Thursday, April 9, 2009

Goodbye Dear Alice

Alice
August 29, 1921-April 9, 2009

Alice passed away in a heavily sedated sleep, without pain. She did not believe in any god or an afterlife but when I quoted Khalil Gibran in one of my last conversations with her, it brought her momentary comfort. It comforts me to have shared that quote with her, when my own words failed.


Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains.
~Kahlil Gibran
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14 comments:

  1. bobbieApril 9, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    A very beautiful quote, which I intend to keep for future reference.

    I am sorry that you and your family have lost Alice - for now. I'm sure your memories of her will be of comfort.

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  2. billieApril 9, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    hugs to you.

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  3. kenjuApril 9, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    I love that quote and I am sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Alice.

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  4. JCFApril 9, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    May Alice rest in peace, and rise beyond her (or our) wildest imaginings!

    Hug to {{{WP}}}, Gina (you too).

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  5. L'AdelaideApril 10, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    blessings to you and yours, dear gina...such a lovely quote.
    xoxo

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  6. imacApril 10, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Love the quote - The Spirit (seed) lives on.
    Beautiful tribute to your friend.

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  7. lisahgoldenApril 10, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    That is a beautiful quote. My condolences to all who will feel her loss.

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  8. susanApril 10, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    There are sayings that feel right because they are true and that one is a beauty.

    May I share one I love with you? It was written by Rabindrath Tagore:

    Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.

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  9. Sherry PasquarelloApril 11, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    it's a lovely qoute. peace, sherry

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  10. The Cunning RuntApril 12, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    I was sad to hear this, though we knew it was coming. As was true in my Dad's case, the end of the suffering is a blessing when regaining wellness isn't an option.

    My condolences to you all.

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  11. EdApril 13, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    I am holding you and your family in the light and hope for peace for you all.

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  12. SuzyApril 15, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Thinking of you and wishing all of you safe passage through this time..

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  13. ThorneApril 16, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    My heart is with you and yours; those left behind.
    "And when the earth shall claim your
    limbs, then shall you truly dance. "

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  14. CatherineApril 20, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    A wonderful quote, full of hope.
    The seeds are scattered in every person's heart, every one who loves Alice.
    Now, take care of that seed, makes it live and grow in your memory.

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