Love and Light for JamaicaM

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Many of you know our dear friend Mary (JamaicaM), a long time regular on our April 2012 board who also posts on MMM, ML, CEP, International Living, Travel, and WOC. Her husband Paul passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, leaving behind Mary and their two beautiful boys, Aidan (April 2012) and James (April 2014). Paul was a loving, doting father and husband, something that was very obvious to all who know Mary, and particularly those of us fortunate enough to have visited her and her family in Jamaica.

A service in honor of Paul's life will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 2:00pm (Central time; Jamaica is one hour behind the East Coast). Please join us in lifting up Mary, Aidan, and James by lighting a candle at (or around) this time and posting a photo along with your love and good thoughts in this thread. If you pray, we ask that you please keep Mary and her sons in your prayers.

We appreciate everyone holding this wonderful family close in their hearts.

Should you feel led to help in other ways, please contact creamsiclechica or claralou for more information.



With love,
April 2012


*Photograph and names used with consent, kindly refrain from quoting.

[countthestars]

Beautifully written. Love and strength today, and prayers that the weather holds up.

[underwaterrhymes]

That's beautiful.

Everyone will laugh and cry and love as they hear this and it sounds like that's the way you lived your lives together. ❤️

Sending light and love your way.

[darnkatz]

That was a beautiful tribute to his life. I am so sorry. My heart is hurting for you today and always. I will continue to hold you and your boys in the light.

[CloudBee]

Love never dies. You're right. You will feel his love forever.

I'm thinking about you today.

[imimahoney]

That is a beautiful speech. I'm sending you tons of strength and love today.

[betsyray]

Thinking about you today, M. What you wrote is beautiful. Even just here in this corner of the Internet, your family's love for each other is almost palpable and you and P created that. I have always been inspired by how much joy you had in each other and the boys. Love and light, especially today.

[starburst604]

I don't go here but I couldn't not give my condolences. What a beautiful tribute to your husband. Wishing you and your children peace as you honor his life today.

[tennisgal]

Oh M. My heart breaks that your have to do this today but your tribute is beautiful. Praying for strength for you today

[ivegotthemunchkins]

Your tribute to your husband is beautiful. Sending you strength and love today and always.

[bean47]

Beautiful, M. Sending you all my love today.

[KaraOrNot]

I am thinking of you and your boys today. Love and strength to you.

[sandj82110]

Your tribute is beautiful. So much love and strength to you today.

[kkfeb04]

Absolutely beautiful. Sending you prayers today.

[suzubell]

What a wonderful man whose legacy and love lives in you all forever. I'm praying for you and all your loved ones. Thanks for sharing your story.

[minzy]

I am so, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts today. Hugs from an internet stranger.

[claralou]

What a perfect tribute to an incredible man and your beautiful life together. So much love to you today and always.

[laurack]

Beautiful jamaicam

Thank you for sharing.

He was clearly an amazing man, a wonderful husband, father and friend. Your speech is perfect.

Love you

[andwhat]

A very beautiful tribute. So many prayers of strength for you and your family today and always.

[TrudyCampbell]

So beautiful, Mary. What a perfect tribute. Sending all my love to you today.

[curbsideprophet]

Thinking of you today.

[kcsp910]

My thoughts are with you today, M. Your speech is a beautifully written tribute. Sending you lots of love and strength today.

[lauranicole91]

That speech is so beautiful. I will be keeping your family in my thoughts today. Sending love, strength, and peace to you all today. <3

[LiveLoveLearn]

That is beautiful. You can feel the love through those words. So many prayers for strength and peace for you today and big hugs and love.

[bebeetmoi]

Your words are beautiful. With tears running down my face, I smile reading how loved he was and HOW MUCH he loved you & your beautiful boys. I wish nothing more than to be there today to show respect to a wonderful man and to support his lovely wife.
I will be thinking of you all day.

[browneyedhunni85]

Beautiful. Sending you love and strength today.

[gamecockgirl74]

So perfect and beautiful. Praying for you today and always. Love you.

[jenbelle]

Your love is so palpable in your speech. I am sending you all the strength I have to make it through today. You are constantly in my prayers. Love you.

[incognitony]

That is beautifully written. Sending love and prayers for you and your children.

[thedahliharpa]

Thank you for sharing this with us, M. It's really beautiful.
Thinking of you throughout the day.