Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
It took me a long time to delete my father’s email address after his passing. It felt like deleting it would make his leaving final. Mourning our lost loved ones is a very tough business. Big hug, VJ.
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Thanks Susan. Mom’s photo keeps popping up in my photo memories – a nice reminder
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I remember losing my mom like it was yesterday. Hugs! 💕
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Thanks Eugi.
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Most welcome, VJ.
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Losing those we love is so hard…. I still have my brother’s last voicemail to me from three years ago. Sending hugs your way.
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Thanks
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I admit to having people on rapid dial who have been absent for years. It’s like if I took them off, I’d be cutting the last contact with them.
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So do I, Lou. I feel the same way.
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I know what you mean. I’ve saved her last phone message to me for the same reason.
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I’ve done that too, but I stopped. It wasn’t helping with the process of acceptance. I kept wanting to call.
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It’s sad to feel that vacuum
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It really is Sadje – like having lost a limb.
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I can imagine your grief
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I remember this exact feeling for quite some time after my mother passed. Sending hugs.
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Thanks Heather.
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