Stories Collected While Living in France
Godspeed cousin Julie.
When I saw my cousin Linda's name appear on my phone I knew why she was calling.
The news was no surprise yet it was hard to believe, hard to feel, hard to hear the words:
Julie died early this morning.
Stardust to stardust.
A new journey begins for you and those of us who love you.
Writing this is surreal… life without you Julie is feels strange and sad.
i am so very sorry …. literally sharing in your heartache-with love and friendship
she was the best, wasn’t she?
Oh Corey, I am so sorry. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Sending you love, always.
I am so very sorry, Corey. Holding you close in thought and prayer, my friend.
I’m sorry Corey. She lives on in your wonderful memories and those of others. XO
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Prayers for you, dear Corey, and for your family, everyone who will miss Julie, and mourn her passing.
Sending best wishes to you and all your family as you remember all the many joyous things about Julie….she has joined the stars…Jennie
I am so very sorry, Corey. Sending you love as you celebrate your dear cousin’s life. I am so thankful you have so many happy memories, and so sorry for your loss. Much love …
EPITAPH 😪
When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.
And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.
I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.
Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on in your eyes
And not your mind.
You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.
Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love, give me away.
Merrit Malloy
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“Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire”
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin
…and when the Angels will ask me to recall I’ll tell them that I remember you ❤️
So very sorry Dear Corey. Those warm memories will keep you warm and her flame lit in your heart. Blessing and love
Oh my expected but unexpected 😢 so very sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and serenity for you and your family. ♥️
Corey, my heart is with you and your family. Stardust to stardust. Love, Leslie
Oh how sad it is when we lose those we love so dearly.
My prayers and love and sympathy for you all.
She will live forever in your hearts.
Treasure every golden memory.
Jeanne
So sorry for your loss Corey, Julie has her angel wings now and will soar. Your memories will carry you through. 🙏 for you and your family
So sorry Corey. I lost in April a very very close cousin. It’s not the death that is so hard to accept but the way the person died that is difficult to comprehend. Another angel in heaven. A special prayer for you and Julie today🙏❤️
Corey, I’m so very sorry to read of your cousin’ death.
Prayers for all.
Stardust to stardust…
I’m so sorry for this searing loss.
Prayers & love to you Corey & all your family.
🦋🙏🦋
Dear Corey, What a sad year of loss you have had. I’m so sorry to hear about Julie. Be kind to yourself. Sending big hugs, Michelle
So sorry to hear this! What a year of loss! Take care of yourself.
Sending you healing hugs. While time will not heal this wound, it will soften the edges and make your sorrow easier to bear. Be gentle with yourself.
I’m so sorry. Hugs to you Corey, in the loss of someone who was so close to you 💔.
I am sorry for loss of someone so dear to you. Holding you in my prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you, Corey. It seems to be the season of change for me as well, my 96 year old Mother having passed earlier this month and now I have a treasured friend on hospice.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Corey – such sad news again. Friends and readers hold you and your entire family in their hearts.
May love from around the world support you in this time.
What a heartfelt way to say good-bye to Julie’s mortal being…”stardust to stardust”. And now you will have so many good memories to comfort you when you look to the stars. Condolences from Chico.
Julie’s family and yours are on my prayer list. So, so, sorry for your loss.
Dear, dear Corey, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was so much a part of your life. May her soul rest in peace and grace.
Dear Corey, Please accept my condolences at the loss of your beloved cousin, Julie. I wish you and your entire family peace and comfort.
Corey, I am so, so sorry you have lost Julie. From your descriptions of her she was truly your traveling companion on bikes and throughout your life. We who read your blog have been so privileged to know her through you. Thank you for sharing her with us. Hug everyone in your family for me. I so wish I could deliver the hugs in person.
So sorry for the loss of your dear cousin Julie, be good to yourself today, you will hold her in your heart forever.
May each sighting of a dragonfly bring you precious memories of your Julie. Hugs to you.
Dear Corey, I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. God bless you and Julie.
I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
I lost my favorite cousin in April to a very fast spreading cancer. I feel your sadness.
So very sad. ((Corey))
I am so sorry to hear of Julie’s passing Corey. May your precious and wonderful memories sustain you in the grieving journey. Kathy xx
My deepest sympathies, Corey.
I am so very sorry to read this sad news. So much loss is hard to bear. Sending love and light to you Corey and your family. Special cousins are one of our life’s most special treasures
My love and sympathy
pours out for you and your loved ones.
xoxo
jody
Very sorry for your loss. Take Care.
Corey – Much sympathy to you and your extended family. The cousin relationship can be special – a step away from the immediate family yet still connected. I know you will miss her a lot.
Deep condolences, Corey. You’re in my prayers.
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