“Death ends a life not a relationship” – Mitch Albom
“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I will stay there forever.” – A A Milne
It’s been a dark day for many people today. A dark day here. No more words today let some photographs say the rest.
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My thoughts are with you.
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I’m sorry. π
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I understand.:*(
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I thought you would.
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Thanks x
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Should You Go First
Should you go first and we remain
To walk this road of life alone,
We’ll hold close memories
Of happy days we’ve known.
Weβll see you in the roses wild
And in the tangerine of sunsets;
In the trees and puddles,
We’ll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and we remain
For trials to be weathered,
Each thing you’ve touched along the way
Will be a hallowed spot.
We’ll hear your voice and see your smile,
Though blindly we may grope,
The memory of your tender love
Will buoy us on with hope.
Should you go first and we remain,
Shine your lovelight for us
That we may follow you.
And someday in that golden peace
You’ll hear us call your name.
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Beautiful
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We took Albert Kennedy Rowswell’s poem and made it our own for our grief.
We honour the memories. We live on in hope.
Holding you close, Gary. God be with you and your beloved boy.
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Thank you xx
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Thinking of you today x
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Thank you x
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Ps. The A A Milne words are lovely words.
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They really are
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They are so simple but say it all xxxxxx
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Hope you are smiling today xxxxx
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And I also say, this is a lovely post, simple too but I am sure she would be proud because you have done her proud.
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That means a lot to me
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Well I think your post is one of these, to paraphrase another piece of A A Milne, the hardest things are often simplest said. And you did that here.
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Thank you so much. Your hamsters gave me a much needed smile this morning.
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I’m so glad. I keep them on the blog in the hope that people will get a wee smile.
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They really do.
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Thanks x
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I am so very sorry.
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I hope your doing well.
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Yes, doing well. Thank you!
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That is so good to hear.
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Lovely images of lovely memories.
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Thoughts and prayers for you both
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Thank you x
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Take care.
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Thatβs a beautiful quote from A A Milne. β€οΈ
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Thank you, it is
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Thoughts. Take care. I know you remember her well, every day β€
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Did she pass on September 11?
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Yes. Well thatβs what we say. The hospice gave a time frame of somewhere between 1130pm on the 10th to 1am on the 11th.
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I’m so sorry, love. Were you right there when she passed? The reason I ask is, I was in the room when my stepmom passed. It was an extraordinary experience. She was a kind, sweet woman. She had battled cancer two times prior before she finally lost the battle in 2013 (a battle spanning 20 years).
When she coded, a lady Doc asked my dad if he wanted her brought back. He said yes & I immediately heard “NO” shouted in my head. That “NO” didn’t come from me. They brought her back but, she coded, again, two minutes later. This time, he let her go. Gary, I’m telling you, straight up…I felt her soul leave that room & I could barely breathe. I was dizzy & I shook all over. She was SO ready to get the hell out of there and out of that diseased body.
Later on, during a prayer group with friends and family at the hospital, she sent me one last image. She worked for my hometown’s PD as Parking Enforcement (meter maid, a non-sworn position). She loved that job. She let me know she was just fine with a view of her, in her uniform, walking along the edge of a large, clear river. Her back was to me, she turned, smiled at me, waved goodbye and faded from view.
You may think me mental but, my experience seemed to calm & satisfy my dad, my step-sister & my stepmom’s best friend. And, I remember it just as clearly as if it happened, yesterday.
I know you miss your beauty but, she is not far. I promise.
Jeez…now I’m in tears…
BIG HUGS, LOVE! π€π
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No. K had been in the hospice for days. I couldnβt spend all day there as I needed to look after son. It happened when I had just got him to sleep. I really wish I had. I couldnβt pull myself to see her after she went. But Iβve heard over people say similar things. My uncle who was the biggest sceptic ever is convinced something like that happened with his mum. x
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Such beautiful words. My thoughts and prayers are with you, for whatever they may be worth.
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Thank you so much
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Wow what a great color. I donβt think Iβve seen this variety before. Great photo too as always π Also visit our profile for some beautiful pictures here: Rabi S Saha & Rabi Shankar Saha Photography . I hope you would like my pictures also βΊ.
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Perhaps this can help in some tiny way, if I may be so bold: https://brianlageose.blog/2017/09/12/ovation/
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Itβs perfect. Thank you
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Thinking of you all xxx
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Thank you xx
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[[[Man Hug]]] π€ π
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Nice
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(Looks sideways over shoulder and flutters eyelashes)
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Steady…
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As a rock! π
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What a lovely portrait. May these days become less dark
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They will sir.
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Why are all the best people taken from us … I understand. X
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That is so true. x
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It’s today. My heart goes out to you. She was a beautiful woman. And you have part of her with you always in your son. Nick and I didn’t have any children together except our dog and cat. When they go, I’ll have nothing left of his to hold onto.
Be happy again. For your son. For YOU. Hugs.
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Thank you so much x
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Words feek useless. Big hugs Gary. I am really feeling for you xxxx
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Thank you Lorraine
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You are very welcome Gary
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My heart is sad for you.β€οΈ
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Thank you x
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Hugs to you both. π€
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*hugs*
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What a beautiful smile she carried!
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She did
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π― Such sweet sorrow. Beautiful pictures… Happier times. She is not gone, but only lost for the moment in the physical. Be well both of you. She is there in spirit, in your thoughts, and in your memories. β€οΈ
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β€ it’s hard. But we continue on. Hugs!
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We do. x
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I am sending you the biggest hug right now. Thank you for sharing those quarters.
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Thank you for reading it
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I am sending you the biggest quotes right now. Those are two lovely quotes too.
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A beautiful post and comments.. Healing thoughts… Thank you for the follow π
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Thank you
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