What can prepare us for the deaths of our cherished loved ones? I do not have an answer.
When we physically say good-bye to what means more than mere words can say, how can we recuperate?
Have you walked around your home looking for a lost pet? Have you picked up your phone to call someone, only to realize they are now gone? For a split second, did you think to hug again, that which has crossed over?
As much as my soul seeks balm for this level of agony, still, after so many years here, and so much study on the subject, no definitive answer.
In my case, I turn to Almighty GOD! In a choking rush of grief, I will clean the house we live in. Perhaps do charitable acts in the name of the departed? Go for grief counseling?
Whatever you know, allow yourselves to grieve. Please, don't bottle it up. Sometimes it can make us very ill. Sometimes, even worse!
We are deeply mourning a few of our most precious loved ones as this is being written.
As a writer, it seems to help me to put my thoughts down, when all else fails. Please share what you have learned about healing grief?
Thank you. Dr. Y *o*
Dedicated to all I have loved.... here and in Heavenly Rainbow. *o*

Oh Dr. Yanez, we send you the most heartfelt condolences on your recent loss. The F. Goldberg Family
ReplyDeleteWe just lost both our parents and cannot stop crying. Thank you for sharing, Sincere condolences. EH in Oregon
ReplyDeletePlease feel better. Cara age Nine
ReplyDeleteWith your big heart for love, is it any wonder you are sad? You will be together again when GOD calls you. Ramon
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you and your loved ones in spirit. p. Shah
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt thoughts of healing your way. Mia
ReplyDeleteHugs of love and compassion to you in this time of grieving.
ReplyDeletePhil and Family
You spoke what I feel and do not have skills to write. anon
ReplyDeleteThe most beautiful one yet. G
ReplyDeleteRuby, your words below are beautiful and poignant. As time moves on, and we grow older, mourning seems to come on a more regular basis. We barely get through one loss and another is upon us.
ReplyDeleteYou are right – holding grief makes us sick. Nothing good can come from that. CD
It is good for you to write about how deeply you feel. Nick
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ReplyDeleteYes, I totally understand. Been and lost them during my lifetime. You never forget them.anon
Sadly today many people fail in being empathic and have empathy for ‘you’ in your loss, hurt, bewilderment, and real sense of isolation. Andrew in England
ReplyDeleteYes Andrew... I know so well of what you speak. Dr. Y
DeleteYou can be comforted in knowing that you have given your furry friends the best life they could ever have! But it’s impossible not to miss them when they are gone, as we are finding out!
ReplyDeleteSending hugs & hopeful thoughts—LM