It's raining in my heart. by gilbertwood

It's raining in my heart.

This morning our dear friend Sam lost her battle with cancer. We have spent the day crying with friends and her family trying to come to terms with this sadness. Sam has been my inspiration to overcome my disasters in the past 2 years. I have spent tonight sorting through photos as requested, so decided to put this collage together as today's photo. Sam is in the middle at the back in the bottom right photo. (and also in every other photo) A link in our chain of friendship may be broken but she will never be forgotten. A true inspirational friend.
Sam
Denise, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your very beautiful friend Sam. Far too young. Sending you lots and lots of positive love, light and energy. Take good care of yourself and your friends xxx
August 12th, 2015  
So sorry for your loss... Good to see you have so many lovely memories of your friend.
August 12th, 2015  
So sorry to hear your sad news. Perhaps one consolation will be having such a dear group of friends to share all the wonderful memories of her. How nice you have so many lovely photos to keep the good times fresh in your mind. Warmest thoughts to you and your friends.
August 12th, 2015  
It's never easy to lose someone you love, but what a wonderful collage of memories you have created.
August 12th, 2015  
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences. The collage is a nice tribute to Sam.
August 12th, 2015  
Oh Denise what a beautiful collage of happier times. So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. This is a great tribute to your friendship.
August 12th, 2015  
Kat
*Massive Hugs* Oh Denise, i am so sorry for your loss. It is a beautiful tribute and she will continue to live on in all your hearts. xo
August 12th, 2015  
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend. This is a fantastic collage that you can always look back on with great fondness.
August 12th, 2015  
I am so sorry for your loss, I know how it feels after my inspiration in my big Sister Mo passed away nearly 2 years ago. I doesn't get easier but having all those good memories will help.

