Messages from the Kirk & Social Boards
The following are the posts and replies taken from the boards. It starts at the top with Mags letting us know of Ed's passing and hoser condolences. It ends with Ed still will us and his inspiring "Kindness" posts. In between are posts regarding his brave struggle with his illness. I thought maybe I should of put the posts from Ed himself first.....but thought better of it.....leaving the posts to end with Ed still with us, still sharing his message of kindness to all of us...seemed a better way. A reminder in a sense-for us all to become better people. You are still here with us Ed.
The poem Hedy read at the memorial service. Ed's obituary.
Songs, poems, good-byes to our dear Ed.
Kindness Posts
KINDNESS -- For ED, 02:19:03
05/16/02 Thu
If, at the end, all that can be said of you is that you were kind - it is
enough.
Peter Gray
Ed gave up the struggle at 1 a.m. this morning and has begun a new journey.
Instead of cards, flowers, etc..., if you send a donation to Desi's Kids then
you will have done him a great honour.
Many blessings -
Mairghread
Replies:
* Ti voglio bene, ED! (((((((((Mairghread)))))))) (NT)
-- Eva, 02:43:21 05/16/02 Thu
* It was a privilege to have known Ed and he really was such a
kind man, this world is a whole lot emptier today. I just thank God I got to say
goodbye. He called me his hearttreat and that makes me feel very proud and yet
very humble. Mags my love, I wish I could be with you right now to try and share
your pain, alas it can't be but I am there in spirit enfolding you in my arms.
Love you. xxxxx (NT) -- Gwen, 10:14:16 05/16/02 Thu
* In spite of all his pain, trials & tribulations, Ed
ALWAYS had a kind thing to say. He is blessed and, no matter how much I hate to
see him go, we can't stop it happening .... so all I can say is I'm glad his
pain in this life is now over. Go in peace, my friend. See you on the other side
in time .... as we go on to play our next game. I'm thinking about you
Mairghread, and Sassy - such a friend to come all that way to be with Ed. I'm
glad you made it - for all of you. (NT) -- Judie - all choked up for a
great guy - HUGS!, 02:46:38 05/16/02 Thu
* I'm sorry, I can't find the words.... just
(((((((((((((((((((Mairghread)))))))))))))))))) (NT) -- Lady Leven, 02:52:15
05/16/02 Thu
* Requiscat in Pace, gentle soul. You will be missed.
(((((((((Mags))))))))) >>>>>>>> -- Shads, 02:55:52
05/16/02 Thu
* This is a treasure, Shadow. Thank you for posting it. (NT)
-- GN, 05:50:01 05/16/02 Thu
* Beautiful Shads, thank you friend. (NT) -- Hedy, 08:04:37
05/16/02 Thu
* {{{{{{{{{{{{hugs Mags and family}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Its all
been said, Ed is on a new journey now - strength and love to you Mags and to all
your family (NT) -- Mandi, 02:56:09 05/16/02 Thu
* Prayers for comfort and strength for you, Mairghread and
Ed's daughter. Ed, I wish you peace, gentle soul. (NT) -- kgp - in
tears., 03:01:54 05/16/02 Thu
* Bon Voyage, Ed. ((((((Mairghread)))))) (NT) -- Kathy
F, 03:03:32 05/16/02 Thu
* I think Ed touched us all, with his kindness here. I'm so
glad he is no longer in pain and that his angels were with him. He'll be missed
here, but we'll see him again on the other side. Love and hugs to Mags and
family! {{{{{Mags}}}}} (NT) -- Chris, 03:03:54 05/16/02 Thu
* Chris I hope you dont mind me tagging on to yours, but you
said it all. I'm sat here with tears in my eyes for Mags and family for a great
man I never meet. At lest he is in no pain now.(((((LOVE and HUGS))))) Sorry
words fail me at the moment. (NT) -- Wendy W, 05:11:58 05/16/02 Thu
* i havent the words so am tagging too---heartfelt condolences
on your loss mairghread-my heart goes out to you and yours--love ali (NT)
-- ali cat, 06:57:07 05/16/02 Thu
* I, too , must tag-- my eyes are filled for Mags and family,
and smiling too at the wallpaper pictures of wonderful hosers...he will be
missed, but his kindness and presence will never go away...love to you all. (NT)
-- Nita, 07:13:21 05/16/02 Thu
* I too am going to tag. I haven't the words, but my thoughts
and prayers are with you and Ed. (NT) -- Amanda M., 04:33:36 05/17/02
Fri
* {{{{{{{{{{Mags and family}}}}}}}} The kindness Ed shared
thru his life lives forever in many. May you find peace and comfort in the days
ahead. Know that prayers and thoughts are with you. (NT) -- Kelly Jo, 03:06:22
05/16/02 Thu
* Goodbye Ed, may you find peace and everlasting joy. Hugs and
prayers to you Mairghread in you time of need. (NT) -- BethM and BarBJ, 03:18:30
05/16/02 Thu
* Ed, have a peaceful journey home. {{{{{Mags &
Family}}}}} (NT) -- Winnie, 03:18:36 05/16/02 Thu
* Dear Mairghread and family, my thoughts and best wishes are
with you today. I will miss ED's humour and warmth and am so very glad I got to
know him through this wonderful forum. (NT) -- love LindaA, 03:29:44
05/16/02 Thu
* Before anything else this morning, this is where I am.
Godspeed to Ed on his trip home and God's grace be with you Mairghread and all.
Many thoughts of love to you all. And thank you Sassy for letting Ed know how
much he was loved. (NT) -- rosemcg and Paul, 04:23:50 05/16/02 Thu
* You all were my last thoughts as I fell asleep last night,
and my first thoughts this morning. I'm SO sorry for all your pain and grief,
but glad that Ed's pain is now over for him. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
and {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{muwahs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} for all of you at this most
difficult time. (NT) -- Jamie's Mom, 04:27:57 05/16/02 Thu
* A Good Man (NT) -- JM, 04:31:25 05/16/02 Thu
* Wishing you peace, Ed. ((((((((((Mairghread and
family)))))))))) (NT) -- Lady Jay, 04:42:24 05/16/02 Thu
* {{{Mags}}} I am sorry for your loss you and your family are
in my thoughts and prayers. (NT) -- Rhonda T, 04:45:27 05/16/02 Thu
* love and prayers (NT) -- RuthII, 04:59:09 05/16/02
Thu
* Though I never met him, I keenly feel his loss. That is how
strong his goodess shown through.Goodbye Ed. You will be missed. (((((Mairghread)))))
(NT) -- DawnK, 05:07:14 05/16/02 Thu
* My deepest sympathies, Mags and family. Ed, peace. I'm
thankful the suffering is over. (((((Mags and Family)))) (NT) -- Keira, 05:18:02
05/16/02 Thu
* Mags and family...our hearts are with yours. It is so hard
to explain to 'outsiders' how lost we are over the death of a good friend we
never met. Joey (bless his 6 year old heart) also wanted you to know he was sad
for you....but that now Ed is with his Grandpa. Much love from all of us to
everyone touched by Ed's beautiful heart and kindness. (NT) -- Love
Christine (ceilidh), Chris, Joey and Declan, 05:23:14 05/16/02 Thu
* Safe journey, ED. You touched all our hearts and we will
never forget you. ((((((((((((Mags and family)))))))))))) (NT) -- Sylvia
A, 05:31:10 05/16/02 Thu
* Ed was very kind, but there is so much more that we can say
about him, too. Ed was a good man. He was hosed. He made us laugh, and at the
end he showed us what courage and dignity are all about. I will miss him.
Mairghread, all my best to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Safe
travels for Sassy. (NT) -- Charyl, 05:35:26 05/16/02 Thu
* ((((((Mairghread)))))) I went to bed praying that Sassy
would get there in time, and for you and Ed. Thank you for sharing him with us-
what a gift it was, to be allowed into the lives of such special people. Love to
you, lass- always. (NT) -- SueW, 05:37:31 05/16/02 Thu
* Many Blessings to you Mairghread and God Speed to Ed.
{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 05:39:49 05/16/02 Thu
* Goodbye Ed - it's been great knowing you, and I shall miss
you - All my love Mags (and family!) I'm sad for me and the rest of us (how
selfish -aye?) but soooo relieved that Ed has found peace. (NT) --
Colleen, 05:44:38 05/16/02 Thu
* A new path for Ed, as he embraces the light. And another for
Mairghread, as we embrace her and her family in the circle of our love, knowing
the sharing does not lessen the pain, but in the hopes that somehow it offers
comfort. (NT) -- Gayle, 05:48:55 05/16/02 Thu
* Oh, Mags, I just got to work and logged on to read this
post. I am so verra sorry for your loss, words just cannot express. I am
grateful to have known Ed, and to have shared in the joy of your lives. May he
be at peace in this new journey he now goes on, and my love and prayers to you,
Mags, and your family. (NT) -- Marti, 05:56:43 05/16/02 Thu
* My heart goes out to you!! I'm so glad Ed got to do this
just as he wanted. I'm so pleased that Sassy made it there to share his final
moments. Lots of Love and Hugs to you both! WE LOVE YOU ED!!! (NT) --
Roberta, 06:01:28 05/16/02 Thu
* ((((((((Mairghread and family)))))))) (NT) -- JennGB,
06:04:34 05/16/02 Thu
* Thinking of you all and sending prayers and thoughts of
encouragement...may the journey for ED be sweet and full of peace. (NT)
-- lochala, 06:09:52 05/16/02 Thu
* Nothing dies as long as there is the memory to enfold it and
a heart to love it. {{{hugs to all}}} (NT) -- Chessie, 06:14:56
05/16/02 Thu
* Dear Mairghread- something made me log on in am today.Am
both shocked and saddened.Dont know y'all except thru the posts,but have enjoyed
them and admire the courage your Ed had. Please accept our condolences and
prayers. (NT) -- BGWJ and family, 06:17:35 05/16/02 Thu
* (((((((((((((((((Mags & Family))))))))))))))) (NT)
-- chele, 06:30:00 05/16/02 Thu
* (((Mags and family))) I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing,
but am glad at the same time that he's no longer suffering. He was a wonderful
man and didn't deserve that. I'll miss him greatly. Sincere condolences Mags and
to your family. I've been thinking of you all the time the past couple of days
and you'll continue to be in my mind at this difficult time. (NT) -- Bev,
with Lallyhugs, 06:35:34 05/16/02 Thu
* (((((Mairghread and family))))) I'm sorry for your loss.
