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Deanna, thank you for this memory. All the friends here will suffer for

loosing her. She was so talented and giving!

From: Deanna

Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 1:05

PM

To: Lupies

Subject: More of 's

work

Healing

We must play by the rules

life has dealt us

no matter how it makes us feel,

for sometimes the things that we feel are the worst

are the stepping stones that help us to heal.

© 1999 " Rion " Sewell

Dealing with Death

Most of us at one time

or another have experienced the loss of someone we love. There is no way to

avoid the pain completely, but we can find ways to cope, to become stronger,

and, eventually, to find peace.

Dealing with death is a

process we all must endure at some time in our life. When we receive the notice

of the death of a loved one, the words crush our hearts and take our breath

away. One message cannot stand on its own as memories and thoughts rush through

our minds in a flurry of emotion. If the person was extremely close to us, we

may even feel anger at the person for leaving us alone to face the world.

In all walks of life,

people have devised ways to help them cope with the inevitability and finality

of death. In all lifestyles, talking is the best way to open your heart and

allow the grief to subside. Talking releases the emotions; it clears space in

your heart and mind for a touch of joy to enter your life.

If someone you know has

suffered a loss, the best thing you can do for that person is to listen.

Face the person, don’t look away, and give them your full

attention. You did not cause the tears they shed; neither did you cause

the pain they are feeling. The tears make the pain more visible to you,

but you did not give them the pain. It was already there.

When they cry, you may

feel helpless and not know what to do. Just remember, you don't need to do a

thing, just be there for them. Allow their tears to flow and it will help

them to heal.

You need not speak, but

do not turn away. Your silence as they cry is all they need. Be patient and do

not fear. Listening with your heart to what they feel relieves their pain; for

when the tears can freely come and go, their heart will become lighter in

spirit.

I believe when we have

learned all the lessons we were sent to Earth to learn, we are allowed to shed

our physical body and return in spirit. Our body imprisons our soul the

way a cocoon encloses the future butterfly. At the time of our physical death,

we will be free of pain, free of fears and free of worries. We will be as

a beautiful butterfly returning home to God.

The most important

thing for you to remember is you are never alone. There are people who

can help you cope with your grief as deal with it you must. For life goes

on and you will continue to grow and to sing, to love and to dance, even after

your loved one has parted. We cannot avoid the pain death brings into our life,

but we can choose to not allow that pain to overwhelm us to the point of a

lifeless non-existence.

© May 2001

“Rion” Sewell

On the

Other Side of Nowhere

On the other side of

nowhere, there is a place I go to rest

of rambling

streams and grassy fields with trees of lofty height.

As I walk beneath

the boughs of oak along a hidden path,

the wind sings

out and calls my name in soft sweet undertones.

A lustrous pearl in a velvet sky, the moon

whispers to the dove on high

as gracefully she

glides in gentle flight and sings a verse in song.

Effervescent

moonlight tumbles feather-light in soft hushed tones of nimble flight

on a gentle

breeze of cool, sweet air whispering in a kaleidoscope of silence.

Take my hand, come walk with me .. let me

join my soul with yours

so we may be as

one tonight and dream entwined forever more.

My body, once so

tired and worn, is now glowing with new life

and memories,

that tore the soul, stay quiet through the night.

Moonbeams dancing among the clouds, paint a

silver heaven

with stars as

gifts for those who care to share their heart and souls.

On the other side

of nowhere, all is peaceful and serene

as stillness

heals mind-numbing pain, allowing life to bloom again.

©

May 1999 " Rion " Sewell

Set Free

Will you walk beside

me, hand in hand, and stand in the sun one last time?

Will you caress

my cheek, as you were oft to do, and look into my eyes?

It is

time for us to depart and to tarry no more, but please show me that you still

care.

Hand in hand, we will

slowly walk, under a night sky filled with stars.

Pull me

back for one last look, one fleeting caress, one sweet kiss

before

you leave me here standing alone against the world.

Knowing full well our

time here on earth is fleeting and short,

Let me

say I have loved with a passion .. sweet and pure.

Give me

that at least, before you tear my heart from my soul as you leave.

Let me dream awhile

longer, before the harsh reality of life takes over

and I

must walk alone in a world that no longer holds your soul.

Take my

hand and softly place a kiss in the palm to keep me forever safe from harm.

Fight hard my friend,

try to stay here with me, for I love you greatly still,

but when

your will falters, and the pain becomes too great ...

I will

release you from a long ago promise to never leave

and will

bid you a fond, but tearful, farewell.

©

November 1998 " Rion " Sewell

Quiet Softness

A stillness surrounds

me like a silken cloak,

wrapping

my soul in peace and tranquility.

A passion

for life lying dormant and fallow, awakens

and

whisperings of excitement bring joy to my heart.

Tormenting thoughts and

memories gone bad

are

pushed into the recesses of a fragile mind.

An

essence of freshness beguiles the jaded spirit

and once

again the eyes look upon life afresh.

Gardens of flowers,

dipping their heads in awe of the sun,

freshen

the day with the sweet attar of morning.

Irridescent

feathers flit amongst dew softened hedges

and

butterflies float on the sun warmed breeze.

Holding these wondrous

sights tight to my soul,

I cherish

the serenity that has found my heart.

The tranquility

of nature has entered my life

as I

allow myself to drift with the tide of time.

©

November 1999 " Rion " Sewell

From

the Depths ... Inspired by Life

..

The body

is ...

battered

and broken, bleeding and bruised,

attacked and

assaulted, raped and ruined

by a man

of cruel intent.

..

The mind

is ...

confused

and upset, crushed and defeated,

vacant

and senseless, shocked and appalled ...

all

because of a thoughtless act.

..

The soul

is ...

tormented

and tortured, in anguish and agony.

Trust is

broken .. confidence damaged ..

Her Faith

in the Lord destroyed.

..

The woman

is ...

healed

and made happy and returned to health.

Her mind

is ...

composed

and serene, tranquil and at peace.

Her soul

is ...

restored

and renewed, trust is regained ..

all

because of the Lord.

..

Oh, Lord

.... You are the guardian of my soul

with You

living within my heart, I am whole.

..

© October 1998 " Rion "

Sewell

Hugs,

Deanna

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