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In memory of miracle · 12-20-2005, 06:22 AM

For our loved one's, who we remember everyday, but who's passing is especially painful on the holidays. For those who grieve that they may find peace.

and Honoring of our Beloved Deceased

At this darkening time of the year, our thoughts turn to things past, to life retreating, to those who are no longer with us. Images come to our minds; of dear companions, who once graced our lives, loved ones whom we miss, persons whose lives made an impact on our lives; of all those who were here, contributing, caring, and are now gone.

Our memories bring both joy and sadness; let us not push these feelings away. For our recollections attest to the enduring importance of these friends, this love, our memories.

May these brave and lovely spirits live again in our tender thoughts, and prove that death and distance are powerless to sever the bonds that connect truly loving hearts.

I invite you to come forward and light your own candle for those who you would honor and remember.

Gabe · 12-20-2005, 07:01 AM

I believe that those who have passed on are always with us in spirit.
Candles lit that those spirits are felt by the loved ones who miss them.

**Ann** · 12-20-2005, 06:02 PM

I light this candle in remembrance of the addict children, Mariam and Jason, who suffer no more, and the partners and loved ones of members here, that those who remain know we stand with them in their grief.

I light this candle for a girl named Florence, who fought a good fight but relapsed and died, and for an addict named Fred, who was loved by so many.

And for my childhood friend, Robbie, who I loved like a brother. Rest in peace, dear friend.

They remain in my heart as they rest in the arms of God.

cwohio · 12-20-2005, 09:03 PM

candles lit for all those who have suffered and lost the fight with their addiction. a candle for my husband - may he be singing in the choir with the angels. also a candle for my mother who finally found sobriety 10 years before her passing. take care of each other Harry & Johan.

**Ann** · 12-21-2005, 07:04 PM

Remembering D, my son's birth sister, who died Christmas Day two years ago of an overdose. Rest in peace, D.

In memory of miracle · 12-22-2005, 06:18 AM

G*d in this time of hope through the birth of your son, I ask you for a christmas miracle for my friend.

In memory of miracle · 12-22-2005, 06:32 AM

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=ENG

Nice site.

deedee · 12-22-2005, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miracle

May these brave and lovely spirits live again in our tender thoughts, and prove that death and distance are powerless to sever the bonds that connect truly loving hearts.

For my darlin' Jason - may you be happy and free and at peace.

Wolfstarr · 12-22-2005, 07:51 PM

For Mya and Steve.

Rest peacefully Mya my love.

Steve, peace is yours now.

In memory of miracle · 12-23-2005, 05:44 AM

Lord you have called home one of the best...My friend. I miss you.

Bless, O God of eternal life,
all who have died
by their own hand.
Grant them peace
from their inner turmoil
and the compassion of your love.
Comfort those who mourn
their loved ones.
Strengthen them to face the questions of pain,
the guilt and anger,
the irreparable loss.
Help us to reach out in love
to others who prefer death
to the choices of life
and to their families who grieve.
Amen.

- Vienna Cobb Anderson

Wolfstarr · 12-24-2005, 04:05 AM

John, you are missed and loved. We lost you 5 years ago today.
Although the pain has eased, the void is so very evident.
Peace is yours. We miss you still...

Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.

-- Author unknown

Wolfstarr · 01-14-2006, 04:15 PM

Prayers continue Trish. It's so very hard to lose a friend...I am so sorry...

For Paula:

deedee · 01-24-2006, 08:21 PM

For my little buddy, Russ, who passed away last night at the age of 85.

Reunited now with his darling Ginny.

I will remember your voice lifted in song and the smile you left in my heart.

Rest well, my dear friend.

In memory of miracle · 01-25-2006, 10:14 AM

g*d, this candle is for the living, for strength and comfort. Bless my friends who help me so much here at SR.

Blessed are they that mourn, they shall be comforted....

