As some of you know, I recently lost one of my best friends to cancer. She was my next door neighbor and a close friend. Her Celebration of Life service is today. I will catch up with all of you later today or tomorrow.
I am reminding myself that those we love and lose are not where they used to be. They are now wherever we are. Never say goodbye, they are always in your heart. Never take anyone for granted.
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They never die in our hearts there is a special place for them.
You are so right, I needed to hear those words today. Thanks my friend.
It’s all so true Carol. This picture reminds of the phrase and song, ‘Keep your head to the sky’
Earth, Wind & Fire? I had forgotten about that song.
Right on the money honey!
That is definitely a classic.
I totally agree with your wise perspective! Essentially, whether a person’s departure is good or disadvantage, that is also the point of view, even though we who are left behind experience deep sadness.
Thank you Albert. These phrases and quotes help me get through.
I totally agree with you, Carol!
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss.
Thanks very much Doc.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
You are so kind, I wish I knew, situations like this nothing anyone can do. Time is the only way through. Your supporting words help are than anything. Thank you again my friend.
I haven’t hear of a “Celebration of Life” … I don’t know what it is about, but I do hope everything is fine for her friends and families, and that includes you, Carol.
I will write about it alibb. It is more of a non-traditional service. Thank you.
I’m sorry to hear that, sincerely. Last month, we lost the senior pastor of our church and his celebration of life had to be held at the high school gym because most of the town wanted to come. He stepped down as senior pastor on his last birthday, November 3, and died the week before Easter. He was also only 13 months older than me and about a year younger than my wife. It definitely makes a person think. “Tomorrow” isn’t guaranteed to anyone on this earth.
Thank you Rex. We all have loss to deal with. Sorry for yours as well. We can never take a moment for granted.
Great post dedicated to your friend! I’m sorry for what happened!
Thanks very much Elena.
Sorry for your loss.
Thanks to you very much.
Wonderful words! People are always alive as long as we remember them and keep them in our hearts.
It is so true and I need to repeat these words every day of my life.
Such few last words that should leave an impact on our lives now and always. Hugs to you, and know we are all thinking of you dear friend.
Thank you LaJenna. A tough day.
A man is alive as long as there is someone who sees him and his life.
Thank you for those wise words Robin. I really needed those, and have kept them.