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ColesCountyDem

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32. Thank you!

Reply to IrishAyes (Reply #14)

Sat Jul 12, 2014, 11:27 AM

Jul 2014

I completely agree that we could all benefit from the example that was Ruby's life. My request for indulgence and forgiveness was simply a sincere restatement of what my denomination believes: "We resolve to respectfully and honorably engage all men and women of good will, regardless of doctrinal differences, seeking always to promote and sustain peaceful relations with our neighbors, and with all mankind".

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I gave the eulogy today for my oldest friend, a centenarian. [View all] ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 OP

Beautiful eulogy. Peace and comfort to you and all who love her. PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #1

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #17

Beautiful. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #2

You're welcome! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #19

That was lovely! Staph Jul 2014 #3

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #20

Beautiful catrose Jul 2014 #4

You're welcome! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #21

Absolutely beautiful! Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2014 #5

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #22

You were very eloquent. Thank you for sharing. agbdf Jul 2014 #6

You're welcome! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #23

All I can say is, they chose they right person to deliver her eulogy. herding cats Jul 2014 #7

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #24

One of the most beautiful eulogies Gman Jul 2014 #8

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #25

Thanks for posting that. It's heartening to hear about people like Ruby dgauss Jul 2014 #9

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #26

You were indeed blessed she crossed your path in life. Hers was a life well lived. RIP. freshwest Jul 2014 #10

Indeed I was. ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #27

A lovely tribute to a lovely lady csziggy Jul 2014 #11

You're welcome! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #28

I'm not at all surprised that your words are so touching. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #12

Thank you and yes, I did do so. ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #29

What a wonderful eulogy and tribute! abbeyco Jul 2014 #13

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #31

What they said. I have nothing to add except that you needn't ask anyone's IrishAyes Jul 2014 #14

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #32

I'll engrave that on my heart. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #41

Southern Illinois is more 'Southern' than it is 'Illinois', in many ways, so it's possible. ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #42

Thanks. I'm always delighted to learn something new - of history, people, etc. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #43

What a wonderful eulogy for a wonderful person. Raster Jul 2014 #15

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #33

An absolutely beautiful eulogy. Unknown Beatle Jul 2014 #16

What a wonderful world it would be, if that were the 'norm'! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #34

wonderful. progressoid Jul 2014 #18

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #35

Moved to tears. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. God Bless her. nt Fla Dem Jul 2014 #30

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #36

Amazing, the good Christian woman, and the man who lovingly wrote her eulogy. redstatebluegirl Jul 2014 #37

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #38

Absolutely beautiful... ms liberty Jul 2014 #39

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #40

What a lovely person she was TuxedoKat Jul 2014 #44

People like Ruby continue to bless us well after they're gone, IrishAyes Jul 2014 #45

"Ripple effect". ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #47

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #46

Every word is precious, as she obviously was to you Hekate Jul 2014 #48

Thank you, but please don't cry. ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #49