There are no words to adequately express to give you our sympathy. The loss of a love one only begins to heal with a lot of time.  In fact, it does not heal only the pain lessens.

No matter what each of our beliefs might be Tianna, know you are in our thoughts, our hearts and in each of our individual type of prayers. The loss of our last sibling whether a brother as I lost or a sister as you lost is a life altering experience. The greatest gift you gave her was facing her death head on with her; there is no greater gift we give one we love. Nor is there any more of a personal painful time any of us might go through. May you find comfort in knowing you were there, that her pain is no more, and that there was nothing left unsaid.  The love will embrace you and hold you and we your friends are here just to offer what little each of us might for you.

I will close with one of my favorite sayings that I have read at funerals of love ones I have lost.

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.

Our love Tianna, there will also be a place in the forums if you would prefer to leave Tianna a more personal message then here on the public blog.

Ken, Rose, our admins, moderators and all of our members hold you in our thoughts.

28 Responses to “All of us here at Rose Speaks.com Extends our Deepest Sympathy to our member Tianna and her Family”
  1. raven says:

    My thoughts and prayers to Tianna and family for their loss.

  2. JMA says:

    Tianna I’m so sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Rose what a beautiful poem.

  3. spitfiregrl says:

    Tianna…so sorry for your loss….may god be with you and your family.
    Here is one of my favorite songs when dealing with a loss of a loved one

    “The Other Side”
    Don Conoscenti
    I’m over on the other side where life and death softly divide
    I left my skin and bones behind now I’m over on the other side
    Can you feel me there with you?
    My breath is gone but I’m not through
    I loved you then and I still do from over on the other side

    I can fly, really fly
    Below the earth, all through the sky
    Tell them all I did not die
    I’m just over on the other side

    It’s good here on the other side
    The sweetest songs, the bluest skies
    Thank you for the tears you cried, but it’s good here on the other side
    I can fly

    The world is smaller than a needle’s eye
    Where life and death softly divide
    When you leave your skin and bones behind I’ll be waiting on the other side

    I can fly, really fly
    Below the earth, all through the sky
    Go tell ‘em all I did not die
    I’m just over on the other side

    Here is a link for the actual song

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufW_I1ZBjhw

  4. butterfly says:

    One of my favs too spitfiregirl! Tianna - prayers r w/ u and your family.

  5. fifi says:

    Condolances Tianna, so sorry to hear about your sister, I’ll be thinking of you.

  6. Liann says:

    Tianna,
    Mine too, You and your family are in my prayers, and in my heart,

    spitfiregrl#3, Thank You for posting that, I wish I known those words sooner, they are very comforting.

  7. ray says:

    Tianna, I’m so sorry for your lost. I will pray for your family tonight. May God be with you and your family.

  8. hmm says:

    Tianna I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers go out for and to your family.Rose yes it is a beautiful poemand says it all

  9. TheSpy says:

    We at Nazarian and Associates send our condolences, sorry to hear of your loss.

  10. heath says:

    Tianna your virtual family is here and thinking of you..I sent you a pm..

  11. Peppermint says:

    Tianna and family, all of our love and prayers to you for a comfortable grieving period. I know your sister must have been a wonderful girl.
    Love, Margie and family

  12. BEVERLY says:

    TIANNA——All my prayers are with you,and your family,just remember,the GOOD lORD, IS RIGHT THERE FOR YOU.

  13. Sammy1 says:

    Tianna … I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers.

  14. sunflower says:

    Dear Tianna,

    So sorry for your loss! Glad to hear she didn’t suffer long. I’m sending this message of comfort for you:
    There are no words …what can I say?
    At last her sweet soul winged its way
    To peace and freedom in the sky
    Where never again will she suffer or cry.
    It’s all part of God’s great plan …
    Which remains a mystery to man.
    We cannot understand His ways
    Nor can we count our earthly days.
    But who are we to question and doubt?
    God knoweth well what He’s about;
    He knew she longed to “go to sleep”
    Where only angels, a vigil keep.
    The pain of living grew too great
    No longer could she stay and wait;
    She did not want to leave you, dear,
    But she had finished her work down here.
    So she closed her eyes and when she awoke,
    These are the words the Master spoke …
    “Welcome, dear child, you are Home at last,
    And now the burden of living is past.”
    “There’s work for you in My Kingdom, dear
    And you are needed and wanted here.”
    So weep not, she has just gone on ahead,
    Don’t think of her as being dead.
    She’s out of sight for a little while,
    And you’ll miss her touch and her little smile,
    But you know she is safe in the home above
    Where there is nothing but Peace and Love.
    And, surely, you would not deny her peace …
    And you’re glad that she has found release.
    Think of her there as a soul that is free,
    And Home at last, where she wanted to be.
    ~ Helen Steiner Rice ~

    Also sending my love, prayers and comfort to your family. Please come and visit us in chat, especially on the up coming snowy days.

  15. sunflower says:

    Rose,
    This was so sweet of you thanks so much!

  16. Roxanne says:

    Tianna
    I am so sorry for your loss. I know nothing can be said to ease your pain but know that we are all here for you and praying for you and your family. I’m glad that you were able to stay and be with her. There is nothing more personal and nothing more dignified for a loved one that is close to death than for another loved one to stand by their side and hold their hand in their last moments. I’m sure she was comforted by your presense.

  17. Lucky says:

    Tianna,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sisters are so special. This is my favorite poem, and I am sending it to you. Think of all the good times and it will get you through this sad time. God bless.

