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In reply to the discussion: DUer 'onestepforward' has passed away. [View all]AllenVanAllen
(3,134 posts)123. thank you so much everyone. i am so very touched by all of you kind words.
my heart is broken. this world has lost one the most beautiful, kind and caring souls i've ever met. she showed me how to use my wings. she told my how to reach the stars. she inspired me to be brave and open my heart to let in healing light and chase away darkness. she was my greatest teacher and my best friend. she was miraculous, she was magic. she was true depth. she made me a better man. this beautiful girl, i still feel her now. she moves inside me. she will live within me for all of my days. yes, my heart is broken and i'll never be the same but i am so grateful for every moment i had with her. i was so lucky to have shared part of her journey with her. and in my heart i feel her journey is far from over.
i love you my darling wife. i will carry you in my heart forever
this was her favorite song. she adored this version and to me it feels like her theme. it describes her heart. yes, it does so well.
i'll let everyone know information about the visitation on saturday the 17th here in houston texas later on today. thank you guys.
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I don't know what to say. This is devastating. I hope you find respite from this storm...
Gravitycollapse
May 2014
#20
How horrific for you. I rec'd that post--thought the fireflies were quite amazing.
MADem
May 2014
#30
I'm so very sorry for you loss, AVA. May you find peace and healing for your pain...
Hekate
May 2014
#35
I can't imagine the pain of losing her, especially this way. And it both bewilders and frightens me
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#48
My sympathy to you and your family and all who knew and loved Terri. May the good memories that you
livetohike
May 2014
#62
May the Universe give you comfort and ease your pain, Gabriel. I didn't know
Surya Gayatri
May 2014
#78
May all the fond memories you have of her be a balm in your time of sorrow ...
66 dmhlt
May 2014
#111
Thank you for letting us know. Also, thank you for the link to her post, which was lovely.
merrily
May 2014
#120
thank you so much everyone. i am so very touched by all of you kind words.
AllenVanAllen
May 2014
#123
I am so sorry to see this. My condolences to you. May she rest in peace.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#125
No words could express how sorry I am to hear this. My condolences to her entire family.
kairos12
May 2014
#156
so very sorry for your loss, gabriel. may you find peace and comfort. and know that
niyad
May 2014
#167
So sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself during this difficult time and remember to breathe.
louslobbs
May 2014
#197
So sorry to hear this. No words I can say will be enough. Sorry is all I have.
freshwest
May 2014
#202
I am so truly sorry for your loss. As a suicide survivor myself, I urge you to reach out
silvershadow
May 2014
#213