I have missed your words of wisdom my dear friend Plot. I know your heart aches with the loss of a dear friend, her memory can live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her like you and of course Sally.
I am sure you will be doing her service, and I know it will be a hard one for you. I would love to hear (if you do this at your services for those who die) stories of Josie's impact on other peoples lives. I am guessing her history is rich and full of love and grace, as she was with you I am sure there are many who have tales to tell.
Hey Plot. This is from the last of T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, a section he calls Little Gidding, named after an ancient religious community in England. Parts (or maybe the whole thing) will be familiar to you.
quote:We die with the dying:
See, they depart, and we go with them.
We are born with the sea:
See, they return, and bring us with them.
The moment of the rose and the moment of the yew-tree
Are of equal duration . . .
With the drawing of this Love and the voice of this Calling
Having been with some of my beloved ones when they left this life and experienced the transition to whatever lies next, has so changed me. As this experience has changed you.
I can't think of a better way to leave this life, than being surrounded by those that love and care, and have meant so much. I hope and pray that we have the same passing as your beloved Josie. You did well by her, and her loved ones, dear.
I know I interrupted your thread some when I saw it due to the fact it was my sisters name. Of whom I had lost.
I hope it okay that I'm interrupting yet again to say that song given to your Josie was my sister "Josie's" favorite song. (and Steeley Dan her fav group)
I just recently read the Quartets, too. That last Quartet is my favorite. I think Eliot once said it was the best of his poetry, so maybe that's why I tend to agree. He should know, right? Also, I think it's interesting that a failed religious community became his muse.
I printed your book list, although I haven't been reading much lately. Looks interesting, though.
Let me know what you think of Yeats when you're done. My favorite Auden is his elegy to Yeats.
Thank you Plots. She was the most precious thing. I have thanked God countless times I had the honor to be her sister. She would have liked you Plots. Your thread means more to me than I could say. Thank you for sharing it at such a tender personal time in your life.
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Plotinus
Sally sent me this, this morning:
[Auden]Josie passed away at 5:15 this morning.
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jardinero
...and may she rest peacefully until she meets her Lord....
(((((((((Sally))))))) ((((((((((Plots & Family)))))
J.
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I have missed your words of wisdom my dear friend Plot. I know your heart aches with the loss of a dear friend, her memory can live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her like you and of course Sally.
I am sure you will be doing her service, and I know it will be a hard one for you. I would love to hear (if you do this at your services for those who die) stories of Josie's impact on other peoples lives. I am guessing her history is rich and full of love and grace, as she was with you I am sure there are many who have tales to tell.
No more pain or suffering and now she rests.
love,
suzie
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Linda Z
Plots, my sincere condolences.
Thank God she had the love and care of Sally and you and your family until she left this life to await one better than we could imagine.
Sounds to me like she lived with grace and departed in the same fashion.
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I'm so sorry Plots. Please accept my condolences too. I wish I could have known her, it seems we could have been good friends.
krys
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Hey Plot. This is from the last of T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, a section he calls Little Gidding, named after an ancient religious community in England. Parts (or maybe the whole thing) will be familiar to you.
Peace to you and yours, Plot.
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Josie
We're gonna break out the hats and hooters
When Josie comes home
We're gonna rev up the motor scooters
When Josie comes home to stay
We're gonna park in the street
Sleep on the beach and make it
Throw down the jam till the girls say when
Lay down the law and break it
When Josie comes home
When Josie comes home
So good
She's the pride of the neighborhood
She's the raw flame
The live wire
She prays like a Roman
With her eyes on fire
Jo would you love to scrapple
She'll never say no
Shine up the battle apple
We'll shake 'em all down tonight
We're gonna mix in the street
Strike at the stroke of midnight
Dance on the bones till the girls say when
Pick up what's left by daylight
When Josie comes home
When Josie comes home
So bad
She's the best friend we ever had
She's the raw flame
The live wire
She prays like a Roman
With her eyes on fire
When Josie comes home
So good
She's the pride of the neighborhood
She's the raw flame
The live wire
She prays like a Roman
With her eyes on fire
Of course, I didn't know her, but these lyrics describe a woman in love with life.
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Dear Plots
Having been with some of my beloved ones when they left this life and experienced the transition to whatever lies next, has so changed me. As this experience has changed you.
I can't think of a better way to leave this life, than being surrounded by those that love and care, and have meant so much. I hope and pray that we have the same passing as your beloved Josie. You did well by her, and her loved ones, dear.
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What an inspiration this thread has been to read! God bless you, Plot, and God rest Josie.
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Plotinus
Laleo and Satori,
What wonderful gifts!
I'm passing both along to Sally.
Geo., the Haiku too.
Satori, that album is healing. I'm going to play it today.
Laleo, I re-read the Quartets when they were included in Philip Zaleski's list: "100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century."
http://www.spiritualityhealth.com/newsh/it.../item_6545.html
[i've read or re-read 8 of these since the list came out. Currently enjoying Yeats and Smith.]
Thanks guys!
Josie's funeral is Monday at 10.
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Plots my heart does goes out to you and to yours.
I know I interrupted your thread some when I saw it due to the fact it was my sisters name. Of whom I had lost.
I hope it okay that I'm interrupting yet again to say that song given to your Josie was my sister "Josie's" favorite song. (and Steeley Dan her fav group)
I just can't seem to stay away from your thread.
Godspeed all of your hearts healing.
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I just recently read the Quartets, too. That last Quartet is my favorite. I think Eliot once said it was the best of his poetry, so maybe that's why I tend to agree. He should know, right? Also, I think it's interesting that a failed religious community became his muse.
I printed your book list, although I haven't been reading much lately. Looks interesting, though.
Let me know what you think of Yeats when you're done. My favorite Auden is his elegy to Yeats.
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Kathy,
I was moved by your sharing about your sister, Josie. What a start it must have given you to see the title of this thread!
Laleo,
Thanks for the Auden. His poetry is awesome.
My kids enjoyed "Miss Gee" last year. Though, upon being reminded of it, my daughter just pronounced, "That was SO creepy!"
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Kathy,
I was moved by your sharing about your sister, Josie. What a start it must have given you to see the title of this thread!
Laleo,
Thanks for the Auden. His poetry is awesome.
My kids enjoyed "Miss Gee" last year. Though, upon being reminded of it, my daughter just pronounced, "That was SO creepy!"
http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/1298.html
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Thank you Plots. She was the most precious thing. I have thanked God countless times I had the honor to be her sister. She would have liked you Plots. Your thread means more to me than I could say. Thank you for sharing it at such a tender personal time in your life.
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God Bless and protect Josie from now on and God Bless Plots. They will meet again.
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Amen, Eagle.
My condolences to you too, Plotinus. :(-->
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