He'll live in your (and ours) hearts forever, and his memory will always bring
warm and loving thoughts. He's not in pain anymore; he'll be watching over you
and all of his Lallyfriends. (NT) -- Janice A., 06:40:39 05/16/02 Thu
* (((((((((((((((Mags and family))))))))))))))) My last
thought of the evening and my first thought in the morning was of Ed. Now my
thought are with you and your family Mags and all of those that loved Ed. God be
with you. (NT) -- Lady Tam, 06:41:07 05/16/02 Thu
* Goodbye Ed. I hope I can have the courage and strength that
you have shown when the time comes. Hugs to Mairghread and family. My thoughts
are with you. Hugs to Sassy too. (NT) -- Colly, 06:43:48 05/16/02 Thu
* I am certain Ed is in a better place than us....he is
certainly not gone. He lives in each of us... a little memory here and picture
there will always remind us of the friend we all had in Ed. My heart always goes
out to those left behind...hugs and prayers to all. Oh Ed you shared part of
your life with us and all of your death. We are gonna miss you! Lessons were
learned from both. Mags and family, Sassy and the Vancouver hosers take care of
yourselves. (NT) -- M&M, 06:49:35 05/16/02 Thu
* Oh Mags. I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find strength
for the days ahead, and healing peace in cherishing your memories. Since Ed
enjoyed reading poems, here's one for him>>>> -- Merc, 06:51:01
05/16/02 Thu
* That's lovely Merc. (NT) -- Hedy, 08:08:16
05/16/02 Thu
* With a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, I send you my love
and strength Mags. To Ed, enjoy the journey my friend, the pain is finally gone.
(NT) -- Vicki, 06:54:22 05/16/02 Thu
* My most heartfelt condolences to you Mairghread and your
family. I hope the love and care we all send you helps you in your loss to some
degree at least. Roger and I send you our love and prayers. Thank you Ed for
allowing us to share in your life and death. You will be missed. (NT) --
Roger and Lucy, 07:01:47 05/16/02 Thu
* {{{{{}}}}} to a brave man and the brave family who loved him
well. (NT) -- RIE, 07:04:32 05/16/02 Thu
* What a testament to the person Ed was that there are so many
people all over the world (many of us who never met him face to face) honoring
him and missing him. What an inspiring life! I'm so very sorry for your loss,
{{{{Mags and family}}}}. (NT) -- HeatherS, 07:05:37 05/16/02 Thu
* Rest in peace Ed. Thank you for touching so many lives in
ways you probably didn't even know. Love you Mags! ((((((((((Mairghread))))))))
(NT) -- Rachel M, 07:10:35 05/16/02 Thu
* When I read your post Mags, I stepped outside and felt the
breeze on my cheek and the sun on my face and I know he will be with us always.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My band has a song they wrote...tonight when
they sing it, it will be for Ed. Come inside>>>>>>> --
Jeanie, 07:10:53 05/16/02 Thu
* Jeanie, what a lovely thought. This is a great tribute to
Ed. Tonight, I'll be thinking of your band singing this for Ed. (NT) --
Keira, 07:22:47 05/16/02 Thu
* Lovely. (NT) -- Hedy, 08:10:10 05/16/02 Thu
* Jeanie, Oh how I wish I could be there when your band plays
this song tonight! But I'll lift my glass from this part of Florida and know
that Ed is smiling at the camera. (NT) -- VickiF, 10:18:11 05/16/02
Thu
* Meny warm thoughts and prayers are coming your way today and
the days to come. (NT) -- Norma D., 07:11:39 05/16/02 Thu
* Peace be with you, Ed. I'm so glad Sassy made was there I
know that made the parting easier. (((((Mairghread and those who loved Ed))))) (NT)
-- Lisa Y., 07:14:28 05/16/02 Thu
* our thoughts and prayers are with you now Mags.... (NT)
-- Mac, 07:15:09 05/16/02 Thu
* I'll light a candle for Ed, so that he may be remembered
here, and I'll say a prayer for those of us left behind. ((((MAGS)))) (NT)
-- Cherie, 07:22:26 05/16/02 Thu
* I'm thinking of you Mags. It is my loss that I never got to
know Ed in person. I have heard so often, so much and from so many, that you
both are tremendously blessed in each other and the effects you have on those
who know you. An amazing legacy for Ed to leave with you. Your grief is not
suffered alone. (NT) -- Nancy V, 07:35:36 05/16/02 Thu
* {{{{Mags}}}} --thank you for your graciousness in allowing
us all to share in this and receive the blessing of knowing Ed . . . even if it
was just via a computer screen, for many of us. I'm so glad Sassy could be there
-- Lally-love was definitely the wind beneath her wings. Peace to all of you in
the coming days. (NT) -- Lady Diane B, 07:36:21 05/16/02 Thu
* I'm thinking of you Mags. It is my loss that I never got to
know Ed in person. I have heard so often, so much and from so many, that you
both are tremendously blessed in each other and the effects you have on those
who know you. An amazing legacy for Ed to leave with you. Your grief is not
suffered alone. (NT) -- Nancy V, 07:37:46 05/16/02 Thu
* "He will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the
breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His
hand." from the song Eagle's Wings. Fly high, Ed!!! We miss you. ((((((((((
HUGS )))))))))) Mags and family. My heart, my thoughts, my love, and my prayers
are with you. Words are too inadequate. (NT) -- Bev F, 07:44:37
05/16/02 Thu
* I never met Ed, but he touched my life and I feel a better
person for it. You're in my thoughts {{{Mags}}} (NT) -- max, 07:47:47
05/16/02 Thu
* So much has been said already. I don't know what to add.
Thankyou Mags for making sure I could see Ed again. The peace I felt from both
of you was not overshadowed by the pain. All my love. And give Sassy a hug for
me. (NT) -- Debra Mc, 07:51:53 05/16/02 Thu
* My thoughts are with you on this day. (NT) --
TracyAnn, 07:57:15 05/16/02 Thu
* I'll miss you Ed, but, will enjoy visiting with you in my
memory! These picures in the background show the love that I know surrounded you
last night as you began your new journey! You've been well and truly loved man
and your kindness in life will be returned to you a thousand fold!!!!!
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Mairghread, Colin, Erin, Tamara, Sassy, and all who love
him}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} (NT) -- Hedy, quiet A.A., 08:02:03
05/16/02 Thu
* Peace be with you Ed. You will be missed. Mags, my deepest
condolences and hugs. (NT) -- Katiebug, 08:08:17 05/16/02 Thu
* Peace be to you, Ed. Comfort to you, Mairghread. And may we
all meet again in your next life. (NT) -- Valerie L., 08:15:45
05/16/02 Thu
* It was an honor to have been called your friend. Love and
hugs to you {{{{Mags}}}} (NT) -- Gypsyjean, 08:18:40 05/16/02 Thu
* God go with you Ed!! Much love and comfort now!! {{{{{{Mags,
Sassy, Erin, Tamara, Collin}}}}}} Words cannot express the pain and sorrow! Just
remember you are loved by us all! (NT) -- Robyn, 08:20:46 05/16/02 Thu
* Everything that can be said has and much more eloquently
than I could ever say so I'll just say, my sympathies are with Mags and family
and Sassy. ED, you are in a much better place and if you see my Dad say hi! (NT)
-- CarolE (typing thru the tears), 08:28:17 05/16/02 Thu
* Once again, fly high and free, my friend! {{{{{{{{{{Mags
& Family}}}}}}}}}} (NT) -- Madame Cardoza, 08:29:06 05/16/02 Thu
* (((((((((((Mairghread)))))))))))) I thank God that Ed's
suffering has ended, and he is now at peace in the Light. It is a comfort to
think of Ed taking his leave in the arms of his loving family and dear friends.
My concern is now for you, Mairghread, and I ask for strength for you in the
days ahead. (NT) -- Florence, 08:42:15 05/16/02 Thu
* Safe journey Ed! We love and miss you. (((((((((((((Mags
& Girls)))))))))) (NT) -- Aislinn, 08:53:13 05/16/02 Thu
* May God bless you and keep you until we meet again. I am so
sorry Mags! (Tears) I didn't get to meet Ed but he met so much to all of us! He
is so special, lucky is the person who gets him for a guardian Angel. Hugs and
kisses! (NT) -- Lady Jeannie K, 09:01:51 05/16/02 Thu
* Peace to you, Ed & may you find your way to the circle's
beginning again. ((((((Mags)))))). You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Blessings to you, peace & comfort. (NT) -- clarebe, 09:47:17
05/16/02 Thu
* Blessings to Ed who is beginning his journey home. And
blessing to you Mags and family as you cope through all this. So much has been
said and beautifully dedicated already, but I just want to thank you for lessons
learned and the guts and love it took to share this all with us. Ed is our LOL
angel. love to you and yours, (NT) -- Lady Olivia (joining the tearful
crowd!), 09:57:04 05/16/02 Thu
* Mairghread, the words are not enough. I cannot express my
sorrow for your loss, or my joy that Ed is free of pain. Know that you and Ed
and your family are in my heart.>>> -- JulieO, 09:57:16 05/16/02 Thu
* What else is there to say other than: From one atheist to
another, it was a grand ride, wasn't it, Ed? So glad to have known you. And Mags,
I hope you can feel the circle of global love surrounding you. (NT) --
With Love from CF, 10:07:49 05/16/02 Thu
* Last night I prayed for Ed to be well again, but if that
were not to be, that his passing be gentle. I surely hope it was. Mags and
family, you have the sincere love and condolances from my family and friends
whom I've shared your story with. (((HUGS))) Sassy, I'm so glad you made it to
help Ed with his final journey. And to all other LOLers...we met and lost a
wonderful man. Now his spirit is part of all of us and I hope it remains there
forever. (((hugs for everyone))) (NT) -- VickiF, 10:27:30 05/16/02 Thu
* Goodbye my friend Ed......you will be missed by all that
knew you. (NT) -- Scotty, 10:39:39 05/16/02 Thu
* {{{{{Mags and those who love Ed}}}}} The happiness Ed
brought to so many lives will surely live on in the hearts of those who share
your loss. (NT) -- D'Vorah, 11:12:20 05/16/02 Thu
* Thanks Ed for your kindness. You are a raindrop returning to
the Ocean of Love. Smooth journey my friend. A circle of LallyLove enfolds you
both. (NT) -- TeriB, 11:42:09 05/16/02 Thu
* I have no words to say how I feel. I have been thinking and
praying for you all since I first heard the news and my thoughts are with you
now. I'm sorry that I have nothing profound to say but please accept my love. (NT)
-- AlexandraK, 12:10:18 05/16/02 Thu
* May Ed sleep in peace and may those who loved him find
strength and comfort in knowing he loved them too. (NT) -- beekay, 12:48:07
05/16/02 Thu
* ((((((((Mags and DDs)))))))))))) thought of you all day knew
he must have passed--his kindness touched all who visited LOL........it was a
privilege to say we knew him even as a cyber friend. (NT) -- ElizabethG, 13:03:21
05/16/02 Thu
* {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Mairghread}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I hope that all
the love and prayers of so many people will continue to surround you as you face
your loss. Ed will be truly missed, but never really gone while he lives in so
many hearts. (NT) -- Joanne T, 13:59:02 05/16/02 Thu
* My prayers for you, your family and friends! I stopped by
the chuch on the way to work tonight and lit a candle for you all. May you find
peace and comfort in your family and friends at this difficult time. I never
knew Ed, but from the posts I have read, he was someone special! (NT) --
JP, 15:11:49 05/16/02 Thu
* Goodbye Ed, (((((((((((((((((Hugs for Mags and all who loved
Ed))))))))))))))))))))) Hey Ed when you get to the end of your journey look up
my Grandfather - he died a year ago today and I'm sure he'd show you the ropes
:-) Love to all xxxxooooo (NT) -- MelP, 15:36:50 05/16/02 Thu
* Haere Ra Ed, ka kite ano (NT) -- Le Phae, 15:42:53
05/16/02 Thu
* My thoughts are with you, Mairghread. I hope you will draw
much comfort and joy in your memories of Ed. He lives on forever, in your
memories. ((((Mairghread)))) (NT) -- Leigh, 15:46:47 05/16/02 Thu
* Till we meet again Ed!!! ((((hugs for Mairghread)))) (NT)
-- Sues, 16:12:46 05/16/02 Thu
* I'll light a candle for you tonight, Ed. It will be pale in
comparison to the light you gave each of us. I will miss you. Hugs Mairghread!!!!
