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In Memoriam - Tony Santos
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In Memoriam - Tony Santos |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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 Tony passed on at about noon today, November 29, 2000. Elizabeth, I'd like to share with you the words of my grandmother, Velma M. Carlson (1903-1996). She wrote this.. probably about 50 years ago... These would be her words for you, my dear friend... She wrote this poem in memory of her father, who died on August 26, 1928. He has gone, but he's not Forgotten Dearest father, husband and Friend; Because we loved him so, we'll Always feel Our sorrow has just begun. Time heals the aches and sorrows. We really cannot see; We miss him so, dear Daddy, Why did it have to be? He loved his home and children, His friends around him, too Far and wide, from town to town, There were many, not a few. Dearest father, "Rest in Peace" Until the Judgment Day We feel you really are not gone You must be "just away." [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 11-29-2000).] |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
I'm so sad to hear about this. He is in a better place, Liz, and you will see him again someday! I'm sure that he's looking after you, my friend. If you ever need anything, feel free to contact me. All of Passions is crying for you now. Nan, thanks for posting this wonderful poem. It's a beautiful tribute. "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My heartfelt condolences, dear friend..... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Tony loved a special woman who has graced the halls of Passions, and will soon come back to grace us in the glory of the tender love shared, the sort of love and commitment that lives on....  Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--A beautiful friend of mine passed on in February and at her funeral service this poem was given to those attending...I found it so touching, I would like to share it with you here...the author is unknown. Immortality Do not stand by my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight I am the soft star-shine at night. Do not stand by my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. *** Thank you Nan for posting your lovely special poem and Tony's picture. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
My condolences, dear Liz and Family.... Petals of the White Rose Dreaming by the morning moon protected in a tight cocoon so pale in the gloom Petals of the white rose Stretching at the sun light smiles reflecting on its dew drop tiles a glow that’s seen for miles The waking of the white rose Delicate as the summer breeze pearly white of royal genes a queen within the garden green the blooming of the white rose Soft as love you give it when hearts should touch a frail friend before the gift of life might end The message of the white rose As we cry these tender woes and say goodbye to them we know they'll fly wherever spirits go On petals of a soft white rose. James Parker Haley [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 11-29-2000).] |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
my condolences and symphaty for you and your family Liz. May God give you strength and comfort you in your days of need. (((warm huge hug))) Charisma |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Liz. You will all be in my prayers. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
My heartfelt condolences too... ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
To Liz & her family - My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers. May you find peace in the knowing that he is with you still. ~doreen quote: |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
my deepest condolences Liz philip |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Nan, thank you for letting us know, and with such a beautiful poem written by your own grandmother! Through floods of tears, I pray for Liz, and love their whole family. Liz and Tony had such an exceptionally strong and loving marriage. Their faith in God, and that of their children is so strong. They have a future and a hope, as the Bible says, in Heaven. But the anguish here right now must be so overwhelming. The holes in their hearts so filled with pain. I've never met any of them, but Liz and I have "talked" back and forth via e-mail, and I feel as though I knew them, and love them all. Very few people have a love like Liz and Tony. It's so rare. Thank you again, Nan. We've all been waiting, and caring through this vigil too. The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
I am so sorry Liz and I will continue to pray for you and your family. Love, Juls |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Godspeed.... as a poet I should know what to say ... Im so sorry Lizzie, I ... we love you. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
There is something you should know: The Lord won't ever leave His children alone In their hour of need. Through the tears, Through the grief, Please remember that He is always there beside you. Down on my knees, I will continuously pray That you will feel The warmth of His Love. Sometimes we don’t understand His reasons; Sometimes we can’t comprehend The complexity of His Plan. We don’t always see The logic or the whys; But we do need to keep in mind That His Love is endlessly comforting. Though you feel this sorrow; Though it seems as if He has forsaken, Look to the sky and see-- His arms are outstretched to you. -kh Elizabeth, I know I don't know you that well, but, we are all family here. I felt to write this for you today. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. sp |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
