Light A Candle?

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

This Little Light of Mine
It's almost 8:00 PM in Hawaii and I just had a chance to read some of the notes after packing for Oahu. I'm lighting my candle now to send warm tropical wishes for her and prayers for her family.

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

Your picture of the lit
Your picture of the lit candle is awesome Jackie!

Angie

DianeBC said:

I didn't see this until now.
I didn't see this until now. I lit a candle for Danelle today.

Hugs, Diane ♥

Thank you all
Thanks again to Kristen who started this thread and thanks to all who lit a candle. Judy, your words mean so much to me. It's good to know that across all these miles, and even though most of us have never met in person, we can still bring comfort to each other in these times.

Mimi

Christmas Girl said:

I lit a candle last night...
And came here. The only place I could be where Danielle once was...

Kind regards, Susan

The response to this has
The response to this has been really amazing. Thanks Kristin for starting this.

Hugs

mimivac said:

Thank you all
Thanks again to Kristen who started this thread and thanks to all who lit a candle. Judy, your words mean so much to me. It's good to know that across all these miles, and even though most of us have never met in person, we can still bring comfort to each other in these times.

Mimi

Yes, thanks Kristin for
Yes, thanks Kristin for starting this. It is wonderful to see everyone posting say they lit a candle.


Kylez ♥

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

Your pic♥

I do love your new pic Jackie. I think Calleen was looking for the pic you had up of your candle lit for Danelle. Is it on your expressions page?

Love, Jeanne ♥

I Am Sorry
I am sorry about Danelle. I will light a candle in her honor.

P