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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsRory has passed away.
I am so overwhelmed with gratitude that you all gave me the opportunity to go and say thank you, to share how important he was in my life, to be able to hold his hand, to hug him, and to say Good bye while he could hear me.
That you gave me the opportunity to create truly magical, final memories has me weeping in gratitude, to be given the opportunity to pay homage to my best friend to do everything in my very best capacity, personally, not some guilt ridden long distance wish i could've been there thing.
You helped me be there for him when he needed and wanted it most, you helped me see his easy smile, one of his last laughs, to see him at his very best, instead of at his worst.
You are God, You are Miracles, You offer such Grace, You offer such Empathy, You give such Love.
On behalf of all of us that You bless so selflessly every day DU,
Thank You.
Love, John
SheltieLover
(75,527 posts)I am here for you if you need to chat.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)SheltieLover
(75,527 posts)Nanuke
(887 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)You are a miracle and then some.
Deep State Witch
(12,492 posts)He knows that he was loved. Hail the Traveler! May he go forth shining!
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)He certainly shines bright all the time he was here.
samplegirl
(13,628 posts)of your dear friend.
Dear_Prudence
(962 posts)I am glad you were able to say goodbye. I am so sorry for your loss.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)Diamond_Dog
(39,397 posts)As was stated above, I am glad you were able to be with him in his last hours and say goodbye.
Wishing you Peace and Strength.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)It was truly magical
debm55
(53,683 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,027 posts)I hope you find comfort in the memories you both shared.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,920 posts)Scrivener7
(57,982 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)It's what your heart says that matters.
Clouds Passing
(6,691 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)sdfernando
(5,981 posts)I know you will cherish those final memories. It was a gift to both of you that you could be there!
Peace to both of you
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)Danmel
(5,651 posts)May sweet memories of your beloved friend bring you comfort and peace.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)Ziggysmom
(3,983 posts)I am so sorry for your loss.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)cate94
(3,031 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)Maraya1969
(23,381 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)Dorothy V
(427 posts)Rory and you were so blessed to have each other. Those blessings continue and will touch you every day for the rest of your life.
Love never ends.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)Glad to see you.
Niagara
(11,246 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)biophile
(1,077 posts)You were a champion friend to Rory. Take care of yourself now.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)I have mountains of treasured memories that will walk with me my remaining days.
lapucelle
(20,925 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)LoisB
(12,132 posts)too. May The Universe welcome him with open arms and may Rory have eternal peace.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)You all have been such a rock for me, Thank you.
wordstroken
(1,400 posts)Now, as you build a strong foundation of new love and caring among our DU family, Rory will forever stay in your memory and in your heart.
And thank goodness you have Petunia and Cuddles to give you their special kind of up-close-and-personal comfort and warmth and love that only animals can give.
💕 💖
Love you, John
🦋 wordstroken
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)To be reminded of the continuity of not just life, but the energies, the fulfillment of one promise creating new ones, etc...
Thank you and we love you too.
niyad
(128,951 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(14,164 posts)Rory sounded like a great companion. Cherish you memories of him.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)He was.
malaise
(291,624 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)gademocrat7
(11,755 posts)Sending you hugs and love on the loss of your dear Rory.
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)onethatcares
(16,944 posts)may all your memories be good
JMCKUSICK
(4,752 posts)littlemissmartypants
(31,016 posts)CrispyQ
(40,528 posts)Deuxcents
(25,069 posts)IbogaProject
(5,480 posts)That is how my Korean friend says they speak of this transition. And that their memorial style is to have an upbeat party in joyous celebration that the person would enjoy.
pandr32
(13,675 posts)May you have wonderful memories enough to lift your spirits and lots of hugs from us all.
CaliforniaPeggy
(155,891 posts)How wonderful that you were there, that you had the chance to say goodbye, to laugh, to weep, to show your deep love. Please take care of yourself as you pass through this deep grief.