JanusAscending passed away last night. We love you, JA!

[I Have A Dream]

You will be missed on this side, but I'm so happy that you are free of the suffering that had become part of this incarnation. May your return home be quick and easy, my beautiful friend.

:loveya:  :cry:  :loveya:

    :grouphug:

[MorningGlow]

1. Devastating

Didn't expect this so fast. :cry: :cry: :cry:

Prayers for Betty's smooth transition to an existence free of pain and worry. And prayers for her family, especially her grandson whom she loved so very much. Now she can watch over him all the time. :)

[I Have A Dream]

3. Oh, her grandson will *definitely* be protected!

Without a doubt!

:thumbsup:

[MorningGlow]

6. I posted in GD

Felt the urge. :shrug:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1118381

[OneGrassRoot]

8. So beautiful...thanks for doing that. n/t

[I Have A Dream]

11. Thank you! It's wonderful! nt

[Kind of Blue]

7. I am in shock.

:cry:

[glinda]

60. me 2

[OneGrassRoot]

2. ....

:cry:

So very fast indeed. Our JA is free of suffering....Blessed Be.

Sending hugs of comfort and support to her family

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:loveya:

[japple]

4. Swift passage to our dear DU sister, Betty. I was so looking forward

to her joining us again. I'm sure she will be in for many happy reunions with loved ones who have gone on before. We will miss you, friend.

Peace and love to Betty's family in this time of sorrow.

Thank you, IHAD for keeping us up-to-date these past months.

[Kookaburra]

5. Such a beautiful soul

She's free now from pain and limitations.
Soar with the angels, Dear Betty.

[Proud_Lefty]

9. What an incredible loss for us all

We will miss her so much. Visualizing her now in her new journey that doesn't include the ills of this world and, of course, her light is shining so brightly.

Sending light to her family as well. :cry:

[I Have A Dream]

10. I got a couple of things that I feel are from her and are for all of us here.

1. I got very clearly "...life is but a dream. Don't forget it." I really needed that reminder.

2. In reference to MG's comment about her protecting her grandson, she's also going to protect us. She really did (and still does) love us; we truly are and have always been her spiritual family.


I'm not being hyperbolic when I say that I've not met many people who have loved so unconditionally. She was truly without malice, which is so rare in this world.

[Kookaburra]

12. No surprise that she would protect us

She dearly loved, and was dearly loved by, us.

[OneGrassRoot]

20. And now reunited with her husband....

who she missed so much.

She and I connected more intimately after I announced the release of "Housekeeping for the Soul" and how my mom -- a grieving widow -- reacted to reading it. Betty wanted to read it as well, given how much she missed her dear husband, and it was such an honor to send it to her.

I loved hearing her tales of her hubby. So much love....

When I think of my mom, I think of Betty; when I think of Betty, I think of my mom.

:loveya:

[I Have A Dream]

22. I feel exactly the same way, OGR.

She and my mother were born the same year, so her illness was even harder for me because of that.

However, our interactions were definitely those of soul sisters; she is definitely my spiritual sister. :loveya:

JA just wanted to love and be loved, and she didn't understand why things had to be more complicated than that. This is why I loved her so much; her love was unconditional and given freely with no strings attached.

[OneGrassRoot]

23. Indeed....

:hug:

[Flying Dream Blues]

50. This helps me feel less sad at her

passing. She had such a sweet and steadfast loving energy, that I always felt so peaceful in her presence. She was an inspiration in so many ways. God bless her and I'm lifted by the idea of her joyful reunion with her hubby.


:hug:

:loveya:

[MorningGlow]

17. Definitely a good reminder

I needed that too.

I will miss her optimism, for sure. :(

[Melissa G]

13. Akaal, Akaal, Akaal,Akaaaal, Akaal....

Love to Janus Ascending. Akaal means undying and is chanted five times after death by those left behind to remind the soul of it's true undying nature. (Sikh practice):grouphug:

[MorningGlow]

16. That's nice, Melissa

Very cool. Thank you. :hug:

[FirstLight]

38. very cool to know!

beautiful

[Celebration]

14. Much love to JA and family

Swift passing.............

:grouphug:

[Mnemosyne]

15. Now she is home.

:grouphug::cry::grouphug:

[Ricochet21]

18. She will be so missed

I hope you are at peace

[Howler]

19. I'm so sorry !

JanusAscending will most definitely be missed.

[villager]

21. Rest easy, JA....

She certainly went through much too much, toward the end, and yet -- based on her posts her -- did it with a certain grace and elan, in spite of everything...

[Kind of Blue]

25. "...did it with a certain grace and elan..."

Very nice. Thank you! She certainly did. She never stopped trying and questioning and probing and keeping connected and I so thank her for that.

[BanzaiBonnie]

24. We've been missing her for awhile

now she's on to great adventures.


I'm so sad for her family. We all miss her greatly.

[Delphinus]

26. Peaceful crossing, JanusAscending.

You are so loved.

[mysticalchick]

27. Peace on your journey JA

I'm so glad I took the opportunity to send her a note a while ago. And also glad that she was able to make it back to say hello (and goodbye, it seems) to us.

I know she felt loved and appreciated here. What better thing could there be?

[I Have A Dream]

28. The connection that she had with us really helped her so much, mc.

I'm not just talking about those who actually contacted her via note, etc. She could feel what every person here sent to her whether it was energy, love, light, etc. It helped her to be strong to the very end and to die with dignity.

:grouphug:

[FirstLight]

29. wow

I will miss her but also know she is available for talks if i can be in the right space...the veil is so thin right now.

It's full moon tonight, i am thinking of a ritual to send her love & light...like a bon voyage party of sorts...

If anyone wants to light a virtual candle and join me, share what you hear or feel moved to offer...

:hug: :grouphug:
This just makes me appreciate YOU all the more!
Our little community has been a treasure to me.
And someday I would like to meet you all and hug you.

...I'm sure Betty felt the same... :cry:

[Digit]

45. I will join you in lighting a candle

She touched many hearts here and will be missed.

Peace be with you my friend.

[bigmonkey]

30. Safe passage, JA.

I'll miss your presence in this frame.

[Missy Vixen]

31. What a huge loss to our little family

I am thinking of JA's loved ones today, and sending love and comfort.

She will never be forgotten.

:hug:

[memory]

32. I'm so, so sorry.

A very great loss. :cry: Blessings for her journey home.

[murielm99]

33. She will be missed.

Safe passage, JA.

[FirstLight]

34. I wrote a blog entry for her ...

Please feel free to pass this link along, even her daughter may want to read :shrug:
just thought I'd share my 'eulogy'

http://girlfridaypro.ning.com/profiles/blogs/just-passing-through

[FirstLight]

35. sorry - dupe

......

[Cleita]

36. God bless her. She's such a lovely soul.

Praying that your passing was peaceful JA. I know you will be still very much a part of our group here and that you will be watching over your family and when you have time, us.

[lildreamer316]

37. I can't say anything really...

excecpt :cry: :loveya: and Thank You, JA.
A great example of Love in practice.

[MagickMuffin]

39. Much Love and Light to JA and her Loved Ones

I know this is always a difficult time for those who loved and was / is loved by JA. However, she is going through transition as this process continues for the next several days. She is on a New Journey of the Soul, and I feel as though she welcomes the Freedom.

I know this is such a shock to all of us here who knew her, but I realized with the last posting by IHAD it was only a matter of time.

JA has been a courageous Soul for start to finish and will continue to be one.


JA, I hold you in the Cosmic Rays of Light, Life, and Love, and pray for your swift transition. Peace be with You. So Mote It Be!