(NT) -- SherriD, 16:29:18 05/16/02 Thu
* Hugs and love to you, Mags. I never met Ed, but feel as if I
know him a bit from his posts. I know it sounds trite, but he is in a better
place, doing all the things he loves to do without restrictions, and looking
down upon you with tenderness and love. You are in my prayers. (NT) --
Christina, 16:38:14 05/16/02 Thu
* Dearest Mags,I am so sorry for your loss,though I never met
Ed he will be missed by all.You are in my prayers(((((Mags)))) (NT) --
Lady Ellena, 18:27:59 05/16/02 Thu
* ((((Mairghread)))) may I add my words to everyone elses---I'm
so sorry for your loss-I cried as I read all the posts & though I never met
your beloved Ed, I felt as if I knew him just like every other Lallybroch
person. Just as joy and happiness is shared, so is sorrow and loss. My prayers
for you and your family-God Bless (NT) -- Lady Blair, 18:42:15
05/16/02 Thu
* So very sad to hear that we won't be able to have the joy of
his company again but also relieved that his pain is over. Blessing of solace
and grace to his grieving loved ones. . (NT) -- drm, 19:00:57 05/16/02
Thu
* My sympathies are with you; the consolation is that Ed's
pain is now over, and is watching over you from heaven. ((((((((Mags)))))))) (NT)
-- ma petite, 20:04:54 05/16/02 Thu
* I have thought of little else today besides this post, Mags
- I am so sorry Ed had to go and we all grieve for the loss of such a kind and
gentle soul. I will never forget meeting Ed in better days and then feeling the
helplessness through his illness and pain. Your quote...."in the end - it
is enough".... not only is it enough, it is all that really matters and
nobody did it better than Ed. What a lucky man to be so loved but nobody
deserved it more. ((Mags and family and dear angel, Sassy)) (NT) -- Jodi
YoB, 22:12:33 05/16/02 Thu
* Although I don't always post I have been following Ed's
journey. I have enjoyed his quotes. He seemed a remarkable courageous man. His
journey was an inspiration to us all. Hugs and prayers to all his loved ones. (NT)
-- MaxieF, 07:04:51 05/17/02 Fri
* I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweetie, Mairghread. I'm
sorry I didn't post sooner to say a few words to Ed . I did say a few words of
prayer for him though, thanking God for his life. (((Hugs Mairghread))) (NT)
-- Bridge, 08:15:45 05/17/02 Fri
* My heartfelt condolences to Mags and family. I have not
posted on the boards in quite a long while, but felt it necessary to add my
condolences. Ed will be missed deeply. He has touched many lives here and will
continue to be a part of Lallybroch forever. (NT) -- Monique, 09:45:22
05/17/02 Fri
* My thoughts and love are with you, Mags. Ed's kindnesses
will never be forgotten. The ability to touch people you've never met is an
incredible one, and Ed has touched us all. Peace be with you. (NT) --
StephM, 10:16:47 05/17/02 Fri
* :0( (NT) -- Shari, 11:05:32 05/17/02 Fri
* For Dad -- Susan, 20:27:54 05/17/02 Fri [see below]
Date Posted: 20:27:54 05/17/02 Fri
Author: Susan
Subject: For Dad
In reply to: For ED 's message, "KINDNESS" on 20:27:54 05/17/02 Fri
Mags, I tried to post something here I don't think it worked. I just want to say
that you, and everyone here, has shown me something I want to see. Dad was a
kind loving person, that's all I wanted to know. I'm glad I talked to him before
he passed...it's just too bad, they're was a lot of other things I wanted to
tell him, or ask him!!!
Bless you all and thanks
* Mairghread, my sincerest condolences to you and yours. You
all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and Angels surround you in
your time of grief. (NT) -- BluEyedDaizy, 12:54:33 05/18/02 Sat
* My heart ache for all of you that were close to ED...I wish
I would have met him.nt (NT) -- LassieWrenn, 19:25:25 05/18/02 Sat
Replies:
* Hi Heather. Ed hasn't been able to spend much time at his
computer lately. I talk with him every day and will be happy to tell him
"hi" from you. (NT) -- Ed's Angel/ SASSY, 10:50:42 05/14/02
Tue
* Can you tell him that we're thinking of him always, Sassy,
please? (NT) -- Eva, 10:58:37 05/14/02 Tue
* Oh, thank ye, Sassy...Mags said that posting the quotes was
so important to him, so I was worrit about it when I didna see one since
Sunday...please do tell him hi and that he is missed, even by those of newer to
the clan (NT) -- Heather, 11:01:42 05/14/02 Tue
* Please give Ed our love. Tell him to wrap up in his quilt so
we can all be there hugging him. Thanks for posting his quotes - I've been
enjoying them. (NT) -- Donna Mc, 12:57:58 05/14/02 Tue
* Please give Ed all our love from Scotland. I dinna get to
post much at the moment ( altho' I'm hoping that will change ower the summer)
but I always check the Boards and I love Ed's wee messages. We are thinking of
you always Ed ! (NT) -- AlexandraK and Daibhidh, 14:46:41 05/14/02 Tue
* Send him love from Washington DC. (NT) -- DawnK, 15:56:29
05/14/02 Tue
* KINDNESS -- ED, 00:31:58 05/05/02 Sun
Quote #2
NO ACT OT KINDNESS
NO MATTER HOW SMALL,
IS EVER WASTED.
AESOP
* Also a nice one Ed! Way to share Mister! (NT) -- Hedy,
09:48:01 05/05/02 Sun
To All.... -- Mairghread, 07:27:16 05/18/02 Sat
I'm posting this short note to let you all know that what has been going on in
the Kirk has been an incredible support. Ed's memorial will be at 2:30 (PST) on
May 21 and I know that there will be love for him from all of you waiting there.
Sometime between now and then I will try to gather together the words to thank
you all but until then I can only bless you.
Replies:
* Thinking of you! (NT) -- Charyl, 07:48:28 05/18/02
Sat
* With love! (NT) -- Tamara, 08:27:30 05/18/02 Sat
* (((((Mairghread))))) (NT) -- Eva, 08:35:52
05/18/02 Sat
* Thinking of you as I look at some of my Mother's roses--in
all stages of bloom and all colors. The deep rich pink ones would be my choice
for you. (NT) -- Lisa Y., 08:54:38 05/18/02 Sat
* {{{{{{Mags}}}}}} You're in our thoughts. (NT) --
Kelly Jo, 09:27:35 05/18/02 Sat
* OH NO Mairghread, I have been away and did not know. My
heart is just broken for you, please know that you and Ed will forever be in our
hearts. ((( a million hugs))) (NT) -- Lady Darlene, 09:37:06 05/18/02
Sat
* Our love and thoughts are with you, Mairghread. (NT)
-- Jeanie, 09:45:30 05/18/02 Sat
* (((((((Hi Mairghread)))))) (NT) -- Jodi YoB, 09:48:16
05/18/02 Sat
* Mags, even though I can't be there Tuesday, please know that
I will be there in my heart. (((HUGS))) (NT) -- VickiF, 09:56:32
05/18/02 Sat
* Ditto, when the breeze touches your cheek, it will be
carrying kisses from me. (NT) -- Jamie's Mom, 15:53:25 05/18/02 Sat
* (((LALLYVIBES))) (NT) -- Cherie, 10:01:44 05/18/02
Sat
* My thoughts are with you, Mags. (NT) -- M.F., 10:04:33
05/18/02 Sat
* Good to hear from you Mairghread, I hope you're doing well.
My prayers and hugs to you. ((((((Mags)))))) (NT) -- Roger and Lucy, 10:26:28
05/18/02 Sat
* Thanks for taking the time out to post here Mags. Love you.
(NT) -- Gwen, 12:01:56 05/18/02 Sat
* Thoughts and prayers with you Mags. {{{{Hugs}}}} (NT)
-- HeatherS, 13:15:14 05/18/02 Sat
* ((((Mairghread)))), you're in my thoughts and prayers. Will
be with you in Spirit on Tuesday! (NT) -- Keira, 13:18:35 05/18/02 Sat
* ( ( ( ( ( Mags ) ) ) ) ) Despite the time difference I'll be
with you and Ed in spirit. (NT) -- Andrea-Germany, 15:48:05 05/18/02
Sat
* (((Mags))) ~ Here's a thought that I saw at King Arthur's
Great Hall at Tintagel, England. The Hall is one man's tribute to the life and
chivalry of the Arthurian Story. The Great Hall has several stained glass
windows, with "sayings of the knights" and this is a paraphrase of my
favorite: "When Life is Unbearable, it is the Greatest Courage to Continue
to Live." (NT) -- JudithONH, 16:43:33 05/18/02 Sat
* I'll be thinking of you. My prayers are with you. (NT)
-- DawnK, 16:59:15 05/18/02 Sat
* Ive only just heard..........Ive been away. Love and
heartfelt sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts at this time. (NT) --
Lady Kirsty, 17:43:18 05/18/02 Sat
* Thanks for posting. I'll be there in spirit though I'd love
to be there in person. Hugs and love to you! (NT) -- Chris, 18:36:33
05/18/02 Sat
* {{{{{Mairghread}}}}} My thoughts will still be with you and
Ed. Thank you for taking a moment to let us know. Peace & Blessings, to you
and your families. (NT) -- Madame Cardoza, 19:53:23 05/18/02 Sat
* Hugs till Tuesday, Mags. (NT) -- Judie, 21:48:41
05/18/02 Sat
* Hugs and prayers for you, with love. (NT) -- Casidhe,
22:08:56 05/18/02 Sat
* you dont need to say anything Mags. We are all with you,
even if it is only via the boards. ((((((((((MAGS)))))))))) (NT) -- Wendy
W, 02:13:08 05/19/02 Sun
* {{{{{{Mairghread}}}}}My thoughts and prayers are with you. (NT)
-- RenaeG, 07:00:55 05/19/02 Sun
* Thoughts and prayers for you Mags, would very much like to
give you a big hug. I did'nt know Edd personally, but I did read his posts, and
I liked what I read, you were very blessed to have such a nice Husband
{{{hugs&xxx}} (NT) -- PeggyC, 11:10:51 05/19/02 Sun
* ((((((((((((Mairghread))))))))))))) (NT) -- Rachel M,
14:25:50 05/19/02 Sun
*
What Cancer Cannot Do: -- Hedy, 18:34:54 05/21/02 Tue
What Cancer Cannot Do
It cannot cripple love
It cannot shatter hope
It cannot corrode faith
It cannot eat away peace
It cannot destroy confidence
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot shut away memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot reduce eternal life
It cannot quench the spirit
I read this today at Ed's Memorial Service.
