We're still here with Judah. Judah is still here with us.
Grandpa won't let go of Judah's right hand. He has sat there for hours, refusing to move.
We gathered round Judah's bed and sang every Hebrew song we could remember singing from our childhood, including Zum Gali Gali, Ufaratzta, Heneh Mah Tov, Lechah Dodi and finally Shalom Aleichem - Judah's favorite Shabbos song.
We made kiddush.
Grandpa has his own favorite song which he sang to Judah:
"But come you back when summer's in the meadow
or when the valley's hushed with snow
'Tis I'll be there in sunshine and in shadow
Oh Danny boy, Oh Danny boy I love you so."
posted by The Whites @ 7:07 PM
9 comments
9 Comments:
Martha
I have no words to help you through this except that I love you.
Audrey
amy - i loved your comment. thank you for painting such a loving picture of judah. i am angry too, it's hard to accept the utter unfairness of this situation.
martha, issy, benji, abe - i lit candles with amy and dov and the kids tonight. the tears started flowing as i thought of you all probably doing the same thing with judah. we sang shalom alecheim too and i could almost hear him singing in his own "special" tune.
judah - i miss you
love, tamar
i have just tucked stella into bed and i just cannot get out of my mind what you all are going through.
Martha- Issy has told me how strong and amazing you have held yourself...i look at my beautiful daughter and hold her dear to me thinking of your faith and love and patience.
Issy- you are so dear to me. I am so angry that you and Benji and your grandpa and mom are experiencing this.
I am singing the songs that i remember tonight, too. i don't remember all the words, and i certainly don't remember that many songs, but somehow they bring peace and some comfort knowing that you are all together singing as well.
love, darci
I remember the shabbat dinners I spent at your house...singing Shalom Alecheim and mouthing the words because I didnt know them all. I can hear them now as i read the blog. I have no words to express myself at this time...but my heart goes out to you! Judah's and your amazing strength has been such an inspiration. Even though I had not been around in many years you always had a special place in my heart.
Love,
Erin
judah
it's been years since we've seen each other...i have only happy memories.....you are in my thoughts and prayers
-hawna
Words cannot express the sorrow that we and everyone who know Judah are feeling. Thank you for sharing Judah's last months with us through the blog. From getting to know your family by reading your words it is easy to see why Judah is the kind, brilliant & amazing person that he is. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Juli E & Karin F
Love and shalom to you all beloved friends and neighbors.
Felice and Ron
Dear cousins,
I am thinking of you through this long night and praying that the morning brings peace and comfort. Like Amy, I add the voice in my heart to yours, remembering my dad singing "Shalom Aleichem" on shabbos. I know Judah can hear you and sense your loving presence beside him.
Love and hugs, Diane
Judah,
I'm with you, I'm with you all the way...Cindy
Post a Comment
<< Home