InLove

[path_of_one]

Thank you so much for your kindess, Randy, in letting us know how things have been going. My prayers are with you and your children. We all love you, too, and are so grateful to not only have shared some of Deb's life, but also to be a part of celebrating and memorializing her life upon her passing to the afterlife.

Peace and Blessings,
Path/Kim

[flowperson]

Randy...I'm once again sending thoughts of love to you and your family. We have all been lifted up by Deb's life in so many ways. I especially enjoyed and appreciated her recipies and stories about her "kitchen" works and loves.

Always remember that we are all always here whenever you may need us, 24/7/365 . And thank you for letting us know how things are going. Take it slow and easy whenever you can brother.

flow....

[Dondi]

I want to post something by InLove that I think expresses in her own words what kind of seeker she was. It is from the Except Ye Be Converted thread:

Originally Posted by InLove

What to do, then? Well, I knew that Christ had always been there in my heart. So I decided to ask Him. About a year ago, I was literally on what might very well have been my deathbed—lots of people thought so, including some doctors. I asked God to please not let me leave this life without reconciling this confusion.. I needed to know. And I saw a hand reach out to me, and I heard a voice that said, “Well, then come on, my child—you are in for a wonderful adventure!” So here I am telling you that the adventure has indeed been wonderful, and that even though I have been speaking “Christian” throughout this post, I can now say with confidence that religion can sometimes get in the way of Truth. I am not saying that all things regarding religion are bad. What I am saying is that by examining my religion with the curiosity of a child, and trusting that there is Love and Mercy to be embraced, I find that once again Truth shines through. And it shines through in other religions, as well. I can even find it in some philosophies that do not even describe Truth in terms of “God”. But Truth is Truth. If we earnestly seek it, it will be revealed.

I guess she had enough time to finish the adventure. May that adventure continue wherever you are, Deb.

Love & Peace,

Paul

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Randy, my prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family. I've been gone from CR for a while and haven't seen this thread until now. I will miss her so much. Deb was and is one of a kind and one of the gentlest and most loving souls I have ever encountered. She sent me a number of encouraging PMs at times when I was going through difficulties - I'm so glad I saved them all. We had never even met each other but she believed in me and believed in my abilities and goals. Now, of course, I wish I'd PMed her more often, but I am so grateful for the contact we had. I am a stronger person and my life is richer for having known her. I know she knows I love her, but I still wish I could tell her one more time.

Scarlet

[flowperson]

I just went trolling back through my PM's and found a couple that exemplify InLove's constant concern for others, and her sprightly wit. If others of you have InLove PM's to share that you're not embarassed about, please put them up. Re-reading some of them from her and my answers to them brought her powerful essence back again for me.

flow....

Originally Posted by InLove

InPeace,

InLove,

Deb (I forgot to sign my name)

I'm just making sure you are okay. I don't know why, but I thought maybe you were feeling a bit down? Hope I'm wrong.

Love you.

Deb...nothing ever gets me totally down these days. I'm usually just kind of "comfortably numb". I'm helping it along right this minute with a cold Rolling Rock. You know when bad stuff happens at our age you usually just accept it and move on. What else can be done ? I know that you know ALL about that.

I guess I'm just real pissed about how our leaders are misuing the gifts that they have been given, and all because of greed and lust for power...but what else is new ?

You've got a remarkable emotional radar set going on down there in Houston, but really I'm doing ok for a geezer on the downslope. I still get to hug my 90 year old Mom at least twice a day. That alone keeps me going sometimes because I'm "real easy". Thanks for your sense of care and your love.

Love you too, sister..
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Date : 2006-12-25 09:45

Title : Re: Open to Find Out

Originally Posted by InLove

Merry Christmas, You Old Fart!!!

Hehehehehehe--couldn't help myself!

InPeace,

InLove,

Debora

Thanks Debora... And May you and yours have this and many, many more together in the years and decades to come. Thank you from the top of my heart my friend.

Love and peace to you and JH.

[greymare]

sleep in heavenly peace........

[Faithfulservant]

I cannot express into words what I am feeling right now. I have been away for awhile and I just read this thread though in its entirety. My heart is torn between grief that she leaves her loved ones and joy that she is with her Lord and Savior.

Whats more is that I live two miles from where she is laid to rest and I missed her funeral by 4 days..

I would have wished to be there. I considered her a good friend.

My prayers are with your family Randy.