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Message 1.聽
Posted by politeLadyPortia (U7099336) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
As a new day begins here may we remember whether by our real or virtual candles all who need holding the light:
First for those in Chile - those trapped for so long and their families especially those waiting for rescue as the long hours of waiting continue
For the rescue workers and for the skilled people who have made this happen
For all who mourn the death of loved ones
For all keeping vigil for those walking their last steps
For all in turmoil of mind and body
For all clinicians ,nurses and carers whether at home,hospital or hospice
For all in fear and terror for whatever reason
For those who face an uncertain future in this harsh world
For all serving overseas at the direction of others who are often in great danger and for thie families and friends especilly M and J
For all reliving the horrors of 7/7 and their familes and for those who did not survive as their memories are brought back by the Inquest and news coverage
For D who was in the Aldgate bombing and who is find all the news coverage very distressing
For all of us that kindess and generosity of spirit will help us to see the needs of others
And in thanksgiving for Jane Berry who kept and no doubt still keeps her thoughts turned to others and especially for her and her family as they walk their difficult road but also in thanksgiving that they have travelled so far
PLP -
Message 2
Posted by Daisy Nook (U14257963) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Thank you for starting this new thread with such lovely words and summing up the thoughts of many of us.
Daisy -
Message 3
Posted by Miftrefs Laura in Lothian bufily ftitching (U2587870) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:16 GMT, in reply to politeLadyPortia in message 1
What a day to start the new thread... sitting here at 8am, I've been watching live online the Chilean mine rescue, seeing the first five men brought up half a mile through a narrow narrow shaft, their families, the engineers who designed and carried out the rescue, the medics - barely needed by the first few who looked ready to dance for joy!
Candles lit for all who wait, who worry, who feel trapped, who feel there can be no light ever again, for those who work hard to keep in contact during those dark times, for everyone to be brought up to the light one day...
"Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness..."
laura -
Message 4
Posted by Marigold (U14298439) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Thank you for such an eloquent message, PLP and for starting a new thread.
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Message 5
Posted by organistswife (U14259593) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Me also.
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Message 6
Posted by politeLadyPortia (U7099336) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Thank you friends.
Can I also ask for candles especially for Drs SE who has moved on in her rotation and is much missed in our hospice and for our new medics- Drs L,S and F and well as DR C who provides the continuity for this rotation please.
All wonderfully dedicated young women who make a difference... and work selflessly
PLP -
Message 7
Posted by Rwth of the Cornovii (U2570790) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:23 GMT, in reply to organistswife in message 5
I said to the man at the gate of the year, 鈥淕ive me a light that I may go forth into the unknown.鈥
And the man replied, 鈥淧ut your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than a light, safer than a known way.鈥 -
Message 8
Posted by Rwth of the Cornovii (U2570790) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:26 GMT, in reply to Rwth of Cornovii in message 7
Sorry, I didn't mean to sound dismissive. I like that quote too. It's useful for God to find the spanner for you, but you might need to see where to use it. -
Message 9
Posted by SmoctusMole (U13882662) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
For the miners trapped in Chile - very soon not to be trapped, we hope and pray.
And for all who post here. -
Message 10
Posted by Lynnie P (U3585914) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Rwth - I adore that quote and I used to mutter it under my breath in extremis... I also love your addendum. Rwth - I think of you often and marvel at your stoicism. Be kind to yourself.
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Message 11
Posted by poshquilter (U3799549) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:51 GMT, in reply to politeLadyPortia in message 1
Bringing my candles from the other thread to this new one, and keeping them lit for those with troubles and sadness to bear.
A large bright thanksgiving candle for the miners in Chile, and for the team who have organised the rescue. They have put on a feat of engineering skill to impress the world to rescue those 33 men.
I am keeping a special candle for my dear niece, so calm and so brave, as we face up to the worst possible news of her illness.
I said to the man at the gate of the year, 鈥淕ive me a light that I may go forth into the unknown.鈥
And the man replied, 鈥淧ut your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than a light, safer than a known way.鈥
Thank you for that lovely passage Rwth, it is very apt as we go down a path into the unknown. -
Message 12
Posted by Fire-Pig - proud to wave the protest banner (U12231213) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Oh PLP what a wonderful start to the new thread - and it will be so easy for us to find your words, not hidden amongst other pages.
