and love of all here to help you move forward.
Hug and sympathy from me

[meredith]

Music I Heard

By Conrad Aiken


MUSIC I heard with you was more than music,
And bread I broke with you was more than bread.
Now that I am without you, all is desolate,
All that was once so beautiful is dead.

Your hands once touched this table and this silver,
And I have seen your fingers hold this glass.
These things do not remember you, beloved:
And yet your touch upon them will not pass.

For it was in my heart you moved among them,
And blessed them with your hands and with your eyes.
And in my heart they will remember always:
They knew you once, O beautiful and wise!

http://www.bartleby.com/265/1.html

[Mark]

Blessings and comfort to you in your time of grief. The time you shared is only a drop in the infinity within which you both dance eternally.

[Gaia]

I am so surprised at all the responses that I have received. Thank you so much for taking the time to support me with your kind words and sharing.Thank you so much for all your help and support and kindness ...

It certainly has made me feel less alone in this process.

A heartfelt thank you to you all ! We are family :)

Gaia

[Lord Sidious]

I am so surprised at all the responses that I have received. Thank you so much for taking the time to support me with your kind words and sharing.Thank you so much for all your help and support and kindness ...

It certainly has made me feel less alone in this process.

A heartfelt thank you to you all ! We are family :)

Gaia

We are.
And like any family, we have some priceless ones, some nuggets (don't ask, I am not telling) and all in between too.
Pity about the nuggets though. :p

[jp11]

Dear Gaia,

I am so touched by your willingness to share your grief with us...and the responses you've received have been so heartfelt. I send you my love in this challenging time and know that you will make it through this.

Grief comes and goes and when it comes to you please remember we are all connected through our hearts and energy...and you are never alone.

My love and blessings to you, your family and your beloved husband. And yes I agree, he is so proud of you and surrounding you in his loving embrace, as are we all.

[Gaia]

I am so surprised at all the responses that I have received. Thank you so much for taking the time to support me with your kind words and sharing.Thank you so much for all your help and support and kindness ...

It certainly has made me feel less alone in this process.

A heartfelt thank you to you all ! We are family :)

Gaia

We are.
And like any family, we have some priceless ones, some nuggets (don't ask, I am not telling) and all in between too.
Pity about the nuggets though. :p

I am absolutely blessed with my Avalon family !

Bookmarking you:p

[danielle]

Gaia-warmest hugs from me to you! (My husband died six years ago from lymphoma cancer,too so I can understand your feelings...)

[pickle]

Hi Gaia, I'm sorry to hear about your husband and my love and best wishes are with you.

I just wanted to say I wish I had the perspective and strength that you have in this... as is becoming so normal for this amazing place, your sharing has helped someone else. My heartfelt thanks to you.

Peace and live,

Pickle

[Gaia]

Today was a day of preparation of the funeral ritual. There will be music next thuesday to bring joy in our hearts with piano and violin only for him, for my husband Fred:

Family choice :

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Choice of my son Simon (12) :

P_NpxTWbovE

iT88jBAoVIM

The choice of my daugther Ève-Marie (14) :

PoNC3KDUM84

I need a good night sleep thank you so much !

Love you all:)

Gaia

xoxox

[Samsara]

It will be a great tribute. I got chills from head to toe.

Sweet dreams.

:angel:

[Flash]

Je suis vraiment, sincèrement, désolée pour toi et tes enfants. Je t'accompagne dans ta peine et ta perte de tout coeur Gaia. Si tu as besoin de quoi que ce soit, je ne suis qu'à deux heures de route, n'hésites surtout pas (ne serait-ce que quelques jours de vacances à Montréal par exemple).

Je t'embrasse très fort, et embrasses tes enfants de tout coeur pour moi.

Avec amour,

ta consoeur de Montréal (J'ai presque signé mon nom... ouf)

Je penserai à toi dans mes méditations.

[Gaia]

Je suis vraiment, sincèrement, désolée pour toi et tes enfants. Je t'accompagne dans ta peine et ta perte de tout coeur Gaia. Si tu as besoin de quoi que ce soit, je ne suis qu'à deux heures de route, n'hésites surtout pas (ne serait-ce que quelques jours de vacances à Montréal par exemple).

Je t'embrasse très fort, et embrasses tes enfants de tout coeur pour moi.

Avec amour,

ta consoeur de Montréal (J'ai presque signé mon nom... ouf)

Je penserai à toi dans mes méditations.

