OT....Update..Pearl

Brenda R.
on 6/25/08 7:02 am, edited 6/25/08 7:04 am - Portage, IN

My dear Connie. There is nothing that I can say that hasn't been said. Know that the friendship that you and Pearl shared was a gift from God to both of you and you alone. The emptiness that you are feeling from your loss is somethng that is going to have to heal. I know that the loss of one my best friends has healed but sometimes it still comes when I think of certain things or I hear something. It brings back memories~some good and some not so good. Know that Pearl is in a better place and has now taken her place by her Lord. The wonderful conversation that you shared this past week end was her good bye gift to you. My mom had one for her sister 2 days before she passed. My mom's sister is deaf and wanted to see mom. I went with her but tried to let her realize that mom wasn't really responding. Low and behold there she is sitting up in bed and talks to my aunt~in sign language no less. It is when the hospice nurse told me that was her good bye to her sister I realized that good byes come in many different ways. Pearl is now at peace with herself and with God and is now in the loving circle of His eternal and gracefull arms. Know that we are here for you and that you are very important to all of us here. Know that you are deeply loved and we are here for you when you need our strength and caring and love. Remember that we are a great group and we can carry you when you need us to. I am sending love and hugs to you and you remain in my prayers, now and always.

It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.

Connie D.
on 6/25/08 7:30 am

RNY on 08/29/07

Benda....you always have the most beautiful and heartfelt posts. Thank you so much!! I thought on the weekend that that might have been her goodbye. I didn't want to believe it but in my heart I knew. Hugs, connie d

Debi R.
on 6/25/08 8:52 am - CA

RNY on 06/18/07

Connie, Whenever you need a friend she will be there. She will be there without pain, just joy. My thoughts are with you sweetie. Debi

Connie D.
on 6/25/08 11:17 am

RNY on 08/29/07

Thank you Debi......what a sweet thing to say. Hugs, connie d

Nancy B
on 6/25/08 9:35 am - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

RNY on 01/24/06

Forever She Lives

Within each of us lives a memory that will never die
A love that has no ending nor goodbye
It has no tears of regrets of the past
Merely a memory that will forever last
A Memory of a women who touched the lives of who she loved
A God-sent angel from above
A friend who watched you grow to who you are today
Moments you shared together that'll never go away
Let us not remember the moments that pass
But remember the moments that will always last
Between tears
In the sky
A memory of a women that will never die
Although we may not see
Her spirit lives with in you and me
She is watching from heaven above
Living on the spirit of never ending love

Author KJin

Connie D.
on 6/25/08 10:41 am

RNY on 08/29/07

Nancy....this is just beautiful. I am going to copy it and save it. Thank you so much!! It is just perfect!! Hugs, connie d

susandoeshair
on 6/25/08 10:24 am - Alexander, AR

RNY on 09/14/06

Dearest Connie, I am so very sorry to hear of Pearl's passing. God certainly has blessed you with many years of fond memories. He's also given you the strength to bear such a loss and still be able to be there for your Nic. We all feel your pain and are here for you, as always. Please know the Lord holds you in his comforting arms during this difficult time. Love, Susan

Susan