Light a candle

Spirit Dancer · 06-03-2010, 08:17 AM

waxnrope · 06-03-2010, 08:51 AM

Because there has been no time to follow the instructions that Spirit Dancer provided of how to capture a picture (of a candle), I place a naked and visually unlovely request here:
I light a candle for Dolores, my "Dolo", my sister who is discouraged not only by the news that her cancer has spread to her brain, but by the simple thing of her beautiful hair starting to fall out. May her tears wash her grief so that she sheds the past, the old, and becomes fresh for the newness of today. We are not promised tomorrow. Let us live today fully. May she experience the healing of just this day.

I light another candle for myself. That I have the strength to endure this journey with her and my oldest niece, Claudia, who is stoic and yet afraid. I pray to continue being the shoulder, the "strong one", the one to go to when they are afraid or confused about the medical jargon and decisions. That I have the strength to be kind to my sister's husband ... which is difficult for me in the best of times. May this candle awaken and renew the Spirit of compassion and strength.

Spirit Dancer · 06-03-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxnrope

Because there has been no time to follow the instructions that Spirit Dancer provided of how to capture a picture (of a candle), I place a naked and visually unlovely request here:
I light a candle for Dolores, my "Dolo", my sister who is discouraged not only by the news that her cancer has spread to her brain, but by the simple thing of her beautiful hair starting to fall out. May her tears wash her grief so that she sheds the past, the old, and becomes fresh for the newness of today. We are not promised tomorrow. Let us live today fully. May she experience the healing of just this day.

I light another candle for myself. That I have the strength to endure this journey with her and my oldest niece, Claudia, who is stoic and yet afraid. I pray to continue being the shoulder, the "strong one", the one to go to when they are afraid or confused about the medical jargon and decisions. That I have the strength to be kind to my sister's husband ... which is difficult for me in the best of times. May this candle awaken and renew the Spirit of compassion and strength.

For you and yours

Lady Pamela · 06-03-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxnrope

Because there has been no time to follow the instructions that Spirit Dancer provided of how to capture a picture (of a candle), I place a naked and visually unlovely request here:
I light a candle for Dolores, my "Dolo", my sister who is discouraged not only by the news that her cancer has spread to her brain, but by the simple thing of her beautiful hair starting to fall out. May her tears wash her grief so that she sheds the past, the old, and becomes fresh for the newness of today. We are not promised tomorrow. Let us live today fully. May she experience the healing of just this day.

I light another candle for myself. That I have the strength to endure this journey with her and my oldest niece, Claudia, who is stoic and yet afraid. I pray to continue being the shoulder, the "strong one", the one to go to when they are afraid or confused about the medical jargon and decisions. That I have the strength to be kind to my sister's husband ... which is difficult for me in the best of times. May this candle awaken and renew the Spirit of compassion and strength.

I light these candles for waxnrope her sisiter Delores and those within her family!

May they recieve all they need from them.

This is to keep the magic alive and always remember that humor and laughter are a great healers possible we have to offer.
Also a wish for you to create as many memories using these as possible.

Spirit Dancer · 06-21-2010, 04:24 PM

Today I light mine for gratitude
for those who've lit candles for Syr and our family
for doctors and nurses.
I'm grateful and as we turn to the next phase of treatment
my heart is full with the out pouring of love here.
Thank you all

Andrew, Jr. · 06-21-2010, 04:40 PM

Today I am lighting a candle for my eldest female cat, Sophie. She is between 18 to 22 yo. She is my beloved angel who kept me going for so long. I have had to make the hard decision to put her down. This is for the best. Sophie has many health problems, and now is no longer eating. She was once stocky, and is now maybe 2.5 - 3 pounds with fur. Yes, she was a rescue of mine. We found each other. Both of us were abused, and needed each other to survive. And survive we did.

I named Sophie because she was so feminine. We slept together, ate together, and loved each other when others did not know how too. And when I took her to the Asst. Living places, Sophie was a hit! Rosie fell in love with Sophie immediately. Just a lovebug. She had her spot on the corner of the deck where she sat for hours at a time watching the birds, squirrels, and such.

Sophie lived with all of her siblings with nothing but love in her heart. Thank you. Thank you for your love, and your kisses, and our conversations. You are a lady.

I honor Sophie, and the love she brought to me, and my family of choice.

ox,
Daddy

waxnrope · 06-21-2010, 07:37 PM

I light this

for my friend who's mom finished her journey this morning. May the grieving be love. May the loss be gentle. May the memories be sweet.

waxnrope · 06-22-2010, 06:12 AM

I light a candle for Mrs. Strutt's dad who faces bypass surgery tomorrow. May he awaken to the love that accompanied him to the hospital, to the operating room.

