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Granddad

Postby Merlin Stargazer » 13 Jan 2008, 10:47

This candle I light for my (last) granddad, who passed away sometime last night

:( :candle:
"But we were dragons. We were supposed to be cruel, cunning, heartless, and terrible.
But this much I can tell you ape, we never burned and tortured and ripped one another apart and called it morality."
- Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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Re: Granddad

Postby Celtic Knight » 13 Jan 2008, 10:49

:candle:
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Re: Granddad

Postby Bracken » 13 Jan 2008, 11:17

Sorry to hear that, Merlin. :hug:
All my love.
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Re: Granddad

Postby Crystal Dragon » 13 Jan 2008, 12:19

:candle: for your granddad
:hug: for you and your family at this time, Merlin Stargazer
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Re: Granddad

Postby Cottilion » 13 Jan 2008, 18:57

Much strenght and love to you merlin. :candle:
I hope he passed on in his sleep without pain. :ouroboros:
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Re: Granddad

Postby Dryadia2 » 13 Jan 2008, 19:42

For your Grandad :candle:
For you, Merlin :hug:
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Re: Granddad

Postby Lady Nimue » 14 Jan 2008, 00:26

Condolences Merlin....you know your Granddad lives within you.
Im so sorry for your loss.
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Re: Granddad

Postby Amthezia » 14 Jan 2008, 05:56

*hugs* if you need me/us, just call.....
Far better it is to dare mighty things,
to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure,
than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much
because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.....

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Re: Granddad

Postby Twig » 14 Jan 2008, 08:27

I'm sorry for your pain, Merlin. My grandad was special. I'm sure your's was, too.

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Re: Granddad

Postby SilverStorm » 14 Jan 2008, 08:38

May he live on in your heart, and that comfort you.
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.  Kahlil Gibran

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Re: Granddad

Postby Merlin Stargazer » 14 Jan 2008, 22:05

Thank you all :) :hug:
"But we were dragons. We were supposed to be cruel, cunning, heartless, and terrible.
But this much I can tell you ape, we never burned and tortured and ripped one another apart and called it morality."
- Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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Re: Granddad

Postby Moomin » 26 Mar 2008, 21:59

:candle:
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Re: Granddad

Postby Ainevar » 03 Jul 2008, 16:00

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