Merci ! Ouff j'ai presque que signé ton nom:o Les dernières semaines ont été difficiles pour nous tous tu sais, je l'ai accompagné jusqu'a son dernier souffle vendredi soir au centre d'hébergement de Charlesbourg en soins palliatifs ou j'ai du le placer bien malgré moi car il était devenu trop lourd à la maison... Avec deux crises respiratoires dans la même semaine je n'ai pu faire autrement, les métastases ayant pris au piège sa trachée. Il a été un vrai combattant et un exemple de sagesse, de volonté de vaincre et de vivre, il n'avait que 43 ans... Promis qu'on se verra dès que j'irai à Montréal visiter parents et amis et toi également:)

Bise ma belle amie xoxoxox

Gaia

[sandy]

Beautiful music and choices Gaia from and for a beautiful man and his loved ones. I can feel the energy and it is 'LOVE ETERNAL' :)

[Lettherebelight]

Gaia, I am wishing you well.
This life is a mystery. Death, such a mystery too. We all face it together, yet we will all face it alone.
I wish you comfort and peace in this time of loss and sorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-anrM9wl0T8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Nani]

Gaia dear, many blessings to you and to your husband. I see you.

Nani

[jcocks]

In the last month I've known of 2 dads of children in my sons grade one class (one who died on 11/11/11, of all dates!) and a distant relative of my wife who have died..

It certainly gives one pause for thought. Sometimes I feel as though they are the lucky ones, but I know we shouldn't think like that...

Condolances to you for your loss, Gaia...

[Flash]

Merci ! Ouff j'ai presque que signé ton nom:o Les dernières semaines ont été difficiles pour nous tous tu sais, je l'ai accompagné jusqu'a son dernier souffle vendredi soir au centre d'hébergement de Charlesbourg en soins palliatifs ou j'ai du le placer bien malgré moi car il était devenu trop lourd à la maison... Avec deux crises respiratoires dans la même semaine je n'ai pu faire autrement, les métastases ayant pris au piège sa trachée. Il a été un vrai combattant et un exemple de sagesse, de volonté de vaincre et de vivre, il n'avait que 43 ans... Promis qu'on se verra dès que j'irai à Montréal visiter parents et amis et toi également:)

Bise ma belle amie xoxoxox

Gaia

Tu es vraiment bienvenue chez moi n'importe quand. Ce mardi je serai avec toi et tes enfants, en pensée et en amour.

Tu sais, quand mon père est décédé, j'ai été très bouleversée. Et ce qui me reste de lui, après tant d'années, c'est l'amour qu'il avait pour ses enfants dont moi, et l'amour que j'avais pour lui. C'est toujours encore très présent et aussi fort.

Tu as raison, Love never disappears.

[Star1111]

Gaia
My deepest condolences.
x

[Fred Steeves]

Hello Gaia, this old Zen story comes to mind: When the students observed their master weeping over the recent loss of his son, they asked him "master, why do you weep? You teach us that all is an illusion, therefore your son was but an illusion as well."

With tears still running down his face, their master softly replied "yes, but what a beautiful illusion he was."

Much love to you,
Fred

[Seikou-Kishi]

Hello Gaia, this old Zen story comes to mind: When the students observed their master weeping over the recent loss of his son, they asked him "master, why do you weep? You teach us that all is an illusion, therefore your son was but an illusion as well."

With tears still running down his face, their master softly replied "yes, but what a beautiful illusion he was."

Much love to you,
Fred

I've never heard this before, Fred. Thanks for sharing it. That everything is an illusion only furthers the importance of love. I think the master saw that :-)

[music]

If there is a word to heal the heart, it is Love. My Love to you, and a personal experience that may help, and very much in accord with St Augustine.

As a teen, my mother was dying of cancer. I was never told, but knew, so skipped school to be with her, cook her meals, help. We were very, very close. Then the time came for her to go to hospital to die. I could not bring myself to go. I was scared, I didn't want to see her plugged into the machines my brothers had told me she was on, didn't want to see her pale and weak, didn't want her to die.

Days turned to weeks, and my guilt grew, but never as much as my fear, so I never went to the hospital to see her.

At 4.00 am one sunday morning, I awoke to my mother. She held me in her arms, said she understood, she told me she loved me, she told me not to be sad, and then she was gone. I knew she was dead. At about 7.00, my grandmother came into the room to tell me my mother had died at 4.00 that morning.