Replies:
* Hedy led off the tributes section at Ed's service today.
Thanks so much, Hedy. All the stories were great. That was the BEST part of the
service. Someone needs to post a recap here. :D OH - and 3 packages of tissues
from ** Italy ** made it to the service to do their duty. :D (NT) --
Judie, 19:50:01 05/21/02 Tue
Thanks for posting this, Hedy. It always amazes me how many people are affected
by this disease... Thanks for the reminder of our many blessings, despite the
pain and loss we all may have seen. (NT) -- KarynM, 22:38:58 05/21/02
Tue
* Neat thing happened after Ed's service >>>> --
Judie, 02:05:17 05/22/02 Wed
* There's something about animals, especially cats, they don't
go just to everyone! Smart cat that is! :D And believe it or not, since two
nights we have a cute little bat sleeping here, right up our front door... a bit
messy in the morning, it has to learn where the toilet is! *g* (NT) --
Eva, 03:03:37 05/22/02 Wed
* Hey - Ed's visiting you, eh? :D Good for him. (NT) --
Judie, 03:27:12 05/22/02 Wed
* Yeah, good for ME, he said he wanted a bit of our weather!
And would you please stop to make me cry, eh, Judie? (NT) -- Eva, 03:31:37
05/22/02 Wed
* That cat is so pretty. How wonderful Judie. And Eva, the
GOOD news about the pooping bat is that it will keep the number of airborn bugs
down! Its good to have a Bat about the place!!!! (NT) -- Hedy, 07:16:42
05/22/02 Wed
* Another "Visitor" at a Memorial Service... My good
friend died last year, of cancer, and at the reception in the church hall after
the service, a white pigeon flew in, and landed on various people, including
me....we got it outside and it hung around a while and got pictures. I do think
that sometimes the deceased just has to come back in some way...bird, cat,
bat..... (NT) -- JudithONH, 15:17:01 05/23/02 Thu
* A story that has made the Winger boards....>>> --
Chessie >^..^<, 19:50:06 05/23/02 Thu
* Thanks, Hedy, for that and for everything you do, and for
being there for us! (NT) -- Eva, 03:07:52 05/22/02 Wed
* Oh, Hedy, this is beautiful, how did you get through it
without breaking down? What a wonderful thing...thank you for posting it. (NT)
-- Nita, 05:43:50 05/22/02 Wed
* Thoughts -- Jacqui C, 08:30:25 05/22/02 Wed
* I copied your poem, Hedy. It is so relevant these days it
seems. We have a quilting group at church for the seriously ill and shut-ins.
One of our quilters is dying at this moment. I will pass your words on to our
group to help comfort. (NT) -- MhairiS, 18:08:36 05/22/02 Wed
* ED's SERVICE --
SABRE, 22:12:32 05/21/02 Tue
Heddy, I wanted to express that your spoken words and thoughts today at Ed's
service were very endearing and meaningful.
I am not a member of this site but the love of Lallybroch truly embraced the
friends that gathered in honor of Ed today.
Personally, I met Mags and Ed through the Internet and it's the Internet and
it's communities that has proven there is still a human bond between people
across the world. There is still hope for our world and perhaps Ed's legacy will
be to remind us all, that the kind hand of friendship which touches our hearts
globally, will always be alive.
Hugs to you all and a heartfelt farewell to Ed.
SABRE Cougar (Tree)
Replies:
Hedy, you are a brave gal! I could NOT have gotten up there and said one word
without crying! So thanks for that. And thanks for the food afterwards. Fruit
platters, veggie platters, meat platters, buns - it was phenomenal - yummmmmmmy!!!!!!!!
Thanks LOL gang! (NT) -- Judie, 03:29:37 05/22/02 Wed
* Aw Judie - you know I was ACTING right? I acted like I could
do it, but, had real courage because I represented so many WONDERFUL and LOVING
Peeps!!!! (NT) -- Hedy, 07:29:54 05/22/02 Wed
* Hedy, you rock!! I woulda been a blubbering fool if I even
stood up never mind said a word! Love ya!*mwah* (NT) -- Robyn, 13:57:32
05/22/02 Wed
* Thank you for your kind words Sabre. It was a pleasure to
meet you. That room was filled with love and care for Mairghread and Ed. A
lovely service. (NT) -- Hedy, 07:24:32 05/22/02 Wed
* {{{Hedy-ANGEL ASSISTANT}}} I must again thank you, Hedy, for
being my "voice" reading the words to the song for me. You'll never
know how grateful I am to you for that, at everything else you've done for me. (NT)
-- SASSY, 09:24:21 05/23/02 Thu
* Ed's Obituary -- Judie, 00:29:01 05/21/02 Tue
Judie for Mairghread
Replies:
* Thanks for posting this Judie, it was lovely of Mags to
mention us. I know Ed would be well chuffed. I'll be thinking of you all today.
((((((hugs)))))) (NT) -- Gwen wishing she could be there., 01:50:38
05/21/02 Tue
* I will keep you all, and especially Mairghread, in my
thoughts all day, until it will be time for me to leave, knowing that there will
be other hosers doing the same, and knowing Mairghread will never be alone.
Please give her a hug from me. (((((( )))))) (NT) -- Eva, 01:57:54
05/21/02 Tue
* Thanks for posting this. You are all in my thoughts. {{Mags
and family}} May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you today. (NT)
-- Kelly Jo, 03:51:00 05/21/02 Tue
* I am there in spirit today. I'm going to light my candle,
too. (NT) -- Charyl, 04:58:18 05/21/02 Tue
* Keeping Mags and all in my thoughts today...quite a day for
reflection on life today as DHs father's ashes will finally be buried at
Arlington today. Holding all in my prayers....much love to all. (NT) --
Ceilidh/Christine, 06:16:46 05/21/02 Tue
* Thank You Judie for this...and once more here is a cyber
{{{}}}} for all who, loved ED and all of lallybroch...what an amazing place. (NT)
-- RIE, 06:47:41 05/21/02 Tue
* My goodness but that is a wonderful obit.........how sweet
of Mags to mention Sassy and the Lallybroch community. Prayers winging northwest
today of all days. HUGS........... (NT) -- JaniceM, 07:00:39 05/21/02
Tue
* Oh, my dear sweet Mairghread! I can't tell you what an honor
it is for me to be mentioned. Please just know how grateful I am. (NT) --
SASSY, 07:53:27 05/21/02 Tue
* Beautifully done Mairghread. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Mags & Ed's
loved ones}}}}}}}}}}}}}} (NT) -- Hedy, 08:03:10 05/21/02 Tue
* I'm teary-eyed at work again. Thanks for including all of us
in his memorial - we're gonna miss him. There's a new song by Darryl Worley on
the radio now - "I Miss My Friend". Pass the tissues. (NT) --
susankd, 10:35:50 05/21/02 Tue
* What a wonderful memorial! Thank you for including us, {{{{Maighread}}}}.
How uplifting to see the bat in the kirk! Beautiful. (NT) -- Madame
Cardoza, 21:04:46 05/21/02 Tue
Deepest sympthathies to Mags,Sassy,family &those who knew Ed better than
I,who always had a smile at his quotes; and after reading the posts yesterday,
How lovely a place is Lallybroch.HUGS to you all. (NT) -- Keirleigh, 14:33:04
05/22/02 Wed
* Memories -- JaniceM, 10:54:36 05/20/02 Mon
Last Thursday I got off a plane in Phila and met Charyl and drm who shoved me
into Charyls' shiny silver VW Beetle and off we went exploring....along the way
they shared the news of Ed's passing with me and we toasted his spirit as a
small tribute.
I was one of those who did meet Ed and Mags.....two lovely generous souls who
were content with each other and open to all. As with many I have met thru
Lallybroch, I am richer for knowing him, her, them and I will miss seeing Ed's
twinkle and cheery notes. It is very hard to say goodbye to a friend and yet, I
know he is now at peace and without pain and since I did admire and like him I
would wish for nothing better than a chance for Ed to be at rest.
I wish I could be there tomorrow but I will be thinking of Ed and Mags and
sending blessings and hope.
Hugs----Janice
Replies:
* Couldn't have said it better Janice! I always feel fortunate
for having met Ed (and Mags)! Being around both of them was like being held in a
warm embrace and always recieving a kind word, smile and a big hug! I'm thankful
that I got to meet him and see the warmth he and Mags radiate. (NT) --
Chris, 17:58:17 05/20/02 Mon
* Farewell to Ed. I just found out, I've been off-line for
awhile. Ed, I hope your next journey will be rewarding and that someday we will
all meet up again. My thoughts are with you and your family. Mags, my heart goes
out to you {{{{HUGS}}}}. -- Natalie, 10:49:52 05/20/02 Mon
* A Celebration of Ed's Life -- JackieR, 22:49:35
05/19/02 Sun
I am one of the many who has never had the pleasure to meet Ed, but I would say
I am richer for knowing him here online.
Please join me and many others who wish to Celebrate Ed's Life - with stories
and memories to share - for a chat on mIRC - (Dalnet - Lallygabbers) at 2.30pm
Vancouver time. Please check your timezone converter, about 10.30 pm London
time, 7.30 am Sydney time etc etc.
Lets create some Lallylove for Mags.
