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62. The Hebrew word "hesed" is one of the most beautiful words of the Old Testament. It means loving-kindness...

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 07:43 PM

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Hesed is a tender consideration for the dignity of another person and a heart filled desire for another person to experience goodness. It is a love that is dependable and unwavering, and it's a mercy that is patient, generous, and undeserved.
One thing loving-kindness isn't is "nice." Loving-kindness is strong, bold, and decisive. It is gentle when gentleness will best serve the person before you. You were these things.
Your loving-kindness was and is spiritual.
You loved your neighbor as yourself.
You miss her because you still love her.
LuckyCharms, you were blessed and were a blessing.

Long may you run.

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How fortunate you ALL are... BurnDoubt Yesterday #10

She was driving into her 90's. LuckyCharms Yesterday #11

Thank you for reminding us that really wonderful people do exist LuckyCharms JMCKUSICK Yesterday #12

What a lovely friendship. Thank you for the reminder that there are beautiful people out there. LoisB 23 hrs ago #13

Animals are from the spirit realm,,,, FarPoint 23 hrs ago #14

I believe this to be absolutely true. LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #16

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Now we know where Saint Anthony went. usonian 23 hrs ago #17

Oh! What a beautiful story! I feel blessed that I read it. Thank you! fierywoman 22 hrs ago #18

What a wonderful friend to have ... MiHale 13 hrs ago #19

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful story. Silver Gaia 13 hrs ago #21

I miss her onethatcares 13 hrs ago #22

Wow... PittBlue 13 hrs ago #23

What a wonderful story Picaro 13 hrs ago #24

What lovely memories to share with us about your friend. HeartsCanHope 13 hrs ago #25

Saints & angels walk among us. Not magic or even religious, just the nature of many people Attilatheblond 13 hrs ago #26

A very touching remembrance. Fla Dem 12 hrs ago #27

What a heartwarming story! She was as special person, obviously. CousinIT 12 hrs ago #28

First post this morning.. I'm touched by your kindness and your friend's fiesty love for life. Now, I need tissues Deuxcents 12 hrs ago #29

beautiful tribute Brainstormy 11 hrs ago #30

Thanks for sharing! Martin68 10 hrs ago #31

What a lovely tribute to your friend. MIButterfly 10 hrs ago #32

This is what love is all about. patphil 10 hrs ago #33

When you write your memoirs, Lucky... Harker 10 hrs ago #34

I will, Harker. LuckyCharms 8 hrs ago #40

I'll look forward to it, Lucky. Harker 7 hrs ago #41

She's a favorite in this house, Harker. LuckyCharms 7 hrs ago #42

I met her and Lenny Kaye in the second hand bookshop where I worked. Harker 7 hrs ago #43

Was this in the state in which you currently reside? LuckyCharms 7 hrs ago #45

This was in Boulder. Harker 7 hrs ago #47

I see! Maybe some day Harker... LuckyCharms 7 hrs ago #48

That damned internet. I should read more books, too. Harker 6 hrs ago #50

Beautiful. Thanks. Harker 7 hrs ago #46

Thank you for sharing this sweet story. yellow dahlia 9 hrs ago #35

Thank you for sharing this story with us, yellow dahlia 9 hrs ago #36

You had a good friend . . . so did she. yonder 8 hrs ago #37

What lovely memories, LuckyCharms! FemDemERA 8 hrs ago #38

I wrote this in tears, and I want to thank all of you who are responding... LuckyCharms 7 hrs ago #44

Thanks for such a sweet story! wolfie001 6 hrs ago #49

Thank you for the heartwarming story Lucky. Irish_Dem 6 hrs ago #51

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Lovely. Thank you for sharing this. people 6 hrs ago #53

What a beautiful eulogy Wild blueberry 6 hrs ago #54

What a beautiful memory of friendship! Hope22 5 hrs ago #55

I'm guessing 1912? Same year my dad was born. LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #56

That is so amazing. Hope22 5 hrs ago #57

You bet, Hope22! LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #58

Oh, that we should all have such wonderful friends and neighbors Bayard 5 hrs ago #59

The Hebrew word "hesed" is one of the most beautiful words of the Old Testament. It means loving-kindness... ancianita 2 hrs ago #62

So nice, ancianita. Thank you. LuckyCharms 2 hrs ago #63

You are a wonderful writer, Lucky... Trueblue Texan 2 hrs ago #64

Thanks so much, Trueblue Texan. LuckyCharms 2 hrs ago #65

Wonderful, wonderful story. mountain grammy 1 hr ago #66