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davsand

(13,420 posts)
17. I am sorry to hear about your loss.
Sun Dec 18, 2011, 01:04 AM
Dec 2011

I lost a very dear friend years ago--very unexpectedly. It was very difficult, and I miss her to this day. I will also tell you that during my grief, she came to me in dream and told me that it does not end when our physical body ends. She told me that she loved me, and that she wanted me to know it was ok--she was ok, and that she wanted me to have the gift of knowing that death is not an ending. I woke feeling the truth of what she'd said to me and my views on death have never been the same. Truly, it was a gift of love.

Took me years to tell anyone that story lest they think me some kinda moonbat...


Now, think on this: If a friend is capable of loving somebody like me that much--enough to give that kind of gift--don't ya think that the wonderful people you have known for so long probably will be ok with you--even if you feel less than thrilled with your current weight? I doubt they will love you any less, if you want my opinion. Our true friends love us in spite of ourselves, just as we accept them for who they are. Besides, it is a universal thing that as we get older everything either gets bigger, grayer, or makes a run for the equator. A TRUE girlfriend will look at you as the gift you are.


Blessings to you.




Laura

Cross posting for help. [View all] rbnyc Dec 2011 OP
Sending you peace, and strength, and love Lucinda Dec 2011 #1
Thank you Lucinda... rbnyc Dec 2011 #4
First, and most importantly, please accept my condolences on the loss of your friend. Kookaburra Dec 2011 #2
I love you right now. rbnyc Dec 2011 #3
Oh, rbnyc.... OneGrassRoot Dec 2011 #5
Thanks. rbnyc Dec 2011 #12
Terribly sorry about your friend. BlueIris Dec 2011 #6
Thank you. rbnyc Dec 2011 #11
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Flying Dream Blues Dec 2011 #7
Thank you... rbnyc Dec 2011 #10
I'll look forward to your checking in with us. Flying Dream Blues Dec 2011 #21
Oh, rbnyc MorningGlow Dec 2011 #8
My husband... rbnyc Dec 2011 #9
Geshe Dorje would say BlueToTheBone Dec 2011 #13
thank you rbnyc Dec 2011 #15
Oh, gosh Celebration Dec 2011 #14
Thank you. rbnyc Dec 2011 #16
I am sorry to hear about your loss. davsand Dec 2011 #17
Laura, something similar happened to me Celebration Dec 2011 #18
In college... rbnyc Dec 2011 #19
I'm very sorry for your loss, rbnyc. Kind of Blue Dec 2011 #20
Dear rbnyc, I am so sorry about the death (transition) of your friend. Please don't apologize for japple Dec 2011 #22
Let me add my condolences as well Remember Me Dec 2011 #23
I second RM's advice. :hug: Mnemosyne Dec 2011 #25
I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your friend, rbnyc. Mnemosyne Dec 2011 #24
Oh sweetheart, your post made me cry. Matariki Dec 2011 #26
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