Janet & Joanne

Janet & Joanne

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

She's Home

At 3:54  this afternoon I lost my hero, my lover, my best friend.  She flew home on butterfly wings and now is soaring with the angels.  After she graduated, Shan and I washed her with lavender water and anointed her with rose oil.  She looked beautiful.  Her suffering is over and she is experiencing an unspeakable love.  It was a wonderful 23 years.  Now I  learn how to live life without her.  I don't want to.

Thank you for all your prayers and support - I know she was well loved.

38 comments:

Cyndi Meuchel said...

And you are well loved too Janet. We're also with you every step of the way. Don't forget to lean on your support.

Anonymous said...

Janet,

We are all thinking of you and send prayers of comfort to you.

Love,

Marty, Jen & Mallory

Nancy Kennell said...

A life so well lived and now peace, blessed peace. Hugs, Nancy

Anonymous said...

Her grace was inspirational. Janet, my heart is heavy for you. You both were so fortunate to share life with each other.Peace to you both.

cindy maxwell

Lisa Iversen said...

Thank you for sharing Joanne, your love, and your grief with us, Janet.

We are with you in remembering Love Never Dies.

Love,
Lisa

Kathy McGee said...

Know that while you're experiencing unspeakable grief, you're well loved too!. My heart goes out to you Janet. You've touched so many lives, and helped so many, many people. We're here to help you now.

Anonymous said...

Janet, what an amazing words you've used to describe Joanne's transition. I am here for you. Whatever you need, anything, please know that you are supported and loved.

Prayers for you during for this new way of being in the world.

All my love,

Heather McKendry

Anonymous said...

Janet,you were the wind beneath her beautiful butterfly wings! Your strength, love and devotion helped Joanne "fight the good fight" and when her time came to surrender to her higher power you helped her do so with dignity and grace. Thank you for sharing so much of your spirit through your blogs...and what a beautiful spirit you have! I have been so touched by the things you have written and am sending prayers now for you to find comfort, rest and healing.

Colleen Carey

Anonymous said...

Janet,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joanne has been an inspiration to us. The grace and dignity you have both brought to this world has made a huge difference in our lives.
Love,
Carmel and Rich Bodle

Anonymous said...

Dear Aunt Janet,
You have been so incredibly strong and supportive. I admire your strength and the true love you have shown with Joanne. She will be deeply missed and I cannot begin to fathom how you must feel know. Love you.
Sarah

Monique said...

Janet,
Thank you for sharing the journey with us. As you learn to live in a new relationship to Joanne I will be thinking of you daily sending you love and strength, and I know many, many others will be doing the same.

You are an incredible woman and were given a beautiful love because you deserve it, lots more love is still coming.

You are in my prayers,
Monique

Marilyn McClellan said...

She was a very, very special person and the journey was long. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Alice said...

Lord, we thank you for Joanne, for the love she shared, for the strong and gifted woman she was. We ask your blessing and love to come to Janet, that grief turn from unbearable to bearable, that the memory of love's bright light come to peacefully rest in her heart.

Anonymous said...

Blessings & great love to you Janet as you experience God's great and endless love for both you & Joanne. Thank you so much for sharing your and her journey with us. I can't stop crying. I can't imagine how it must feel to you. What Light & love our friend brought to our lives. How free she must be now, released from her body and surrounded by our and Spirit's great love. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your generous love & sharing! Betsy

Mara said...

Janet...

We love you and are sending you our love and light...

Joanne will always be cherished and live forever in all of our hearts...

Thinking of you and sending prayers of peace and comfort~

Giant hugs from Halifax...Mara and Natalie

Mara said...

Janet...

We love you and are sending you our love and light...

Joanne will always be cherished and live forever in all of our hearts...

Thinking of you and sending prayers of peace and comfort~

Giant hugs from Halifax...Mara and Natalie

Marijo Fox said...

Janet, I have been unable to form the words to help you through this process of losing your best friend. I feel so helpless. I want you to know that I have been with you in the last months in my mind and prayers. You both have shown me a love so great that it was awesome to behold. Your partner in life will be missed. My prayers are with you. Marijo Fox

Unknown said...

Janet ,

Joanne has been lifted up on those incredible butterfly wings . . . now may those wings support you, as you recall the beautiful relationship you shared for 23 years.

Blessings,

Carol and Neal Nicolay

judy feldra said...

Janet, as you move along on the uneven road of grief toward peace, I know Joanne's love will strenghten you, sustain you and surround you with light.

Bobbi said...

Dearest Janet,
Please feel the love and prayers that we are surrounding you with in this time of great saddness.

We will always cherish our shared memories of our sacred times together.

Bobbi and Pasi

Lois said...
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Rody and Alice Rowe said...

Your hurt and hope in our hearts.

Rody & Alice

Lois said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Janet as you learn to live life without Joanne. We will miss her wonderful smile and her loving and caring spirit. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Love,
Lois and Mike

Anonymous said...

Joann was the most accepting,lovely lady ,who enjoyed your place in this world.She was so encouraging . When I saw her in the relay for life walk. We shared a moment.eyes lockd and we knew ..a quiet fight and prayerful stroll. She will be missed.
Terrie May

Nancy Hart said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you live through this time of grieving the loss of a great love and celebrating the life of a great woman.

With love,
Nancy Hart

rte1953 said...

Dear Janet,
Bob knew something was up yesterday afternoon, around 4. He is that kind of guy.
I don't have any words of comfort. I just know I am there for you, dear friend.
love, Ruth

Anonymous said...

Janet, please know that here in this mountain village, many prayers are being sent your way. I will miss her gentle presence. She was such a gift to us all, and you have been such an inspiration on how to mid-wife a beloved one to the next great adventure. Sending love,
Linda Allen

Sheila Fluetsch said...

Janet,
I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the vigil for Joanne last night. It was a comfort to be with others who also loved the amazing and beautiful woman we all now miss. I don't know how others learn to live without their partner, but I know they do. I don't know how you will learn, but I know you will. I am here to support you. Please call on me whenever. Love, Sheila

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry to hear that I missed a vigil for Joanne. Janet, I am holding your heart with so much love and care. Please let me know if there will be opportunities to gather in remembrance of Joanne and her magnificence. I have a huge hug I'd like to give you as well.
Love, Heather McKendry

Anonymous said...

Janet, her love will be with you always. You're in my prayers as you learn to cope with this pain.
Barbara

Rev. Meredith Ann Murray said...

Dear Janet,
What a beautiful send off you gave her...she knew she was loved. And you have so many people who love and admire you, dear lady. Please lean on all of the support that is here for you as you navigate the next part of your journey. JoAnn's love lives on...in you and the many lives she touched.
Blessings,
Meredith

Anonymous said...

Janet,

I have been away and felt the nudging all last week to check in with your blog. Your words here speak volumes about you, Joanne and the love you shared. I feel her sweet spirit dancing. I remember bits and pieces of her Recipe for Fulfillment...she was and is indeed a bright star! You, also, Janet are an amazing being...so beautiful, courageous and strong! Donna Gustin

Unknown said...

Dear Janet -
Absence is no match for the power of love - your love for Joanne, and hers for you, shine brightly across time and space. Know that the circle of love and support surrounding you extends all the way from upstate New York.
Jenny Fox

Geoffrey X Lane said...

I feel your sadness and grief I am inspired by such love, may all be well, love Geoffrey

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