--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And what about Edward, is he still…" description: "\"“And what about Edward, is he still alive?' 'I don't know... I pray God he is.' 'But you don't expect him anymore?' 'No... If Edward is alive then I pr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b9/philippa-gregory-674_pray_and-what-about-edward-is-he-still-alive_1527037.png" --- # And what about Edward, is he still alive?' 'I don't… ![“And what about Edward, is he still alive?' 'I don't know... I pray God he is.' 'But you don't expect him anymore?' 'No... If Edward is alive then I pray God he will find his way to me. And there will always be a candle in the window to light his way home, and my door will never be locked in case…” quote by Philippa Gregory](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b9/philippa-gregory-674_pray_and-what-about-edward-is-he-still-alive_1527037.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b9/philippa-gregory-674_pray_and-what-about-edward-is-he-still-alive_1527037.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b9/philippa-gregory-674_pray_and-what-about-edward-is-he-still-alive_1527037.png) > ““And what about Edward, is he still alive?' 'I don't know... I pray God he is.' 'But you don't expect him anymore?' 'No... If Edward is alive then I pray God he will find his way to me. And there will always be a candle in the window to light his way home, and my door will never be locked in case one day it is his hand on the latch.”” [Philippa Gregory](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippa-gregory/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A yearning for a lost loved one, hoping they return and will always home. **In simple terms:** Hope for a lost loved one's return. Key Takeaway Keep hope alive for those absent. Themes longing faith homecoming Mood melancholy hopeful Type emotional reflective When to use this quote - grieving a missing person - waiting for a reunion - keeping a light for someone - maintaining open doors Key Concepts spiritual longing anticipation faithfulness Questions to Reflect On - Who do you keep a metaphorical candle for? - How does hope affect your grief? A Different Perspective If the person never returns, hope may become denial. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Pray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/pray/) ## Related quotes > [“Take your time to evaluate your life. 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