because i know you are hurting and i wish i could help you...

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Get Well
 

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Lights, butterflies, prayers, best wishes and sunshine for Peggie who was admitted to hospital Sunday. Doc said a few more days. For Freedom her two year old kitty kat who has never been alone...and wants to know why I have been on her couch the last two nights. :rollcat:

Houstonian Killed In Reno Air Race Crash
 

Lighting another candle for clay... for a smooth surgery. We hold your hand beside your hospital bed in spirit

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A candle lit for Clay, with the hope that Clay is recuperating well from today's surgery.

Check in and let us know how you are feeling but only when you are up to it, my friend.

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For Peggy
 

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For me, the World is feeling off-kilter these days...
I am praying for the healing of bodies and souls,
I am praying for peace,
I am praying for wholeness,
I am praying for caring, love, and compassion...for All

Peggy
 

Thank you SD and Turtle, Jen, d, JazzGirl, MsTinkerbelly, claybaby and all. :praying:

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Here is to never setting the bridge on fire to those you once loved, because in the end, you never know what may cause you to travel that road again.

Peg is home, on 4 liters of oxygen, 4 lasix and 4 potassium, with additional 4 of each at night time as needed for fluid in her lungs and legs, etc. I will never smirk at a LIFE ALERT commercial, or I've fallen and can;t get up commercial again. When she did not answer the phone when I called her back, I drove like a demon across the County. She had the portable phone in bed and ....it was dead. I lost one of my 9 lives.:rollcat:

She was almost dead before she called me. Hospital nurse said to me "she didn't realize she was so sick".Peg interrupted , "oh yes I knew, but the doctors would not listen". I knew she was better. Peg told me she has gotten the run around from a Pulmonary Specialist and Cardiaologist for 4 months. They never put her on oxygen..she neeeeeeded it desperately, and they shuffled her from one to the other.

I am now taking her to theseeeeeee doctor's next week, and am going to see what others are in her HMO. &^%$$#$%^^*** is all I want to say about that. She is pink again, home and now knows my middle name and what kind of car she owns... Phew. with Freedom Kitty :ballcat: who she said I spoiled in 4 days..hmmmph

She has asked me to be medical proxy and power of attorney, so I can make Those decisions and talk to the doctor's~~Then deal with her kidz....all out of state. :praying:

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JustKim & Mom
 

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May your aches and pains, and other flu symptoms abate very soon. Sending you white light energy and healing energy...for yourself, and for your mom. May the surgery restore her health quickly! To all who are facing health issues, or any kind of a dilemma...please take energy from the flame..you are all loved...from my spirit to yours, JK & Mom....healing hugs..Clay

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Love changes but remains
 

Today I go a Charger's game. Today she is on oxygen and lasix. Today, tell someone you love them.

She is so much better. I spent the day looking at pictures of our family, our relationship of 20 years, our first car, our first home. She laughed at my hippy look and hair. I laughed about her first Thanksgiving turkey that was raw when I cut it. We went out for dinner that year. We reminisced and smiled about a once beautiful love, that brought us together. In the twilight of the day, Peg made me vanilla tea, and we dunked spice cookies. We didn't speak of our breakup, or where we went wrong. She stroked my leg and I her hair. We talked about the crypts we bought so long ago, and laughed when the kids said that was weird. Last night, we both decided a ceremony at sea is where we both want to be.

We talked about her last wishes, looked at the Living Will and Advanced Directive.. Last night we couldn't fill it out. Maybe on my next visit, maybe Nancy, RN, the Home Health Nurse that will visit her today can do it. We just couldn't. Maybe never. I drove home with tears, and an ache deep inside . She may get better, but never well.

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For my friends Clay and Wolfy, may the heavens bring you healing and peace. To Tommi, may those same heavens bring you strength.

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For myself, and my family. To the son who is incarcerated, I pray for strength for him. To my daughter who struggles with addictions and all of the humiliation and life chaos that addictions foster, I pray fervently for the willingness to change. To my grandson who has begun cutting as a way of trying to control SOMETHING in that chaotic life, I pray for help .

