My messages to Gerry

[Forbes girl]

:goodjob2: That's what Gerry would say to you, Swannie! You have "woman power" and Gerry loves it when women show it. You go girl and enjoy writing those beautiful messages to Gerry. They inspire the rest of us. You inspire the rest of us.

Kathy

[Gerry's Christine]

Yeah Swannie, nice to see you back.

[gypsygirllovesgerry]

My most precious Swannie...

Sweetheart...your heart is such a beautiful *Light*...and the words from your heart illuminate the shadows upon the path as you share that healing love & light ....

Even as you are speaking to Gerry...your words are reaching out into the hearts of so many... and we are blessed to share in that *gift* which you give to him each time you open your heart and share your thoughts with him.

No matter what you ultimately decide...**know this**....those who would spend a single moment using the words that someone has spoken from their deepest heart as a weapon with which to inflict the cruelest blow...they are to be pitied and I pray that they will never know the heartbreaking pain which they so willingly inflict upon others. I very much believe, however, that each of us will eventually reap what we have sown...and it will be a very sad day for them when they are called to account for what they have done. I pray for the strength to forgive those who are so barren of compassion or empathy that they truly enjoy the pain they cause to others. I am so very sorry that you have had to endure these things....I can only pray that you will come to know, as I have, that such people can only have the power to hurt us if we hand that power to them....

I have been on my own journey as regards being open with the words I share from my heart....I was terrified the first time I wrote about my oh-so-brief meeting with Gerry...but I had made a promise when my brother died that I would begin ~ that very day~ to live a fearless life and to reach out with all of my soul to the hearts of others as I made my way along Life's path. I know ~as a writer myself ~that writing is an all-consuming *passion* to communicate and share all that is bursting forth from my deepest spirit... I have prayed for the strength and the courage to let the words overflow and let the voice of my spirit be heard. There have been many times that I have feared what others might think or feel or say about what I share...and, then, somewhere along the path, something broke free from inside of me and I somehow *knew* that there would be those *with hearts that listen* and it is to those willing hearts which I speak.

I wish I knew just how to express to you what I am longing to say...and it is....Let your spirit *Speak*.

In reading the words of encouragement and love which so many have spoken to you here on this thread, I have come to beleive that there is a *need* for what you share...when you speak to Gerry, you speak for so many of us here. In sharing it here, you allow others to be uplifted and enlightened by the loving words you share. I will pray for your victory over the fear which these people have caused in you....and in the end, if we allow ourselves to be silenced by those who seek to steal away our joy and our Divine right to be *heard* ....it is then that we let them Win.

I just want to share a couple of quotes from some folks who are much wiser than I....For me, words are **magic**...healing, inspiring, teaching, encouraging...reassuring us that our thoughts can live forever as we cast them upon the page.... or into the Universe...or into the hearts of those we meet.

The wise words that follow make me feel *awake* and *alive* to the Possibilites which I have yet to discover. May they nurture and nourish the beauty which only **you** can give to this world.

With love and blessings~~xoxoxoCheri

To me, the greatest pleasure of writing

is not what it's about, but the inner

music the words make. Truman Capote

I love writing. I love the swirl and swing

of words as they tangle with human emotions

James Michener

Poetry is thoughts that breathe,

and words that burn.

Thomas Gray

Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.

--William Wordsworth

There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. ~ Leonard Cohen

Dismiss whatever insults your soul.~ Walt Whitman

"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." ~ Joseph Campbell

Were the diver to think of the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl. ~ Sa'Di

Be who you are and say what you feel,

because those who mind don't matter,

and those who matter don't mind.

-Dr. Seuss

Love you so much, sweetie

xoxoxCheri

[laxmom]

Very well said! We all share in our thoughts about Gerry & how he has touched our lives. I am convinced more & more that we are being blessed!

[tonifinds2]

Swan,

Good Gal. Don't let the nitwits stop you from sharing "our collective soul". I cannot count the number of times that I have read something you have written, and been so very grateful that you put into words all the joy that is my heart. (And always so much better than I could have done it myself)

Never take to heart the nasty pettiness of those people who have nothing to believe in and no one to share it with.

LUVS ALWAYS TONI

[Swansong]

Cheri and Toni.... thank you so much. You all just blow my mind, and I really don't have the words right now to express my thanks.

I will continue to write to Gerry, and I have written another message to him here:

http://www.gerardbutlergals.com/forums/ind...c=14806&hl=

Love,

Swannie

[Iliessa]

Swannie,

I left a message for you on that link. All I can give here is my support. Keep it up m'lady, you have no idea how many people you touch with your words.

:goodjob2:

[cybrsal]

Swannie, I just found this thread. I was worried for the first few pages, until You came to your senses "WOOMAN" We need you. You speak for so many of us. If others criticize you, then they are criticizing us too. The words come from you, but we are right there thinking the same as you. You just say it better. They would have a field-day criticizing my words.

I made a decision when I became a fan of Gerry's, to not let others and their views get to me. Don't let their cruel words weaken or control you. You are strong with us. Can't you feel the little "lioness" inside you? You are a beautiful person inside and out. Quit going to the wrong sites that bring you down. They don't know you. Don't listen to those idiots. Listen to us. We love you, Swannie, just the way you are.

We love your heart and soul messages to Gerry, so carry on... I got your back.

Hugs to you,

Sally

Edited September 18, 2007 by cybrsal

[Guest DonnaKat]

Swansong,

I'm new here and I don't know you that well, and I don't know the details or the circumstances...and I don't need to. All I know is you have treated me with respect and dignity since I joined here (as have the others). I've read some of your posts, and personally I don't see anything wrong with them. There's nothing wrong with speaking your heart. Yes, sometimes you have to guard it around certain people who are only out to hurt you...but don't let anybody steal your light. God gave it to you for a purpose, so don't hide it under a bushel! Gerry might or might not read your messages, but know that SOMEBODY will...somebody who needs to hear what you have to say. None of us will ever know the impact we've made in this world until we stand before God. And what better reward than to hear Him say "well done".

So keep posting your heart. I'll be reading.

[Goodgirl]

Hi Swansong sorry i just noticed this thered Im glad you decided to keep up with your post i find them very touching and hart felt and i look foward to reading more from you and those people who did this just have nothing better to do with thier time so just forget them

Edited October 11, 2007 by Goodgirl