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RE: Shine on, Jake - 1/22/2008 3:32:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		Donna, I'm so glad you had this visit with your grandson and I hope they will continue.

Love Jude

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 2/4/2008 4:29:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		It's been a rough couple of weeks. My husband found another of Jake's journals...a couple of months after we thought we had found all of his writings. This was a journal he used during his recovery, and there were some items in it that were painful to read.

He had a tough life. I hope he is able to have some peace now, and that those of us he left behind will find our own peace someday as well.

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 2/5/2008 12:54:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		Donna, my candles and prayers are with you and your family through this diffucult time.

Marie
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RE: Shine on, Jake - 2/9/2008 11:29:26 PM   
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I hope that you are able to continue your visitations with your grandson. What a wonderful precious thing a child is. Jake left you a part of him that will continue to live on. Someone for you to shower your love on. God works in mysterious ways. Maybe your grandson was God's gift to you. Keep the candle burning for Jake. I am sure he can see it and misses you as much as you miss him. Bless you Donna. I hope each day gets easier for you.
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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/20/2008 8:44:53 AM   
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There seems to be a bit of confusion lately. My son's group is JMC...for Jake McLain.

Thank you.

Donna

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/20/2008 11:36:29 AM   
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Status: online 		Dear Donna, I wish for you peace and comfort this Easter! I hope your little grandson can spend some time with you and give you joy. I will light a candle for Jake and you!

Much love and warm hugs,
Edda

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/20/2008 2:05:38 PM   
louie

 

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Now that I have a bit more time to elaborate...

A couple of folks have lit candles in Jake's group (which is fine), but they are clearly in honor of another person. While this is not a big deal (read: I am not in a huff. It's hard to determine nuances on the internet, without the benefit of facial expression and tone of voice) it does mean that people are lighting candles for a loved one in an area other than that which they intended. And, frankly, it's a bit disconcerting for me to go into my son's candle group to reflect on him and light a flame, and notice that there are more candles lit...some to John, or whoever.

I don't mean to be a jerk about this, and I hope nobody takes it that way.


Edda: We had a visit with our grandson last weekend. We hit near the holidays, but do not have him on any actual holiday. That's ok. Things would be much different if his daddy were still with us, but...

This is the life we've been given.

Peace,

Donna

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/20/2008 2:46:53 PM   
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Status: online 		Donna, I think people not even registered in the forum "start" candle groups without checking if there is already one under that name. It has happened several times that candles intended for someone else then appear in an established group. I don't think anyone intentionally tries to take over a group. Leaving a message "FOR All" may help, but I have noticed that these candles usually burn out without new ones being added. I can understand that it is painful for you to find yourself "sharing" a group, but some of this seems unavoidable considering the huge number of candles being lit from all around the world.

I hope this helps a little!

Much love,
Edda

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/21/2008 12:52:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Donna,
My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine all the pain you are going through. I will light a candle in memory of Jake, and ask God to be with you as you grieve.

Shirley
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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/28/2008 3:19:48 PM   
louie

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Gratefulness Friends,

I felt compelled to write a quick note today. Over the past couple of weeks I have had brief flashes (not even moments, really, but shorter) in which I felt a measure of peace and thought, "Maybe there is a way that I can continue my life, possibly even with some normalcy and contentment." Then, the moment was gone.

The point, I think, is that the feeling was there, however briefly. I still am crying every day - usually more than once a day. I miss Jake horribly, and know that the void will never be filled. But, maybe there can be a purpose again.

Just thought I would voice my feelings of hope while they are lurking, 'cause I know they will flee before too long and I will be in the endless tunnel again for a time.

Peace,

Donna

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/28/2008 3:30:37 PM   
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Status: online 		Dearest Donna, thank you for entrusting your feelings to us. I pray that these moments of peace will grow longer and happen more often. Even the memory of these glimpses of peace can be comforting because as you yourself sense, they are a promise of new beginnings. The real void left by Jake will remain but may become less painful and more filled with all the good memories.

Wishing you comfort and peace,
Much love and warm hugs,
Edda

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/28/2008 6:18:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dear Donna,
What Edda says is true, and the fact that you are noticing these flashes means that they really are there, and you will feel them again.

Hugs from Jude

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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/29/2008 1:55:02 AM   
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RE: Shine on, Jake - 3/29/2008 2:09:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Donna, my prayers to you for healing and comfort from the Divine above. I will light a candle in Jake's memory.
I am sorry it did not post above, my sincere wishes for you.

God Bless
Marie
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