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Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #45 on Nov 6, 2009, 6:32pm »
Chris I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad and your friend. You really have had a hard time over the past few months and now along with your grief you have the continued worry about your mum. I pray to give you the strength to cope and be strong.
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Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #47 on Nov 6, 2009, 8:32pm »
Chris I am so sorry to hear about your dad, I know this is what you feared would happen. Sometimes no matter what you do you just can't change fate, I know you tried I hope you are able to get things sorted for your mom and that she is able to recover. The loss of your friend in such circumstances must have been a bitter blow, such alot of grief. My best wishes to you, Annie and the family.
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Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #48 on Nov 6, 2009, 10:17pm »
So sorry about your Dad, Chris. Believe me, I know what you're going through. My own family situation with the lawsuit against the hospital that supplied my Dad with nothing but neglect and lack of care.
In any case, Shiela is now in a better place, amung the most beautiful angels, and we will meet again!
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Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #49 on Nov 7, 2009, 7:31am »
Thank you so much, all of you for your kind words and prayers. I am overwhelmed! What a fantastic place Majicat is and thanks to Yusuf too for bringing so many wonderful people together.
There has been so much sadness this year and some terrible tragedies. I can't imagine just how bad losing my father would have been if it had been through neglect, as it was for Vivian. This community has helped me greatly many times and I do find myself worrying about people who simply disappear as did DJ and, more recently, Jonathanjzero. I know Jon was ill and hope nothing has happened to him. Does anyone know???
Thank you all so much again. Your kind words mean a lot to me and have really helped me to cope through this saddest of times.
Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #51 on Nov 7, 2009, 12:55pm »
Thank you very much for the Link, Sue.
Chris, what a tragedy with your friend and I am so sorry to hear about the loss of dear your father. I really wish you and your wife, that there will be better times in future. First you have to assimilate all things, that happened the last few weeks, sometimes life is so hard and not fair. It is not easy to accept one's fate and every time you ask why life can be so hard to you. You are in my thoughts.
Well, during I read all tragedy's I hope it is not inappropiate to say that I am preparing the golden wedding for my parents, very glad that they have recovered from serious diseases and now are in a good condition. Sorry, if it is inappropiate to mention.
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Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #52 on Nov 7, 2009, 2:17pm »
We are badly in need of some good news, Anette, I for one, welcome such a wonderful occasion, so I don't think it is inapropriate at all. I hope all goes well with the preparations.
Just to mention about the link, for Shiela, if you light a candle or leave a message, maybe it won't show up straight away, it has to be ok'd by the editor. So don't worry if you think it hasn't worked.
To Be What You Must, You Must Give Up What You Are - Yusuf Islam You Must Be The Change You Want To See in The World - Mahatma Gandhi If You Want To Make This World A Better Place, Take A Look At Yourself And Make That Change - Michael Jackson
I saw on his Facebook page that his sister posted a message to him on November 1. I chatted with Jonathan through the "live chat" function on Facebook a couple of months ago, but I have not heard from him since. I just sent him an email - I will let you all know if I hear from him. I miss him, too.
Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #54 on Nov 7, 2009, 6:47pm »
Chris (and Annie) I was so sorry to hear the news of your Dad passing, and your mom becoming ill. I would like to offer you both many prayers during this time. I'm sure with all of this, including the loss of your friend, you need as many prayers as we all can offer. You have worked so hard to care for your parents, it must be hard. I've been out of the loop for a while (no computer access for a time) and I just wanted to send you my sympathies.
Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #55 on Nov 7, 2009, 6:53pm »
I've been away from computer access for a bit and I have to say I was very saddened and yet inspired by Sheila's fight for life. From her photos and the videos, like so many, I have been gifted by the wonderful bright smile of a remarkable person. You can't help but see the warmth and love in her every smile and it is easy to see why so many people loved her. Sue, can you please tell her family that I would like to send them my sympathies as well. She truly was an angel - how lucky those of you that knew her were, including Yusuf.
Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #56 on Nov 7, 2009, 7:52pm »
Sue, Can you let Tom and Lisa know that instead of sending flowers (a little hard from New Mexico) I will be planting Periwinkles in my garden next spring in her honor. The ribbon color for Esophageal Cancers is periwinkle. I knew there had to be a color (there are different colors for all the cancers.) I find it very interesting that it is periwinkle as this plant used to be used to treat many of the symptoms associated with this cancer.
To Be What You Must, You Must Give Up What You Are - Yusuf Islam You Must Be The Change You Want To See in The World - Mahatma Gandhi If You Want To Make This World A Better Place, Take A Look At Yourself And Make That Change - Michael Jackson
Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #58 on Nov 8, 2009, 2:59pm »
This is all lovely and fantastic to see how everyone is taking care here for eachother even it's with words alone . i just posted a message on his space (of Jonathan)we will see if he give a reaction. Jane do you have apersonal emailadress of him .Regii
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Re: More prayers needed for our friend, Shiela « Reply #59 on Nov 8, 2009, 7:48pm »
Hi everyone, First of all I must say I'm sorry to have worried any of my eternal friends. Thank-you Chris, Jane, Vicki, Regii and Incognita for either contacting me or checking my sites for news of me. I rarely log-in to facebook or youtube. I check in at myspace every 1 or 2 months. And I'm sorry to say, I've not read this board very thoroughly in a long time.
As many of you know, I left due to illness (and a great deal of sadness). Adding to this there were some misunderstandings here between various members that effected me even tho' I didn't know some of the people involved (I know I'm too sensitive about alot of things, but it's not something that I'd choose to change, although if I had a little more control of it, that would be a good thing)!
There is another reason too and I didn't want to come across on this board the wrong way by saying so, but, as many of you also know, I'm not a believer in a religious or spiritual way as the majority of folk are here - I was once and Cat was such a huge support, guide, friend and comforter during my own search. Everyone has their own journey and as (I think) one of the Sufi's once wrote, 'there are as many paths to God as there are souls on earth'. My own path has had many paths of it's own. I don't pay much attention to them anymore. I just walk. However, while Cat helped me no end, Yusuf IS another cup (as he himself coined it somewhat). I can see how comforting his new songs can be for others, but he no longer reaches me as he once could.
Dear Chris, Your email hit me hard. Then to read here that you also lost your best friend... I'm so sorry. I know we all feel so deeply for you. I know we all would change it for you if we could. I know you would be the first if you could. I know we all love you. We love Annie too - it's not been all that long since Annie and you overcame her difficult health scare... I was so happy for you both when you were able to holiday in Egypt and also go away with friends to experience and photograph your love of bird-life and hear their exquisite song. Through you we love your parents. We love your friend. Your best friend. And he would've been a good man I'm sure, because he was your friend and you are a good and exceptional friend to anyone who is lucky enough to call you their friend.
Please do take to heart at this time the precious words of Richina - they are of true and wise counsel:
My thoughts are with you also. Please stay strong for your Mum and don't feel guilty about not being able to handle any more great sadness. I understand because we've lost a close family member to suicide and as soon as that funeral was over, a dear friend of ours lost his 32 year old son suddenly. No matter how much we cared, my husband and I simply could not tolerate any more funerals or funeral homes. The emotion was crippling and we explained that to everyone, they kindly understood. Chris, no one expects you to be Superman, don't try. Do what you can, and take everything one day at a time. (sorry for the cliche, but it works!) Hugs and good vibes heading your way, Richina
I will add that neither your precious Father nor your friend would want you to be so heart-broken as you are now. And if THEY could, they would take away your pain and fill your heart with gladness. And all this in time my friend, will happen. You will smile again - and you should. You will laugh again - and you must. And each time you do, please Chris, don't feel guilty - ever. There is absolutely NO doubt that you love your Father and Mother, your family and your friends. Never feel guilty for sadness. Never feel guilty for happiness. Never feel guilty for feeling. In the meantime, we all love you too. Please take care. Love from Jonathan.
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