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Comment on Borrowing Rituals: Bon Odori by Joan Hitchens

Joan Hitchens — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:44:47 +0000

You are welcome, Aiki!

I was not able to attend the ceremony this year but when I saw the banners announcing its upcoming date in August, I could hear the drums and feel the celebration in my heart. Bon Odori is a beautiful and comforting event.

~Joan, SFH

Comment on Borrowing Rituals: Bon Odori by aiki

aiki — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:47:29 +0000

Bon Odori was one of my favorite childhood memories.
For children, the death seemed unknown, but by participating in such events, we were able to feel close to our ancestors.

You have such a beautiful site. Thank you.

Comment on 12 Healing Words for the New Year by Joan Hitchens

Joan Hitchens — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:52:33 +0000

Thanks Suz and Jean! I’ll add these to the list! ~Joan

Comment on 12 Healing Words for the New Year by Jean Tubridy

Jean Tubridy — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:38:49 +0000

Joan,

I just love your twelve word idea an definitely be printing it out to hang on my wall.

‘Inspire’ and ‘Sense’ are two words that I particularly like as well.

Thanks so much,

Jean

Comment on Daddy’s Girl by Alicia King

Alicia King — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:50:21 +0000

Wow, that’s a lot to take in. First of all, I’m so sorry you’ve lost both your parents. I’m glad your dad left you some reassurance that he truly cared, though. I can’t imagine how you felt when you saw that Valentine on the wall!

Thank you for sharing this. It sounds like your husband is a loving man. Good choice! You must have known you deserved that:)

Comment on Daddy’s Girl by Ellechim Spiritous One

Ellechim Spiritous One — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:02:23 +0000

This story touched my heart but for some very different reasons.
My father was a tough and hard man with many faults (like all humans I suppose). He would go to his grave before apologizing for any harm he incurred while here. And there was a good amount of abuse to be forgiven.
In fact, none of the above was true of him. You are truelly blessed to have a father like him.
After my mother passed on he soon fell mortally ill. I felt he really needed some love so I made him one of those kid-like valentines. My husband and myself gazed through a heart shaped window of stickers; different flowers, puppies, angels and a few aztec symbols made up the wreath frame. He passed on Valentine’s Day and when we went to clear out his place there was the valentine, hanging on the wall next to his bed. There was a bit of sentimentality that I had never seen before in this man after all.
That meant so much to me that I actually found my way to heal up with some forgiveness his way.

Comment on 12 Healing Words for the New Year by Suz

Suz — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:38:40 +0000

A friend just added a word to this list for me….
ALLOW.
Allow God to work miracles in your life. Allow others to help. Allow love in. Along with sorrow comes joy. ALLOW.

Comment on Grief Doesn’t Take a Holiday by Storybooks For Healing

Storybooks For Healing — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:15:36 +0000

Hi Vicki. I’m sorry for your loss and the difficulty you are experiencing. I think you ask a great question: “Why now?” Writing is a great way to answer yourself! You say you have no idea, but you might try putting the question at the top of your page and seeing if responses come out. Try words like “because I feel…” Also, the the question is about “now,” so what time elements have you feeling more emotional? Try these starters: “Because it’s Christmas and I …” “because its been 3 years and…” or “I feel… since this time (the move, the loss). Sometimes writing can be used for quick short reflections to get to the answer of one question. Wishing you the best and a peaceful holiday. ~Joan

Comment on Grief Doesn’t Take a Holiday by Susan - Survive Your Grief

Susan - Survive Your Grief — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:02:45 +0000

Lovely!

Wishing you the best this holiday season.

Susan

Comment on Grief Doesn’t Take a Holiday by Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:34:45 +0000

My husband of 30 years passed away in October 2008. The first Christmas without him I spent alone and that is the way I wanted it. I had several invitations from well meaning and caring friends but I turned them down. I was glad that I chose to spend the day that way. It was much less difficult for me emotionally than it would have been surrounded by people. Before the second Christmas I moved across the country and spent Christmas with my son and his girlfriend. It was wonderful. I am doing the same this Christmas but for some reason I have found this holiday season much more difficult and filled with emotion and tears. Why now? I have no idea. I only know that is the way it is.

Comment on Perspectives by Dale Dupont

Dale Dupont — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:37:13 +0000

Yes you can change your perspective but be honest about what went on. yet somethings cannot be healed by other people only God can. you can cope

Comment on Voice of Widows Resounds Hope by Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:00:15 +0000

It is a club that, though the initiation sucks, the members are amazing.

I honestly don’t know where I would be without my on-line widowed community – I live in a small town and I don’t know of anyone else my age, with children as young as mine, who is widowed. I’m thankful for Widowed Voice, and as Supa said, I appreciate how well you seem to understand the bond (but Supa, don’t forget about Matt – it’s not all women!=)

Cheers,
~C~