There’s a hurt that comes with losing a loved one. An ache, maybe even a sense of uneasiness at times. Lately, I’ve noticed there are a lot of people I know hurting. Aching because of a loss, missing loved ones, and simply, sad. I wish I had the words, I wish I had a Time Machine, but what I know is that it’s not easy, and a loss sort of … [Read more...]
What I Know about Grief
Grief is defined as deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death. I know there are stages to grief as well. Some would say that depression is usually the longest and most difficult stage. Can we accept the loss? Can we move on? I think it is very common for any of us who have suffered a loss to grieve differently. Many changes come with … [Read more...]
Mom
My mom passed away Tuesday morning. My dad, her husband of fifty-five years, was with her. She died peacefully at home, as she wanted. No hospitals. No nursing homes. I cried as the coroner left with her body. I needed more time. I cried washing some of their dishes. I wanted one more meal with her. My mother was spunky. You always … [Read more...]
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