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Dec132013

Message to Jane



 

Image of the Milky Way by G. Brammer / ESA / NASA

Message to Jane

Where are you now, Jane?
Have you sailed to the Milky Way?
Do you dwell in the heart of our galaxy,
winking at us from the constellation Sagittarius?

Do you know what you are to me?
Can you feel my gratitude?
I see you walking in beauty still
at home in the immensity,

visiting me in dreams.
Today is your birth day
but you are beyond measure,
pouring your light into the eternal flow.


13 December 2013

 


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Reader Comments (20)

So tender and beautiful, Kaaren.

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 15:47 | Unregistered CommenterCassandra

Ah, thank you, Cassandra.

Sending love to you,
Kaaren and Richard

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 16:22 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

So beautiful, Kaaren. My heart is with you.

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 16:24 | Unregistered CommenterTara

so beautiful ! Thinking of you today !

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 16:35 | Unregistered CommenterBetsy Storey

Tara,

So grateful! Thank you, and Jane thanks you, too.

Much love,
Kaaren & Richard

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 16:44 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

Betsy,

Thank you so much!

Love, love to you,
Kaaren & Richard

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 16:45 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

Such beauty, Kaaren. What a special day it is today -- she shines on you, without a doubt, and watches over you. My heart and my thoughts are with you. love, Jennifer

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 17:15 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer Genest

Beautiful. Profound. Thinking of you today, and the glorious Jane, whom I never met but who is now a part of me too.

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 17:34 | Unregistered CommenterAnna

Lovely, Kaaren. Tonight I will have a glass of wine and I will toast Jane, in honor of her birthday. (Did she prefer red or white?) I will also send some good thoughts your way.

My very best wishes go to you and Richard.

Peace,
Wendy

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 17:39 | Unregistered CommenterWendy Pippin

ahhh, so beautiful, for all our loved ones who reside in our hearts and in the stars.

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 19:09 | Unregistered Commenterlisa

Exquisite and etherial. Her lights are twinkling through you and are in you.

Happy Birthday Jane. Thank you for your bright starlight.

Blessings to you dear Kaaren.

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 19:56 | Unregistered CommenterJoanne Warfield

Dear Jennifer, Anna, Wendy, Lisa and Joanne,

I am teary with gratitude, cherishing your messages.

Wendy, she didn't drink wine, but she was happy to have champagne on a night of celebration. Richard sends his love to you, too. To all of you!

Much love,
Kaaren & Richard

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 20:48 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

Remembering Jane with fondness. I know she hears everything you say and feels your love. You may not see her, but I'll bet you can feel her around you in lovely spirit form. Happy Birthday, Jane, and warmest loving greetings to you in Paris. Nina

Friday, December 13, 2013 at 23:43 | Unregistered CommenterNina Anderson

Dear Nina,

Thank you so much for this and for your vision. Yes, I do feel Jane's presence, at unexpected times.

It was great to reconnect with you in La Jolla.

Much love to you,
Kaaren (& Richard)

Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 19:56 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

Thank you for writing this. It is beautiful and heartfelt.
Karen

Monday, December 16, 2013 at 6:13 | Unregistered CommenterKaren Perkins

Thank you, Karen.

And love,
Kaaren & Richard

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 2:03 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

I had some wonderful talks with Jane on her birthday and the conversations continue. Your writing to Jane made me tear up and think of her near us and smiling. I love you so much, Kaaren and never tell you enough.

Friday, December 20, 2013 at 3:45 | Unregistered CommenterJny

hi jane,

we're here. here is now - glad you're with us - happy birthday

on this cold clear night, from a distance, we can see you, watching us, with a smile and a twinkle.

i feel a laugh coming on, love your family

Friday, December 20, 2013 at 9:27 | Unregistered Commenterhank

Dear wonderful Jonny,

I could feel your conversation with Jane on her birthday, and know she is close to you still.

Yes, you do tell me (and ditto!), and oh, am I lucky to have a brother like you.

Bonnes fetes to you and Leatrice and family, and big hugs,

Kaaren (and Richard)

Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 18:26 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

Ah, Hank,

It was so great to see you at Jane's Memorial Celebration. You are part of the magical web of family who will go on remembering Jane as long as we live.

Laughter! That's what she would love.

Love you,

Kaaren (and Richard)

Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 18:30 | Registered CommenterKaaren Kitchell & Richard Beban

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