Comments on: Heavy Hearts

By: Cubanita

Cubanita — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:57:34 +0000

I am very sorry for your loss and keeping your family in my prayers.

By: the_bleachman

the_bleachman — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:25:10 +0000

God Bless and hold you all close.

By: Cangrejero de Caibarién

Cangrejero de Caibarién — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:53:59 +0000

Val - I just returned from a funeral in St. Augustine for the mom of my best friend in college - who was like a second mother to me. Another best friend had to runoff to New York due to his mom's stroke. I buried my dad a little over 4 years ago, and no longer have any aunts or uncles or grandparents left. The only consolation I can offer is that it is all part of God's plans for us - we cannot change it, only learn to accept it. I can tell you that you WILL reach a point where you can laugh at tio Pepin situations and life stories, eventually losing the tears that come now also. He will want you to recall him often, fondly, and with a smile on your face. My condolences to you and your extended family. I will pray for his eternal rest and that God grant you the spiritual healing you may need. Peace.

By: colena

colena — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:57:38 +0000

i am sorry Val. My condolences to your family. God bless you and your family.

By: firefly

firefly — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:07:21 +0000

My deepest condolences to the whole family.

By: Grammy in Philadelphia

Grammy in Philadelphia — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:00:12 +0000

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories bring comfort as you remember the love, mourn the loss and celebrate the life.

By: therealcuba

therealcuba — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:40:34 +0000

Sorry to hear the news.
My condolences to the whole family.
George

By: Jewbana66

Jewbana66 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:41:43 +0000

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May his memory be a blessing.

By: Larry Daley

Larry Daley — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:39:58 +0000

So very very sorry

but he would have no regrets

for a life well lived

and honor served.

By: Tati

Tati — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:22:54 +0000

Val, my condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and sobre todo con tu Papa. Un fuerte abrazo a ti y a Maggy.

By: Henry Louis Gomez

Henry Louis Gomez — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:02:30 +0000

Sorry to hear it, Val. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

By: americaisunderattack

americaisunderattack — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:50:14 +0000

I am very sorry for your loss.

By: Orgullosa de ser Cubana

Orgullosa de ser Cubana — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:33:06 +0000

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with your whole family. Always remember the good memories for they keep our loved ones alive in our hearts.

By: Mambí

Mambí — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:55:07 +0000

Condolences...it's always difficult...

By: Laughingwolf

Laughingwolf — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:49:07 +0000

Thoughts go out to you all. Val, my friend, know that if there is anything I can do, just yell. Thank you for sharing him with us, so that he can live on in our hearts as well.

By: Cigar Mike

Cigar Mike — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:20:03 +0000

my prayers are with you brother....always keep the memory alive and he'll always be with you

By: Ziva Sahl

Ziva Sahl — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:14:32 +0000

Mere words are never enough to console, but please accept our deepest condolences. May your many happy memories of dear Tio Pepin sustain you all during the days ahead, God bless him and keep him. Much love, Ziva

By: Humberto Fontova

Humberto Fontova — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:02:10 +0000

It's tough...VERY tough...you brace yourself, you know it's coming, but you never quite get properly prepared for these events..

At any rate, we're all with you, Val, and with all of Tio Pepin's family at this time...

By: Melek

Melek — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:49:39 +0000

Amanda,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your uncle Val, and your family. Que Dios tenga a Tio Pepin en su gloria!

I wish you well, Melek

A Rainy Day
Things are not as bad
As they now may seem to be
Your life will still go on
Even though it’s without me

These are not tears of sadness
On this day of rain
Please look at them as tears of joy
For I am now free of pain

You can not know the freedom
Or the peace that I now feel
I hope this is some comfort
As you all now learn to deal

The battle now is over
And in many ways I’ve won
While you might think it is raining
I am warm amidst the sun

~ Unknown

By: raylove54

raylove54 — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:38:37 +0000

What is there to say, when they go they always take a piece of you with them....
a here's few words from Walt Whitman.-

"O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather?d every rack, the prize we sought is won;
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring"