Rest in peace, gentle sister of mine.

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An inspired musician, composer and artist.

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So loving, loyal, compassionate, sensitive, strong, brave and wise.

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A person in possession of such extraordinary dignity and grace.

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Now  you are free from suffering and pain.

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In a world that can often seem dull and bland, you brought colour, vibrancy and a touch of magic.

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Despite everything you always lived, rather than existed, and you lived until your final breath ran out. How you appreciated your life, and the lives of others.

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You were so connected to this world and took such pleasure in simple things, especially the sound of the rain, a glimpse of the stars and the song of birds.

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In the event of your death, you were very clear. There was to be no fuss, at all.

So I’ve kept it very simple.

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How I shall miss you.

How could this happen? You were so young.

What will I do without you?

Be at peace, beloved sister of mine.

I salute you.

I’ll be taking a little break from blogging, while I get my act together. Until then, take good care of yourselves.

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31 Comments

  1. Dear Dina,
    I would like to express my sincerest condolences on the passing of your loving sister. She surely was a great person and your tribute was indeed very touching.
    Wish you peace and comfort
    Vahid

  2. My dear Dina, what a beautiful gentle tribute to your sister…. I am so sorry for your pain…..you must miss her so much; she was so very special. Lots of love to you and many prayers and I am sorry I haven’t been here to comment earlier…. Rosiexxx

  3. Sending you a gentle hug my dear.
    Your sister sounds a beautiful soul, and I feel sure will never be far away from you.
    Take time……..let the tears flow ………..think of her.
    I feel your pain, as I know you have felt mine this year.

    Blessings……..

  4. So sorry for your loss dear Dina. What a wonderful sister and friend, clearly a very special person. You have written a very moving tribute to her. Thinking of you at this very painful time.

  5. Such a beautiful heart-felt tribute for your dear one, Dina. All who miss her are in our prayers.

  6. My sympathies. Great tribute to your loving sister. Wonderful images.

    Peter

  7. With tears in my eyes … I send my warmest wishes to you, as you deal with and come to terms with your sad loss. This is never easy, but with family and friends around you, may you find and take comfort.

    Your tribute is just perfect …

    Thinking of you

    My sincere condolences

    All the best Jan

  8. I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to one you loved dearly. May God comfort and uphold and bring you peace during this time.

  9. I am so sorry! I wish you peace and strength.

  10. A lovely post for a treasured sister, Dina. Best wishes for the next few months.

  11. I am so sorry for your loss. Clearly you loved her well. My best wishes to you.

  12. So sorry Dina, lovely photos and tribute to your much loved sister. Thinking of you xx

  13. Take good care of yourself and mend a little of your heartbreak. You and your sister were fortunate to have each other. I’m so very, very sorry.

  14. So very sorry to hear your news. A wonderful tribute. Hugs x

  15. Your sister lived rather than existed…..she sounds like such a wonderful being. Quality not quantity is the key to a life well lived.

    I am so sorry for your loss and send you and your family much love at this time. Janet. xxxx

  16. I am so very sorry. This is a lovely tribute.

  17. Oh Dina – my thoughts are with you – your love for your sister expressed in beautiful words and pictures.

  18. I was just about to disconnect from the internet for a while when I read this blog post. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’m lost for adequate words to express my sadness and can only look at and read your beautiful tribute to your dear sister and send my love to you. Thinking of you and your family.

  19. Dear Dina,

    I am so very sorry. A wonderful, wonderful post, a wonderful, so very beautiful a tribute to a person who was special. We’ll miss you, but, primarily, you take care of yourself and, take your time and do what you need to do.

    Lots of love and hugs xxxxx

  20. I am so sorry, Dina. Your sister sounds like she was a very special person and your tribute was lovely. Sending virtual hugs to you. xxx

  21. What a heartbreak, Dina, I am so sorry. That’s such a beautiful, touching tribute. Big huge hugs and take all the time you need to grieve her and to celebrate her. Find lots of comforting things to do xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  22. What a wonderful tribute to your dear sister. So sad when someone dies so young, but she sounds a wonderful person.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

  23. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful; your spirit shines through these photographs, Dina, and I believe they also sing of your sister’s spirit. How much alike you two must have been, especially in your appreciation of the earth and her magnificence!

    My heart is breaking for you; I send great love.

    Peace and gentle peace, dear one.

    Love,
    Kitty

  24. Sincere condolences Dina, sending hugs to you and your family xxxx

  25. Oh, Dina. What sad news. I’m so sorry. Your tribute is touching and surely true. Heal in peace, dear friend.

  26. Oh my goodness, I am so sorry for your loss! I imagined losing one of my own sisters and can’t imagine what you must be going through. Your tribute was very touching. There are tears in my eyes. Take care dear Snowbird!

  27. HUGS!!!!! A SUPER way to pay tribute to her… Requiescat in Pace! 💞💞💞💞💞

  28. My heartfelt sympathies. A lovely post. Take care. xx

  29. I’m so sorry for your loss, your sister sounds like a remarkable person. Sending hugs to you all. xx

  30. I’m so very sorry, Dina. Thinking of you xxx

  31. It is heartbreaking to read this, I’m so very very sorry for your loss.
    Thinking of you.
    Take care, Jxxx

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