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20/2/2018

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can express the feelings of loss.


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Barry was a guide at the Botanic Gardens. He took me to see the magnolias.

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Thinking of all the bereaved today, and wishing you comfort.
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PennyL
20/2/2018 12:37:31 am

There are no words, Freda. Sending love to you, and thinking of all those I know who are suffering loss. Pennyx

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Freda
20/2/2018 02:58:27 pm

Thank you PennyL.

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Gail
20/2/2018 03:55:06 am

Sending thoughts of comfort your way

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Freda
20/2/2018 02:59:10 pm

Thank you Gail. It helps.

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Cristiana
20/2/2018 05:32:20 am

I have no words but here are some borrowed ones as I send love towards you:
"when it was time to set the table, we were five:
my father, my mother, my sisters
and me. then, my older sister
married. then, my younger sister
married. then, my father died. today,
when it is time to set the table, we are five,
except my older sister who is
at her home, except my younger
sister who is at her home, except my
father, except my widowed mother. each one
is an empty place at this table where
i eat alone. but they will always be here.
at the time to set the table, we will always be five.
as long as one of us is alive, we will always
be five.
Poem by José Luís Peixoto, translated from the Portuguese by Hugo Dos Santo.

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Freda
20/2/2018 03:00:24 pm

I absolutely love this and will treasure it. Thank you.

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Linda
20/2/2018 06:13:57 am

Tough day. Take care.

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Freda
20/2/2018 03:01:05 pm

It was and I did, and thank you Linda.

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Mary
20/2/2018 07:45:40 am

xo

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Freda
20/2/2018 03:01:31 pm

xo

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Viv link
20/2/2018 03:05:38 pm

As I look at your painting each morning I think of you both in your beautiful home you made together by the edge of the Loch and the sunny day we spent with you - sending love and comfort - and amongst the great sadness you feel and I hope you have happy memories too. Viv x

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Freda
20/2/2018 03:13:25 pm

Rather overwhelmed by the sadness today but yes, happy memories too - one of them that sunny day we met you both. Thank you Viv.

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Julia
21/2/2018 03:58:29 am

Freda...i am sending you my sincerest sympathy across the world...there are no words to erase your pain..but do know that you have created an “indra’s net” of people who love you and are wishing they could personally come over with tea and some hugs and love..perhaps go for a walk with you in that garden...i love the photo of barry...and when you are ready..please tell us more about him..he must have been a remarkable man!!

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Freda
22/2/2018 05:44:11 am

Thank you Julia. The concept of Indra's net is new to me and is a good metaphor for the interconnectedness we have here. This is a favourite photograph and I walked there with a friend the other day.

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Lotta
21/2/2018 05:04:44 am

What a lovely photo Freda, I get the feeling Barry had a wonderfully gentle energy... Sending love and a belated hug your way. X

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Freda
22/2/2018 05:44:59 am

I still feel his gentle energy at times..

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Gillie
21/2/2018 11:19:49 pm

I feel so sad for you Freda. It is heart wrenching to lose someone so dear to you. Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us. You might be interested to know that I read your blog when I need cheering up. It is life affirming.

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Freda
22/2/2018 05:47:24 am

Thank you Gillie. I am delighted to know you find the blog life affirming (as I find the thoughtful comments like yours life affirming).

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