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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
Where is she now ? Child of light and laughter. Only times river knows And it will not say jacki 10/8/63-27/8/04 arthur |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
She is resting peacefully in the arms of our loving Father. I am so very very sorry for your loss Michael. Please know that my thoughts and prayers have been and continue to be with you and the family, and your daughter Jacki's family. Heart hugs, Nancy. ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Arthur, I am very moved by your poem. I too am sorry for your loss. Enchantress is right. Jacki is in God's light and at peace. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Arthur, I am so very sorry for your loss of light, and heart. Please know she is among the best of all people now...and I will say a prayer not for her tonight, but for you, that you will allow your grief to swell, then ebb...and know that your daughter is Home. Please, feel free to write, or send a note, or just sit quietly, and I will be there with you in spirit. Sunshine |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
arthur Perhaps jacki has met a new friend, my daughter Michelle. She passed on at the age of 8 in 1974. I understand the pain of this kind of loss and my thoughts are with you. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Arthur, I lost my daughter Ginger at 28 years of age two plus years ago. She died suddenly. So it is with a sad and knowing heart that I read your poem. My writing here at PiPs did incredible things for my healing. I only hope it does the same for you. We will be proud to rally to your support if you'll let us. God bless you and may you find strength enough to celebrate her life. She would be proud I'm sure. Peace dear man and courage too. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Arthur: Your poem is very touching! We lost our only grandson, a few years ago, so can share a little of the grief you are feeling. He is always with us, though we have gone on with our lives. I'm sure your daughter remains by you side in memory! I hope you will continue to share with us, your feelings. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
thankyou all for your support I cry most days yet I know she would have been the first to say "now stop that" She was all light and laughter I ask -why her? but there is no answer I ask-what more could I have done I should have told her how much I admired and loved her more often Apart from that-i could ahve done no more-yet still I feel inadequate One day at a time arthur |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Michael, there are so many caring people here at Pip who can help you through this trying time. Perhaps if you try writing it out.. another poem...I know it helps. We are all here for you... You know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.. and like you say, it is 'one day at a time'. Believe me, she knew how much you loved and admired her...she knew. ~Holding you close wishing I could take away the pain, Nancy~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
In the face of inadequacy, we each find our own footing, on the better days. On the hard days, we are being held by a force larger than we will ever know. My mother's name was Jacqueline, "Jackie" to her friends. She passed on much too early - and I still had things to learn from her; secrets of her life that were never revealed in time. And I know the loss of younger than I friends and family members...this is a most difficult time, Arthur, but if you are moved to write [and perhaps be guided by your daughter's hand], then you will find not only a minor release, day by day, but compassionate hearts here, to hold you up, and to pray you through... You are right, about what your daughter would say to you. Especially if she was all light, laughter, and love... write to her. For her. For you. And for us. Always, Karilea |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Dear Arthur, Your poem and this whole thread really touched my heart. We are all here for you, my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Heart hugs, Ethel |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Michael, having lost my sister this summer,I know the grief and "Apart from that-i could have done no more-yet still I feel inadequate" it is hard and the tears still come most everyday, the only good from it all is that her suffering is over... no one's words can really take away the pain of loss, and time really doesn't heal...but time does allow the sweet memories to overcome the last ones and allows one to be able to go on. Maureen |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Even before I came in to PiP this morning, I was outside and this thought came to me - Beyond the day after forever there is a place we'll meet We will hold one another close renewing memories so sweet~ I wasn't sure where it came from, or where it was supposed to go ... but then ... I read your loving post ... and I knew~ Your Jacki awaits the renewal of loving memories ... and I believe that in the meantime she knows you will write the feelings of this loss ... thereby assuring that others are touched~ Thank you for this ... I truly understand~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Arthur, I know this ache of losing someone so very close to our hearts. There are no words I can offer that can help but please know you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. When I have been hurting I have found Passions and my writing to be a source of healing.... your friends here will lift you and help you through this time. Hugs. The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
It will not say.....but be assured; in time it will show you. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Arthur ... I am terribly sorry for your loss. There can be nothing worse than losing a child. It just rips your heart out; but, with the love and support of family and friends, slowly you find peace and calm. Please know my prayers go out to you for that peace. I am sure jacki is in the tender, loving arms of our Father. Hugs to you, Marti |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Arthur, I can't stay away thinking of your loss. I pray you find peace and courage. And when you're ready I'd love to hear of her life. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Arthur A strong feeling of loss in this question. Very compact, yet it opens books of questions that humans have always asked. Yes "only times river" knows the answer, everyone asks the river at one time or another...but because it is mute, the only thing we can do is share our feelings with each other. I am sad that you had to write this...but glad that I read it. --------ice/ford ><> |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
As we grow older And hair turns to gray Our thoughts and our bodies Change in some ways. A friend or a loved one Pass on leaving grief, They leave us with memories That touch us so deep. The soul never dies Nor the memories depart They'll talk to you daily And live on in your heart. Time brings us healing It takes quite a while But their soul lives within you And will soon bring a smile. May God bring you peace May your heart quickly mend May your tears turn to laughter Till you're together again |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It's especially hard to lose a child. You expressed your loss so beautifully in such a simple, elegant way. Your loss saddens me but your poem gives me hope that in remembering, she is not gone. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The world has no answers for why one leaves too soon. To find an understanding is like flying to the moon. When we're in such sorrow we can only ask one boon. That wherever our departed is She sings a happy tune. My deepest sympathy on your loss. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Death is hardest on the living. She may in her own way and on her own schedule let you know she is OK. I wish you peace. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
this is so lovely and touching....Welcome to Passions ~~*~~ |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
deeply said and felt words of love that keeps a loved one alive - you write it well - Paul |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Just one more hug for you |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Arthur, As you see, many of us have been in your place.We understand and are here for you.Please do not hesitate to write. It must be a part of the reason we feel the need to write it down. Do so, and we will read. And in reading will share with you your sorrow. best, marty |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
and another hug and wish for peace to come swiftly to you and yours.. /pip/Forum91/HTML/003050.html  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Arthur, I see it has been some months since this was first posted. I hope some peace and understanding has come to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost a child six years ago next month, I know that it takes a long time but time does continue its healing process. You were blessed to have your loved one, no matter the time she was given. Hold tight to the good memories. Love, Joyce |
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merlynh Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 411deer park, wa |
I feel for you loss because I've had my own, and couldn't stop crying thinking about it. We all have to leave this world and go on to another. Though it is hard to understand we all leave something behind to carry on. There are always reasond we are all here. Look for the best of what was left behind in your memories and hold on to the value it holds. May God bless and keep you and your lost one. |
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