Illinois ladies facing bc
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When you commit yourself to living love,
you feel at peace with yourself because
you are at harmony with the flow of life.
Viewing life from the highest perspective,
you feel confident and secure. You
realize that no matter how things may
appear, you are loved and protected.
You know you are one with God, and
you bring your peace with you wherever
you go. You’re not looking for love,
but for opportunities to love.Susan L. Taylor
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Oh Laura, I am SO sorry to hear about your husband. I always read the obituaries but did not connect the name with you until I actually went back and searched for it. I really wish I would have logged on to the thread earlier this week. I would have arrived with hugs for you. My gosh, gal, this has been a terrible week for you. Please PM me both your phone number and address if you don't mind sharing it. Hang in there!
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We tend to forget that happiness doesn't
come as a result of getting something we don't have,
but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.
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Keep
me away from the wisdom
which does not cry, the
philosophy which does not laugh,
and the greatness which does
not bow down before children.
Khalil GibranPartially to honor the Pope's visit
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ritajean, the visitation was scheduled for 4 to 8. It actually went from 3 to 10:30! So many signed the book but had to leave!
Our youngest and her family are here until Tuesday. Her little one is 13 mos. I am soaking up every minute.
What a way to forget about BC for a while! I don't recommend it!
Laura
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Vanmama,
It's nt the way you want these things to happen, but at least something good is coming out.
I was raised on a farm and am amazed how supportive the community is when someone is lost. It's not the same in the city for many reasons.
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A beautiful face will age and a perfect body will change .but an awesome person will always be an awesome person.
Riska Jane0 -
All the kindness which a person puts out into the world
works on the heart and thoughts of humankind.
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Laura,
So glad that your youngest could stay a few days with you. You all need that connection to one another right now. The visitation was a true tribute to your husband and to your family. I bet you were exhausted, though, when it was over. Hugs to you!
Doxie is so right! Small towns and rural areas seem to pull together as a support system when bad things happen. There just seems to be a closeness there that isn't found in larger populated areas.
Keep in touch. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Rita
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Laura,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family at this difficult time, and hoping you will find peace in the days ahead.
Leslie
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Character is the product of daily, hourly actions, words
and thoughts: daily forgiveness, unselfishness, kindnesses,
sympathies, charities, sacrifices for the good of others,
struggles against temptation, submissiveness under trial.
It is these, like the blinding colors in a picture, or the
blending notes of music, which constitute the person.
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Laura, I am so sorry---I was out of state and just arrived home. Words can't help, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I think when this sort of thing happens that the soul flies straight to God.---and what a comfort to know he felt nothing. I just went back on line to find the obit---I knew your Mother in law and know your father in law. Please give him my sympathy George and Audra were supportive of me every time I ran for re-election. George was one of the first "political" friends I made. Such nice people. I can only imagine what a great guy you had. May your family, memories and faith sustain you more each day.
Sandy
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thanks, Sandy. I knew that you knew my in-laws... I will let my father-in-law know. He is really struggling. No one should lose their child.
I have my moments. It helped tremendously to know he was gone immediately.
It is all so overwhelming, especially coming so soon after breast cancer.
Thanks to all for your sympathy, thoughts, kind words...
Laura
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Trust in the Light.
Darkness is not a force -
it is merely the absence of light.
Observe that when a light is brought to a dark place,
the darkness disappears.
Sadness is similar -
when joy is brought to suffering, the sadness disappears.
Open yourself to the Light!
Hold back nothing, Trust in the Light.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie0 -
If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect
wood, and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach
them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.
Antoine de Saint Exupery0 -
Just a small note here --- I'm so longing for people to be taught by this latest incidence of mass shooting in Oregon to find a way to do something worthwhile about changing laws and regulations where the ownership and use of guns are concerned. Just not to start an avalanche of negative feeling --- I'm ok with those who respect their gun rights and can be counted on to behave in a responsible manner ---- I'm just so weary of American citizens being maimed or killed by their own here. I don't want to be political here either --- but just feel the need to share. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.
Blessings,
Jackie
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I understand your feelings, Jackie. I live on the south side of Chicago where the shooting and killing is out of control. The worst among large cities in the nation. I understand the uniqueness of the situation, but that doesn't make it any better.
My daughter lost a co-worker to a drive by shooting from a bicycle! Students have been shot and killed where I teach, so have their cousins, brothers, sons, nephews, sisters, and nieces. A couple of years ago someone was killed where I usually parked my car. One of my employees was just shot in a drive by. He was hanging out in someone's backyard. He was collateral damage, not involved in any way, but he'll never completely recover from his wounds. And the mother and grandmother recently killed when walking through their backyard, carrying a baby that only survived his gun shot wounds because of the fast action of the police in getting him to the hospital. Makes you sick.
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Thanks for sharing that Doxie. I had not followed some of the individual cities issues and was told this afternoon that Chicago shootings were of a huge amt. I worry because even had we started a few months ago to address this in a fair and equitable way it will take a long time to even begin to see a glimmer of progress. I think it is possible but it can't happen by itself. The Pres. has said that he will be publicizing it often ---- and it does need to be kept in the forefront.
You know so many, many people. This is going to stay on my prayer list for a long, long time. Prayers are not enough of course, but a few extra in-between all the other things one could do sure won't hurt a thing.
Jackie
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Peace comes from living a measured life. Peace comes from attending to every part of my world in a sacramental way. My relationships are not what I do when I have time left over from my work. . . . Reading is not something I do when life calms down. Prayer is not something I do when I feel like it. They are all channels of hope and growth for me. They must all be given their due.
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Thank you, Jackie. I know of so many people because I work in among people who live in the midst of the violence. Though I don't think of where I live as particularly violent and dangerous, there were two murders each a block away from where I live in the last three years. Think that is true in so many places on the South and West sides of Chicago. Makes my BC look minor in comparison.
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We can never untangle all the woes in other people's lives. We can't produce miracles overnight, but we can bring a cup of cool water to a thirsty soul, or a scoop of laughter to a lonely heart.
Barbara Johnson
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I just don't know what has happened to our world. Sad and frightening!
Vanmama.....been thinking about you and hoping that you are coping as well as can be expected.
Jackie....Thanks for keeping the quotes coming for us and always being available to help those who jump on the thread. You do make a difference here.
I really dread the onset of colder weather and hate to see the golf season end. We were going to play today but opted out because of the strong cool winds. I guess I am just a summer gall.
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Spot on quote, Jackie.
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Rita, thanks for thinking of me, and for the card! I think I'm doing ok considering all. I'm a little down tonight, kind of Teary, but my daughter and granddaughter were here this weekend and there was lots of discussion about it all.
It's just been a rough year--BMX, time to heal, chemo, moved to a different house during chemo, so sick for 5 weeks in July and August, just getting past side effects, and now my husband went to work 2 weeks ago and hasn't come home...since he wasn't viewable, it's hard to have closure...
Thanks for listening...
I know it will get better!
Laura
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"I have been a seeker and I still am, but I stopped asking
the books and the stars. I started listening to the teaching of my Soul." ~ Rumi
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Oh Laura honey, you will have a lot of teary nights. This is the price you pay for love and you were fortunate to have that love, even though it hurts so very badly now. You have indeed been through alot within the last year. Have you been back to work yet? I discovered that one of my dearest friends worked in the same facility with you...but not in the same department or area. She recently retired and her first name is Lana. I don't want to publicize her complete name on the site but I bet you know who I am talking about. In fact, we were at her house last night eating vegetable soup and playing cards.
Hi Doxie! The situation in Chicago sounds pretty scarey, too. Stay safe!
I had to take my oldest cat...Echo, the black one, to the vet for her 5 year check-up and distemper shot this afternoon. It took me 15 minutes to corral her and get her into the carrier and then she howled the entire way. She was amazingly good at the vet and must have worn herself out because she rode home quietly. Glad I don't have to do this everyday! :-)
We went on the Spoon River Drive on Saturday and had a great time. We discovered some great crafty Christmas gifts! Yes, I start early! I love to have the last few weeks right before Christmas to just enjoy the season without rushing around and shopping....not to menton wrapping, which I hate!
Well I have an apple crisp in the oven that shoud be ready so I need to get off her. Hope everyone is doing well!
Rita
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Rita, Lana??? We worked very closely, mostly on the phone, and I sure miss her.
I am not back to work yet. I took a 30 day leave. Today is actually Only Day 8. I do think I will go back sooner than 30 days. Today has been a good day. I accomplished a few things.
Oh, and Lana and I figured out that our boys were in school together. We were probably out there at the same time a lot!
Right now, breast cancer is taking a back seat to grief...
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Laura, I can't even begin to imagine how you are feeling these days. Please know we are all thinking about you. They say the Lord doesn't give us more than we can handle, but he sure does push the limits at times. Make sure to take care of yourself and give yourself all the time you need.
Mimi
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Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s
bad, it’s experience. Victoria Holt0 -
Sorry I am so late today:
Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.
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