Replies:
* That is on Tuesday afternoon - 2:30 Pacific Time - 5:30 East
coast time - 10:30 London, as Jackie said - 11:30 Italy ... and so on. And I
guess it will run into Wednesday in Oz/NZ???? Check THE WORLD CLOCK. (NT)
-- Judie, 22:55:31 05/19/02 Sun
* That is 2.30pm on Tuesday. I think my brain has been
scrambled recently. (NT) -- JackieR - mmmuuuwwaaaahhhss & ((hugs)), 22:56:37
05/19/02 Sun
* For Ed: This is my favorite circle song--off of Barbara
Streisand's Higher Ground album....we played it in tribute at a friends'
memorial last year and I leave it at the kirk for my friends Ed and Mags --
ElizabethG, 16:19:48 05/19/02 Sun
Some say the walls between us stand so tall
They don't see there's just one sun shining on us all
I say we each choose roads to call our own
But none of us is traveling through this universe alone
Seasons keep spinning on the wheels of time
We stand, we fall, we struggle up the mountains we must climb
Different dreams may color what we see ahead
But our lives are strung together on a common thread
And this circle just goes on and on
It began before us, it will be here when we're gone
And this circle just goes on and on and on
Connecting our humanity
Joining me to you and you to me
Round and round and round and round we go
Around and round and round we go
Love and learn and change and grow
Round and round and round we go
And this circle touches everyone
As it crosses every boundary underneath the sun
And this circle just goes on and on
It began before us, it will be here when we're gone
Yes this circle just goes on and on and on
And someday we will come to seeI'm joined to you and you to me
* There isn't much I can add to all that's been already said.
I guess I'll paraphrase from "Steel Magnolias" by saying it's nice to
know there's an angel up there who knows our names and will be watching out for
his Lallypals. -- TigMode, 13:47:13 05/19/02 Sun
Replies:
* Who said that--sounds like Olympia Dukakis. But, Dolly or
Shirley or the 'New' girl could have said it. Good Quote--that movie had a few.
(NT) -- Lisa Y., 18:33:02 05/19/02 Sun
* Anelle says it--the "New Girl" Darryl
what's-her-face's character says it. Another of my favorite lines from the
movie, credit Dolly Parton "Laughter through tears is my favorite
emotion." (NT) -- Reid, 20:41:33 05/19/02 Sun
* I think I liked the 'Fight'---between 'Weezer' and
Olympia--staged to distract M'Lyn/Sally Fields. It worked. Later, I loved the
story they told the little boy--different versions--each with a 'Terrible,
Horrible villain'. And when Shirley MacLaine was introduced to a long-lost
admirer--she said--'I'm not that nice any more...' (NT) -- Lisa Y., 06:36:29
05/20/02 Mon
* How about Weezer's line......."I'm not depressed, I
just been in a very bad mood for forty years." This movie has some doozies
that are my all time favs. Weezer to Drum..." You're a boil on the butt of
society." I can never wach this movie without sheding a tear and the scene
with Annelle (Darryl Hannah) to Sally Field about the angel is one the best. (NT)
-- MARCIE, 07:01:46 05/20/02 Mon
* My personal favorite: "You are too twisted for color
t.v." I love this movie - I've watched it before so I could HAVE the good
cry! And the laughter through tears. (NT) -- Susankd, 07:39:13
05/20/02 Mon
* This is one of my favorite films.....I always tell my
friends I love them more than my luggage! I also get a kick out of "If
can't say something nice then sit right here by me"! (NT) -- TigMode,
19:53:27 05/20/02 Mon
* Olympia Dukakis could curse in Gaelic and it would sound
'mellifluous'...A voice like warm syrup. Well-defined characters. (NT) --
Lisa Y., 05:34:16 05/21/02 Tue
* A TRIBUTE TO MY PACKER PAL -- ED'S ANGEL, 20:15:25
05/18/02 Sat
There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe how Ed's friendship
made me feel. He will always hold a very special place in my heart.
I would like to share with all of you my last few memories of my Packer Pal:
As you all know I was able to phone him every day since he was taken to the
hospital in January. Those daily visits were a gift to both of us. However, the
last time I was able to hear his voice (although it was only a whisper at the
time, since he had lost his voice) was last Monday on my birthday. The last
words I heard him say were "Circles, Lass -- Big Ones".
He told me a few days before that, that he felt bad he had nothing to send me
for a gift. I didn't hesitate to tell him over the phone as well as in one of my
last e-mails to him, just how many gifts he had already given me -- especially
his love and friendship.
On the flight out to see him last Wednesday, I kept saying to him, "Hang on
Packer Pal -- your angel is on her way." What a blessing for me to walk in
his apartment and find him still fighting.....yet another gift to me.
When I walked in, Mairghread was singing him a lovely song as he was struggling
for every breath he took. After she finished, this great and strong woman
graciously gave up her spot next to him for me, and I was able to be by his
side, hold his hand and stroke his cheek. I talked to him, told how much I loved
him and what his friendship has meant to me. I told him I was holding his hand,
but he was holding my heart. At one point I was explaining to the nurse in the
room how Ed and I had a mutual admiration for the Packers. At that point, he
opened his eyes big and wide as if to add his two cents. That made me
smile....yet another gift.
I told him I was so grateful that he waited for me, but after a while I new I
needed to say the most difficult thing to him...
As you also know Ed and I never said "good bye" before hanging up or
to close our e-mails to each other. We simply said **CIRCLES**. Although I
didn't want to say it, I knew it was probably time. So I kissed his forehead and
said "Circles, Packer Pal -- Big Ones". It wasn't but a few seconds
after that when the nurse looked at me and said "I think he's gone". I
guess that was perhaps my final gift to him.
Mairghread told me that a couple weeks ago Ed said that he knew his passing was
going to hit me pretty hard, and they decided I should be given the polar bear
quilt I made for him when he was in the hospital in January, as well as the
Packer shirt I had given him (the one he's wearing in the picture of him and
Mags). I was so moved when Mairghread told me this....yet another gift.
When I was visiting Ed in March I brought along a cd for him. I played one of
the songs for him and told him that it summed up just how important he was to
me. I'd like to share with you the words to the song:
"When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind,
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
To get to have you in my life.
When I look back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me.
Well you showed me how to feel.
To feel the sky within my reach
and I always will remember all the strength
you gave to me.
Your love made me make it through.
Oh, I owe so much to you.
You were right there for me.
'Cause I always saw in you my light, my strength
And I want to thank you now
for all the ways you were right there for me
For always.
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you
For all my life.
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am,
There you'll be."
Thank you for letting me share these special memories with you, and I can't
thank you enough for all the support and love you have given me through this,
too. I feel so unworthy and SO grateful.
And to Mairghread: I'm not quite sure how to say this, but I need to thank you
"publicly" for all the love and care you gave to Ed. I know it's just
something we do for those we love, but I need you to know how much it helped me
(and everyone else here) to know he was being loved and cared for so completely.
***CIRCLES***
Replies:
* Damn, I'm crying again... Thanks for posting this,
sweetie,and I hope it helps you to feel better - I know I am soooo happy you
made it there in time. {{{Hugs}}} to Sassy and Mags and all of us who grieve for
Ed. (NT) -- KarynM, 20:42:32 05/18/02 Sat
* My heartfelt prayers to you and yours, Mags. -- Karen G, 19:41:26
05/18/02 Sat
Unlike others who have posted here, I never had the opportunity to meet Ed. I
always read his posts, and many of his quotes touched my soul. It was amazing
how I could be feeling angry at something, or have something on my mind, and the
few lines he posted would help me take a new and better perspective.
I am not a poet, nor a writer. However. there is a passage from one of my
favorite books. I have loved the Narnia series since I was a child, and the last
passage in "The Last Battle" was one of my favorites. I hope it's
appropriate to share with you here.
And as He spoke ... the things that began to happen were so great and beautiful
that I cannot write them. And for us this is the end of all the stories, and we
can most truly say that they all lived happily ever after. All their life in
this world ... had only been the cover and the title page: now at last they were
beginning Chapter One of the Great Story which no one on earth has read: which
goes on forever: in which every chapter is better than the one before.
C.S. Lewis - The Last Battle
I know that Ed's first chapter in his Great Story will be beautiful beyond
imagining.
Replies:
* Karen, I loved the Narnia series too and especiially The
Last Battle - this is a beautiful post., thank you. (NT) -- Gwen, 23:36:16
05/18/02 Sat
* I did not know ED as anyone but the gentle soul that
posted wonderful moments for me to share with all of you, -- LassieWrenn, 19:29:41
05/18/02 Sat
I have not been to visit the LOLs in over a week,after coming and seeing the
news that ED has passed into his new journey, it stung. I do not know those
closest to this man that was held so dear but the world that other LOL shared
with me at our first meeting were inspiring. ED managed to find a place in their
hearts and minds. He definatly did that for my heart. His quotes were something
that made me ponder and made me smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you that truely loved this man.
((((((((((((((((((LALLYHUGS)))))))))))))))
Sher
* Some more memories (only Welsh ones this time) -- Gwen, 12:47:17
05/18/02 Sat
I don't have a poem to write so I'll leave that to others. There have been some
beautiful poems posted here for Ed. Neither am I particularly eloquent,
especially when it is so difficult to say anything, but reading Charyl's post
below about memories I just had to share with you some of mine. I hope that's
ok.
I met Ed at Surrey 2000 because he and Mags had kindly offered to let me stay
with them as I was in Vancouver for a week. He was fun, he was honest and he was
kind. Kindness is a word that has been used a lot here over the last few weeks,
but no wonder because that is just what Ed was, kindness personified.
He and Mags made me so welcome, he made me feel as if I was doing him a favour
for being there instead of the other way around. He made me clam chowder,
introduced me to his coffee buddies, learned a bit of Welsh and was genuinely
interested in my country and its culture. So much so that when we went shopping
and he chatted to the people serving us (as he always did) he proceeded to
enlighten them about the Welsh word for Wales being Cymru. He would tell them
and then get them to repeat it in the correct way. I was tickled pink. He had
difficulty walking as you know and yet he walked practically the whole of
downtown Vancouver with me to get Evanovich's One for the Money and while we
were there he bought SARUM for Al as a wee gift. He then proceeded to buy a
watch each for Nick and Ceri while ensuring that the assistant serving us knew
the correct word for Wales and how to pronounce it!
I was only with Ed and Mags for a few days yet I could go on and on with
memories of this guy. He has a very special place in my heart.
I wanted to post this because so many of you have only met Ed in cyberspace and
yet still realised what a lovely man he was. I just wanted to re-enforce that
belief by sharing a few of my memories.
Yeah, he was kind, and tough and a good friend and as I've said before I feel
privileged to have known him.
Rest in peace darling.
Hugs for you too Mags ((((((((Mairghread)))))))))))
* Just some memories part 1 -- Charyl, 09:52:12 05/18/02
Sat
Lots of memories are swirling through my mind. Lots of things are making me
think of Ed.
For example, this quote of the day from way back in which Mother Hildegarde
speaks on music and the meaning of life *g*.
The following quote is from Dragonfly in Amber, by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 15 In
Which Music Plays a Part. Copyright (c) 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights
reserved.
She closed her eyes and tilted back her head, recalling.
"St. Anselm was a man of great wisdom and great learning, a Doctor of the
Church. But also a bishop, a man who cared for the people of his flock, and
looked after their temporal needs as well as those of the spirit. The story
detailed all of his works, and then concluded in these words -- 'And so he died,
at the conclusion of an eminently useful life, and thus obtained his crown in
Paradise.'" She paused, flexing her hands lightly on her knees.