The last thing my mum would have wanted was for me to grieve too hard, to give up on life and Love, to despair. And though I didn't always succeed, I tried hard to honour her last wish as a physical being.

Love and Blessings

[Eagle]

I am sorry to hear as well, may your heart find peace.

[conk]

Here's hoping the joy of the memories soon overcomes the sadness of loss. Many blessings and blinding light.

[WhiteFeather]

Thinking Of You My Sister



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEBvo8Y4ZIY&feature=related

[Mathilde Lares]

Dear Gaia,
My love and prayers are for you two. God bless you!

[Cottage Rose]

Sorry to hear this news, Gaia.
You have my sympathy and I wish you comfort.

http://cdn.edwardkhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Sympathy.jpg

[jp11]

Hello again dear Gaia.

I went to bed last night thinking of you and sending my love. As I awoke this morning again I had thoughts of you and your children.

I have been so deeply moved by all the wonderful expressions of love to you and your family. While I listened to the music last night you, your son and daughter selected for the service tomorrow I felt release, love and the emotion of letting go.

I will continue to hold you and your children, family and friends in my heart. May tomorrow be filled with love. Blessings to your husband in his transition and blessings to you and your children in yours.

[Gaia]

He was my only true love and we have been together since I was 29. The 'Missing him' Part is very difficult for me and my kids, and in the last days new realities arise that hit me with the fact that we are alone now and that he's not here for me and for Eve-Marie and Simon to share something with or to lean on. I'm trying to process too much right now. My mind has been on over-drive trying to deal with what has happened, and I find it difficult to 'Turn it off'

Right now I'm just trying to hold on to my love for him and the memories we shared.

Thank you very much Avalonian for your empathy, compassion ! Sending you lots of love and hugs:)

Kathleen

[Unified Serenity]

Gaia,

Just be and feel all you need to feel, there is no right or wrong, death is a process and our dealing with it is as well. Please eat, rest, and keep loved one's nearby. I hope someone is keeping them busy for you and that they also get grief counseling. You can't expect yourself to just go on as if nothing changed. I hope you have a strong support network. If it hadn't been for my family coming together as mom and dad's death's this year, it would have been really hard. Your husband is still very near, and not quite busy over "there" yet, for what it's worth.

Sending you love and peace,

Serenity

[rosie]

Gaia,
My deepest condolences :wub:

[Conaire]

Thank you Gaia for this post.

I am sitting here in front of my computer with a wet t-shirt from tears that poured down my face. My brother passed on three months ago. He was 21, the most beautiful person, so full of light. As I'm sure you're aware, the grief comes in waves, at least it does for me. One minute I'm fine, the next tears are pouring down my face. It transforms from one emotion to another.

I know he's still with us, in some way. My 4 year old nephew sees him, as he saw my Father who passed away a long time ago now, long before my nephew was born. He would point and say "there's Dad's Dad" and to us, we see nothing. For me it's cold comfort, I miss my brother so much, it's wrentching.

These last three months have been the hardest but also the most heart opening of my life. It's strange that in such loss there can be light and love and beauty.

I'm very sorry for your loss Gaia, this can't be an easy time for you.

With love,

Conaire.

[Limor Wolf]

Kathleen and Conaire ~

Such strong feelings! we live in the physical world,we can be told it is all one 'great illusion',that we are all souls inhabiting a body,and we KNOW it is true.and yet we are here in the 3D and we want to touch,feel,smell...we want to grasp,to argue,to love...

You are in my thoughts,may you be comforted

[benevolentcrow]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I believe that the love ones we lose is still in the very air we breathe, so may you take long, deep, calming breathes and inhale the love that still surrounds you.

[Loveisall21]

Dear Gaia,
You are obviously such a strong and graceful soul. Love will see you and your family through. Even though he may seem far away he is right there in your heart. Life goes on for you ALL. Life is still sweet. My deepest condolences.

UXxRyNvTPr8

[Daughter of Time]

Much love and healing to you Gaia!
I lost the man I've loved the most when I was merely 20 years old! I thought I was lucky to have found such deep love at such a young age. But he left! He came into my life to teach me things that someone as myself, raised Catholic, had never heard before. When I first met him, he said: "I've been looking for you for hundreds of years. I've finally found you! I hope you'll be with me for a long time this time". I found his words terribly romantic but i didn't know what he meant until much later. It was because of him that I followed a spiritual path. Now, in times of trouble, he comes to me, with great love, to bring support, relief and understanding.
Your love will come to you when you need him most. He'll leave you only when he needs to go learn his own lessons for spiritual growth. But his love for you, as you very well know, is undying.

