<p>My candle is lit as well, Sunrise. Coldad and sons, I hope you are able to find comfort here this evening.</p>
<p>I am so sorry that the party sunrise hoped to have will not take place. It would have been wonderful to meet her and those of you who could come.</p>
<p>Indeed, how lovely it is that we are together now. It is a blessing for her virtual friends to get a few words from those real friends, the ones who have been so true, so present, so involved. She commended her friends so often, and knew they were essential for her husband’s well-being as well as for herself.</p>
<p>sailingwest and sunriseson2, sending more virtual mom hugs to you both.</p>
<p>Peace to you, Sunrise. And thoughts of comfort and strength to all those you love and who love you.
I am humbled to share this time with everyone.</p>
<p>Holding sunrise and her family in my heart, praying for you to be enveloped in warmth, love, and peace. It sounds like you are. So much love, and the supportive pillars of your community of friends. Blessings.</p>
<p>To all of Sunrise’s real life family and friends–thank you for, at this most difficult of all times, coming into our CC world and making the connection with us. We hold your wife, mother, and friend in the highest esteem. </p>
<p>Sunrise, you always seemed so surprised at all of the wonderful things people did for you while you were on this journey. It is no surprise to us. You are one of a kind!</p>
<p>Sending along the warmth and comfort that my purring cat is giving me as we rest and reflect.</p>
<p>H looks rather peaceful, though I had to give her a bit of morphine. M is holding her hand and from time to time reads to H one of the many postings on this vigil.</p>
<p>Oh Sunrise, what a beautiful job you and your husband have done raising your boys! We who admire your strength and grace embrace you dear friend.</p>
<p>I am burning a frosted cupcake candle in celebration of sunriseeast’s life.</p>
<p>Goodbye, Sunriseeast, I will miss you a lot. Love and peace to you and your family.</p>
<p>Ahhh, but this is sunrise’s party. It is a celebration of the ties that bind humanity, of love that can grow and flourish in the most mysterious of circumstances. Yes, this is her party.</p>
<p>Sailingwest and SunriseEastSon2,
You will go through many moments of sadness, especially during important occasions that you wish you could share those moments with your mother. Let this thread be a legacy. Please feel free to return here for some love and reassurance whenever you need it. Blessings to your entire family.</p>
<p>Another Virtual Mom</p>
<p>Blessed be, Sunrise.<br>
I’m singing this song for you. </p>
<p>Spirit of Life, come unto me,
Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea;
move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.
Roots hold me close; wings set me free;
Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.
—Carolyn McDade</p>
<p>Coldad and Sailingwest, i am wishing Sunrise the peace and love and generosity in her passing that she has given us all in the last year. She has demonstrated the most amazing and inspirational approach to adversity. She has shown us how to be determined and relentless and courageous. She has shown kindness toward her family that has really resonated with me. Her ability to evolve and grow in the midst of this enormous struggle has been tremendously moving. I am not sure I can say I love someone from the internet but if one can, it is Sunrise. She will live me forever as a compassionate and courageous example of a life well lived… Till the end. Godspeed Sunrise.</p>
<p>Sunrise, from one coast to the other, we are celebrating you. Sending you peace.</p>
<p>Blessings from Texas! I just lost my mom a few months ago and I know exactly what AnotherMom2009 means. A friend said that you will feel “disconnected”. That is exactly how I felt. I pray for peace for you all.</p>
<p>Candle lit. Wishing you a peaceful journey…</p>
<p>My candle is lit. Sunrise and family, you have shown us the strength of the ‘Power of One’. I am a better person because of you. Thank you.</p>