ANSWER to your question regarding Lady Magpie. 1) I have always supported my local club Football Team and have been their press officer and statistician for 40+ years, they used to play in Black & White, the colour of magpies. 2). In the late 70's/80's I passed the football referees exams and refereed for a couple of years, we wore Black & White kit. 3) When the CB radio came out in the 80's my handle was Lady Magpie. 4). I'm an avid collector especially little shinny pieces, just like Magpies. 5) I'm well known throughout the district as a historian and photographer with my hat that has a Magpie badge on the front, and related to your collage today it was a present from my beloved Sister Mo, I don't go anywhere without it. - did that help.
August 12th, 2015  
These photos really show the vacuum that you all are experiencing and will feel forever, but at the same time, she will always be a part of you all too. So sorry, Denise.
August 12th, 2015  
What a nice tribute to your friend. I'm very sorry for your loss.
August 12th, 2015  
A lovely tribute to your friend, Sam and I feel for you. It's good to remember the good times.
August 12th, 2015  
So sorry to hear your news Denise. This is a lovely tribute and she looks such a lovely friendly person
August 12th, 2015  
It is so hard to loose friends to this awful disease, i am so sorry for your loss Denise. The collage is a fabulous tribute to your inspirational friend
August 12th, 2015  
Oh, Denise, I'm so sorry for you and your circle to have lost this wonderfully close friend. I must say, though, that looking at all these photos, few people have such a tight circle as close as you all are! Of course the downside comes when one of you says, Good-bye for the last time. Know in your heart that you all were so blessed, and forever after, you'll remember Sam when you continue to gather. There'll be no more loving legacy for her than that. ♥ Hugs and love to you
August 12th, 2015  
Great collage, it serves as a great memorial to her. So sorry she lost her battle with that awful disease. Lots of hugs winging your way.
August 12th, 2015  
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, this is a lovely collage, tribute to Sam. It is good to remember the happy times in this time of sorrow. My Thoughts and prayers are with you. here is a big the HUG I would give you if I were near enough
August 12th, 2015  
Bep
You have created a wonderful collage of memories. A lovely tribute to your friend.
August 12th, 2015  
A lovely tribute to a great lost. So sorry for it and all the people who`s know him.
August 12th, 2015  
My heartfelt condolences in this sad time for you all Denise. I am certain Sam's memory will live on into eternity. Lots of virtual hugs to you Denise and your group of friends. The collage is a wonderful tribute as it shows many happy occasions . Take care my friend, thinking of you Xxx
August 12th, 2015  
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your photos convey her sense of joy and happiness, as well as the wonderful times you've shared. May you enjoy your memories and the joy of having had Sam in your life.
August 12th, 2015  
Yes Denise, I'm as common as muck. I always salute if I see a Magpie and say "Good Morning or Afternoon Mr. Magpie".
August 12th, 2015  
Truly sorry for your loss! You do have so many wonderful memories of gatherings and wonderful times spent together. I am sure that Sam would want you to continue the happy times and in some way she will always be with you smiling with you all! Nice tribute!
August 12th, 2015  
Really sorry to hear your sad news but this collage showing lovely shots will be great memories for you and her other friends. Fav
August 12th, 2015  
So sorry to hear of the sad loss of your dear friend. A lovely collage of memories of all the happy times spent together in your special friendship.
August 13th, 2015  
Very sad about your friend
August 13th, 2015  
I am sorry for you and the group losing her. She has a wonderful smile and what a wonderful way to give tribute to her. The collage is wonderful. Her spirit shines through and it's you and your group that will carry it forward. Take care and thank you for sharing the happiness of her life in this collage. Virtual hugs to you.
August 13th, 2015  
Such a sad day for you and this wonderful group of friends. A lovely collage that can be shared and enjoyed by all in remembering the part she played in your lives. Know that so many of us here on 365 are thinking of you today.
August 13th, 2015  
I am sorry for yours and your friends' lost Denise! Looks like a fun group. Terrific collage to honor Sam's memory!
August 13th, 2015  
Condolences to your and your friends Denise. Your collage is a wonderful tribute.
August 13th, 2015  
It is a wonderful tribute to your friend and I thank you for sharing this moment in your life with us. Memories are the things that help keep our loved ones alive...and I know you have many! Sincere thoughts to you and your family and friends. Take some time to just breath and remember! Hugs!
August 13th, 2015  
This is so heartbreaking, and I'm so sorry. It's lovely to look at the photos and see all the fun times, and she sounds like she was a wonderful friend.
August 13th, 2015  
Left you a message on my butterfly photo!! Here's my email if you want to write me. Khall65890@aol.com Sam looks like she is a lot of fun and you can cherish all of the wonderful times you had together. Laugh at the fun things you two did or said, it really helps. Look for her, I don't think she is far away from you and signs come in all forms. As you know I really do believe in signs!! I am sorry your heart is hurting. Big hugs!!! FAV for all the fun photos and tribute!!
August 13th, 2015  
A nice tribute
August 13th, 2015  
Sorry for your loss.
August 13th, 2015  
This is very sad and my heart is with you in these difficult days. Great tribute to a great friend.
August 13th, 2015  
So sorry to hear that Sam has gone to another place. It makes me sad to read your post today. She looked a happy person who was far too young to leave. Life is not fair. Lovely tribute to her and wonderful photos to remind you of the good times you all had together. So sorry.
August 13th, 2015  
very sorry to hear. I love the brolly lady pictures. She is definitely one of you.
August 13th, 2015  
So sad. Sorry about that.
August 13th, 2015  
I am so sad to hear about friend Sam , it looks as though you have some happy times together
August 13th, 2015  
So sorry to hear of your loss Denise. In time you will be able to smile and remember the happier times when you look through your photos.
August 13th, 2015  
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful friend. You are in my thoughts. It is really hard when you lose someone your age that has been a friend for a long time. I know how you feel. She is worth every tear!
August 14th, 2015  
Sorry for your loss Denise, that is a beautiful assortment of photos you have.
August 14th, 2015  
I just saw your very sad news. A bond of love is so evident in these photos that it is both heart warming and heart breaking - prayers for you, your family and your friends.
August 14th, 2015  
Just now see this. Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute to her!
August 14th, 2015  
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a best friend to cancer 5 years ago and it seems like yesterday. Sometimes life is so unfair.
August 14th, 2015  
so sad..
August 14th, 2015  
Such a happy collage, so many wonderful memories. So sorry you had to loose this special person in your life.
August 17th, 2015  
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