    Memories…

    Who’s afraid of memories?
    The ones that get embellished with every re-telling
    And the ones that keep us company when we can’t sleep
    The ones that don’t go away, with all your wishing,
    and the ones you wish would come back.

    Sitting in the corner is the one that reminds
    you of your childhood
    Next to it lies the one from your first kiss
    Leaning on that, is your last kiss, from the one
    you wished was still around.

    Together, they play tricks on you,
    sometimes they make you giggle
    Other times they make you laugh out- loud
    Still other times, they make you cry, alone,
    unable to explain history to those
    who didn’t experience it with you.

    Sometimes you fight them,
    other times you fight for them.
    You want to share all of them
    And you can never go back.

  18. savesomething says:

    TIANNA GOOD FRIEND OF US,
    I am with you and your family,praying to give all of you the strenght to pass this sadess time.Virtual friend you are in my hart.

  19. Febbie says:

    Tianna, you know that the pain has stopped and the glory of the spirit has went on, it saddens you, but she is still with you in the sweet memories .
    Here for you, and for your family.
    Your friend

  20. Daisy says:

    I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one,
    I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when day is done
    I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
    of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
    I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun,
    Of happy memories that I leave behind When day is done.

  21. Tianna says:

    OMG you guys I am I am moved beyond words. When I logged on I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I will write more later as I am at a lose for words right now and need time to compose myself.

    Thank you so much, you have no idea how much this means to me. You are all a very special group of ppl.

    Tianna

  22. flowerz says:

    Tiana, I am so sorry for your of loss of your beloved sister. I lost one of my sisters two years ago, and I know how you feel. I, also, lost my dad four months before loosing my sister. I try to dwell on the good things she and I shared. God bless you and your family/

  23. Tianna says:

    I don’t even know what to say to all off you other than you will never know how much this means to me. I honestly couldn’t believe it when I logged on. It made me feel so special.

    My sister wasn’t felling well and had been having some tests done and the DR could find nothing wrong. She went to have her teeth cleaned and the dentist was the 1 to pick up that she had cancer. This was at the end of July, so we knew she was terminal but thought we had a bout 3 months left with her. None of us expected her to go this fast, but she is no longer in any pain and that gives us some comfort.

    It’s funny I would leave the hospital and on my way back to the hotel I would call my hubby and kid’s, and my best friend and as soon as I would get in my room I would log on to chat to talk with some of you ppl. I guess that is why I find that so odd is I have alot of friends but for some reason I would go straight to chat instead of calling my friends. I have always made a comment that you ppl here at rosespeaks are my virtual family and after this I now know why I called you that.

    My hubby was laying in bed with me when I first logged on, and I just burst into tears seeing what you had done for me. I am sure alot of your families are like mine and just don’t get what we are all so involved in here, but after my hubby seeing that he said to me ok Tianna I get it now, what a nice bunch of ppl (finally he understands why I spend so much time here LOL)

    She was my last surviving immedaite family member, and it is very strange when you are the only one left of your immediate family, if any of you are the only ones left in your family, then you know what I am talking about.

    The last year has been kind of hard. I took on raising my 3 Grandchildren instead of retiring, my Mother in law passed away in March and now my sister is gone also. With all of that happening I always found comming to this site my escape and once we got the chat it was even better, as we got to know each other alot more once we are on chat. Some days I would wake up and have a sore tummy from laughing so much the night before in chat ( once we got all the new toys we were like a bunch of kids, passing drinks around and playing with all the sounds LOL) and ohhhhhh some of those receipes we exchange in chat are so good LOL.

    All of your kind words,poems and songs are beautiful, they will be in my heart and thoughts forever.

    Gosh even Naz ( or his staff) sent a message. Like I said all of you ppl here have made me feel special

    Rose, Ken and all the staff and members of rosespeaks Thank you so much!!!!!!

    I have said this many times I am very proud to be a member of Rosespeaks.

    Tianna

  24. Beth says:

    My dear Tianna,
    I have been off the net for the last few days. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

    Sister Love

    I said a prayer for you today
    That God would take your fear away,
    And that you would no longer dread
    When lights are out and you’re in bed.

    I prayed God’s light to shine right there
    To soothe your soul with loving care,
    And take away the painful part
    Of memories from that little girl
    Who was harmed by the evil in this world.

    For sister-love is very strong,
    And fights real hard to right a wrong.

    God’s our Father now, you know,
    And to His arms we all may go.
    He’ll take the hurt and ease the pain
    So you can live your life again.

    You wonder how I know it’s true?
    Because I lived that life with you.
    And nightly angels came to stay
    To watch and take my fear away.

    God made us sisters for a reason,
    And we have weathered many seasons.
    Through many more I’ll walk with you.
    I’ll listen and will talk with you.

    And if you need me, I’ll be there,
    And rest assured I’ll always care
    About your future, present, and past
    For our sister-love was meant to last.

    I said a prayer for you today,
    And God will take your fear away.
    And you’ll no longer have to dread,
    Because Light shines eternal around your bed.

    by Kathi Thornhill

  25. hmm says:

    Tianna that is exactly my thought about Rosespeaks and members,They are my virtual family and that is why I am still here at rosespeaks and will always be a member

  26. Ajila says:

    Tianna,

    My love and prayers are with you in your time of great loss. I’m so glad you can draw strength from the group. {{{HUGS}}}

  27. Bewildered says:

    Bless you Tianna. My deepest condolences to you and yours.

  28. AJM says:

    Tianna,
    So sorry for your lost, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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