My candle today will be for you PLP, in thanks for the inspiration you give us to continue, and for your caring work at the hospice, and all others in need of the candles gentle glow.
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Message 13
Posted by politeLadyPortia (U7099336) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Thank you F-P I appreciate your kind words.
Working in a hospice makes me see life as so precious and to be lived to the full.
PQ a very special candle is actually lit here for your niece as she and her family face the future And for you
And for A who was a brave young man in our hospice and of her generation whose journey ended far too soon. For his Mum and Dad ,grandparents and siblings plus his school and college friends.
I consider this candle thread as a circle of light breaking out,never stopping and surrounding all of us. May be it is the geographer in me....
Today I am thankful for companionship and friendship especially from those in ML as well as in RL
PLP -
Message 14
Posted by Swedey (U4339411) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
For my mum who died three years ago today, but whom I lost many years before that.
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Message 15
Posted by Lynnie P (U3585914) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Swedey, is it really three years? I remember it very well. I hope you are OK. I haven't seen you around for a while. My thoughts with you and yours on this difficult anniversary.
LynnieP x -
Message 16
Posted by organistswife (U14259593) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Mine also Swedey, it's a time of remembrance here too.
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Message 17
Posted by Gayer-Anderson Cat (U13637930) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Just bookmarking, but echoing the thoughts of all who have posted above. And special thanks to Lady P, for such a beautiful post to start this new thread. And as it's a little chilly here, let's all snuggle under the Mustardland blanket of hope and warmth.
G-AC -
Message 18
Posted by Rwth of the Cornovii (U2570790) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:38 GMT, in reply to Gayer-AndersonCat in message 17
I just posted the link to here on the old thread. Just my slightly OCD kicking in. Now I have to entertain you all until the flea releases me.
I have many assorted candles, and a 3 tea candle burner that my dear sis bought me. But I think you can buy little scented ones from Sainsbugs, Bluebell is my favourite.
I'll light all three in honour of DD, of my DD and for Lynnie's aunt. -
Message 19
Posted by dean volecape (U1477030) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Three candles, one for the dead, that their souls rest in peace, one for the living, with all their troubles and joys, and one for the people approaching the move from life to death.
I have a copy of that 'man at the gate of the year' poem that was printed in [I think] the Mail in 1940 after the King used it in his Christmas broadcast. Someone mounted it on card behind glass with a black cotton binding keeping the layers together. I imagine it staying with them during the war, and long after, until eventually their belongings ended up in a second hand shop. -
Message 20
Posted by San Fairy Anne (U14257911) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:26 GMT, in reply to dean volecape in message 19
Thank You PLP, for starting this new thread so appropriately. SFAnne鈩 -
Message 21
Posted by SussexCornflower InTheFinalCountdown (U13833966) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Bookmarking but also wanting to say hello.
Thinking of all with difficulties and especially your niece PQ. -
Message 22
Posted by boo decker (U10848648) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
I offer my candle for all in need. May the light ease the darkness and bring hope.
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Message 23
Posted by Dresdenshepherdess (U3509991) on Wednesday, 13th October 2010
Thanks for bookmarking the new one for me, Rwth dear. I was about to skeeter off to try and find my friends.
A lovely way to kick things off PLP.
God bless all in need tonight. The sight of the miners emerging (listened to it in the night) puts much in perspective.
My candle burns in the sitting-room window again tonight. Light and love to you all. Dresdenxxx -
Message 24
Posted by archingmad (U8292055) on Thursday, 14th October 2010
I have just watched the last miner brought to the surface in Chile. There are so few happy endings, and we must not forget those who lost their lives in the Chilean earthquake months ago. But it is an inspirational moment to watch the faces of those who have triumphed over disaster. Candle-light together with warm thoughts for the miners, their families and, of course, the rescuers.
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Message 25
Posted by Miftrefs Laura in Lothian bufily ftitching (U2587870) on Thursday, 14th October 2010
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:07 GMT, in reply to archingmad in message 24
Another warming post glowing with its own light across the world from Scotland to Chile to light the darkness...
One of the dearest friends I ever had, the only person I've consciously tried hard to be more like, moved many years ago to Chile... last ngiht after hours of searching I found an old address-list and tried the email address she used seven years ago and we are now back in touch!