My condolences, Liz. You are in my thoughts and prayers, gentle lady. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
My prayers are with them... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Liz, my heartfelt condolences and prayers as well to you my friend. We all grew to know and to care about him through you and you have shown more love for him than most people ever get to receive in a lifetime and I know that every word you shared is magnified in his heart and he is now holding those words with him in the hands of God in quiet peace and comfort. God bless you and your family. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Nan, Very nice... I have been following Liz for quite some time now. I have every poem she has ever posted here at passions and also several other sites too. I had them all on zips until last year when RJ and I finally bought a toaster. I read her work often for inspiration and it's very nice to just be able to pop in a CD instead of looking through hundreds of zips. What a story she writes and oh so well... a Mozart of poetic words flow so easily from her heart. I still have Tony's pic. on my desktop but it is now there to remind me to pray for her. We all care so much for her and resiliance seems forgotten along with our childhood, which is good as it shows our caring. Nan my thanks to you and being able to see a little of your heart. God Bless... dale |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Dearest Elizabeth, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your children and Tony's family. HUGS Safely Home Speak of me when I am gone When I no longer greet the dawn And bid no more the night farewell Speak of me, remember well All the times we shared together And cherish them, please, forever. Grieve not long when I depart For I’ll be still within your heart I’ll still live in each memory You’ll have still each thought of me Take comfort that I’m home at last The victory won, my labors past. I shall be in God’s embrace I shall see His radiant face And I’ll ask He comfort you Bless your days your whole life through Dry your tears and your fears erase Fill you full of His loving grace… And bring you safely home to me Where we’ll dwell with Him eternally. Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 11-29-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ This is lovely for you to share with us all. Lizzie will think so too. *Lizzie, love~ *Heart-Hugs* and more ... Prayers for your entire family and loving reverence for the memories of Tony. You shed a tear today Silently I felt it fall I caught it shared it held it felt it and my own joined it in the fall ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Cperazzi Junior Member
since 1999-12-13
Posts 34Texas |
Thank you, Nan and my sympathy to the Santos family. You are in my prayers. Cindi |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Dear Liz, (((((you))))) Feeling the ache of your pain with you tonight, our dear one, and keeping you very close in prayer. I lost someone very special to me this time last year, and though no one can ever know exactly how you feel, I understand how hard it is. You are loved here, Elizabeth. I wrote this for my sister, last December, and would like to share it with you. "Time to Rest" Now leave alone your pained and wearied days. Close your eyes and rest, sweet one of mine. Our loving touch will reach through endless ages. Our laughter will reflect life's cherished chime. The time for letting go, for now, is here. Let gripping fingers slip from loving hands. And for this moment know that I am near, as awake and new with God, your soul expands. So silence now aligns with singing sounds and helpless hours, replaced with ones so blessed, as peaceful songs of promise will ever abound. My sister, gentle one, it's time to rest. Love to you Liz, Claire [This message has been edited by Meadowmuse (edited 11-29-2000).] |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Bumping this up to the top where it belongs. "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Nan- this is so beautiful..  so sweet of you to share it.. Liz- my heart shares your tears on this day. you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you. hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
im sorry |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz again my deepest condolences. God looked around His garden And He found an empty place He then looked down upon this earth And He saw your tired face He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain He knew that you would never Get well on earth again He saw that the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always by our side Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again Unknown Author God bless you and the family Liz. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Try to remember that he's no longer in pain, and he's in a most beautiful place. Love you Liz!! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Wonderful poem and picture, Nan. Very nice of you to share it with Liz. Liz - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers my friend. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you Nan ... Liz, my dear friend, my heart and prayers are with you and your family ... Much love, /Kit |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
I can only be an echo......I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Elizabeth, Please accept the heart felt condolences of myself and my family for your loss...you will be kept close to our hearts and in our prayers~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Elizabeth, please know the hearts of my family are with you today and always. We share your loss in the only way we can, with a moment of prayer. Know that we understand the fragility of life, and it's loss, and that we too, feel, with you. Jimmy Beard & Family |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Thanks for letting us know Nan... Liz and family ~ I am so very sorry for your loss. You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers through the days ahead...and may you all find comfort in the precious memories you've stored in your hearts... Bonnie |