May the Higher Power who has come back into my life guide me and give me strength, direct my thoughts, my words, and my actions.

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(and thank you to the angel who started this thread, and all who have shared from their hearts to keep it going. I am so grateful that this is here)

For ArkansasPiscesGrlll & Family
 

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I am lighting a candle, one for each of you...
YOU, my friend....(f).....warm hugs...and my friendship and ear..anytime......and my heart goes out to you...one dilemma alone is very hard to face, let alone ALL three! Peace, my friend!!!
for son...incarcerated
for grandson..who is hurting inside and my he find peace and a sense of self to heal within..I just can NOT imagine the heartache...
for daughter...courage & wisdom to choose a better path and strength to fight your demons....peace

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Tommi & Peggy! My lil candle isn't fancy or colorful BUT the meaning is a huge as the universe...much love and empathy for you. I walked your path...2 and a half years ago...so I can understand how devastating and heartbreaking this has all got to be...
My wife & I had had 15 wonderful years, working towards that "forever", and never thinking of the "what ifs". The world turns on a dime and life, as we know it, can tumble upside down, inside out, and do a complete 360...and we shall never, ever be the same afterwards! However, what I did take away from the 26 months battle we fought together...is that I do not sweat the small stuff any longer. The other thing is that no matter what plane we each reside on...love is love..everlasting...and that will never change. Memories are etched forever in my heart..and no one can ever take those. Hold yours close inside and when you are down, or lonely, or hurting...let them sustain you...
It took me almost a month for her to sign the final papers...her "5 Wishes"...ordering the cremation urn, and facing the fact we HAD to do those wishes. That was so very difficult, so I understand your space on not wanting to be there when she signs them. Unless one has walked in those moccasins, it is so damn hard to fathom! My wife said when she signed the last one, she felt like she had signed for her lease on life to end...it devastated me..to know she was afraid...and that I couldn't do a thing to stop the outcome...and while I can't know the depth of YOUR pain, I DO KNOW that pain, my friend!!! All I can say is I am here for you, my friend, and I send you hugs and warm white energies...my heart breaks for you...it is so much harder for the one left behind...I know...I walked that path.....so come on, Tommi....walk it not alone....Clay

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For love, life & the journey we can never see before we turn a corner.
For peg, one more day toward getting better, and for Nurse Nancy who is holding her hand as she takes new baby steps along the way.

For all those that can see the flicker of hope, those in pain and the loved ones in the shadows. We need a candle in the wind.

Blessed be, and I need some hot chocolate with marshmallows and cinamon toast to dunk.

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for YOU....
and YOU know who YOU are...
and WHY
Peace, health, love, & happiness...

A Candle In The Wind
 

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For All The Hopes That Are Like A Candle In The Wind...


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And to go along with the hot chocolate with marshmallows and cinnamon toast a nice fire to rekindle our warm hearts...tender loving care for the hard parts of our lives...Blessed Be

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Godspeed, Peter.
May Wolfy & Peter both be comforted and knowing family here on Planet are holding them up tonight, in love and in prayers!!!
(((((((((((Wolfy))))))))))))))))

For our fur babies
 

For my mom, dad, brother, my son, and me who are grieving the loss off Sassie, the family pet of 14 years.

Also for Mistie and and who ever else misses their fur babies.

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Starbuck et al...may Sassi find her way to the Rainbow Bridge..where she will be healthy, whole, and happy once again..the grass is always lush, green, and the sun shines eternally there...where she will run and play..til each of you join her...then she will sit, tail wagging, to greet each one of you....hold her memories in heart...and she will always be in yours....hugs to each of you...and kisses to Sassi! I heart each of you!!! Clay
PS I will light a white candle..to help Sassi find the way in peace...