There is much gratitude in my heart this early morning. For friends who have helped me in the going to my sister on Thursday. For the steady stream of friends who have traveled to visit or just dropped by to wish me and my sister well. For friends who have nurtured and supported me over the last couple of weeks during my own difficulties. Even for my job and the people whom I serve. And, never to be forgotten, for the critters in my life who bring love and much laughter.

Another expression of gratitude and candle lighting is for Spirit Dancer's Syr. That hy has improved enough to go on to the next stage of treatment, that food and drink are less of a stranger, and that Spirit Dancer has had some opportunities for rest. May we all be blessed to one day have a devoted partner as she.

WolfyOne · 06-03-2010, 08:56 AM

Today a reflection
Feel what we emit as a group
Prayer is powerful
I lit a candle to keep power and energy flowing

06-03-2010, 08:17 AM	#1
Spirit Dancer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Complex but Tender Preferred Pronoun?: ~Ma`am~ Relationship Status: Shotgun Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Following the red road Posts: 4,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,304 Thanked 12,909 Times in 3,466 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	For Nat~ and for other to accept us for who we are __________________ “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” Judy Garland

06-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#5
Spirit Dancer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Complex but Tender Preferred Pronoun?: ~Ma`am~ Relationship Status: Shotgun Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Following the red road Posts: 4,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,304 Thanked 12,909 Times in 3,466 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Today I light mine for gratitude for those who've lit candles for Syr and our family for doctors and nurses. I'm grateful and as we turn to the next phase of treatment my heart is full with the out pouring of love here. Thank you all __________________ “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” Judy Garland

06-21-2010, 04:40 PM	#6
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Sophie Today I am lighting a candle for my eldest female cat, Sophie. She is between 18 to 22 yo. She is my beloved angel who kept me going for so long. I have had to make the hard decision to put her down. This is for the best. Sophie has many health problems, and now is no longer eating. She was once stocky, and is now maybe 2.5 - 3 pounds with fur. Yes, she was a rescue of mine. We found each other. Both of us were abused, and needed each other to survive. And survive we did. I named Sophie because she was so feminine. We slept together, ate together, and loved each other when others did not know how too. And when I took her to the Asst. Living places, Sophie was a hit! Rosie fell in love with Sophie immediately. Just a lovebug. She had her spot on the corner of the deck where she sat for hours at a time watching the birds, squirrels, and such. Sophie lived with all of her siblings with nothing but love in her heart. Thank you. Thank you for your love, and your kisses, and our conversations. You are a lady. I honor Sophie, and the love she brought to me, and my family of choice. ox, Daddy

06-03-2010, 08:56 AM	#9
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,392 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Today a reflection Feel what we emit as a group Prayer is powerful I lit a candle to keep power and energy flowing __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

06-03-2010, 08:51 AM	#2
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	Because there has been no time to follow the instructions that Spirit Dancer provided of how to capture a picture (of a candle), I place a naked and visually unlovely request here: I light a candle for Dolores, my "Dolo", my sister who is discouraged not only by the news that her cancer has spread to her brain, but by the simple thing of her beautiful hair starting to fall out. May her tears wash her grief so that she sheds the past, the old, and becomes fresh for the newness of today. We are not promised tomorrow. Let us live today fully. May she experience the healing of just this day. I light another candle for myself. That I have the strength to endure this journey with her and my oldest niece, Claudia, who is stoic and yet afraid. I pray to continue being the shoulder, the "strong one", the one to go to when they are afraid or confused about the medical jargon and decisions. That I have the strength to be kind to my sister's husband ... which is difficult for me in the best of times. May this candle awaken and renew the Spirit of compassion and strength.

06-21-2010, 07:37 PM	#7
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	I light this for my friend who's mom finished her journey this morning. May the grieving be love. May the loss be gentle. May the memories be sweet.

06-22-2010, 06:12 AM	#8
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	I light a candle for Mrs. Strutt's dad who faces bypass surgery tomorrow. May he awaken to the love that accompanied him to the hospital, to the operating room. There is much gratitude in my heart this early morning. For friends who have helped me in the going to my sister on Thursday. For the steady stream of friends who have traveled to visit or just dropped by to wish me and my sister well. For friends who have nurtured and supported me over the last couple of weeks during my own difficulties. Even for my job and the people whom I serve. And, never to be forgotten, for the critters in my life who bring love and much laughter. Another expression of gratitude and candle lighting is for Spirit Dancer's Syr. That hy has improved enough to go on to the next stage of treatment, that food and drink are less of a stranger, and that Spirit Dancer has had some opportunities for rest. May we all be blessed to one day have a devoted partner as she.