From Wikipedia: "Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, or Pura Bratan, is a major Shivaite and water temple on Bali, Indonesia. The temple complex is located on the shores of Lake Bratan in the mountains near Bedugul. Water temples serve the entire region in the outflow area; downstream there are many smaller water temples that are specific to each irrigation association (subak).
Built in 1633, this temple is used for offerings ceremony to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu, due to the importance of Lake Bratan as a main source of irrigation in central Bali. The 11 stories of pelinggih meru dedicated for Shiva and his consort Parvathi. Buddha statue also present inside this temple.
Lake Bratan is known as the Lake of Holy Mountain due to the fertility of this area. Located 1200 m above sea level, it has a cold tropical climate."
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"Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it." Thomas Jefferson
"The way people come into your life when you need them, it's wonderful and it happens in so many ways. It's like having an angel. Somebody comes along and helps you get right." Stevie Ray Vaughan
I have a dear friend Joy, who has dementia and has reached the point where she cannot recognise people. I would appreciate your prayers for her.
Praying for your friend Joy. I had an aunt who had dementia and I hate see your friend go through what she went through. Stay strong for Joy and may God give her peace.
mamag15
Oct 1, 2016
I like the Steve quote. There are times when I meet someone just when I need them. Phone calls are nice too, especially when it's from my son and Daughter-in-law. That way I get to talk to my youngest granddughter.
rahrah1820
Oct 1, 2016
Praying for Joy and you
aussiesapphire
Oct 1, 2016
Thank you mamag and rahrah. I appreciate your prayers. Hugs.
trynfindit
Oct 1, 2016
Have added my prayer for your friend Joy.
aknan
Oct 3, 2016
Dementia is such a sad disease. You lose a friend by inches as they regress and become childlike, then you lose them again when the mind goes, too. Prayers for your friend, aussie, and for strength for you to help her to the end.
aussiesapphire
Oct 3, 2016
You nailed it aknan, take care and God bless. Hugs.
aussiesapphire
Oct 3, 2016
Trynfindit, thank you so much. Hugs.
retirenow14
Oct 4, 2016
Thanks for the positive quotes, Aussie. You make my day! Beautiful temple. In twelfth grade, I researched different religions, as I had an interest and I only had to take English and gym (2 times a week). As I was basically wasting my last semester, I used it to learn about Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. Read Sidhhartha by Herman Hesse a bit later, and loved this book.
olamae61
Oct 7, 2016
I am praying for your friend Joy, I know it is a hard road for you and the people around her. I pray for peace and strength for all of those around her. My maternal grandmother who I am named after and my father both passed away from Alzheimer's. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Built in 1633, this temple is used for offerings ceremony to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu, due to the importance of Lake Bratan as a main source of irrigation in central Bali. The 11 stories of pelinggih meru dedicated for Shiva and his consort Parvathi. Buddha statue also present inside this temple.
Lake Bratan is known as the Lake of Holy Mountain due to the fertility of this area. Located 1200 m above sea level, it has a cold tropical climate."
I'll let you look up any of the terms that you don't understand.
"Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it." Thomas Jefferson
"The way people come into your life when you need them, it's wonderful and it happens in so many ways. It's like having an angel. Somebody comes along and helps you get right." Stevie Ray Vaughan
I have a dear friend Joy, who has dementia and has reached the point where she cannot recognise people. I would appreciate your prayers for her.
God bless all of you. Hugs.