"There was something about that that appealed most strongly to me. 'An
eminently useful life.'" She smiled at me. "I could think of many
worse epitaphs than that, milady." She spread her hands suddenly and
shrugged, an oddly graceful gesture.
"I wished to be useful," she said. Then dismissing idle conversation,
she turned abruptly back to the music on the rack.
****************
Ya'll know that when one is reading the books it is hard to stop and think about
things, such is the urge to keep going, eh? It's kind of nice though to slow it
down and really think about some of the ideas that crop up. When all is said and
done, if one is remembered as being useful, well, that really is quite a nice
thing, eh? To know that you have contributed and that you have been appreciated
- yeah, not too shabby, that.
Ed, You were useful!
* Just some memories Part 2 -- Charyl, 09:49:36 05/18/02
Sat
I didn't get to spend all that much time with Ed. I met him in Surrey each year
that he attended. Still you know how it is when you meet someone for the first
time? You really can't help it, but your antennae twitch and you gather
information and get a general feeling about the person--at least that is how it
happens with me *g*.
When I first met Ed, I was enjoying it! Big time! :-)
It was at the gathering in Surrey that I first saw him. I had wanted to meet
some new hosers, so I departed from Judie, C1, M&M and gang and walked
toward a table where I didn't recognize a single face. Ed and I were seated next
to each other.
I was like, "Oh wow! A guy." Who is this, I wondered. I didn't know he
was a hoser. I just thought he was someone's dh along for the festivities. We
chatted a bit finding things we had in common, then when I realized he was Ed
and he posted on the boards, I got a bit excited *g*.
Our conversation went to the next level, leaving the chit chat stage *g*. Ed
started teasing me mercilessly. "Oh sure," he said. "You'll
really talk to me now that you know I'm a hoser, too, and not just someone's
guest." Ed turned to Mairghread and said as much to her about my sudden
loss of shyness *g*. What a kidder he was.
Mostly what I noticed about Ed was that here was a genuinely kind man.
* Open Message To Ed -- SABRE, 01:35:54 05/18/02 Sat
Ed - It is my tradition to write a letter to someone that has passed on and
rather than sending something to Mags, I decided to do it here.
I put alot of thought into this the last few days and if you are anywhere
"out there", I realized this was the place you would most likely be.
You have made alot of friends on the net and I know how special this place was
to you. Just reading through some of the posts from your friends here in
Lallybrock, tells me how special you also were to them.
The last time I saw you, you were sitting in your wheelchair with your boxer
shorts on, smiling and laughing. Although things were not good, you still made
the best of it. We were having a laugh about something and you said to me,
"Hell I can't let this get me down" and you know what Ed - you didn't.
Your disease could not take that away from you - you did beat that with your
strength and your humor.
When I first met you after knowing Mags for awhile, you talked with me as if you
had known me for years. I felt comfortable with you and I liked you right away.
The more I got to know you and your life story and struggles, I realized you
were a cool guy and a strong guy. You are now on another journey and I don't
want you to worry about Mags. You know she has many here to help her through her
journey now.
I will miss you and your kindess. The next time I think that my life happens to
suck, I know I will remember you that day in your wheelchair, you'll be there to
remind me to think again. I don't know what comes next but if you are "out
there", I hope you keep checking in on us. I'm sure our souls will cross
paths again, somewhere down the road my friend...
Lots Of Love Ed,
Tree
xoxo
* Sincerest sympathies from Lauchlin and Anna in Italy --
Lauchlin Murray and Anna Venturini, 00:24:43 05/18/02 Sat
020518 Saturday
Padua Italy
Dear Marg,
Whenever I think of you, I can't not remember the words on the joist in the
basement at 114 Bloor- "don't let the sun go down on your shoulders."
You always explained my questions away with the idea that one day I would
understand. I'm good at watching the sunrises, but still miss the sunsets.
Peace to you from us both,
Radish
Replies:
* Thank you, little brother... I still believe that someday
you will understand but unfortunately sometimes that understanding comes from
bitter experience - a point that we all must pass through one day. Keep your
eyes on the sunrises... (NT) -- Mairghread (your big sis who loves you), 07:22:00
05/18/02 Sat
* I have tears streaming down my face. ((((Mags)))) -- JackieR,
19:48:01 05/17/02 Fri
I have been away from the computer for a few days, I come back excited to see
how Judie enjoyed her Birthday Gift and find this news. My stay in hospital this
week seems insignificant.
I am so glad Sassy got to see her Packer Pal, I know Ed would of been waiting
for you. My Grandad did the same thing for nearly a year waiting to see his two
little Aussie Granddaughters. But sadly he died while we were on the aeroplane,
we never got to meet him or even go to his funeral. I was only 10 at the time.
Ed be at peace - you will always be an angel in all our hearts.
Mags ((hugs)) with love to you. Please take your strength from everyone here. Ed
will always be with you as he will live on here in Lallyland. I wish I could be
there to give you a hug.
XXXX
Lallylove
JackieR
Replies:
* Jackie! What were you in the hospital for? (NT) --
Debra Mc, 21:25:30 05/17/02 Fri
* I collapsed while teaching on Thursday. Pains in my head,
massive head spinning. Could be just a virus attacked me or something called
Menieres Disease. (NT) -- JackieR, 22:06:32 05/18/02 Sat
* A Post for Sssssssssassy! -- Judie, 19:44:35 05/17/02 Fri
.
.
I hope you don't mind me saying this, Sassy.
Sassy had to return home today. She had travelled all the way across the
continent to be with her pal, Ed, on his deathbed. Now, that's the ultimate show
of friendship you could have given him, Sassy. To be there to see him off on his
new journey. He was a lucky guy to have such a wonderful friend as you. He could
also take comfort in the fact Mairghread would not be alone in those first
hours, as she would have a great friend to be there with her.
But .... being an ambassador for everyone at the Broch can take its toll, even
on an Angel. Sassy has gone home to be with her family for HER grieving.
I would like to say THANK YOU, SASSY, for going to the ends of the earth for
your dear friends. Hugs and good vibes for you.
Love,
Judie
* For Ed & Mags -- Madame Cardoza, 19:28:06 05/17/02
Fri
I have visited here often over the past few days, reflecting over everyone's
beautiful posts and trying to come up with a message for Ed and Mags in my own
words that would not be redundant. I was particularly touched by Ed's Kindness
post # 7...the one about an anonymous piano serenade left on an answering
machine in hopes of raising the recipient's spirits. I wish that I could do that
for you Mags, but I'm afraid that the only tune I can play without flubbing it
up is a wicked good rendition of "Chopsticks". Or perhaps I would risk
singing you a corny song or two, before you would hang up and place a tracer on
the phone call. But I would sing those lyrics from the heart, as I did today in
tribute to Ed, sitting by myself at the old upright in the cellar...well,
actually, it's a Yamaha electric piano...."old upright" seemed more
poetic. Anyway, my true intentions in this message I guess, is to hope that I
made you smile a bit...I guess that's my gift to you and Ed. Not only did Ed
have a kind heart, but he had a great sense of humor. I'm going to close with a
thought that's unoriginal on my part, but no less sincere, because I love this
unique sentiment that Ed has shared with us before....Circles, Ed. {{{{{{Mags
& Family}}}}}}
* I wrote in the sand today a big message for ED.
"Peace be with you, Ed! My friend. XOXOX" in big letters and drew him
an angel. For he left footprints on all our hearts! Peace be with you and yours
Mags. -- Love, Lady Jeannie K, 18:02:51 05/17/02 Fri
* Peace be with you...... -- Maria G, 14:54:27 05/17/02
Fri
There is really nothing I can add to all the wonderful things everyone has said
below. I just got back to my computer for the first time in a couple of days,
and I am having my cry for Ed. I never met him, or Mags, in person, but the
depth of their love and kindness to all was apparent from our first
"cyber-meeting". I greatly regret that I won't get to meet and talk
with him in person, in this life. I don't know, truly, where we go when we die -
but I know if there is a meeting place, there will be many friends there to
welcome us with open arms.
Replies:
* I, too, have been unable to be here for a few days; I was so
dreading this news, yet praying for relief of Ed's pain &
suffering....Everyone has expressed better than I could what I feel...I didn't
"know" Ed--I had just begun coming here regularly shortly before he
began the Kindness posts. They touched me so that I jotted them all in my quotes
journal, so although we never "met", I will miss him so very much. I
wish Mags & families, Sassy, & everyone who loved him, peace &
comfort. (NT) -- Heather M.M., 23:51:15 05/17/02 Fri
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* Sympathy from "the Rock" -- Stefanie T., 12:38:15
05/17/02 Fri
Mairghread, I'm sure its all been said already, but my thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family and Ed's family at this time. If his presence in
Lallybroch is any indication, I'm sure that Ed's spirit and soul are lighting up
the realm he has passed on to. I feel fortunate to have known him even on such a
limited level.
Newfoundlanders always mourn the loss of one of their own, no matter how distant
the connection. And, as John Crosbie pointed out: "How can you recognize
Newfoundlanders in heaven? They'll be the ones who want to go home!"
* For Mairghread -- Judie, 12:03:12 05/17/02 Fri
.
.
These are the words from a card we got from my buddy, Lady Ruth, when Desi died.
I have always loved this because it's so simple, yet so profound:
Replies:
* Judie, these words are lovely, full of sympathy and caring.
Thanks for the details about the service, Ed and Mags will be in our hearts and
prayers on Tuesday. (NT) -- Keira, 12:09:25 05/17/02 Fri
* Beautiful. (NT) -- Hedy, 18:04:56 05/17/02 Fri
* Desi's Kids and Ed -- Judie, 11:52:40 05/17/02 Fri
.
.
Anyone who wants to donate money to Desi's Kids in Ed's memory, as he wished (in
lieu of flowers and such), please e-mail me and I will give you all the details.
Thank you.
Not to sound cheesy, but anyone who knew Desi would know that if Desi had been
around the last three years, he and Ed would have been great friends. Desi loved
to talk your ear off, and he loved to listen to stories from interesting people,
and I KNOW he would have loved Ed.
May they cross paths in the future.
Judie
* for Mags -- yvette, 10:54:43 05/17/02 Fri
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I,
and you are you. Whatever we we were to each other, that we still are. Call me
by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy waywhich you always used. Put
no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as
we always laughedat the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray,smile, think of
me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it alwayswas,let it
be spoken without effect, without the traceof a shadow on it. Life means all
that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is an unbroken
continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting
for you,for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is
well.
Henry Scott Holland 1847-1918 Canon of St Paul's Cathedral, England.