So the strand of light stretching from me in Scotland to S in Chile must surely be lighting up every darkness in its path between continents!
laura -
Message 26
Posted by Emma - no relation (U2818673) on Thursday, 14th October 2010
Could I come in and light a candle for my friend J, whose cancer is not responding well to treatment. And a candle for all who post and lurk here.
ENR -
Message 27
Posted by Dresdenshepherdess (U3509991) on Thursday, 14th October 2010
Another flicker of light is always welcome here, Emma. My candle burns for you and your friend J tonight.
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Message 28
Posted by Gayer-Anderson Cat (U13637930) on Thursday, 14th October 2010
Of course you can, Emma, and welcome. Candles here too for you and your friend J, and all who need their warm, comforting glow tonight.
G-AC -
Message 29
Posted by lambswool (U4508857) on Friday, 15th October 2010
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:43 GMT, in reply to Gayer-AndersonCat in message 28
A candle for J, Emma's friend, and for M, my dear friend, just starting out on chemo. -
Message 30
Posted by MV Whitby May Rose (U6862284) on Friday, 15th October 2010
As we go into the weekend I would like to wish strength to those coping with difficult situations to get them through. Also hope that whatever feels so bad now will feel less painful through time.
My thoughts are with a very special friend of my family who is suffering from Motor Neurone disease and it is advancing quickly. -
Message 31
Posted by justpottering (U10058555) on Friday, 15th October 2010
I would like to pop by and light a candle for many people who are anxious at the moment, I feel that many I know and work with are in this state, mostly due to threats of job loss, home loss, etc, the impact this is having on individuals and on families is significant.
Children and young people with anxious parents, young adults thinking about University, young and old trying to find work in the current job market.
Elderly folk worried about the winter and the possible cut backs in services for them.
I am aware of 3 people known to me who have recently taken their own lives because of the fear of the immediate future and the hopelessness they felt for themselves and their families.
The media paints a grim picture most days which adds to the despair of some.
I know that my job makes me very aware of this and that life is not all negative, but I am deeply concerned at the moment for a great number of people.
jp -
Message 32
Posted by Now Locking for a house (U3261819) on Friday, 15th October 2010
Ye justpottering..... my Mum now has nothing to do but wallow in The Daily Mail.....This certainly affects her mental state.... I fear it may affect her will to live... I know it affects mine and I only see it when I am with her, not every day... This is not a flippant observation....
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Message 33
Posted by Halliana (U2407863) on Friday, 15th October 2010
A light for my 87year old friend who just a few weeks ago was told she will not be treated for secondary lung cancer.
OH and I have spent this morning fixing up a bed downstairs for her as she can no longer get upstairs. A stair lift has been asked for but there's no chance of getting one soon.
Her health is rapidly declining.
A second request for another neighbour who, for 5 weeks and another 2 weeks to go, is undergoing >daily< chemo for a spinal tumour. It is responding well and 'might not' need an operation -
Message 34
Posted by justpottering (U10058555) on Friday, 15th October 2010
yes indeed Locki, I spoke to someone today who said she cannot read a paper or listen to breakfast news before going to work at the moment as it raises her anxiety levels before she even gets out of the door!
A candle for all those in need. A special peace inducing one for those fighting cancer, it is 2 years ago today that we buried my mum who had the disease. A candle for strength and courage for all those who are nursing loved ones.
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Message 35
Posted by Bollynix (U14585522) on Friday, 15th October 2010
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:21 GMT, in reply to justpottering in message 34
I've never done this before, but I heard today of a well respected and much liked ex colleague's sudden serious illness. He's a truly good chap and my candle is lit for him and his family at this awful time and, of course, for all who are suffering. May their darkness soon lift. -
Message 36
Posted by Now Locking for a house (U3261819) on Friday, 15th October 2010
Candles here for your Mum justpottering...
There was just a programme about Chopin on 主播大秀4. It featured some beautiful singing to the most lovely candles in hurricane jars on a mantlepiece..... They looked exquisite.. I send them to your Mum and everyone..... -
Message 37
Posted by Dresdenshepherdess (U3509991) on Friday, 15th October 2010
I watched it too, locki, and thought of us all.
