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rosepetals25
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0 posted 2000-08-09 01:01 AM


How Do I Say Goodbye?

How do I say goodbye?
To someone I call friend.
How do I let you go
Without dying inside myself
Some one taken way before
Their time is due
How do I say goodbye
To some one I still have
So much to learn about
How do I be strong for you?
How do I stay sane for you?
How can I watch you fade away?
Knowing there is nothing I can do
To ease your pain, to ease your thoughts?
How do I say goodbye to you
My dear close friend
After all the laughs we shared?
After all the tears we wiped
After all the comfort we gave?
Pleaseā€¦ someone tell me
How do I say goodbye?


I found out tonight that a close online friend of mine, Shannon, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  And apparently.. things don't look good.  I ask all of you to please say a prayer for him.  Thank you.

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angelsamongus
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1 posted 2000-08-09 07:23 AM


rosepetals,
I am so sorry to hear about your friend, I will be saying prayers for him and his family and friends. It hurts so much to watch people we care about fight such hard battles.
peace to him and you,
~Lori

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2 posted 2000-08-09 12:44 PM


Lori - Thank you for your prayers, they are very much appreciated.
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3 posted 2000-08-09 01:11 PM


It's always hard knowing that something bad has happened.  You don't have to say goodbye because your friend will always be in your heart, mind, and your beautiful poetry.  Many thoughts and prayers ar being sent your way and to your friend.  
rosepetals25
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4 posted 2000-08-09 02:17 PM


lakewalker - Thank you lakewalker. And thanks for saying a prayer
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5 posted 2000-08-09 09:49 PM


Wow.  I'm so sorry rosepetals..my prayers are with you and your friend.

Spirit2572

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6 posted 2000-08-09 09:54 PM


Spirit - Thank you.
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7 posted 2000-08-09 09:55 PM


I pray he and his loved one get's through this ok.  I am sorry to hear this. It makes you realize how precious a life is.
Jenn E

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8 posted 2000-08-09 09:58 PM


Jenn - Thank you. That it does, I have been doing alot of thinking over the last 24 hours.  Thank you for your prayers.
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9 posted 2000-08-09 10:07 PM


rosepetals,
I'm am very sorry to hear about your friend, and I wish him only the best. And your prayer request has been granted, as I plan on doing this just before bed. I am so glad that I came be tonight.

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10 posted 2000-08-09 10:20 PM


rosepetals...such a heart breaking sadness...my thoughts and prayers will be with you...
~~soft hugs
Maureen

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11 posted 2000-08-09 10:29 PM


I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Rosepetals. It is one of the most difficult tasks along our life journey...saying goodbye to those we love so dearly. Peace be with you and your adored friend.

~ Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau


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12 posted 2000-08-09 11:13 PM


Thank you all for you kind caring words and your prayers.  I greatly appreciate them.  They mean more than I can say.  Thank you.
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