With Patty, back in 1981, I had stayed by her side day and night for the four or so days it took her to leave us. But, my mother’s slide was too gradual. Too slow. And so I wasn’t with her when she left. Or perhaps I should say that my Body was not with her? I am becoming aware that a huge part of my inner self was with her — and is only slowly returning to me.
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Journeying: Here and There
My mother loved science fiction and brought that openness and curiosity about what might be to our family. Openness and curiosity are helpful. However, I’m learning that more is required. Effort has a key part to play. As I anticipate the new Apple iOS 7 upgrade, I realize I am going to have to invest time, energy and effort to learn it.
Tagged with: communities, curiosity, Death, effort, interstellar space, journeys, openness, Voyager program
Posted in Adventures, connections, Curiosity, learning
Posted in Adventures, connections, Curiosity, learning
Thinking of Valleys and Shadows
As I sat with my mommy, I remembered what a friend shared about when her dad was dying. A big no-nonsense nurse told her and her brothers and sisters: “You all stop pestering him and leave him ALONE! Dying is Hard Work.”
Tagged with: Death, Faith, Grief Loss and Bereavement, hope, Love, Psalm 23
Posted in Faith, going THROUGH the sorrow, Grief, hearing myself, LOVE
Posted in Faith, going THROUGH the sorrow, Grief, hearing myself, LOVE
A Long Earthly Journey, Completed
But best of all, Mom was a Loving Listener — not just to me, but to countless friends.
Tagged with: connections, Death, Earthly Journey, Mother, Mother/Daughter connections
Posted in appreciation, connecting, LOVE, Mothers, relationships, Transitions, web of life
Posted in appreciation, connecting, LOVE, Mothers, relationships, Transitions, web of life
A Moment with God 