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[ismenin]

Today I cried. I must tell you I never cry. Never. Not even Frodo at the Grey Havens made me cry. But today, I did. lorie945 has gone. Her husband, Rich - a wonderful, caring man - posted to tell us, in the midst of his own grief, that his dear wife's pain was ended.

I never met her in real life, but her struggle with cancer she reported on lj, and always with humour and hope. Those who have met her said she was a special lady, and I have no doubt of it.

I am putting here what I commented on her journal.



Oh, Rich! I don't often cry, but I'm crying, now. She will be sadly missed by more people than you realise, not only because she was a lovely gal, but for her fortitude and strength. People who never had a chance to know her in real life caught a glimpse of her on these pages, and loved what they found here.
I leave you a prayer. It is the oldest prayer ever found, and I adapted it a bit for my own use.



A Prayer For Immortality


Where there is Eternal Light. In the world where the sun is placed;
In that immortal, imperishable world, - place her, O God.

Where the King reigns. Where the secret place of Heaven is.
Wherefrom the mighty waters spring - make her Immortal!

Where life is free. In the Third Heaven of Heavens.
Where the Worlds are radiant - there make her Immortal!

Where wishes and desires dwell. Where the place of the Bright Being is.
Where the innocent reside - there make her Immortal!

Where Light is born. Where the Elect of Heaven reign.
Where man is God's child again, O God of Gods - make her Immortal!


Adapted from an Aryan prayer over six thousand years old. But we all know, do we not, that Lorie is Immortal already? My sincerest prayers are with you. Ruth


Sometimes, we just need to say it. I'm glad we did that book of stories for her. I will miss her, and so will many more.

Comments

[verangel.livejournal.com]

As I just woke, this is the first notice I saw that Lorie's struggle was over. I have tears on my face and am so glad you posted that wonderful prayer. It will be a heavy day but I will think of her smiling and with her friends and now at peace. hugs you Ru xoxoxox v

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

She is at peace, now, yes. Poor Rich. She will definitely be missed. Hugs xxxx

[http://users.livejournal.com/saura_/]

oh dear. I'm so sorry to hear this! My prayers are for her and her husband :(

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Yes, mine, too, my love. xxx

[ink-gypsy.livejournal.com]

This is a lovely tribute, Issi. She will be missed.

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She will indeed be missed, my dear. xxx

[honeyandvinegar.livejournal.com]

This is just terrible. :(

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

It is so sad. We were all hoping for a miracle, but it was not to be. xxx

[http://users.livejournal.com/tweedle_/]

A beautiful post. I didn't know Lorie, though I was familiar with Laura Mason, and this is very sad to hear. *hugs*

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Thanks, love. I'll miss her a lot. Hugs xxx

[primula-baggins.livejournal.com]

*sigh* It's is sad, indeed. She was quite a lady.

I know you sent this to me so I could use it at my mother's funeral. It's beautiful and hopeful.

*huggles*

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is lovely. It's my fave, anyway. Huggles you back. xxx

[mole-caz.livejournal.com]

I didn’t know Lori at all but I realised that she was ill. The prayer is very special and I’m sure it will help to heal what must be a huge gap for her friends and family.

May she be at peace now………………

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

She is at peace, I have no doubt of it, in a place far better than here. xxx

[arabia764.livejournal.com]

Such a sad day. I thought she was a true inspiration.

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

She was, and still is. Such a wonderful gal. xxx

[baranduin.livejournal.com]

Thank you for posting. The prayer is so beautiful and yes Lorie is an Immortal now.

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

She is. But then, she always was. Hugs xxx

[ladysunrope.livejournal.com]

She was a lovely woman, a joy. I'm glad to have known her.

I love this prayer, it's special. Like lorie.

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Thanks, love. We'll miss her a lot. All of us who knew her in any small way. Hugs xxx

[escapist-art.livejournal.com]

My deepest condolences to you, all of her friends, and her family.

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She will be much missed. xxx

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

Issi, that's so beautiful. It made me cry again, but today tears are a blessing.

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Tears sometimes help, don't they?Hugs xxx

[janejanejane.livejournal.com]

I didn't know this lovely lady, but I know she touched many hearts and she will be sadly missed.

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. I am sure Lorie is indeed Immortal.

When we spoke on the phone I had just been reading this entry from you, dearest Issi. What a lovely prayer this is...

XXXX

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

It is a lovely prayer. The original was nice, too! xxxx

[laeliacatt.livejournal.com]

I didn't know Lorie but I'm very sorry for your loss and for everyone who knew and loved her. :(

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It is a loss. She will be much missed. xxx

[bellewood.livejournal.com]

I didn't know Lorie, but from all the posts i'm reading she must have been a really special lady .. i feel sad. Sad that she's gone, sad that i didn't get to know her, and sad for the family and friends who will miss her.. The world has lost one of it's shining stars.. *hugs*