Light a candle

Turtle · 04-29-2011, 11:39 PM

For all those in the midst of devastation

socialjustice_fsu · 04-29-2011, 11:51 PM

candles such as what Entycing Femme and so many of you post but instead I simply ask this of you...

My dear Aunt (75) died unexpectantly today. She and my uncle had been married 55+ years. She had had issues with a buildup of CO2 in her lungs, however, last night when my mother and I visited her she had shown significant improvement. She was alert, talkative and animated. For some reason as I left her last night I decided to thank her for seeing me through some of the darkest hours in my life. This morning her 02 sats dropped and she became unconscious. She was on life support until we reached the hospital. Since she had given her family the sweetest gift of completing a living will, my uncle and her two grown children disconnected her from all life support at 4:30 PM. She died in about 5 minutes. She was peaceful and painfree. Tonight my uncle is struggling with doing this although he knows this is what she wanted.
After all those years as soulmates I find his courage and love to be beyond comprehension.
Please remember him as he searches for peace as he moves through the days ahead.

Traveling mercies, Aunt Helen.

Capricia · 04-30-2011, 12:26 AM

Prayers for your uncle, it is truly beautiful to see true love like he had for your aunt.

Sweet_Amor_Taino · 04-30-2011, 12:48 AM

Turtle · 04-30-2011, 08:34 AM

...leave a candle in the window showing the way for those of us trying to find a new path...

...Blessings To All

Diva · 04-30-2011, 08:37 AM

.....to light the way.....

WolfyOne · 04-30-2011, 12:39 PM

I read this online at a site I was at, didn't give the author, but I wanted to share anyway

Keep The Candle Burning

When you're walking in the dead of night
And your soul is churning
When your hope seems out of sight
Keep the candle burning

All it takes is one steady heart
In a world that's turning
Shine a light and pierce the dark
Keep the candle burning, keep the candle burning

For socialjustice and family
May your uncle find the peace he needs to make, within himself
Our prayer circle is strong, we'll all pray
Peace be with you, too

Goo · 04-30-2011, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socialjustice_fsu

Please remember him as he searches for peace as he moves through the days ahead.

Lighting a candle for your uncle, may he find the strength and courage to search for peace and move through the days ahead. May he find comfort in those who are around him, may he never walk alone through this difficult and trying time.

Also lighting a candle for those tonight who are rebuilding after having everything taken away from them by these horrible storms. May the searchers find more survivors, and comfort those who are awaiting word of their loved ones. May they find some light in these hours of darkness. May their faith in a higher being(s) be strengthened and renewed.

04-29-2011, 11:51 PM	#2
socialjustice_fsu Member How Do You Identify?: Feminine Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: It’s all good. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The gulf waters are sapphire blue and the beach sand is white as snow. Posts: 607 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,866 Thanked 2,155 Times in 439 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	...I wish I knew how to post the beautiful... candles such as what Entycing Femme and so many of you post but instead I simply ask this of you... My dear Aunt (75) died unexpectantly today. She and my uncle had been married 55+ years. She had had issues with a buildup of CO2 in her lungs, however, last night when my mother and I visited her she had shown significant improvement. She was alert, talkative and animated. For some reason as I left her last night I decided to thank her for seeing me through some of the darkest hours in my life. This morning her 02 sats dropped and she became unconscious. She was on life support until we reached the hospital. Since she had given her family the sweetest gift of completing a living will, my uncle and her two grown children disconnected her from all life support at 4:30 PM. She died in about 5 minutes. She was peaceful and painfree. Tonight my uncle is struggling with doing this although he knows this is what she wanted. After all those years as soulmates I find his courage and love to be beyond comprehension. Please remember him as he searches for peace as he moves through the days ahead. Traveling mercies, Aunt Helen. __________________ If you are going through hell, keep going. Winston Churchill

04-30-2011, 12:26 AM	#3
Capricia Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Eleanor Rigby Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North America Posts: 6 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 35 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	Prayers for your uncle, it is truly beautiful to see true love like he had for your aunt. __________________ You're better off betting on a horse than betting on a man. A horse may not be able to hold you tight, but he doesn't wanna wander from the stable at night. -Betty Grable

04-30-2011, 12:48 AM	#4
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04-30-2011, 08:34 AM	#5
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04-30-2011, 12:39 PM	#7
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,392 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I read this online at a site I was at, didn't give the author, but I wanted to share anyway Keep The Candle Burning When you're walking in the dead of night And your soul is churning When your hope seems out of sight Keep the candle burning All it takes is one steady heart In a world that's turning Shine a light and pierce the dark Keep the candle burning, keep the candle burning For socialjustice and family May your uncle find the peace he needs to make, within himself Our prayer circle is strong, we'll all pray Peace be with you, too __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo Last edited by WolfyOne; 04-30-2011 at 12:41 PM.

04-29-2011, 11:39 PM	#1
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