Sunday, February 24, 2008

benediction

Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel the dark way with us.

So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind.

And may our love and care bring healing to our own lives, our community and our world;

And may God's love and peace be ours and be for all people everywhere, today and forever.

Henri-Frederic Amiel (adapted)

In her short time with us, oh how Patricia gladdened our hearts, in so many ways. As so many have written, hers was a presence of infectious cheer and joy, passion and drive, love and kindness. As we reel from her loss, may we indeed be swift to love and make haste to be kind – now in honor of Patricia, to carry on her memory in each kind action, each smile, each hand reaching out to help in love. Her sweet spirit has left us, but may our love and care in her memory bring healing.

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