Light A Candle?

Kristin N
Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
It would be so nice if all of us would light a candle at 8 p.m. in honor of Danelle. I am sure that when she looks down from Heaven, she will see all of them and smile. And, not only will her face light up, but, so will her heart.♥

Kristin ♥
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  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143
    #2
    Thank you
    Yes, it will be a nice gesture of remembrance to light a candle. Here is how another survivor on the YSC site describes the concept:

    "Candles are not at all about who we knew or who we didn't. It's not territorial, it doesn't have to mean that we're mourning a personal loss, though of course, it can. It's a recognition of the loss we all live with, and that some of us still lose the battle. We honor their battle, and their lives. Some of us believe that we light their way home. Personally, I like to think that before their next destination (whatever that may be) they traverse the earth, free of pain and disease, fully restored to joy, and see the lights we all have that represent that they touched many more lives than they can imagine.

    Some people say a prayer, some meditate, some send positive energy, some simply recognize the unity of the moment with each other. It is not symbolic of any religion, though anyone is welcome to personalize it their own way. For each of us, the ceremony (even to call it that over-glorifies it) means something personal. Each woman we light a candle for means something different to each one of us. I think of it as a silent rebellion against the beast, and against the pink machine cranking out false awareness. A silent scream in the night."

    You may not agree with everything she says here, but the point is that the ceremony is what you make it. I will be thinking of all of you this evening when I light my candle.

    Mimi
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #3
    mimivac said:

    Thank you
    Yes, it will be a nice gesture of remembrance to light a candle. Here is how another survivor on the YSC site describes the concept:

    "Candles are not at all about who we knew or who we didn't. It's not territorial, it doesn't have to mean that we're mourning a personal loss, though of course, it can. It's a recognition of the loss we all live with, and that some of us still lose the battle. We honor their battle, and their lives. Some of us believe that we light their way home. Personally, I like to think that before their next destination (whatever that may be) they traverse the earth, free of pain and disease, fully restored to joy, and see the lights we all have that represent that they touched many more lives than they can imagine.

    Some people say a prayer, some meditate, some send positive energy, some simply recognize the unity of the moment with each other. It is not symbolic of any religion, though anyone is welcome to personalize it their own way. For each of us, the ceremony (even to call it that over-glorifies it) means something personal. Each woman we light a candle for means something different to each one of us. I think of it as a silent rebellion against the beast, and against the pink machine cranking out false awareness. A silent scream in the night."

    You may not agree with everything she says here, but the point is that the ceremony is what you make it. I will be thinking of all of you this evening when I light my candle.

    Mimi

    I will
    I will certainly light a candle at 8. What you wrote Mimi was absolutely beautiful! Thank you.

    Angie
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    #4
    Angie2U said:

    I will
    I will certainly light a candle at 8. What you wrote Mimi was absolutely beautiful! Thank you.

    Angie

    Mimi, for such a young
    Mimi, for such a young person, you certainly touch many lives with your keen awareness of life and what it means. I admire your spirit, and will always remember your wisdom. It just goes to show you that no matter what age we are, this disease certainly makes us all kindred spirits, as Chen would say, and that we are all on a path that our destiny has chosen for us. An 8:00 PM candle is a true tribute to a fellow board member who brought light and life to those of us who needed a lift at the time, and who heard words that brought us comfort. Danielle was one of the true spirits in my life, and you, Mimi, remain a wonder to me to be so knowledgeable and perceptive at your young age. I consider myself fortunate to be associated with such a group of people, and know that all thoughts will be with Danielle and her family and friends this evening because of a caring soul...you. Hugs,

    Judy
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #5
    I too will light a
    candle for Danelle.
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #6
    outdoorgirl said:

    I too will light a
    candle for Danelle.

    Me too
    I will light a candle for her too. Thanks for this post.
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
    #7
    A Candle
    will be lite at my house for sure. Hugs, Diane
  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
    #8
    I will
    count me in at 8 o;clock thanks for adding us in
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #9
    creampuff91344 said:

    Mimi, for such a young
    Mimi, for such a young person, you certainly touch many lives with your keen awareness of life and what it means. I admire your spirit, and will always remember your wisdom. It just goes to show you that no matter what age we are, this disease certainly makes us all kindred spirits, as Chen would say, and that we are all on a path that our destiny has chosen for us. An 8:00 PM candle is a true tribute to a fellow board member who brought light and life to those of us who needed a lift at the time, and who heard words that brought us comfort. Danielle was one of the true spirits in my life, and you, Mimi, remain a wonder to me to be so knowledgeable and perceptive at your young age. I consider myself fortunate to be associated with such a group of people, and know that all thoughts will be with Danielle and her family and friends this evening because of a caring soul...you. Hugs,

    Judy

    A Candle for Danelle
    In our home also, a candle will be lit and a prayer sent up for Young_One this night.

