<p>“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.” </p>
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<li>Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism</li>
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<p>One of my favorite hymns starts off, “Oh dreamer leave thy dreams for joyful waking, oh captive rise and sing for thou art free…” I think it means to leave whatever earthly things are bothering us and be free.</p>
<p>My prayers to Sunrise’s family.</p>
<p>Prayers for peace.</p>
<p>Candle lit. May Sunrise be enveloped in peace, love, and light.</p>
<p>Im sitting next to H in our family room. Our dear friend M is by her side as well. Yesterday, H was not responsive at all, and we thought that she can no longer hear us or communicate with us. Today, much to my surprise she opened her eyes and gazed into mine. </p>
<p>I was shocked, it was a little bit like her ‘coming back from the dead.’ At first I did not know if she was really hearing or seeing me. Her expression was different. It took me a while to realize that she understands what I’m saying and is able to respond, sometimes, with a gesture. </p>
<p>I will share with you some more about the day.</p>
<p>Joining all with a prayer in my heart for Sunrise, a strong and generous soul and her loving family. My you all find the strength to endure the rest of this journey and find comfort in the love of all who have been touched so deeply by Sunrise. Blessings,peace and comfort to Sunrise and her family.</p>
<p>I am here, sunrise, thinking of you and your family. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, and for showing us the power of openness, love, and grace under fire. I am a better person for knowing you, and will remember you always.</p>
<p>Coldad, we are virtually all sitting with you. Peace.</p>
<p>We are all sitting with you, Coldad.</p>
<p>present among friends, lifting up sunriseeast, glad for her life.</p>
<p>Coldad, I am glad she can still hear your words of love.</p>
<p>Peace be with you and your loving family, Sunrise.</p>
<p>Candle lit. Hoping for peace for your family. Thank you for allowing us to be with you virtually and to honor the wonderful spirit of your mother and wife.
She has influenced so many people; convincing some to seek care for their symptoms, others to reach out or to find family histories, others to seek peace with people in their own lives.</p>
<p>Coldad, I am glad you are here with us, and allowing us to be with you. Thank you.</p>
<p>Coldad, again I feel so privileged to be a part of these so private moments.</p>
<p>We are by your side, Coldad, and we are comforted knowing that you are with a dear friend, as well. Peace.</p>
<p>Prayers for Sunriseeast and your family and loved ones.</p>
<p>A prayer for a peaceful passing</p>
<p>My candle is lit. You all are all in my thoughts and heart. Thank you all again for everything.</p>
<p>Coldad, we are with you now and in the future. We are honored you have joined our circle of love.</p>