Comments on: Dear Clare

By: Colourful Vision

Colourful Vision — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:40:41 +0000

”I’m so happy to see you back. I’ve missed your lovely posts and poetry. Take care and good thoughts to you, always.”

That’s so nice..Thank u very mcuh..

CJ: You’re very welcome, CV. Can’t wait to catch up.

By: Colourful Vision

Colourful Vision — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:38:00 +0000

Cj, this is ”sadly” well written..This went straight to my heart as I have lost some very close people too who meant so much to me.. But, even though, that I am not religious I believe in Heaven..I am convince in a way that there they all are keeping an eye on me …I am sure that she helped u out making peace with her death by writing this very touching tribute…

Take carexoxo

CJ: Thank you, CV. This letter was something I felt like I had to write and I hope Clare would be proud. I feel like in facing it that I have begun to heal and that my words have touched so many people means so much to me as well.

I’m so happy to see you back. I’ve missed your lovely posts and poetry. Take care and good thoughts to you, always.

By: marnini

marnini — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:54:37 +0000

C.J., I know how it is to lose a special friend as a child. I lost two cousins within five years of each other when I was a little girl. Their spirits still live within mine.
I am no preacher and would never judge you or anyone else’s belief but I was saddened that you don’t feel that you will ever see Claire again. I do believe in God and Heaven and have had enough experiences in life to really know both exist. I can tell through your words that you are a kind, gentle person and I find warmth within you. Life is easier when you believe. Look for reasons to believe I think once you make an attempt to seek signs you will find them. There is a book called embraced by the light, do me a favor read it just for the sake of reading -no expectations and see if you feel any different at the end.
As I’m sure you know, I recently lost my father and I know when he died ( I was with him) he smiled 5 gigantic smiles (like a little boy seeing Christmas for the first time) there is no doubt in my mind that he was seeing people. Even if at the end of my life there is no heaven, living life like there would be a heaven made living all the more enjoyable.

Your letter to your friend was beautiful. Her passing effected a lot of people I am sure and their lives were forever altered because of it.

Love your friend,

Maribeth

CJ: Thank you, Maribeth. Writing my letter to Clare was very difficult but she meant so much to me that I wanted to share that, to share my tribute to her and who she was. Her life touched so many people and her death saddened all of us… in holding her in my heart I feel like she lives on and I hope she would be proud of who I am.

To be honest I don’t know if I will see Clare again; my feeling at this time in my life is that I won’t see her again but I’m a spiritual person in other ways and I’m by no means certain of anything I feel… I try to focus instead on living a good life, being a good person… I hope if I do see her again, that would matter as much.

I have immense respect for what other people believe, though, and I’m very sorry for your losses. I’m glad that you had the chance to be with your father… I know how much you loved him and I hope that has helped to bring you some peace.

Take care and thank you for your kind words; I appreciate them so much.

By: thebeadden

thebeadden — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:58:38 +0000

CJ, that was a beautiful letter. So honest and moving. Here I am crying again. That you could open up like that and share just how much she meant to you, is a step towards healing. Not that I think we ever get over losing those we love.
I do hope you find some peace. I’m sorry for her passing and your loss. But perhaps you can take a bit of happiness in the fact that you were able to know her and be her friend.
Take Care CJ,
BD

CJ: Thank you, BD. Clare meant so much to me that it was hard to put into words but I felt like this was something I had to write. The pain is still there but my memory of her feels brighter now… perhaps that’s the start of it healing.

I try to take a lot of happiness from her being in my life. I treasure my memories of her, the happy times we shared… she was a wonderful friend and that she touched so many people in her short life shows she was a wonderful person too.

Thank you for your kind words and peace to you, always.

By: Juan

Juan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:01:11 +0000

I don’t know what to say… just that I’m truly sorry for your loss.

This was a beautiful and emotive letter. I’m sure Clare would be very proud of you, no doubt.

My best to you.

CJ: Thank you, Juan. I was sorry to hear about your brother and your kind words mean a lot to me. Though it’s been a long time since she died, Clare is never far from my thoughts… this letter helped me to remember why I loved her and I hope she would be proud.