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Roheryn
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Jun 6 2008, 10:40pm
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Hugs to you, and don't listen to your coworkers: everyone heals in their own way and in their own time. Your relationship with your dad took your lifetime to build; why should you have to "get over it" in a few weeks -- or, really, ever? Harumph on your coworkers. Treasure the memories and the love he gave you, and hang in there.
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Eledhwen
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Jun 6 2008, 10:41pm
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Fingers crossed something else comes along soon.
Figwit Still Lives!
Calling for a Figwit cameo in The Hobbit since May 2008
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ElanorTX
Tol Eressea
Jun 6 2008, 10:42pm
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What Color Is Your Parachute? [probably it's in your library]
"I shall not wholly fail if anything can still grow fair in days to come."
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ElanorTX
Tol Eressea
Jun 6 2008, 10:48pm
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going on retreat with Ron Rolheiser
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my keyboard's down so will not be posting much
"I shall not wholly fail if anything can still grow fair in days to come."
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Roheryn
Tol Eressea
Jun 6 2008, 10:52pm
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to your grandmother -- she sounds like an amazing lady. I wish more children could grow up with that kind of mind-expanding love and attention. I'm so glad you have the chance to tell her how important she is to you and to say your goodbyes. I lost my own grandmother last year; she was sharp and lucid right to the end, but her body had just given up and she'd finally had enough. I was unable to visit her in the final months, nor was I able to attend her funeral, and this will be something I always regret. So give your grandmother some extra love now, and make some peaceful, comforting memories.
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Rivendweller
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Jun 6 2008, 11:16pm
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Have a truly wonderful day no matter what film you decide to see !!
There's something of everything here, The Shire and the Golden Wood and Gondor and kings' houses and inns and meadows and mountains all mixed.
....and there are Elves when you want them.
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Formerly A'amel from days gone by.
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Kimi
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Jun 6 2008, 11:55pm
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A lovely toast to a wonderful man.
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No one has the right to tell you to "get over it". The world has changed; that's not something we can ever "get over".
I salute you for celebrating your wonderful father in the midst of your mourning, and send you a virtual hug. {{{Rivendweller}}}
My writing (including The Passing of Mistress Rose)
Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there?
- A Room With a View
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Kimi
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Jun 6 2008, 11:59pm
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And how wonderful that you can tell her that while she's still living.
One of my earliest and fondest memories is walking to the library every Friday night with my father. I credit him with teaching me to love books.
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Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there?
- A Room With a View
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Alcarcalime
Tol Eressea
Jun 7 2008, 12:31am
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I'll check it out.
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Alcarcalime
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Jun 7 2008, 12:34am
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I'll sit OhioHobbit down and have him read all these. Maybe all the good thoughts will make him feel better.
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Alcarcalime
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Jun 7 2008, 12:35am
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Thanks, that is pretty much what we're doing right now!//
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Alcarcalime
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Jun 7 2008, 12:39am
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Well, December must have been more popular in my family. My birthday is in August, as is my daughter's, my kid's father, his grandmother's, my father's, my father's mother's.
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Kimi
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Jun 7 2008, 12:41am
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I know how hard that can be, and not just financially.
I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there?
- A Room With a View
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Alcarcalime
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Jun 7 2008, 12:48am
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It is nice to know there are people who care about what happens to you!
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Alcarcalime
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Jun 7 2008, 12:50am
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Have a really good time with your daughter!
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Starling
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Jun 7 2008, 1:38am
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It must have been a terrible shock. I hope that eventually opportunity will arise from this adversity.
Look after eachother ((((((((())))))))))
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Starling
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Jun 7 2008, 1:42am
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I'll raise a glass to your Dad
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I am so sorry for your loss.
Ignore the 'get over it rubbish'. People only say things like that because they are uncomfortable around grief I suppose.
I lost my Dad when I was 8 and I have never 'gotten over it', but I don't expect to. Instead, I have learned to live with that loss as part of who I am.
Your tribute to your Dad was lovely.
((((((((hugs)))))))))
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Starling
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Jun 7 2008, 1:43am
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I hope the coming year is a wonderful one for you.
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Starling
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Jun 7 2008, 1:47am
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What a wonderful legacy she will leave
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Your tribute was beautiful, and I think you are so right to celebrate her now.
Your acknowledgement of all she has given you is very moving.
The gift of a love of language really is priceless.
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Starling
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Jun 7 2008, 1:50am
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Enjoy your celebrations!
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Starling
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Jun 7 2008, 1:57am
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I hope you enjoy your celebrations.
Big changes like this often feel bittersweet, don't they?
I am sorry to hear another student has died. It is always hard to take the loss of a young life full of potential.
((((((((hugs))))))))
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dernwyn
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Jun 7 2008, 3:01am
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there's a door open in front of you, and you know you must go through and close the door behind you, while never knowing where this door is leading you to. What is "old" and familiar is being swept away in the currents of Time. Yes, it's a bit scary - that's quite normal, and yes, all us older TORnfolk have gone through that, many times! You'll do well.
I'm sorry to hear about the second student...that's such a heavy and horrible grief for his/her family to have to deal with! You're right, life is not fair; but what is important in life, is how we deal with whatever is thrown at us; to borrow from Joni Mitchell, it can be stepping stones, or sinking sand. I know that you and your friends will do what you can to help that family cope with this.
On a brighter note: I hope all your APs went well!
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
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dernwyn
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Jun 7 2008, 3:07am
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Congratulations, and enjoy the visit! //
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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