A candle for all who need it tonight. Much love, Dresdenxxxx -
Message 38
Posted by Now Locking for a house (U3261819) on Friday, 15th October 2010
Weren't they gorgeous Dresden...?
The trouble is when I see a lot of candles
'elf and safety' goes off in my head and spoils it a bit.... -
Message 39
Posted by Cheshire Cat (U14533219) on Friday, 15th October 2010
() $quiggs O/H's friend and spaniel ()
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Message 40
Posted by Ceres Daughter (U2231349) on Friday, 15th October 2010
a candle for all who need one tonight - a ring of light in the darkness.
CD -
Message 41
Posted by Dougals Servant (U7470526) on Friday, 15th October 2010
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:10 GMT, in reply to Ceres Daughter in message 40
A candle for $quigs friend Peter and one from my cats for his poor spaniel who they tell me will have met up with him again on Rainbow Bridge. RIP both.
Dougal's Servant -
Message 42
Posted by mistle_thrush (U3279940) on Friday, 15th October 2010
Candles for everyone here and all your loved ones in need of a bit of light.
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Message 43
Posted by archingmad (U8292055) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
I know it is not as serious as some recent posts, but if you have a candle to spare for my wonderful Mum, who is going in to have spinal surgery next week and is being so incredibly brave that I wonder if she realises how it will affect her.
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Message 44
Posted by Bleak_Midwinter_Squirrel_Nutcase (U2248205) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:30 GMT, in reply to archingmad in message 43
Just catching up on the new candle thread after returning from a brief holiday.
I have read through the new thread and have lit some powerful American smudge-sage, bought on holiday, for everyone whose needs are mentioned here. I find it as heartening as ecclesiastical incense (of which I also keep a goodly stash) for creating the right atmosphere for prayer and meditation.
Drystane, I replied to you about your loss of J on the old thread, sorry, not realising it was closing. Hugs once more.
Thanks for the kindness of remembering David's and my friend's (Peter's) cruel death on the A96 (and that of his faithful spaniel at the same time). It is all a mystery at present. He was the least likely man to take driving risks, especially with his beloved spaniel in the car.
Oh, Tresoddit and Buggrit (both devoutly spoken).
OTOH I am still giving thanks, as I did daily in St Edmundsbury Cathedral this week, for the gradual and now completed rescue of 33 Chilean miners and for the ingenuity and bravery of their rescuers. I had to keep turning off the TV news pictures, because I could not stop crying, with joy at each retrieval, I hasten to add. I was not happy until the last miner and the last rescuer were on the surface. (I am a claustrophobic, which complicates matters, sigh.) -
Message 45
Posted by Miftrefs Laura in Lothian bufily ftitching (U2587870) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:33 GMT, in reply to archingmad in message 43
archi, as always the thread isn't competitive, so any and all are welcome here - and frankly your Mum is rather important to those of us who know you, so thoughts winging their way as I type for a successful op and a fast recovery for you both from it!
The sun is winning through up here in crisp clear Edinburgh. May its gazillion-candlepower light all in need, in fear, in anxiety, in waiting, in pain and in doubt...
laura -
Message 46
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
Just to add my name in support of the thoughts and hopes expressed on this thread ....
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Message 47
Posted by WildMarjoram (U14026934) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
Archi. Laura has expressed my thoughts so well as always the thread isn't competitive, so any and all are welcome here - and frankly your Mum is rather important to those of us who know you, so thoughts winging their way as I type for a successful op and a fast recovery for you both from it!聽
You and your mum will be in my thoughts today and through next week. Not sure yet which candle I will light for those on this thread this evening but I will choose one particularly with you and your mum in mind.
((((hugs))))
Marji -
Message 48
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
Kris, who has had such support from a particular friend during her illness has heard that the friend died in an accident on Tuesday.
Light for all cyber friends. -
Message 49
Posted by SmoctusMole (U13882662) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
for kris in her grief.
And for arching's mum. -
Message 50
Posted by Dresdenshepherdess (U3509991) on Saturday, 16th October 2010
Dear Souls, what a burden some of you have to carry! My candle will be lit for poor Kris, Arching and her gallant mother.
I listened through the night, Squirrel. May life treat them and theirs kindly. My candle will burn for that one too. Dresdenxxx
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