Idol Gives Back

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

There has been a lot of death lately, and the births in Idol have been too infrequent this season! (Get on it folks!!!)

Many of you know that LJ's own popfiend recently lost his beloved wife Lisa. You can go to his LJ for details. But, obviously, it's devastating. I know there are a lot of people who can't quite wrap their heads around it.

I know, for me, that is just too soul crushing to bear. I can't begin to express my sympathies for the lives she has touched. Or the lives that createdestiny's Dad did. Or anyone else's.

I can't.

But I thought you might be able to do that.

It's a completely separate thing. There is no poll, and it's completely voluntary. But I thought it would be something positive to send out to the universe, if you have to, think of it as "Idol Gives Back":

Write about the people that you love, and how they have touched your lives.

It's something that is good to do every single day, but it's something we don't do often enough.

There's always someone raising people for something, or blog-a-thoning for some good cause. Maybe you could do that by adding a link to the entries and encouraging people to show their support.

popfiend mentioned their favorite charity http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f87d4c2a71fca210VgnVCM1000001e0215acRCRD and maybe there is one close to the heart of someone that you love.

I'm flat broke at the moment, but I can raise awareness and spread the word. Hopefully, other people in my own situation will do the same - and those in better places can do more.

Put it out there. Maybe we can raise some money for a good cause, and make something so very senseless into something that brings some positive energy into the world.

edit to add: Leave links to entries only here, to make it easier for people to find them. Sympathies should be directed to the person/people who experienced the loss.

Comments

[impoetry.livejournal.com]

I May Not Have Ever Loved (http://impoetry.livejournal.com/207874.html)

[michikatinski.livejournal.com]

http://michikatinski.livejournal.com/122998.html

[poppetawoppet.livejournal.com]

in which I ramble and I'm not sure I say much

http://poppetawoppet.livejournal.com/85987.html

My deepest sorrows

[cloworora.livejournal.com]

My sincerest compassion is out to popfiend. In my experience, it was my very understanding wife that has kept me sane. In the last year, her support has meant more than the senses of seeing or hearing. Without her, I would be simply a shell of a man and I would require as much support as possible to continue even functioning.

This entry, approved by Gary before posting, was from the main competition after my surrogate mother was hospitalized, written about an amazing woman who took me in as one of her own. For Idol Gives Back, I give you Tears on the Tiles (http://cloworora.livejournal.com/5604.html), written about the overwhelming impact she's made.

[elionwyr.livejournal.com]

I anticipate writing more, but this is what came out first..

http://elionwyr.livejournal.com/2405230.html

[ecosopher.livejournal.com]

No Time Is Wasted.

http://ecosopher.livejournal.com/134954.html

[jacq22.livejournal.com]

I am always grateful for my life and the wonderful chances I have had.

When I retrace my life; and from this age it is quite a journey!
I am eternally thankfull for the good things.

But I had loving parents who were there for me whatever happened, I had the blessing of a country life for a while, and plenty of good food, (Mum was an amazing cook)and there were pets to make life full and teach us how to care for them.

Yet I grew up during war time, when England was a bleak and grey place and luxuries were not available. I married the man who is still with me now, and we have had an eventfull life, love still remains after 53 years, so for that I am thankfull.

I love the wider life I have found on lj and for six years have been part of it. The friends in my community have shared their lives and I have shared mine, we have dealt with every disaster and drama together, and been enriched by the experience.

So for that I am thankfull.

I paint with a group of women who encourage my artistic side, we have such fun drinking coffee and working together, love them all.

For the idol community I am also thankfull, it has stirred my lazy mind into writing and becoming more creative.

What has this to do with love,? well each community shows love by just caring about each other. Long may they may remain. Hugs to all my friends on line.

[cloworora.livejournal.com]

In search for meaning in a sleepwalk
The only time I find myself having a deep talk
But now I never sleep 'cause sleep is the cousin of death
One can never rest depending on how up the drugs get
Upset, submit me to a blood test
Find no trace of my words reverting back to... wait, that wasn't what I meant
My right eye is sunrise, the left is sunset, the moonshine ain't got me drunk yet - Sage Francis

A finale to "Tears on the Tiles," ""How to Say 'Good Night, Helen'" (http://cloworora.livejournal.com/7605.html)"