Viagra and rockets, hotpants and bikes. Ahh, life as an adult
 

Blessings and Light to those that float, fly and cry. Finding love where you least expect it, and knowing that life is so very precious, send love across the miles. I have spent a week with a very sick Ex of mine who has been putting together a photo album for the two kids and 4 grandkids, and ME We spent 21 years together, had many great trips, adventures, animals and memories. Peg is ill, and I want her better, I want her in those hot pants, and thigh high boots, long hair flowing as we danced the night away 20 + years ago. I want her well, hell with the hotpants.

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My Ex may get Viagra. Will that make her frisky I wondered as I sat in the corner chair watching him. Apparently one of the side effects helps with congestive heart failure, or pulmonary hypertension or something, I missed the punch line :)

Okay friends, I need a transport angel..Candles may be dangerous around me, so please light them for me. :moonstars:

Learning to travel with rockets in the car. Those green oxygen cylinder's last two hours (because she is on 4 liters) , so, three in the car get us from Peg's house in Anaheim, to St. Joseph's medical area in Orange.

First one ran out as I was getting her INTO the car from the first appointment, I switched to the new tank, put the valve on backwards, and the rush of oxygen out of the side of it made such a whoosh. That stuff is under a lot of pressure..Phew..::|

The Ex and I made it to the first of many Doctor follow-ups. Yesterday was the Pulmonary Specialist, this afternoon Primary Care, Friday AM at the Eye Surgeon follow-up, Monday afternoon, Cardiologist. Lung Doc has oredered VQ, pulmonary function, and sleep apnea. Said heart may not be as bad as thought, and this could be heart/lung , blood supply related.

I am off to work before this afternoons appt.Zoom zoom zoom

I want to die like James Dean. :harley:...Hmm I sold my motorcyles last year.

Tommi...
 

...I can only say that I hold you in such high esteem for being so there for Peggy. You hold those 21-years that you both shared, in your heart and in the end; it doesn't matter what ended the romantic aspect of your relationship but the deep and abiding love that you clearly share towards each other.

I can only hope that I would be as big a person to lay aside my hurts from the past, if my ex of 19-years needed me in the same way.

Regardless, I will send positive energy and will visualize you both surrounded by a bright, white light of healing and love.

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Sassi...as she journeys to the Rainbow Bridge! White candle is lit for you to make your way there!! Run free, baby girl!!!
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May life and love encompass you both..in all that you were...all that you are, and all that you are being now! Celebrate each hour...like it is the last...and make beautiful memories!
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Peter & Wolfy...still holding you both close, in the arms of love and prayers...may you have peace and health abounding!
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for YOU.....hand in hand, you will NOT walk alone....in spirit, in heart, in oneness...
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may everyone who is hurting, loving, living, laughing, crying, or going away..whatever your journey, know you are ALL loved...and walking with others who hold you close...we are but a tiny drop in this ocean! peace, white light, and love...Clay

For Tommi and Peg
For Wolfy and Peter
May you find peace and comfort as friends gather to support you.

Additionally I'd like to thank all who have sent Sassy white candles or well wishes as she crosses the rainbow bridge, it helped me immensely.

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For OSCAR (Oskie) and K & K:
 

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Oskie....know you were loved, so well, for so long, and now your journey on this plane has ended. Be not afraid, lil boy, for you will transition so easily...others join you today as you each wing your way to doggy heaven...where you will meet old friends, and make new. Mommies' tears are falling and I am drying them, so as not to put out the candle's flame, so you may go...and..so run on so freely now, lil Oskie....adieu my friend!!! Love..Clay and K & K!



The Rainbow Bridge
inspired by a Norse legend
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,

Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,

When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,

Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land, they wait and they play,

Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,

For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,

Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,

Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.

All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,

Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;

Together again, both person and pet.

So they run to each other, these friends from long past,

The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,

Has turned into joy once more in each heart.

They embrace with a love that will last forever,

And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

I light a candle for you Mom. Even tbough you are gone you will always be my shelter tree. I can not mourn you the way my heart want because now I must be a shelter tree so instead I honor your memory by standing tall and strong. Saying I love you does not say how much I love you. Saying I miss you does not say how much I miss you.