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Pillar of the Community
United States
2764 Posts |
In the spirit of giving and forgiving of my sister-in-law, I decided to run this contest/give-away.
The Sad News: On May 10, 2011, my sister-in-law suddenly passed away, leaving behind my brother and two young daughter (9yrs old) and (3yrs old, May 12 was this little one's birthday). I've vow to be a vegetarian for 50 days (until June 30th), in praying for my sister-in-law; so, this contest/give-away will end at Midnight on June 30th.
I wanted to share my sad news with CCF family.... and I know that many of you will share your condolences and give me your comfort thought..... so, I asked myself why not making this more meaningful by creating a contest/give-away, in the spirit of giving (my sister-in-law, a very generous and forgiving person)?
Here is the contest/give-away: In one English sentence, please share with us your: most inspirational thought, most meaningful condolences, or the most heart felt comfort thought.
The prize is one 1977 Proof/Mint set for each categories (3 prizes for 3 categories total) - I've chosen 1977 because that's the year my sister-in-law was born.
Rules:
1) Basic CCF rules
2) No limit on the number of entries; however, only one prize per participant.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1733 Posts |
I am very sorry for your families loss Bruce. I once wrote the following, I meant every word and it has served me well in my own times of need.
The essence of a person, their thoughts and moods, indeed a very glimpse of their soul is contained in the memories of those who love them. Remember well, remember often and they will always be there for you.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
Condolences, Silent Asian, from our family to yours..
From my Bible..Ecclesiastes 5:2
"Let thy words be few"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
I offer condolences to you and you brother but especially to your young neices...stay strong they will need you now more than ever. Take comfort in the fact that the world is a little better for having had her, however briefly.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
No Person is Ever Truly Alone
by Richard Fife
No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.
Edited by Moe145
05/19/2011 6:49 pm
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Valued Member
United States
277 Posts |
Whenever someone passes I always think of three things (two are quotes) to help cheer me up and realize they have gone to a better place.
Life is like a coin, you can spend anyway you want, but you can only spend it once.
God always take people for a reason, and you may not understand it or like it. You just have to remember they are in a better place looking down and wishing you were with them too.
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me."
I am sorry for your loss and wish you are your family the best.
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Valued Member
United States
185 Posts |
My Condolences to your family...
My great Aunt just passed away on Tuesday. She was 96 yeasrs old. Full of life and energy. God has a plan for everyone no matter how young or old. Always keep pushing through on the path God has set forth for you. Every now and then you run into bumps and holes that might slow you down but you have too keep pushing yourself to get threw and believe in yourself and always hold your head up high....always hold those 2 little girls tight and remeber your sister-in-laws spirt is in them and they are full of life...
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I can empathise. I have been to three funerals in six weeks, and the emotional stress has got to me. My brother was accidentally killed nearly 30 years ago, and I never fully recovered emotionally. I have been permanently sensitized.
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Valued Member
United States
230 Posts |
Don't walk behind me I may not lead, don't walk before me I may not follow, always walk beside me and be my friend.
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Valued Member
United States
320 Posts |
No contest entry here, just condolences and a reminder to keep yourself well through all of this. I don't know how much an adjustment it is for you, but for some vegetarian-ism is a real adjustment physically.
Consider this just a friendly reminder that the family likely needs you mentally and physically now more than ever, so please just be careful with your tribute-- while I think it's an admirable vow and a good way to stay connected, just be careful about it and remember something my father always tells me.
Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is to take care of yourself first so you can be strong for others.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
I do not wish to be entered into the contest but did want to say I will keep you and her family in my prayers at night in the hopes that the grief is short and the memories are long. Its very difficult when you lose someone that means allot to you whether it be a family member or friend especially when they are taken from us unexpectedly. I really hope your family recovers quickly and I think its wonderful the way you have chosen to remember her with this contest and if she was the way you describe I am sure she approves and is smiling just to know she has touched you in a way to make you even think of such a way to remember her
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Pillar of the Community
United States
602 Posts |
Bruce, I do not need a prize to tell you that I am very sorry for your families loss and pray for your sister-in-law and I also pray for you and your brother. But I especially pray for the children who have lost their momma. My heart goes out to you all. Your loss is heavens great gain. Be strong my freind and remember the good times with her. WOLF
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3345 Posts |
You and your relatives are saddened for sure, but let this not be a time of grieving, but a time of celebrating your sister in law's life and the memories you and your family shared with her.
(thats my sentence)
I'm sure she would rather have you remembering the times you shared with her than suffering. Do not suffer on her behalf, for while it was you who took a loss, she is now in a greater place than she ever was before, and would not want you to be saddened.
All things come to pass. It's what we do in the time we are given that actually counts.-Gandalf (The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King)
Peace, dude
rachums107
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Pillar of the Community
Egypt
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This is not an entry in the contest. I hope my English will help me to express my real feelings. I have two daughters about the same age and my father died when I was 12 so I can really feel what they are going through.
First please accept my sincere condolences to you Bruce and to your brother.
Your sister-in-law will sure be missed by your family, but you will always see her in the eyes of her two angels. Cherish them and give them all the love that you have. Talk to them a lot about her and tell them how great their mother was.
Always tell them that they look like her and that they have a lot in common with her. They will always feel that she is still around.
I have a lot to say, but I know that no words can compensate your loss.... my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
I am saddened by this news and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today. I don't want to win a coin for telling you that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1388 Posts |
I mean no offense by sharing this religious poem, it has helped me through some of my darkest times when I felt alone and hurt.... I'm sure many here know or have heard of this poem, it is called Footprints...
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?"
The Lord replied, "The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you."
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Posted 05/19/2011 6:13 pm
