Prayers or Well Wishes...Again....

[_Yoda]

My friend finally lost his battle with brain cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep about 3 AM.

He is not LDS. He is actually Catholic...but he loved the hymn, "If You Could Hie to Kolob". Since I will not be able to attend the funeral due to time and finances, I will be recording an MP3 of myself singing this piece for the family as my gift and contribution.

Once I have recorded it, I will place it on my website and post a link here for those interested in hearing it.

Ross was a mentor, and like a second father to me. He encouraged me with my writing, and also counseled me while I was getting my Master's degree. I was privileged to write for his magazine, "Tall Ship Canada", and design the electronic companion or "E-Zine" for him.

Please keep his family in your prayers. He will be missed by many. His wife is also not well.

[_Ray A]

I'm sorry to hear about this loss, Liz. I know how you feel. A couple of weeks ago I learned of the death of one of my former workmates. His son died of a disability-related condition a few years ago, and though this broke his heart he "soldiered on". I know we tend to cliches when someone dies, but in this case I can say without any pretense, that my workmate was a man "without guile", and always saw the best in people. I copied his death notice (with a photo) to my folders, and reminisced on the many good qualities he had, and how he influenced me in subtle ways he never realised. Mind you, I can't say this about anyone/everyone, but some people deserve "special mention". Mostly they are those who have, in one way or another, truly touched our lives.

[_beastie]

I'm so sorry, liz. It is so difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one, no matter what one's belief system may be. I don't think I ever really "dealt with" the loss of my friend to cancer a few years ago, in terms of getting over it in some way. You just learn to live with the loss.

[_John Larsen]

I am sorry for you loss.

[_Yoda]

Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it. I think the hardest thing is just not being able to be there. I'm just sort of numb.

[_Pokatator]

Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it. I think the hardest thing is just not being able to be there. I'm just sort of numb.

My blessings to you, liz. I feel for you....distance just plain doesn't help in these cases. I seem to know so many cases of that dreaded "c" disease lately....my bro in-law has it and his days are numbered. I am glad he lives close, it is really tough, hang in there.

pok

[_Mary]

Hey Liz, so sorry to hear this. Difficult time.

I would love to hear your recording when you have time to post it.

Mary

[_malkie]

Hi Liz.

Sorry to hear your news.

A couple of months ago my wife's best friend, who was Catholic, died - also far from where we live.

Although my wife is mostly TBM, and so has no belief in the efficacy of the Catholic Mass, she felt that she wanted to do something that would have been meaningful to her friend, so she wore black for a week, and had a Mass said for her friend at our local Catholic Church.

Wishing you all the best as you mourn the loss of your friend and mentor.

malkie

[_Seven]

Hi Liz,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dealing with the death of a loved one is the most emotionally painful part of life and I feel for you.
Losing a friend at a younger age is very difficult, especially when it seems their life was cut short.

I would love to hear your recording.

[_Yoda]

Thank you all for your kind words. This is why you guys are my adopted Internet family.

Thanks again for your support.

Here is the recording. I finished it today, and emailed it to the family:

http://web.me.com/escottmusicstudio/Sco ... Kolob.html