Just a part of the hardscape in the Asian Garden at the Naples Botanical Gardens – no information given. But we know the artisan who carved it had an image in his brain, of his world, his experiences. Isn’t that what art is about, making an image that resonates with the observer, an image that we can see ourselves and our world in.
Today my world is crumbling a little. Middle of the night phone call from my nieces to say that my sister, the middle one in the image above, had a very serious heart attack and the doctors don’t hold much hope. I haven’t heard anything today and I suspect she is on life support and the family is getting some much needed rest.
How will my life change when the person in the middle is no longer there? It will change, because every death and every birth changes our world. I will have to live into the answer.
A New Day: Living Life Almost Gracefully 
So sorry to read this today. It is never easy to hear something of this intense magnitude. Sending healing hugs to you and your family.
Blessings to you and your family,
Isadora xoxo
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Thank you so much, Isadora. Getting your hugs this morning was a wonderful start to my day. 🙂
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Hi, I’m a follower and friend of Rosy. I just stopped by to offer my sympathy and prayers that you find peace with the lost of your sister. Blessings.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to care. I appreciate it very much.
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I’m so very sorry, Pat. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Hugs and love to you.
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Thank you so much, Ad. The hug resulted in a big smile and I will keep your love around my heart.
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🙂 xx
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sorry to hear about your loss Pat! we are strangers but I can feel your loss! May God be with her and you all, who are missing her.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your compassion and prayer. It means a lot to me.
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I am another of Rosy friends, I pray God will give you and your family comfort and strength to get through this time. it is not easy to lose a loved one so suddenly, grieve for her don’t hold it in remember the good times and the bad with her and know that God received her with his warm comforting arms. May He give you peace, comfort and strength.
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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving such a kind and helpful message. I rejoice that she now has a new body as she suffered for many years in her old one. When I hurt it is so nice to feel the comforting arms of Jesus around me.
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Hi Pat and deep condoleances, RIP… I’ve landed here via Rosy… courage, peace and strength during these sad moments. Sincerely, Mélanie
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Thank you so much, Melanie, for taking the time to care. I really appreciate it and it helps so much.
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I’m also from Rosy’s and I want to express my deepest condolences on your bereavement. May the good Lord give you peace at this trying time.
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Thanks for your prayer and very comforting words. I appreciate your taking the time to support me.
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I, like many others, have come from Rosy to pay respects and say I am sorry for your loss.
She will be forever with you
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How nice of you to come and share your comforting words. I really appreciate your visit.
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You’re welcome Pat. I know you have dark days ahead, but you have the strength to get through.
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I am also coming from RoSy and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. It is never easy to lose a loved one, I know, and I and you can hold on to the thought that our memories and our love will never seize for that person. They will always stay in our heart! Comforting hugs!
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Thank you so much. Your kind words are a comfort.
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RoSy sent me. Hugs and prayers to you. Sisterly love is the best. You will keep her in your heart always.
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Any friend of RoSy is a friend of mine. Thanks for coming and your words of comfort. The bond between sisters seems to be very special – and I think this will become even more evident to me as I grieve my loss. And I really appreciate the hugs and prayers.
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I am sad for you. I lost my sister.
This is something I hold onto: Energy doesn’t die–it transmutes.
I hope God watches over you now and always.
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Thank you, Charron. I know she is at peace in God’s embrace with a body that is without pain and suffering. She had a kind and giving energy, maybe I can latch onto some of her freed energy. 🙂
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I am sadden and full of sorrow for the passing of your sister. I hope you will eventually be OK, but please take your time and grieve for her…also travel down memory lane and remember the precious times together as sisters.
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Thanks for your compassionate comment and for your wisdom. I think I will get out the boxes of family photos tomorrow and shed some grateful tears. I’m grateful for my relationship with her and my memories.
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~♥~ (° ͜ʖ ͡°) ~♥~
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So sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
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Oh so sad dear Pat 😦
Will keep middle sis in my prayers.
Sending blessings & hugs your way.
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Thanks, RoSy. Our family would appreciate prayers – Linda passed at noon today from a brain aneurysm. I’m tired and experiencing a lot of brain fog so tonight is a “find comfort for me” night. I think a part of my evening will entail hot bread pudding and cup of tea. I’m so glad for my circle of blogging buddies. What a blessing you are.
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I’m so sorry for your upsetting news, Pat. My sister and her husband have both had heart issues (they’re in their mid-thirties!), and I worry about them. My thoughts will be with your and your family in the upcoming days.
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Sorry to hear your news, prayers to you and your family… As you say, all you can do is live into the answer…not at all easy, but life..
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Thanks, Sue. Your words of kindness help a lot.
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Prayers to your sister and your family. Living into the answer really is all those that are left behind can do but most people don’t realize it. Strength to you as you move those the transition.
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Thank you so much, Judy. I can tell you have been around this block. 🙂
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