Jerome was my friend. And he stopped breathing this morning – June 17, 2009 – at 10:45.
Jerome and I were not religious.
Jerome grew up in a Catholic home. But he decided he didn’t accept the mysteries, the miracles, or the infallibility.
So I offer this Passing Prayer – that has nothing whatever to do with church – and everything to do with spirit – and courage – and gentle kindness – and friendship – and love.
Passing Prayer
Goodbye my love.
You have passed from pain to peace.
I love you – I will always love you.
I will always remember you – and I will cherish your memory.
Goodbye my friend.
Thank you.
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blythelight // July 4, 2009 at 1:25 am |
It has been quite some time since I have checked in on your site. I am so sorry. Jerome is free now of a body and mind that no longer served his purpose. You were so fortunate to have such a wonderful friend – the kind of true friend many of us never find. I have found that helping another die somehow makes us more human. It is such an honor. I was told by a Hospice person that she thought of the body as a vessel that shrinks and gets fragile with age. Meanwhile, the soul of the person grows and grows, stronger and stronger, until finally it explodes from the vessel. You know, not a day has gone by that I have not thought of my mother – and it has been over 1 1/2 years already. I still feel her very close. And I am thankful in so many ways. My heart goes out to you. You are a special person.