12-20-2005, 06:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,738	Light a candle... For our loved one's, who we remember everyday, but who's passing is especially painful on the holidays. For those who grieve that they may find peace. and Honoring of our Beloved Deceased At this darkening time of the year, our thoughts turn to things past, to life retreating, to those who are no longer with us. Images come to our minds; of dear companions, who once graced our lives, loved ones whom we miss, persons whose lives made an impact on our lives; of all those who were here, contributing, caring, and are now gone. Our memories bring both joy and sadness; let us not push these feelings away. For our recollections attest to the enduring importance of these friends, this love, our memories. May these brave and lovely spirits live again in our tender thoughts, and prove that death and distance are powerless to sever the bonds that connect truly loving hearts. I invite you to come forward and light your own candle for those who you would honor and remember. __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

12-20-2005, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,191	I light this candle in remembrance of the addict children, Mariam and Jason, who suffer no more, and the partners and loved ones of members here, that those who remain know we stand with them in their grief. I light this candle for a girl named Florence, who fought a good fight but relapsed and died, and for an addict named Fred, who was loved by so many. And for my childhood friend, Robbie, who I loved like a brother. Rest in peace, dear friend. They remain in my heart as they rest in the arms of God. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

12-20-2005, 09:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
cwohio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Litterbox City Posts: 6,142	candles lit for all those who have suffered and lost the fight with their addiction. a candle for my husband - may he be singing in the choir with the angels. also a candle for my mother who finally found sobriety 10 years before her passing. take care of each other Harry & Johan. __________________ *Learn to write your hurts in sand. Learn to carve your blessings in stone! - Unknown*

12-21-2005, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,191	Remembering D, my son's birth sister, who died Christmas Day two years ago of an overdose. Rest in peace, D. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

12-22-2005, 06:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,738	G*d in this time of hope through the birth of your son, I ask you for a christmas miracle for my friend. __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

12-20-2005, 07:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gabe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,955	I believe that those who have passed on are always with us in spirit. Candles lit that those spirits are felt by the loved ones who miss them.

12-22-2005, 06:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,738	http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=ENG Nice site. __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

12-22-2005, 07:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 767	For Mya and Steve. Rest peacefully Mya my love. Steve, peace is yours now. __________________

12-23-2005, 05:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,738	For Mary Melvin Lord you have called home one of the best...My friend. I miss you. Bless, O God of eternal life, all who have died by their own hand. Grant them peace from their inner turmoil and the compassion of your love. Comfort those who mourn their loved ones. Strengthen them to face the questions of pain, the guilt and anger, the irreparable loss. Help us to reach out in love to others who prefer death to the choices of life and to their families who grieve. Amen. - Vienna Cobb Anderson __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

12-24-2005, 04:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 767	For John Crofford John, you are missed and loved. We lost you 5 years ago today. Although the pain has eased, the void is so very evident. Peace is yours. We miss you still... Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter. And if you need to cry, cry with your brother or sister who walks in grief beside you. And when you need me, put your arms around anyone and give to them what you need to give to me. There are so many who need so much. I want to leave you something -- something much better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I've known or helped in some special way. Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind. You can love me most by letting your love reach out to our loved ones, by embracing them and living in their love. Love does not die, people do. So, when all that's left of me is love, give me away as best you can. -- Author unknown Last edited by Wolfstarr; 12-24-2005 at 10:27 PM.

01-14-2006, 04:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 767	For Paula Prayers continue Trish. It's so very hard to lose a friend...I am so sorry... For Paula: __________________

01-24-2006, 08:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
deedee Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Faith~Hope~Love Posts: 933	For my little buddy, Russ, who passed away last night at the age of 85. Reunited now with his darling Ginny. I will remember your voice lifted in song and the smile you left in my heart. Rest well, my dear friend. __________________ ~ While the light lasts I shall remember and in the darkness I shall not forget ~

01-25-2006, 10:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,738	For my friend's who mourn... g*d, this candle is for the living, for strength and comfort. Bless my friends who help me so much here at SR. Blessed are they that mourn, they shall be comforted.... __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

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