    Judy, thank you for your message to Mimi. I can only add, Amen.
  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
    #10
    candal
    candel is burning
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #11
    I'm on California time, so I am lighting up right now .. I mean
    a candle. Very nice gesture.


    VickiSam
  • mlmjt1
    mlmjt1 Member Posts: 537
    #12
    Hi Kristin
    I too will light the candle at 8pm for Danielle and for my former coworker and friend Julie who died of stomach cancer last week. Her funeral was today...

    Thanks for the thought

    Linda T
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #13
    I have had my candle lit
    I have had my candle lit since 7pm our time. It is flickering now. Goodbye Young_One. We will miss you.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #14
    CANDLE FOR YOUNG_ONE
    EIGHT O'clock will be in two hours here in Calif and I will have a candle lit in my back yard for her. She was and is special, she has her wings now and she will be held in many of our hearts!

    Love,

    RE
  • aurora2009
    aurora2009 Member Posts: 544 Member
    #15
    RE said:

    CANDLE FOR YOUNG_ONE
    EIGHT O'clock will be in two hours here in Calif and I will have a candle lit in my back yard for her. She was and is special, she has her wings now and she will be held in many of our hearts!

    Love,

    RE

    While I didn't know Young One
    This story has truly touched my heart, she is my sister in pink. I will also be lighting a candle for her. May she find comfort and peace.

    Aurora
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #16
    RE said:

    CANDLE FOR YOUNG_ONE
    EIGHT O'clock will be in two hours here in Calif and I will have a candle lit in my back yard for her. She was and is special, she has her wings now and she will be held in many of our hearts!

    Love,

    RE

    Lit it early
    I saw that some have lit their candles early so I have done the same, I will take a picture to remind me of young_one and that she is being remembered.

    RE
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #17
    RE said:

    Lit it early
    I saw that some have lit their candles early so I have done the same, I will take a picture to remind me of young_one and that she is being remembered.

    RE

    I am lighting my candle
    It is a very special candle made by someone on these boards and sent to me... i feel for this purpose, I will take pic's also, to remind me of Daniele and her sweet and kindred sirit here, my love to you all. God Bless, and prayers are going up for Danielle and her husband , children and family.
    Jackie
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #18
    rjjj said:

    I am lighting my candle
    It is a very special candle made by someone on these boards and sent to me... i feel for this purpose, I will take pic's also, to remind me of Daniele and her sweet and kindred sirit here, my love to you all. God Bless, and prayers are going up for Danielle and her husband , children and family.
    Jackie

    I did earlier
    I lit a candle for Danelle and I will keep it going. Thanks for your picture Jackie!

    Sue
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #19
    Ritzy said:

    I did earlier
    I lit a candle for Danelle and I will keep it going. Thanks for your picture Jackie!

    Sue

    Lighting one too!
    I am lighting a candle for Danelle!

    Lex♥
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #20
    mimivac said:

    Thank you
    Yes, it will be a nice gesture of remembrance to light a candle. Here is how another survivor on the YSC site describes the concept:

    "Candles are not at all about who we knew or who we didn't. It's not territorial, it doesn't have to mean that we're mourning a personal loss, though of course, it can. It's a recognition of the loss we all live with, and that some of us still lose the battle. We honor their battle, and their lives. Some of us believe that we light their way home. Personally, I like to think that before their next destination (whatever that may be) they traverse the earth, free of pain and disease, fully restored to joy, and see the lights we all have that represent that they touched many more lives than they can imagine.

    Some people say a prayer, some meditate, some send positive energy, some simply recognize the unity of the moment with each other. It is not symbolic of any religion, though anyone is welcome to personalize it their own way. For each of us, the ceremony (even to call it that over-glorifies it) means something personal. Each woman we light a candle for means something different to each one of us. I think of it as a silent rebellion against the beast, and against the pink machine cranking out false awareness. A silent scream in the night."

    You may not agree with everything she says here, but the point is that the ceremony is what you make it. I will be thinking of all of you this evening when I light my candle.

    Mimi

    Thanks Kristin
    for starting this thread. It is a beautiful way for all of us to honor Danelle!

    Lex ♥
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #21
    Alexis F said:

    Lighting one too!
    I am lighting a candle for Danelle!

    Lex♥

    Lit
    My candle is lit and burning bright for Danelle!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣

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