Florine is gone.
She sleeps, forever surrounded by love.
Goodnight my Queen. Your smile changed my destiny.
As a poet once said,
" No one else will sleep in my dreams. We are complete like a single river,
like a single grain of sand."
John
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John - god bless you and keep you safe as you continue to grieve Florine's passing. Her heart was as big as her soul and many of us will never be able to know the joy you had together. But while you won't be able to hold the physical being, she shall never be further away than the memory of a shared event, the sweet smile on a stranger that reminds you of her, the kind words from family and friends, Woodrow's call looking for mom, the flowers in the garden and so on ...... these are the memories of a life well lived and shared with you.
Love to you and Florine's many many friends and family - I shall miss her dearly.
Mary
Dearest John,
No one has touched our lives as much as you and Florine. The friday night dinners will continue with a chair for the person of honor.
We worry now for you and will be with you soon to give you the support and strength needed to continue on.
The closest of friendship and love that we share will live on.
Florine will always be in our hearts and forever in our prayers.
We are all better in our lives for knowing her, no matter the length of time.
All our love to you and her family.
Love,
John & Pearl
Aurevoir / Farewell Florine,
you were my dearest cousin. You'll always have a very nice place in my heart.
John, I would never find the words to say how I'm feeling at this moment I'm hearing that Florine has gone.
Be courageous, John. We'll never forget you both.
Love,
Maurice and Family
John, this is Deacon Hector Raymond, I am Joseph and Lydia Raymond (Belanger) youngest son. I met Florine several times at her folks house in Caribou on Washburn Street. They were wonderful folks. You have my prayers. I will remember Florine in My evening Prayers tonight.
God bless you. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Deacon Hector Raymond
Seton Parish
Pickerington, Ohio
hraymond@Setonparish.com
God bless you.
Please say hi to the rest of your family.
john -
our thoughts are with you. we send you our love. we feel so lucky to have known florine. we will miss her.
love,
brendon, sibylle, little brendon, kalen and skylar
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson
Dear John,
You and Florine are in our hearts and prayers.
Take care of yourself.
Much love to you and her family.
Your neighbors,
Grant and Missy Kroeger
Oh John
What the hell do we say??
We are all so so sad. The shock of Florine not being “here” is still so hard to fathom.
I have no words. They all seem so empty, so devoid of meaning or purpose. What does one say to someone who has shared such a magnificent relationship? Be happy and celebrate what you had because it was so rare????? You had 37 years of something so few people have?? All of this sounds so contrite.
The truth is THIS ALL REALLY REALLY SUCKS.
Mark
John,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved Florine. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care yourself.
Maria
Now John, indulge in your loss and grief. Be gentle and forgiving with yourself as you travel through yet another journey. When you're ready, give healing a chance. See hope not in what has been taken from you, but rather, in what you were given. Florine. A rare and precious gift.
I'll be with you in spirit as you celebrate Florine's life on Thursday.
Louise
Dear John,
We are so sad about the latest news. It's hard to find the words to say something intelligent about it. So, we are just with you and thinking of you. We will never forget your kindness and friendship, Florine and you,when you came to our wedding and when you received us 2 years ago in your home. We will remember forever. Thanks for everything!
Jean-Philippe & Marie-Helene
John,
I am a high school classmate. Please accept my sincere sympathies for you physical loss of Florine. As Louise in Denver stated... indulge in your grief now and in time enjoy the wonderful memories of your life together. Embrace all the love being sent your way.
Love and prayers to you.
Sheila Adams Belyea Maine
Dear John,
I can not tell you how heart broken I am about Florine's passing, being on other sides of the country,we did not see each other often, but still felt close as a family. Florine was truly a unique person, she had the sweetest smile I have ever seen, and a truly gentle spirit. Words cannot tell you how sad I am. Your words on the blog have given others the opportunity to glimpse at how special Florine was also. God's strength and peace be with you.
Love
Elaine
John - May God continue to grant you His Strength. I met Florine only once, and she left such an impression on me. Her beautiful spirit radiated around her and she showed her compassion, her gentleness, her love. All she is resonated the beautiful Grace that God had given her and she shared it so willingly, with all manner of friend and stranger alike. May blessings remain with you now and always.
-Martha in Augusta, GA
John,
Florine was a very special person -so vivacious, warm and inviting. I remember the morning you, Florine and I took a long walk together many years ago in Tacoma Washington, the weekend of Ann's wedding. It was the first time I met you and Florine. You both made me feel like 'family' from the start. We talked alot about food on that morning and after the weekend she mailed me her 'Pita' recipe. Florine was truly a beautiful person - there are no words to express the sadness within our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you John.
With all our love, Julie and Steve Montano
Dear John,
It was past 7 years since I left
your home,but Florine and you are
always in my heart.
Masa and Mina wanted to meet Florine.
One day,you are ready,I will be there
with them.
We send you our love from Japan.
Take care yourself.
Mika
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May God's love bring you strength, peace and comfort. Dawn
Dear John,
I'm deeply saddened by your loss. I was out of the country when this happened and was shocked to hear the sad news when I returned. Florine made a positive impact on many lives, including mine. She was beautiful inside and out!! May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rosa MacManus
Dear John. We are so saddened by the loss of Florine. She had one of those "electric smiles" that lit up a room when she entered and she is remembered very fondly in our family. We've been deeply touched and inspired by the beautiful words you and others have posted here. Thank you for providing it for us to read. With deep sorrow and warmest personal regards,
Todd & Heidi Imhof
Highland Park, Texas
John,
Florine is someone I always admired for the way she treated others, cared about the world we live in, and always shared a smile. Her legacy will be the lives she touched. Your kind heart will carry her forever, as will we all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Reising
Dear John,
Words cannot express our deep sorrow in losing Florine. While we are here in Quebec on vacation you and her family are in our thoughts during this most difficult time. We will miss her smile, her sweetness, her energy, seeing her enjoy life, and most of all we will miss her friendship.
Sincerely,
Drew Massicot & Therese Belanger
San Diego, CA
DEAR JOHN, MARK EMAILED ME TELLING ME OF FLORINE'S HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. I KNOW HER NOW FROM YOUR LOVING AND SO POETIC ACCOUNT OF HER JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE. I TOO HAVE BEEN IN HORSES ALL MY ADULT LIFE, UNDERSTANDING HER PASSION. THERE ARE NO WORDS. I AM THINKING OF YOU DAILY IN THESE PAINFUL TIMES.
GEMMA GATTI
John
I have the vision of sweet Florine on our trip to Africa and I see the two of you...the beauty that was always between you two, you were able to share that beautiful lady with all of us in so many ways...I will keep the two of you in my thoughts, my brother and know that we will all be together again and toast to the newest star in the heavens...you are in my thoughts, right there with Florine...love Steve Winlock
John
I have the vision of sweet Florine on our trip to Africa and I see the two of you...the beauty that was always between you two, you were able to share that beautiful lady with all of us in so many ways...I will keep the two of you in my thoughts, my brother and know that we will all be together again and toast to the newest star in the heavens...you are in my thoughts, right there with Florine...love Steve Winlock
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