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Bobbi Warren posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
All my love and thoughts are with you. Hugs, Bobbi
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Ivy Bell posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
My thoughts are with you. I am always at a loss of words at times like these, but I want to share my favorite memory of Uncle Lou. I remember staying with Aunt Rita and Uncle Lou when I was maybe 10 or 12. And when he walked into my room he reminded so much of my Dad that I was confused and then felt so much more at home when he tucked me in and kissed me good night. He had such a warm and generous spirit, I will always remember that about him. Much love, Ivy
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Kathy Bell posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
GRATEFULNESS: A Source of Strength <br> <br>by Dietrich Bonhoeffer <br> <br>First: Nothing can console us when we lose a beloved person and no one should try. We have to simply bear and survive it. That sounds hard but is in fact a great consolation: When the hole remains unfilled, we remain connected through it. It is wrong to say that God fills the gap, because he keeps it empty and so helps us to sustain our old communion, even through pain. <br> <br>Then: The more beautiful and fulfilling our memories, the harder the separation. But gratefulness transforms the agony of memory into a quiet joy. We should avoid burrowing in our memories, just as we do not look at a precious gift continuously. Rather, we should rather save them for special hours, like a hidden treasure of which we are certain. Then a pervading joy and strength will flow from the past. <br> <br>(Translation into English by Karin Murad)