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Weave_Watcher Junior Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 21 |
You and your family are in our prayers Elizabeth. We are so sorry for your loss. |
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DreamSeeker Member
since 2000-11-17
Posts 72 |
No words can say But Beg No More No More Death Not Today Give us light in the morning this veil of tears |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Dear Elizabeth and Family, My heartfelt Condolences. Maree |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Liz there are no words I can say that will take away the pain...but you are ever in my heart and in my prayers |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Elizabeth, this is so clumsily written, in part, but it's written from deep within my heart. I wanted to share it with you. In the Healing of His Will Virginia Salter in the healing of His will the very best place to stand where He reaches out to touch you with His tender, loving hand His choice is truly perfect it is right, it is sublime right form of healing’s in His hand and shall happen in His perfect time one kind of healing’s meant for here upon this earthly plain and we’ll rejoice its coming and never be the same He has a perfect task that’s been chosen for each of us and by His power, His loving arms we only need to trust another form of healing’s one for a wondrous soul when it resides in heaven His everlasting goal His will, it is perfection whether it be for here or there He’ll heal us for this land, dear one, or meet us in the air © October 12, 2000 |
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JamesBowie Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 252big old Bangor Maine up by the shack |
Nan I am so sorry. You may always head downeast for some help during this painfull time. All of the members love you and we all hope you can someday feel at peace again |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
A Farewell With all my will, but much against my heart, We two now part. My Very Dear, Our solace is, the sad road lies so clear. It needs no art, With faint, averted feet And many a tear, In our opposed paths to persevere. Go thou to East, I West. We will not say There's any hope, it is so far away. But, O, my Best, When the darling of our widowhood, The nursling grief, Is dead, And no dews blur our eyes To see the peach-bloom come in evening skies, Perchance we may, Where now this night is day, And even through faith of still averted feet, Making full circle of our banishment, Amazed meet; The bitter journey to the bourne so sweet Seasoning the termless feast of our content With tears of recognition never dry. by Coventry Patmore With all my love and tears, dear Lizzy. I'm so very very sorry. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I am very sorry to hear about his passing. My heart and prayers go out to Elizabeth family. Deb |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks for doing this for her Nan it's really a wonderful poem and the thought is forever.. My heart goes out to this dear sweet poet lady....I wish strength to her through this difficult time......ethome |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie called me last night and told me about this post, and so I opened it with the whole family gathered round, including Tony's mother, who came from Brazil. She was so amazed to see the outpouring of love as I showed her all the poems that had been written for me and Tony. Thank you Nan for this beautiful post and also all of the poets who posted poems and those who responded so graciously. I am so overwhelmed that I don't know what to say. It seem words are so inadequate. It only proves once again what a wonderful group of people comprise the passions family, and all of this a reflection of Ron's character and the intimate and loving essence of this site which he has created. I thank you all and want you to know that my family is also grateful for all you've done. With my sincerest appreciation and love Liz |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Elizabeth, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you greive the loss of your beloved husband and friend. May God comfort and console you in the difficult days ahead. Peace unto you my Sister. Dennis L. White Nan, Thank you for posting this notice and the beautiful poem with it. |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
adding our sympathies at this time of loss...and sending warm wishes for God's sweet arms to surround you... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Liz, know that I continue to lift up you and your family in prayer. Keth. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
Ah Liz I can't say anything to this but a big hug is offered. yuh |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, Nan. Elizabeth: I'm completely without words... but I hope you hear the love my tears send. My deepest sympathy, dear friend. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