((((((Mags))))))
* I sit and shed tears for a man I have never met, but whose
courage and strength and sense of humour has touched me more than that of people
I see daily. Peace be with you. -- StephM, 10:20:57 05/17/02 Fri
Replies:
* I have never met Ed or Mairghread either, but I fell as if I
know them. I am so glad that Ed's suffering is over and that he and Mags had
this time together. This board is a testament to the man that Ed was and the
many lives he touched. He lives on in our hearts and his message about kindness
will not be soon forgotten. (NT) -- Caitlin, 11:01:55 05/17/02 Fri
* My sentiments exactly!! Thanks for expressing it so well. (NT)
-- Stefanie T., 12:40:12 05/17/02 Fri
* I, too, grieve... -- TeriG, 15:29:04 05/17/02 Fri
* You both have expressed what many of us feel. (NT) --
ann791, 17:50:58 05/17/02 Fri
* Remembering Ed... -- MairiS, 10:09:42 05/17/02 Fri
Sensations sweet,
Felt in the blood, and felt along the heart.
That best portion of a good man's life,
His little, nameless, unremembered acts
Of kindness and of love.
--William Wordsworth
Even though I never met him in person, Ed's kindness was clearly evident and
will be remembered.
May peace and kindness be with all who cared for Ed. He will be missed.
* Sorridere -- Eva, 09:48:44 05/17/02 Fri
Mi ricordo che ED ha detto che voleva far ridere qulacuno tutti i giorni. Questo
mi viene in mente quando penso a lui, questo, e quant'è importante vivere
l'amore, e condividerlo. Grazie, ED! Lo so che sei lì! Ti vedo sorridere!
Sending all my love to you, Mairghread!
Replies:
* Sono perfettamente d'accordo - importante vivere l'amore, e
condividerlo. Grazie Eva e grazie Ed! (NT) -- TeriB - toasting Eva and Ed
with a Krispy Kreme, 12:04:58 05/17/02 Fri
* My Prayers and Thoughts Are With You... -- Midge, 09:08:31
05/17/02 Fri
For what is it to die but to stand naked
in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to
free the breath from its restless tides,
that it may rise and expand and seek God
unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of
silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top,
then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs,
then shall you truly dance.
Excerpted from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
* The world's a little poorer for his loss, but we're all a
little richer from his dignity and strength -- Jeanie, 08:55:03 05/17/02 Fri
: When I read your post Mag, (Thursday) I stepped outside and felt the breeze on
my cheek and the sun on my face and I know he will be with us always. I am so
very sorry for your loss...to a much smaller degree, it's ours as well. My band
has a song they wrote...tonight when they sing it, it will be for Ed.
Smile for the Camera
The camera's out of focus
we need to all close in
My back's against the wall
I can't see you through the lens
Smile for the camera
One moment lasts forever
An image caught in black and white
we're gonna all live forver
Smile for the camera
for all the friends we've lost
We'll have a cheer, hold up our beer
and wish they could be here
Smile for the camera.
The sands of time bring to mind
the good times that we had
And dreams area a reminder
of the images in my head
I remember the first time, the last time
saying sweet goodbye
I won't forget you, I'll always love you
You're often on my mind
Smile for the camera.....
All my love Mags...you and the family are in my prayers.
* The Soul travels -- Ceit's Mom, 08:26:13 05/17/02 Fri
The Soul travels;
The body does not travel as much as the soul;
The body has just as great a work as the soul, and parts away at last for the
journeys of the soul.
All parts away for the progress of souls;
All religion, all solid things, arts, governments, -- all that was or is
apparent upon this globe or any globe, falls into niches and corners before the
procession of Souls along the grand roads of the universe.
Of the progress of the souls of men and women along the grand roads of the
universe, all other progress is the needed emblem and sustenance.
Forever alive, forever forward,
....They go! they go! I know that they go, but I know not where they go;
But I know that they go toward the best -- toward something great.
From "Song of the Open Road" by Walt Whitman
I know that Ed's soul is on a great journey and the memories he's left behind
will be that sustenance that will feed everyone he's left behind.
All our love to Mairghread, your families and all who grieve with you.
* In my thoughts and prayers -- Rachel, 07:41:09 05/17/02
Fri
Dear Mags,
I'm coming out of lurkerdom to send you a cyberhug. I don't post much, but I
wanted you to know that I've been following your and Ed's journey and to let you
know how very much I have admired the strength and love with which the two of
you have dealt with it. You and Ed have been in my thoughts all through this and
I mourn his loss with all of the others here, but hope that in his final journey
he has found peace and freedom from pain and that you will have peace and joy in
your memories of Ed.
* 'Forever Young'--Bob Dylan -- Lisa Y., 04:54:27
05/17/02 Fri
May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
Copyright © 1973 Ram's Horn Music
* I posted earlier (inside) but didn't want this to be lost
in the archives, so... -- Lady Leven, 03:55:42 05/17/02 Fri
Two years ago I lost an aunt to cancer. It took her in less than 6 months, she
was only 47, and passed on Christmas Day. This poem comes from a film called
"Truly Madly Deeply" with Alan Rickman, I know some of you have seen
it. My aunt lived in Spain so, as it is in spanish, I felt it was appropriate
and I copied and printed it for my cousins, her children. I wanted to share it
with you Mairghread and everyone else too.
(((((With much love)))))
Perdonamé,
si tù no vives
Si tu, querida, amor mio,
si tù estas muerta
Todas las hojas caeràn
en mi pecho
Lloverà sobre mi alma,
noche y dia
Mis pies querràn marchar
hacia donde tù duermes
Pero yo seguiré vivo
Forgive me,
if you are no longer living
If you, beloved,
if you have died
All the leaves will fall
on my breast
It will rain on my soul
all night, all day
My feet will want to march
to where you are sleeping
But I will go on living
* I spoke to Mairghread tonight..... -- Judie, 23:06:10
05/16/02 Thu
.
.
.... on the phone for over an hour. We had a great chat. We shed a few tears for
our dear friend Ed, and after we made it through the tough part we had a nice
time talking and remembering him.
I'm glad I was able to talk to you Mairghread. I will admit that I am a big wimp
and hate crying, but I'm glad we got over that hurdle. I'm supposed to give you
support and I am a wimp. Way to go, Jude. :D But we did it.
Mags is doing very well, all things considered. She's still feisty and dealing
with things.
Hugs, Mags - and hi there, Ssssssssssssassy! :D
Judie
* Love To Ed -- Tamara R, 23:05:38 05/16/02 Thu
I remember the first time I met Ed in Surrey. Without missing a beat his wit and
charm was in action. :) I was lucky enough to spend a bit of time with Ed on
other occasions and got to know him a little better. There were some hosed
times. :) But one thing that stands out to me about Ed was something he used to
tell me when we would leave after a visit - he used to say how great it was to
see my smile. But the thing about Ed was the sincerity. I never felt like I had
a better smile than when I was smiling at Ed. And that is one of the things that
stands out to me. He passed on a good feeling that actually changed my day. The
look in his eyes and the way he directed the communication to me with such
intention never gave me a moment to doubt what he was saying. It made me feel
good. And I thank him for that.
I hope I was able to return a little to you too Ed. :) Lots of love always.
Tamara R
PS: Lots of love to you too Mairghread. I'll give you an extra big hug next time
I see you. :)
* For a kind soul -- Connee, 22:41:04 05/16/02 Thu
Mags, how reluctant I was to come to this board, knowing that tragedy awaited
for my soul. Yet, I was compelled because although I had never met Ed, I felt I
knew him as a friend and a gentle spirit.
There is an old English saying which is "What is gold, is worth gold".
Ed was priceless, and the world is a little dimmer now because his light is
gone. But the heavens are a little brighter because he is there. This may or may
not be a fair exchange, however, Ed, you go ahead and shine on.
* Rest in Peace...I know of no finer prayer for personal peace
than the following: -- BGWJ, 22:02:42 05/16/02 Thu
The Lord is my shepard;I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:He leadeth me
beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:He leadth me in the path of righteousness for his name's
sake.
Yea,though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil:for thou art with me:thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:thou annointest
my head with oil,my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen.
Psalms 23,King James Bible,1611
* I will share with you a poem that my son (16 yrs old at
the time) shared with me when my brother was killed... -- Kym, 20:31:41
05/16/02 Thu
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many
things, We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think
of me, I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts
without me, Please try to understand,
That an angel came and
called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave
behind All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always
thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the
yesterdays, The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly
things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when in did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's
gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and
smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the
same way
There's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Thought there were times you
did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts
without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
May God be with you and your family at this time, Mags.
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* I will share with you a poem that my son (16 yrs old at the
time) shared with me when my brother was killed... -- gigey, 14:18:31
05/17/02 Fri
* For Maighread, Ed, Sassy and family -- Colly, 19:37:52
05/16/02 Thu
"...at night you will look up at the stars. Where I live everything is so
small that I cannot show you where my star is to be found. It is better, like
that. My star will just be one of the stars, for you. And so you will love to
watch all the stars in the heavens...They will all be your friends. And,
besides, I am going to make you a present...." "In one of the stars I
shall be living. In one of the stars I shall be laughing. And so it will be as
if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night..." And
when your sorrow is comforted (time soothes all sorrows) you will be content
that you have known me. You will always be my friend. You will always want to
laugh with me....And your friends will be properly astonished to see you
laughing as you look up at the sky!"
~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince
* God's Boxes -- from Joanne T, with love, 18:16:40
05/16/02 Thu
It has been wonderful sharing Ed's life, and now his death, with a group of
people who truly cared for him, and for each other. Thankyou Ed, for being a
special part of Lallybroch. Just leaving a poem here along with all the other
wonderful poems and thoughts. Love and prayers for continued strength to you
Mairghread and family.
God’s Boxes
I have in my hands two boxes
Which God gave me to hold.
He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black,
And all your joys in the gold."
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes
Both my joys and sorrows I store.
But though the gold became heavier each day
The black was as light as before.
With curiosity, I opened the black
I wanted to find out why.
And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole
Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
I showed the hole to God, and mused aloud,
"I wonder where my sorrows could be."
He smiled a gentle smile at me.
"My child, they're all here with me."
I asked, "God, why give me the boxes,
Why the gold, and the black with the hole?"
"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,
the black is for you to let go."
Author Unknown
* My heart is sore... -- Tamara, of the Original Seven, 17:29:47
05/16/02 Thu
Mags, I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing, and envious at the same time. You
knew a love so true, so pure, so strong wi' him - it is the rarest of jewels you
hold in your heart, in your memories. Och, lassie - I'll be praying for each of
you. And know, dearest Mairghread - you and Ed will never truly be apart, for
now in spirit he can be wi' ye always, ever by your side. There should be naught
but love now, as the pain and suffering of being human is past. My heart is wi'
ye each, as now your journey takes an odd turn...
LallyLove -
* A Poem in Ed's Memory -- Kathy P, 17:17:45 05/16/02
Thu
To mourn too long
for those we love
is self indulgent -
but to honour their memory
with a promise
to live a little better
for having known them,
gives purpose to their life -
and some reason
for their death . . . . .
from The Thoughts of Nanushka by Nan Witcomb
I'll be trying to live a little better. Sending warm thoughts to speed Ed on his
journey and to comfort all who loved him.