[John Parslow]

Dear Gaia

I cannot look at your courageous thread without deep sorrow in my heart for you - I get a lump in my throat each time I see the title. You are such a brave and outstanding woman and I so wish I could put things right for you in your sorrow. Please know that I send you my heartfelt love and affection whenever I pass this thread and sincerely hope that the hurt passes quickly for you. As I mentioned before please think of him in that old familiar way - when he made you laugh and thank him out loud he is with you in spirit and the time for you to meet again is just the twinkle of an eye ...

Love and peace to you. JP

[sshenry]

Dear Gaia -

You don't know me, at least not well, but I feel you, your heart, it's my gift, and it is so full of love that I think the rest of the world could and should take courage from it.

Even in dark times - perhaps especially in dark times - you shine.

~SSHenry

[fosselovelight]

Your courage and love is truly admirable. Thank you for sharing, i send you loving energy and comfort.

[Sync]

Gaia,

For what its worth, I would like to share something that will be of little comfort to you now... But, there was a time when I barely survived something that I shouldn't have, while my closest friends did not.

Being a man, I am not supposed to ask for help with this sort of stuff, so I didn't. Even though I survived the loss of a femoral artery (and several subsequent by-pass surgeries), the biggest obstacle I faced was myself. I couldn't bare to live when my brothers had not. I felt guilt... and regret. I spiraled down into darkness, apathy, and self-medication. I almost died from my sadness.

A family member begged me to go to this group; like a grief and bereavement group, which I thought was thoroughly ridiculous. I thought I was different... like I could think my way through it all with all my special beliefs and experiences with fringe stuff. But I couldn't, so I eventually went... and it eventually helped. A lot.

I know that Avalon is a form of a support network, but it is faceless, it cannot look you in the eyes... it cannot hug you or offer a shoulder to cry on. And, you know what, sometimes its nice to be around normal folk who aren't trying to one-up you with all of this love and light stuff, which is not bad (its great), but, at the wrong time, it can feel condescending and utterly dismissive of what you are experiencing.

When things settle down, google such a group in your area. I know it sounds silly, but give it a shot. A lot of good people have gone through similar things that you are going through. I do not wish to minimize your experience at all, or even attempt to convey that I understand your experience in the slightest. I don't. You lost a soul mate... All I can say is that it helped me a lot to be with a group of people that experienced the same type of loss... that is, when I was ready to let people help me.

Please think about it at some later date.

Be well. You are loved.

[applejax]

sorry to hear about your loss Gaia. sending love, blessings, and prayers to you (and your family) in this difficult time. :( :hug:

[Gaia]

I am in lot of pain these days going through a rough phase in my life. But I know I'm like a sphink rising from the ashes I know myself ... My family and friends help me a lot today:) I am particularly proud of Ève-Marie and Simon who have shown courage and my daughter even paid tribute to his father during the funeral. It's 11:16 pm I need to sleep it was a long day I got up at 5 am today.

À demain !

Kathleen

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[Sidney]

I am so sorry for your loss Gaia. Peace and Love be with you and yours, forever. Much Love

[merkabagirll]

I dont know you personally Gaia, but I see that your loss has touched the heart of loss in many, myself included. Please accept this poem as a gentle condolence. With heart

Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet : On Death
Than Almitra spoke, saying, "We would ask now of Death."

And he said:

"You would know the secret of death.
But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life?
The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.
For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond;
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.
Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.
Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
Is the sheered not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?
Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."

[leemadison11]

I am sorry to hear you loss, but i am telling you that love never dies, he will always be with you.

[Elly]

I've also been seeing your thread Gaia. Mes sincères condoléances. Much love to you and your family.

[Daft Ada]

I have only just noticed this thread Gaia, my heart goes out to you and he will always live in your mind and maybe if we are correct you will be together again one day. I am not good with words of a spiritual nature but I have lost loved ones and I feel your pain. Bob

[another bob]

Greetings, Friend!

Some perspective . . .

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"Let's do it again!"


Blessings!

[ceetee9]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a loved one is the hardest thing to go through, but I know they are never really gone. They forever live in our heart and smile down upon us knowing that we live in the illusion and will one day rejoin them in the true reality.

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