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juneaux:
Nancy, you ARE the best friend Everett could have. No doubt he appreciates the journery on which you are helping through. My prayers are with both of you. :'(
J.
PS One day I hope to deserve a friend as good as you. You are definitely someone special.
Rayn:
Dear Nancy,
Death is a transition from one form to another and what form we take greatly depends, not only on the life we have led, but on how we die. A happy death has a powerful, positive effect on the form we take next.
So, as I am taught in the Tibetan tradtion, to help a dying friend be as comfortable and as happy as possible is one the greatest gifts anyone can give: To help him, ease his fear, help him to know that this is not the end, but a beginning of a new life.
I wish you all the warmth, courage and love to help Everett now as you always have.
Peace be with you both,
Rayn
BBMGrandma:
Good Evening friends...
--- Quote from: Rayn on March 30, 2006, 02:06:14 am ---Dear Nancy,
Death is a transition from one form to another and what form we take greatly depends, not only on the life we have led, but on how we die. A happy death has a powerful, positive effect on the form we take next.
So, as I am taught in the Tibetan tradtion, to help a dying friend be as comfortable and as happy as possible is one the greatest gifts anyone can give: To help him, ease his fear, help him to know that this is not the end, but a beginning of a new life.
--- End quote ---
Well....Everett's new journey has begun. His hand slipped out of mine at 9:30 this morning. He's safe now....truly safe. He was SO surrounded by love as he left. WARM wraparound HUGS....kisses...and just plain old love. I'm re-reading my guiding light this evening...."The Tibetan book of Living and Dying" Such wise words and teachings have lifted me up SO very many times.
I feel very much at peace tonight. I wasn't going to come in here tonight but then I realized how very much I NEED you all. I tried to sleep but my mind and heart were SO filled with love....that I was wide awake. I re-read all your beautiful thoughts...and savored each one. I had printed them all and read them to Everett. He heard me...I know that!! His journey started very peacefully as his soul left his body.
I'll write more about my friend in my personal blog. He deserves SO much more...but I know he'll be peeking over my shoulder as I write. He'll smile...and KNOW that I will hold him in my heart....forever.
I need a few days away....from here....from everyone. It's my way of dealing with grief. I'm going to dig in my garden and plant a TREE for my pal. He will have a REDWOOD tree....tall and sturdy. Only the BEST for my pal.
Be well....everyone....and TELL people that you love them....always!!
Much MUCH love....Nancy
strazeme:
BBMGrandma tells me that her friend died peacefully this morning. As we'd expect, she won't be able to re-join us here for a while. It hasn't been easy, but she seems to be holding up well. She's a great friend, and it was inspiring to see how she could be there for him when he needed her.
Impish:
--- Quote from: BBMGrandma on March 30, 2006, 06:01:18 am ---
I need a few days away....from here....from everyone. It's my way of dealing with grief.
--- End quote ---
Entirely understandable, and even healthy: it's best to allow yourself to feel and not shove such strong emotions away. The death of a loved one is such a huge turn-of-the-page in the book of life.
We're all thinking of you, and thank you for sharing your love for Everett with us.
Bill
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