:grouphug:

[LiberalEsto]

40. Wishing JA a beautiful passage

filled with love and light

[cate94]

41. Rest peacefully.

Love and light to JA and all who loved her.

When I read her diagnosis I feared the worst. Even so, my heart dropped to read of her passing. She will be missed.

I am just a lurker, I know many of you were close and I am so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[japple]

42. When she posted the message about having to give up her

little dog, Flurry, it nearly broke my heart. Now she can be with Flurry in the blink of an eye!!

[OneGrassRoot]

56. Oh, that's so true!

I know...that absolutely broke my heart, too. Thanks for bringing that truth to light, japple!

:hug:

[DeSwiss]

43. Goodbye JA n/t

[wovenpaint]

44. Ohhh nooo

My condolences to her family and all friends. She'll be missed, but not forgotten!

[Grateful for Hope]

46. Dream, I am so incredibly sad.

But I also think that she is very happy with the outcome of her passing.

She will be so sorely missed here. I might not post much, but I read this forum very regularly, and I loved her posts.

:cry:

:grouphug:

[BlueIris]

47. Swift crossing over, JA.

I'm glad you're out of pain. Take care of Our Tall Friend from there, if you can.

[findrskeep]

48. I have a message....

JA is trying to tell us all just how AMAZING where she is right now! I can literally feel her excitement and it's like she's saying "OMG you guys! You can't BELIEVE this!" And she's sending her love (profoundly) and thanking all of us too. We love you JA!

[BlueIris]

49. That's great.

She is an impressive soul.

[Flying Dream Blues]

52. Thank you for sharing that...

it's wonderful and I'm so happy for her!

[MorningGlow]

59. That's wonderful

Although it hurts to be without her here, it's comforting to remember that not only is she free of pain, she is experiencing a REALLY COOL place! :) Thanks, findrskeep.

[Flying Dream Blues]

51. May we honor her sweet and loving spirit

by keeping her light alive and shining bright in this group.

Love and peace to all of you...

:grouphug:

And to you, dear JanusAscending, thank you for your inspiration and unconditional love. We won't forget you and hope you will visit us often in spirit.

:hug:

:loveya:

[midnight]

53. I'm very sad to read this. Hugs to all you who have so gently supported

her throughout her struggle.

[davsand]

54. May the winds carry her soul gently.

While I will mourn the physical entity that was JanusAscending, I celebrate her freedom from the pain and limitations of this plane.

Safe journey to you, my friend.



Laura

[juajen]

55. Peace always, DU soul.

[NuttyFluffers]

57. rest in peace, JanusAscending. we'll miss you.

thanks for being a part of this place.
:cry: :loveya: :grouphug:

[kentauros]

58. When I saw the earlier thread about her illness,

I had a 'sick' feeling about it. Probably, we all did. I've never been very good at this, expressing these kinds of feelings, but I'll add what I can.

Safe and beautiful passage JA. I don't know if we ever interacted here, but we are lessened by your absence, if only in the physical :hug:

[Dora]

61. I like her.

I didn't check in earlier, never know quite what to say. I liked JA here, and I enjoyed Betty's presence in our facebook "real" life. I felt sad at her passing, but I knew she had been unwell for a long time. It was a pity that she couldn't get the care she needed, and I hope her end was easy for her.

Rest in peace.

[Dream Girl]

62. So sorry for her family. Rest easy JA.

[Kind of Blue]

63. I got the best feelig today that JA is okay.

Like she just woke up from a long sleep. I could almost hear her talking in her best writing when she would so animated or excited, and that feeling is bouncing from everyone coming to greet her.

Wishful thinking, may be. But the feeling is in me and strong :grouphug:

[japple]

65. I loved reading what you wrote about JA. I think she's okay, too.

I hope she's having a grand reunion!

[Kind of Blue]

66. ...

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Mist]

64. I hope Janus' transition was peaceful and easy. She had been through so much the

last few years. Be at peace and surrounded by light, Janus!