I was deeply saddened and moved by the recent death of our gracious and dignified Queen Elizabeth II . I was surprised by my own emotion. For many of us, she is the only monarch we have ever known . She was born the same year as my own mom and my mom always reminded..
Category: Grief and Loss
It is said that ”those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day ” . I heard those lovely comforting words on many occasions, and yet the depth of those words and the truth of the words is more evident to me now, when some years have passed since the loss of..
There they are, looking at me, while I work in the garden. They are ‘the three elves’ looking somewhat bedraggled now as they work away in my garden , with their worn out tools. They have been a part of the family for over thirty years now, but I cannot let myself part with them…
It is gratitude which allowed me to accept the loss of my mom and dad. At first the loss is unimaginable . One cannot process a loss so profound. It is difficult to accept that they are no longer with us. Over time , sorting through photos, letters and cards, there is an opportunity to..
Remembering my Mom, Violet Theresa, who left us to be with the angels, 3 years ago, November 12th, 2016 . Forever in my heart ❤️ When the caregiving is over…. I will miss holding her hand , And wondering if she will remember who I am… When the caregiving is over… I will miss doing..