He is not gone He is not gone – he only sleeps He is not gone and yet we weep We look at love it does not die It stays in hearts though time may fly Does memory fade when love’s been there? It never does – because we care This is no thing that is discarded He’s been a love – we’re heavy hearted So celebrate – the pain is gone Rejoice with him – in heaven’s dawn He now knows peace – he’s with his maker Just a brief parting – a brief heartbreaker In all life’s eons – a blip in time Then reunited – for love sublime God’s not dumb – He has compassion Faith in Him remains in fashion Whatever loves we held here dear Will still be ours I hold that clear So now be strong to face the future Wounded yes – but love’s the suture Those who remain still need our strength Though life is short – it still has length Life is giving –not for taking Give your heart e’en when you’re breaking Life renews and so does love God’s greatest gift sent from above Strength refreshed by warm embraces Until we visit celestial places |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
My prayers are with you and your family. "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Nan, this is a beautiful and touching poem for anyone who has experienced such a loss - thank you for sharing. Liz, my sympathy and prayers to you. Michael |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Nan, this was a lovely tribute to both Liz and her husband. There isn't much more that I can add ... I offer my prayers to the family. ~~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love,... and then we return Home. ~Aborigine Philosophy. ~With Sympathy. Sending sunshine and *Peace for the hearts of you and your family. ~Alicia. |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
I have been away for a while. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May you and your family be comforted in this time of sorrow ~Diana passion is life. . . ~Diana |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
An Angel in the Sky It's true that I'll still talk to you, Though I know you can't reply, I'll know you're up there listening, My ANGEL in the sky. I'll tell you all my secrets, Just like when you were here. I'll look to you for peace, And always feel you near. I'll sit beside you often, And talk the time away, Knowing you will always be, A guide throughout my day. I'll keep you very close to me, Even though we are apart. I'll keep you in my memory, But, mostly in my heart. Although I cannot see you, And although you can't reply. I'll know you're up there listening, My ANGEL in the sky. Liz... My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow, and my endless prayers are with you. Best |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
My prayers are are with you and your family. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz, I just heard the news today and I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy and also pass it on to your and Tony's families. Hugs, Ruth Stand Not There ~Ruth Grattan Stand not by my grave and weep Where my body’s buried deep I am not, nor were ever there Beneath the ground now striped and bare Stand not by my casket closed Head bowed down, your stance reposed Wherein the lowly vessel lies I am not there, mine is the skies And stand not under falling rain In cemetery filled with pain Where mourners gather out of love I am not there, I’ve rose above Oh stand not there, and do not cry Love of my life, I’ll tell you why I’ve gone to greater places far Above soft clouds and glistening star For one day we shall meet once more Where angels sing on golden shore So do not stand there, do not weep Let my body go, my memory keep |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Up where it belongs... |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Liz, I'm so very sorry to hear the news. My condolences and prayers. Trevor. |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
There are so many beautiful poems given here, all the more beautifull becasue they come from the hearts of those here who love you well, Liz. Let me add my own, written just before my own beloved grandfather died.. Take Heart Take heart, ye heavy laden, Lay down, ye weary, and rest; Thy God hath prepared a mansion For those His Son hath blessed. Be comforted, ye mourners, Be still, ye weeping, and pray; For God above doth hear thee He would bear thy pain today. Rejoice, ye sad and lonely, Be calm, ye fearful, and wait; For God is ever with thee, Thy sorrows to abate. Be patient, ye who suffer, Be faithful to the end; Trust in God and ye shall find He is they dearest friend. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
My deepest condolonces go out to you Liz, and your family, and you are in my prayers at this special time. Hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. ~me~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Elizabeth, sorry I came upon this late, but want to send my hugs to you. Take care. Sandra |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz-- I just wanted you to know my heart breaks for you this evening. Often times over the months that I have been a part of this "family" I have turned and looked at your work for wisdom and inspiration. You always have managed to let the grace and love of your and Tony's life fill the walls of our "home" here at Passions. About six years ago I lost my Mom. I won't pretend to know what you are going through right now, but I would like to say my thoughts, and prayers are with you for today and always. may you in time find the peace you so deserve. my uncle wrote this for me when my Mom passed away... I hope it helps you some. Oct 3, 1994 Dear Amy: Shortly after my father passed away five years ago, I had a dream that I was visiting with God in heaven. I noticed that a procession of Moms and Dads were passing before God and his angels and taht each carried a lit candle. I then noticed a lone figure whose candle was unlit. This figure was my father. I rushed to him and attempted to light his candle but he stopped me My dad told me that he would like to join the other Mom's and dads but that that it was lit, my tears kept putting it out. ------------------------------------- Liz, I think the same holds for Tony. But may those tears heal your heart. Love, Amy |
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