* Oh My! I am so glad Ed's suffering is over. Much love
going out to (((((((((Mags))))))). I know there is nothing that can replace your
love for each other, and therein lies the enormity of the loss. You'll be in my
prayers as you also begin a new journey. -- KIm G, 16:38:15 05/16/02 Thu
* A Poem for Ed -- Merc, 16:32:44 05/16/02 Thu
from Holy Sonnets by John Donne
Thanks, Ed. For being such a kind soul, a lover of poetry, and a very courageous
lad. This is for you.....
* Rosemary for Remembrance, A Rose for Love, and Cedar for
Strength. -- JudithONH, 16:05:38 05/16/02 Thu
((((((Dear Mags))))) I was so sure that Ed would be at Surrey in October and I
could meet your wonderful man....Blessings on you and those who love you!
* Mairghread, this is my favorite poem. -- JulieO, 15:57:10
05/16/02 Thu
I have been thinking of the joy and laughter that Ed brought to me during the
brief time that I knew him. I feel very blessed to be part of his Lally-family.
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
Emily Dickinson
I send love and hugs to you -
Julie
* Ed and Mags -- Le Phae, 15:26:14 05/16/02 Thu
To Mags and Ed,
Although I have never met either of you, that dosent stop me feeling as though I
know something of you.
I would like to thankyou, for you have made my life richer these past weeks by
sharing Ed's struggle with us.
I have followed Ed's path, cried when you have cried, celebrated when you have
celebrated, prayed for and thought about you often.
Ed daily quotes became something to read, then think about, it was strange how
often they seemed tailored to fit with my own daily situation.
Now a new journey begins for all of you.
Please know you are not travelling this new path alone.
Love to you and your family
* Couldnt have said it better myself lassie. (NT) --
CF, 15:50:26 05/16/02 Thu
* This says it for me, too. Love to you all. (NT) --
Nita, 07:45:08 05/17/02 Fri
* I wish you the warmth and comfort of many, many, many
wonderful memories Mags ! -- WendyM, 15:21:30 05/16/02 Thu
* I heard this on the radio & thought of you, Mags.
((HUGS and CIRCLES)) for you and your family. We will miss Ed and his
gentleness.. -- Susankd, 15:16:51 05/16/02 Thu
"Last night, I had a crazy dream.
A wish was granted just for me, it could be for anything.
I didn't ask for money, or a mansion by a pool,
I simply wished for one more day with you.
One more day,
One more time,
One more sunset, baby, I'd be satisfied.
But then again, I know what it would do -
Keep me wishing still for one more day with you."
One More Day - Diamond Rio
* This is a poem that I remember everytime I think of my dad,
for now, it's for Ed and Mags. My deepest sympathy to you Mags. -- Holly G, 14:12:06
05/16/02 Thu
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
* For Ed and Mags--- this song has been running through my
head all day. Mags, for you and Ed....>> Even Now -- Jamie's Mom, 14:07:39
05/16/02 Thu
Even now.. I remember all the empty spaces
You filled with love
Even now... Every corner of the world we shared
Is still filled with love
Even now... not a day goes by
When I don't ache for you
Through my tears I still hear your laughter even now
Stars still shine when they're gone
Hearts that break will still beat on
Letting go's the hardest thing to do
Cause all those feelings start
And time can't change my heart
It all leads back to you.
Even now... you are in my dreams and in my dreams
You always will be
Even now...you're the one true thing that brings my heart
Back home here to me
When I'm scared... I can close my eyes
You are there... ever young
And somehow, I can always find you even now.
From all the memories kept inside
To all the dreams we knew, the rush of you
Will always be a part of me.
Even now... you are in my dreams and in my dreams
You always will be
Even now...you're the one true thing that brings my heart
Back home here to me
Even now... in my darkest night
Still you shine silver light
So I fall through forever with you even now.
From Queen Christina
Words and Music by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy
from Linda Eder's album "It's No Secret Anymore"
Replies:
* The mp3 is here Linda Eder (NT) -- Jamie's Mom, 14:25:10
05/16/02 Thu
* For Ed and us all. -- Robyn, 13:56:51 05/16/02 Thu
We don't need soft skies
to make friendship
a joy to us.
What a heavenly thing it is;
World without end, truely....
Such friends God
has given me in
this little life of mine!
Celia Laighton Thaxter
* For Mairghread and Ed.... -- Cherie, 13:42:47 05/16/02
Thu
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars alone
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have chanced it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance
by Garth Brooks
I was a pleasure to have "danced" with Ed, he will have a special
place in my heart, till the next dance....
((((Mairghread, Tamara & Family))))
* Deepest sympathy Mags!>>> -- Julie Bute, 13:30:53
05/16/02 Thu
Why are you crying?
Why are you in despair?
Did you know the Lord called me
and that I'm now in His care?
Please be happy for me.
Please understand.
I was called suddenly and I could hear His voice.
Before I knew it, all I could do was rejoice.
I know you are having a difficult time.
But please, loving family and friends,
I'm doing just fine.
Written from the heart...
Julie Bute
* 'To Those I Love' (((Mags))) -- BetsyE, 13:04:09
05/16/02 Thu
If I should ever leave you
whom I love
To go along the Silent Way,
grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk
Of me as if I were
beside you there.
(I'd come - I'd come,
could I but find a way!
But would not tears and grief
be barriers?)
And when you hear a song
or see a bird
I loved, please do not let
the thought of me
Be sad...For I am
loving you just as
I always have...
You were so good to me!
There are so many things
I wanted still
To do -- so many things
to say to you...
Remember that I
did not fear... It was
Just leaving you
that was so hard to face...
We cannot see Beyond...
But this I know:
I loved you so -- 'twas heaven
here with you!
Isla Paschal Richardson
Replies:
* All of these tributes are beautiful! I e-mailed my DH Dave
who had the pleasure of meeting Ed in Surrey last October. His thoughts are
inside - they are as much a tribute to Ed as they are to Judie for linking us
all, and all of you for being as wonderful and compassionate as you
are>>> -- Debra Mc, 13:51:14 05/16/02 Thu
* What a nice man you marrit Deb! And Judie did create the
single most wonderful and unique friendship circles I'll ever know! (NT)
-- Hedy, 17:35:42 05/16/02 Thu
* For Mags -- Lady Juliet, 11:48:46 05/16/02 Thu
Mags,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family as you grieve.
This is a poem I happened across after another friend of mine lost her husband.
I think it's so true - that our loved ones do still live on in our hearts and in
every breath we take.
Blessings to you.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star
that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there; I did not die.
--Author Unknown
* Love is Eternal - more thoughts for Mags and Ed --
Colleen L, 11:10:24 05/16/02 Thu
The truth (is) that there is
only one terminal dignity -
love. And the story of a love is
not important - what is
important is that one is
capable of love. It is perhaps
the only glimpse we are
permitted of eternity.
Helen Hayes
What I take from this Mags is that
Love=Circles
Nub Noo -
Colleen
* 'Love bade me welcome'---I think Ed would like this one.
-- Lisa Y., 10:32:52 05/16/02 Thu
Love bade me welcome, yet my soul drew back,
Guilty of dust and sin.
But quick-ey'd Love, observing me grow slack
From my first entrance in,
Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning
If I lack'd anything.
"A guest," I answer'd, "worthy to be here";
Love said, "You shall be he."
"I, the unkind, the ungrateful? ah my dear,
I cannot look on thee."
Love took my hand and smiling did reply,
"Who made the eyes but I?"
"Truth, Lord, but I have marr'd them; let my shame
Go where it doth deserve."
"And know you not," says Love, "who bore the blame?"
"My dear, then I will serve."
"You must sit down," says Love, "and taste my meat."
So I did sit and eat.
-- George Herbert
* Poem -- littlebit, 10:30:31 05/16/02 Thu
When My MIL lost her battle with cancer (one year ago, next weekend, I found a
yellowed clipping of a lovely poem tucked away in her address file, and we
included it in her memorial. Though I never met Ed, I can easily imagine him
echoing its sentiment...I'll post it in the first reply.
Replies:
* Miss Me, But Let Me Go >>> -- littlebit, 10:32:20
05/16/02 Thu
* I read this poem at my uncle's funeral in '99 and I was
thinking of it today, too. (NT) -- Susankd, 12:07:35 05/16/02 Thu
* For all of us who will miss Ed deeply. -- MARCIE, weeping
as I write., 10:25:53 05/16/02 Thu
* For Ed -- Lady Quail, 08:37:29 05/16/02 Thu
"May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
The rain fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
May the memories we've shared linger forever.
And may ye be in Heaven a half-hour before the devil knows you're dead!
Ed, I've got a pilot-friend who passed over recently... Look him up and share
some story!
(Gawd I hate crying at work -- they just don't understand!!!)
* A Native American Sioux Prayer -- JoyceM, 07:26:31
05/16/02 Thu
NATIVE AMERICAN SIOUX PRAYER
Grandfather Great Spirit
All Over The World
The Faces Of Living Things Are Alike.
With Tenderness, They Have Come Up Out Of The Ground.
Look Upon Your Children That They May Face The Winds
And Walk The Good Road To The Day Of Quiet.
Grandfather Great Spirit
Fill Us With The Light.
Give Us The Strength To Understand And The Eyes To See.
Teach Us To Walk The Soft Earth As Relatives
To All That Live.
* For Marghread, Ed, their families, and all: -- littlebit, 06:51:18
05/16/02 Thu
The Lord bless and keep you,
The Lord make His face to shine on you and be gracious to you,
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
Replies:
* Only when you drink from the river if silence shall you
indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to
climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. (
Kahlil Gibran;THE PROPHET) (NT) -- RIE ( who prays that ED is dancing), 07:02:59
05/16/02 Thu
* Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep
it from themselves. James Barrie (NT) -- Lisa Y., 07:36:48 05/16/02
Thu
* Madeline L'Engle is a favorite author--many thoughts that
are comforting. http://www.geocities.com/toto?s=76000006 (NT) -- Lisa Y.,
09:33:09 05/16/02 Thu
* For Ed ...... A little Harry Chapin -- Melissa, 06:12:39
05/16/02 Thu
Circle
by Harry Chapin
All my life's a circle;
Sunrise and sundown;
Moon rolls thru the nighttime;
Till the daybreak comes around.
All my life's a circle;
But I can't tell you why;
Season's spinning round again;
The years keep rollin' by.
It seems like I've been here before;
I can't remember when;
But I have this funny feeling;
That we'll all be together again.
No straight lines make up my life;
And all my roads have bends;
There's no clear-cut beginnings;
And so far no dead-ends.
Chorus:
I found you a thousand times;
I guess you done the same;
But then we lose each other;
It's like a children's game;
As I find you here again;
A thought runs through my mind;
Our love is like a circle;
Let's go 'round one more time.