Candles for Whispersecret

[Belegon]

Raphy:

I read this with great sorrow. I will always hold the great love story between the two of you (one which I believe continues) to be a wonderful inspiration.

Heather touched many lives and in her impact on those lives she lives on, regardless of individual religious beliefs and what the truth of them may or may not be.

Whisper, wherever you are... thank you. Just for being you. That was a very precious gift.

Raphy, my friend... there are no adequate words. How could there be? All my love and all the strength I can grant you, not just in these moments but in any. You are a wonderful person and the pairing of Heather and yourself made the world a brighter place.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

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[Svenskaflicka]

*hugs*

Lit a candle for you, raphy.

 

[Liar]

So sorry

 

[TE999]

RIP secret. My condolences on your loss, Raphy.

 

[Katyusha]

 

[Handley_Page]

RIP, girl.
Sympathy for the bereaved.

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

 

[raphy]

Thank you all for your kind words.

... for those of you who didn't know her, and don't know what a truly amazing person the world has lost this day, feel free to listen to her singing a song that we wrote and recorded for the passing of another fellow literotican, truly talented individual and very close friend, Colly Thomas:

All The Good Ones

Those words are as appropriate today for Heather, as they were 3 years ago when we wrote them for Colleen.

 

[McKenna]

Oh Raphy, my heart goes out to you. I am so, so sorry.

 

[raphy]

Oh Raphy, my heart goes out to you. I am so, so sorry.

Find me on IM sometime, D *hug*

 

[McKenna]

Find me on IM sometime, D *hug*

I'm on, and will leave on. Catch me at work if not at home, k? *hugs you tight*

 

[DesertPirate]

Hi, everyone.

With great sadness and deep regret, I bring bad news. At 12:50am Eastern Daylight Time, on Sunday the 17th of May, 2009, Heather Lynn Thomas (whispering_surrender) left this world for a better place.

Her passing was quiet, peaceful and comfortable, here at home, watched over by myself, and a very close mutual friend. She suffered no pain, and had been unconscious for 12-18 hours prior to that. The last words she ever spoke to me personally were before she slipped into unconsciousness for the final time, and they were simply: "I love you too."

I'd like to take this time to thank all of you, both for myself, and on behalf of Heather, (because I know she'd want me to) for all of the well-wishes and thoughts that we've received over the past two years or so.

Thank you.

R.

Prayers for her and raphy

 

[fieryjen]

 

[CarolinaHeat]

 

[driphoney]

Very sorry.

 

[Chantilyvamp]

She was an amazing beautiful intelligent sexy humorous mischievous woman who walked up and stole part of your heart while you weren't looking. She gave light even in her darkest moments, laughter through her tears and love, unconditional love. Anyone who knew her was very lucky and in knowing her became a better person. She touched my soul in a way no one else ever has and probably never will again.

She will always be in my heart as will you Raph.

 

[ABSTRUSE]

I was just notified of this, Oh Raphy love, my heart goes out to you and your family.
I have no other words that will be helpful, just know I'm giving you the biggest Absiest hugs and kisses.

 

[Green_Gem]

I am so sorry to read this very sad news and my deepest condolences to you Raphy. I am not a regular on the board but Whisper was a lady whose threads and comments I would always read and often reply on. I remember all the excitement and joy of your going over to her and your marriage and how very happy and fulfilled she was. I'm sorry that your time together was so tragically limited but how wonderful that you both followed your hearts and had what time you could together. Rest in peace Whisper and take care, Raphy.

 

[Mhari]

She will be very missed.

 

[neonlyte]

Twice Blessed

It's a privilege to have shared both your journeys, the sweet, the bitter, the laughter, and the tears. The sun will continue to smile on you both in my memory.

 

[ravenmx]

 

[raphy]

I don't think anyone here has heard this... But 2 years ago, just after she was diagnosed, one of the care team in the hospital made a comment that she was "easy to love".

Well, those of you that know me know that I have never been able to turn off my songwriter's brain - And when she told me what they'd said I went home and wrote this.

 

[English Lady]

*hugs* Raphy, you're in my prayers.

 

[The_Fool]

Raphy, First let me say I grieve with you for your loss. We have all suffered a loss with the passing of Whisper. Connected and apart we are still a family. I've been working on something for this thread for a while now. It just hasn't seemed to be the words I wanted them to be. Sometimes it goes that way. Seems like the words are more for me than than for you, that your sorrow has triggered my own. So saying that, please take no offense to the words below, they are me espressing my sadness, both for the loss of Whisper as well as too many others I have lost recently.




Another ripple in the pond.
Silent wave that passes on.

What does one say when
“I’m sorry, I’m sad,”
doesn’t even begin to match
thoughts and feelings left inside?

When grief offers no other emotion
other than sometimes
an almost guilty relief, knowledge
that a loved one is in a better place.

But then to think,
“What better place than with me?”
Even when inside I know
they needed to move on from suffering.

Sometimes, I have to remind myself
there is no guilt in thinking
their gain is our loss,
and to know when to let go.

But I don’t want to let go.
I can’t.
When memories cascade,
watered by tears.

Tomorrow I will focus on the joy of yesterday.
Today, I only have room for grief.