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Love triumphant - 5/8/2008 6:56:36 PM   
joeharmony

 

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Status: offline 		My partner Julie's dad died yesterday morning.  He was only 65, and died of hepatic encephalopathy, which is where the liver can no longer remove toxins like ammonia from the body and they build up in the brain until it finally shuts down.  A lifetime of drinking, and continuing to drink, despite being told very clearly that if he didn't stop it would kill him.  And it did, surprisingly quickly, in the end.

Julie sat with him all night, and it was extraordinary to witness the love she felt for him, to feel it flow out from her.  I'm absolutely sure it eased his journey, because when we arrived at the hospital he was very aggitated, with lots of jerking of his body, and crying out, but within an hour he had settled, and in the end his passing was as peaceful and gentle as one could hope for.

So his last hours were filled with unconditional love, and his soul was washed clean by it.

How blessed am I to have this beautiful person in my life.

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/8/2008 9:27:30 PM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Joe,

My deepest sympathy to Julie on the loss of her father. Yes, you are blessed to have someone like her in your life. It must have pained her a great deal to see him continuing in behavior that shortened his life, yet she gave him her unconditional love.

Much love and warm hugs to you and Julie,
Edda

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/8/2008 10:11:35 PM   
Thankful one

 

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Status: offline 		Joe,
It is inspiring to hear how Julie was able to be there in a very meaningful way with her dad.

Every human deserves a good death and it sure sounds like he had the best one available to him.

It is wonderful that Julie is that kind of person and that you are partners.

Here's a photo to bless your partnership with Julie.

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/9/2008 1:22:34 AM   
ananda

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Joe, My condolences to you and your partner.  It is truly amazing how unconditional love can make all the difference in the most trying circumstances.  Thanks for sharing this.  These songs came to mind while reading your post. Hope you find comfort in them. 

NAMASTE
Jessica

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL-uL2M3xvM

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=xHCISYQW5bg&feature=related

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/9/2008 1:19:55 PM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Joe,

I send condolences to Julie on the death of her father. What an inspiring story! Julie certainly is a special person. I'm sure her father's passing will be less painful to her in the long run because she knows in her heart she did all she could for him......with love.

Love Jude

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/9/2008 4:41:41 PM   
J1937

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Joe,
I am deeply impressed by what you have told us. Feeling sorry for Julie on the loss of her father, I also think she will treasure the memory of the time she was granted to have with him when he passed. I am reminded of the passing of my aunt and of my mother. I was blessed to be with them and witness how they became calm and peaceful at the end of their lives. Finally there was such a dense atmosphere of love and peace that it cannot be described. Give my love to Julie.

Juliana
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RE: Love triumphant - 5/10/2008 12:31:36 AM   
Imenuff

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Joe, Please extend my deepest sympathy to Julie. Your posts about her have always mentioned what a very special person she was in your eyes. Your story about her father's final hours truly verify that. For her to be that unconditionally loving, forgiving and accepting must have eased her father's journey home tremendously. It truly sounds like you have found a very special partner. Please let her know that she and all of you will be held in love and prayer.

Gentle hugs and prayers to both of you.

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/10/2008 6:51:14 PM   
sharon

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Joe
I wanted to send my condolences to you and your partner Julie on the loss of her father my thoughts are with you both
sharon
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RE: Love triumphant - 5/10/2008 11:40:28 PM   
Marie M.

 

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Status: offline 		Joe, my sympathy to Julie and you. I will keep the family in my prayers and light a candle in memory of Julie's dad.

God Bless
Marie 
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RE: Love triumphant - 5/26/2008 8:55:39 AM   
zenmember

 

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Status: offline 		We often speak of the miracle of birth and forget that death is just as much a miracle.

Take a moment to enjoy these images, rj
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RE: Love triumphant - 5/26/2008 11:34:30 AM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: offline 		Thank you, Richard, for these rich iimages. I like especially the interplay between light and darkness, and, of course, the cute animal pictures!

Have a great day,
Edda

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/26/2008 12:12:25 PM   
J1937

 

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Status: offline 		Thank you, Richard.

Beautiful.

Juliana
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RE: Love triumphant - 5/26/2008 1:22:02 PM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Thank you Richard, that was lovely, in spite of the inevitable hiccups due to dial-up & my slow PC.

Jude

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RE: Love triumphant - 5/26/2008 11:01:40 PM   
Thankful one

 

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Status: offline 		Richard,
This is amazingly beautiful with sharp images.

I will be back many times to view this again.

It is certainly inspirational.

Thank you very much for sharing this.

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RE: Love triumphant - 6/9/2008 4:00:18 PM   
Diana

 

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Status: offline 		I just wanted to say...I truely Love your music and Pic, you put together.
It was so Awesome !! Love the music, wish I understood the words.
I would to get the CD .Diana
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