It’s hard to say goodbye
I would like to let Sheba 2011 and all of Heidi ‘s girls that my husband passed last weekend. He went peacefully and that’s all we could ask for. I know Sheba has always been so sweet with her prayers and everyone else too. Thank you.
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This is for the Shiva. I am so sorry about your husband. I don’t want you to be alone
I hope you have family to help you through this difficult time.We will celebrate January 1, 2020 we shall have a toast on that day. 🙂
I wish I could be there for you. Please be sure to take care of yourself.
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This is from the heart JerseyGirl2015.
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We Remember Them by Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Riemer
At the rising sun and at its going down; We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter; We remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring; We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer; We remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn; We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends; We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them.When we are weary and in need of strength; We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart; We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make; We remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share; We remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs; We remember them.
For as long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as, We remember them.
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When All That’s Left Is Love by Rabbi Allen S. Maller
When I die
If you need to weep
Cry for someone
Walking the street beside you.
You can love me most by letting
Hands touch hands, and
Souls touch souls.
You can love me most by
Sharing your Simchas (goodness) and
Multiplying your Mitzvot (acts of kindness).
You can love me most by
Letting me live in your eyes
And not on your mind.
And when you say
Kaddish for me
Remember what our
Torah teaches,
Love doesn’t die
People do.
So when all that’s left of me is love
Give me away. -
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God Gives and God Takes by Rabbi Allen S. Maller
God gives opportunities for us to love but not forever.
God takes opportunities away after a while.
So don’t hesitate or delay or curse the darkness while remaining mired in sadness and hopelessness, because God gives; and God takes away.
Blessed be the name of the LORD.
But why bless the LORD when God takes away?
Because if the opportunities were always there, we would wait until the time was just right and never make the leap, and more of life would slip away.
So God gives and God takes; Blessed be God’s name. -
To One in Sorrow by Grace Noll Crowell
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.Let me come in — I would be very still
Beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears can bring relief.Let me come in — I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.
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Thank you Sheba. I have found comfort in reading the poems and the prayers that you have written. I have been staying with my children but will be returning home tomorrow.
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@jerseygirl2015 My heart and prayers goes out to you and your family .
Hugs
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Oh Jersey G! So very sorry for your loss and aching heart. These experiences in life while over all are common and happen sooner or later are not easy. It can at times make us wonder how on earth people deal with these changes.
And yet some how we do. And we can grow and evolve.
Please be endlessly gentle and patient with yourself and know that in time it will be easier.Sending streams of love bubbles to lift you up and remind you you are never alone.
Hugs
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JerseyGirl2015 I am so sorry for your loss. Life isn’t easy. Instead of roses we sometimes get lemons. But, with family and friends it does make the down time easier. I am happy that you took the time to reach out to us in Community. I only wish I could drop by to say hello and give you a hug or two or more.
Oodie
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
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@harikari 1 day ago
My sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. God Bless.
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Jerseygirl, I don’t know if this will help you, but, it’s a poem or thoughts that my husband and I found one day in a recycle center and we now share the sentiments. It is by Pat McKay and goes as follows:
My life has been touched
Because we have walked
a special walk together
Because you matter to me
Because we are friends
Because you have given
me courage
Because I care
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Im so sorry, Jerseygirl, I have not been much of a post maker here yet, but saw this as I’m from Jersey so it caught my eye- I am so sorry for your loss- love and prayers❤️🙏🏼 It just be awful right now especially during the holidays- Where in Jersey are you, My dear? Christy
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From one Heidi gal to another, I am so sorry. May your family, friends and faith comfort you through this sad time. I will keep you in my prayers. ❤️
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@jerseygirl2015, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. May peace, hope and serenity soon find its way back into your life.
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