In Memory of Niki @ NiceIce.com

[someguy]

Robin & Todd--I give you both my deepest sympathies. As hard as I may be, at least your daughter is in a better place now. I know that Niky will always be with you, and I hope that this is comfort enough so that you may go on living happy lives.

 

[lawmax]

Robin and Todd,

Niki was so blessed to have parents like you and you both so blessed to have been able to nurture Niki's beautiful soul. Praying for an easy transition for Niki and peace for both of you.

Here is some Kahlil Gibran for you:

On children

Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you,

And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts.

For they have their own thoughts.

You may house their bodies but not their souls,

For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.

For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.

Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;

For even as he loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.


On Death

...For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?

And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?

Only when you drink form the river of silence shall you indeed sing.

And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.

And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

 

[phoenixgirl]

My sincere condolences and best wishes.

 

[Rank Amateur]

Whoever said "you don't know what you got 'til it's gone" never met your family. It sounds like Niki was loved and appreciated to the fullest, even if her time with you was brief.

 

[BetsyA]

What a sad story. I'm still in tears. Thank you for sharing Niki's story with us in such a beautiful way.

God be with you and comfort you and your family. You are in my prayers.




Betsy

 

[ringbling17]

I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and friends at this time.
I too, lost my son, Christopher in 1997. He was three years old.
I keep this little prayer in my wallet at all times, hopefully it will bring some comfort to you as it does for me-


God on His throne in heaven
Looked round at His flowers so fair
And then sought a blossom on earth
To add to those He had there
To be part of such heavenly Company
The bloom must be pure and sweet
And the little bud that was chosen
Was the child who had played at our feet.
Sorrow is great at the loss of our child
At the parting with one we love
But the parting was made that our child might go
To brighten the heavens above.....


Peace and God Bless and may she rest in Peace...

 

[caratgirl]

Todd & Robin, my deepest condolences. She was, I'm sure a brilliant ray of light in your lives.

 

[pulp_princess]

I'm so very sorry.

She sounds wonderful. The separation is only temporary and her pain is gone. It's horrible to lose her, still. As many letters and pictures as Niki received each day, I'm sure the same number of prayers and good thoughts go to the both of you, Niki's extended family, and friends.

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

Robin & Todd,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...

Nikki will now shine above as she did with her time here..

 

[tessa]

I am so sorry to hear this news.

It is against the natural order of things for a parent to outlive their child.

Please accept my sympathies and thoughts for you and your whole family.

 

[Fancy]

Robin and Todd:

I was so saddened to read this post, and my heart goes out to you and your family at this time of need. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[shrubbie]

I'm so sorry... My heart goes out to you and your family.

Take care.



Gen

 

[Bagpuss]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Memories keep our lost loved ones alive in our hearts.

 

[pinkangel]

My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May peace be with you.

 

[rodentman]

Dear Robin and Todd,




You have my deepest sympathy on your most tragic loss. She truly is indeed in a better place, and pain free.

 

[babblingal]

Oh my, I just found this post.
I must agree with you about what you posted. I too believe that people choose when they will die. My grandmother was insistant that no one give her a eulogy at her funeral. She had even written this down in her funeral plan years previously. Everyone in our family was aware of her wishes. Even so, she made damn sure of her wishes being honored by dying so that her funeral would be held on Purim. Purim is a Jewish holiday that commands observers to be happy and it is forbidden to give eulogies on Purim. How's that for planning?!

Additionally, I was at my grandmother's bedside while she was dying. Sharing my grandmother's last moments was a holy experience, that is the only way I can possibly describe it. Until that time I had been a little unsure of my feelings on death, now I feel there is definitely something else next after we die.

My deepest sympathies to your family on the loss of your beloved daughter.

 

[icelovr]

Oh Robin & Todd -
I too just found out. I am so sorry - No words can help ease your loss, but perhaps knowing that Niki's spirit will wake you every morning with sunrise and rock to you sleep at night with every twinkle of the stars - will bring you some comfort.
With deepest sympathy -
Icelovr