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« Reply #30 on: April 25, 2008, 09:38:13 AM » |
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I lit Mine- For Harry
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« Reply #31 on: April 26, 2008, 01:49:13 PM » |
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« Reply #32 on: April 26, 2008, 02:44:25 PM » |
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Arlo, you are the sweetest person.
I lit one yesterday, but i don't see it today. does that mean I need to light another? Or where did it go?
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« Reply #33 on: April 26, 2008, 03:56:43 PM » |
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The candles only last for 48 hours.
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« Reply #34 on: April 26, 2008, 06:27:21 PM » |
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Thanks ,Catbird.
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« Reply #35 on: April 26, 2008, 09:33:20 PM » |
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Another candle lit for sweet Harry.
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« Reply #36 on: April 27, 2008, 10:06:57 AM » |
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To me the candles symbolize the Jewish custom of sitting Shiva. For a week after the funeral a candle is burned, and people pay condolence calls. The mirrors are covered so the spirit doesn't get trapped, and a bucket of water sits by the front door so we can wash our hands of grief.
We're not Carol's family, but in a way we are. In my mind we're sitting Shiva with her.
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« Reply #37 on: April 27, 2008, 10:12:57 AM » |
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That is a wonderful custom, Arlo.
Yes, we are all part of Carol's extended family.
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« Reply #38 on: April 27, 2008, 10:14:17 AM » |
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Arlo, That's wonderful. and I love hearing the messages of what you do.
For Harry
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« Reply #39 on: April 27, 2008, 10:34:30 AM » |
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Thank you, Arlo, that's a lovely tradition. I feel that many of us are family, family by choice.
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« Reply #40 on: April 27, 2008, 01:58:15 PM » |
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Thank you Arlo, that is indeed a meaningful tradition.
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« Reply #41 on: April 27, 2008, 06:09:05 PM » |
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Arlo- That is a wonderful tradition.
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« Reply #42 on: June 28, 2008, 04:44:29 PM » |
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This is the most wonderful tradition. I just looked at all the candles, and the ones to Kismet make Me cry, to know how much My friends really do care. thank you, it means so very much.
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