In Dr. Bernie Siegel's new book, Buddy's Candle, a father shares a meaningful story from his childhood with his nine year old son. In a gentle way, the father describes how a loving dog named Buddy not only helped him to heal when facing a serious illness, but also changed his life in miraculous ways. Buddy's Candle is a touching and heartwarming story. In its gentle way, it helps us to deal with grief and teaches us how to live life fully and accept loss and death with an open heart. The original and charming illustrations by Mari Gayatri Stein take us on a joy filled adventure. These full spectrum color drawings add humor, and a heartfelt exuberance.

As a surgeon who has worked with people with life threatening illnesses for many years, Dr. Bernie Siegel shares in this story his belief that there is a light in each of us by God's/Dog's design. And, that we are all a part of the candle parade of light. As long as we remember to love, our candles will glow with life as will Buddy's candle across the Rainbow Bridge. This is a story both children and adults will find healing, uplifting, and inspiring.
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I knew this day would eventually come
But I never thought it would be now
She was so precious, she was the one
Who would change my life some how.

You are not supposed to bury your children
They are supposed to bury you
It's hard to think this disease would take her
And there is nothing I can do.

It was so hard to say those words
Because we all loved her so
I didn't want her to suffer any more
So I had to let her go.

Her passing was so hard to handle
But has made us oh so strong
We know the road will be a battle
But she is where she belongs.

Copyright © 2003 by Raquel Calderon. All rights reserved.

Suicide, it's not the way to go
Don't believe the lie, live your life to show
At the end of every tunnel, you come into the light
Just wait until the morning comes, to chase away your night
And live, live, live, we love you as you are
Live, live, live, shine as the stars

Hang on, think back, to the good times you had
Laugh a little, look ahead, but don't be sad
Your life is very precious, to everyone around
Please make us a promise, and be forever bound
To live, live, live, we love you as you are
Live, live, live, shine as the stars

Call me, talk to me, come over for a while
Let me brighten up your day, and see you smile
Hold my hand, I understand, what you're going through
Remember this my dear friend, every day is new
So live, live, live, we love you as you are
Live, live, live, shine as the stars 
  
Live, live, live, we love you as you are
Live, live, live, shine as the stars
Live, live, live, we love you as you are
Live, live, live, shine as the stars

Dedicated to Cris Angela (ANGEL) E. Magno

She is brave enough to bear the pain alone
Never tell any friend nor loved ones at home
She did it so for a big reason
For her great love and compassion.

She is brave enough to fight for life alone
Not even one has been informed
She did it so for a big reason
So Mom and Dad won't worry at all.

She is brave enough to cross the line
Stood gallantly to face the time
No one knows that it's final
Because her love is so divine.

For love of Me, Gelo and Mom
She kept her secrets all beyond
So peace and harmony in us will reign
No agony, no sacrifice.

She is the Brave Loving Angel
Touching lives everywhere
She is going away up there
Her memories will stay forever.

She is The Brave Loving Angel of mine
Leaving us for life eternal
Her wings spread so far and wide
To join the Great Kingdom of GOD.

Copyright © 2008 Bong Magno. All rights reserved.

This poem is written in loving memory of our daughter Angel Magno http://angelmagno.gonetoosoon.co.uk/