tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473270951204999405.post9033295119259963023..comments2023-12-06T05:22:02.407-05:00Comments on Living with Grief: Like a Shooting StarRose Mary Saraivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16277954414057319565noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473270951204999405.post-73231056040300169192010-11-20T21:29:34.212-05:002010-11-20T21:29:34.212-05:00The holidays are always difficult, and makes the m...The holidays are always difficult, and makes the missing that much more intense. Right after Rachel died, my husband and I would talk about Rachel, but my son didn't want us mentioning her name, it hurt too much. We did however include her in our holidays, for Thanksgiving, I left a place empty at the table for her. Donations were made in her name to a local soup kitchen, it helped me keep her very much a part of my holiday. <br /><br />That first thanksgiving was very, very hard for me, Rachel always looked forward to this holiday. She always brought friends over, and I made so much extra food and desserts so her and her friends could take some home. I survived it somehow, and have survived every year since. This will be our 5th Thanksgiving without our Rachel, and it isn't any easier than that first year, but the onions make a great cover for the tears... I too look forward to the holidays with a bittersweet anticipation. I love being with family, I love cooking, but my heart knows that something important is missing. <br /><br />nepats, I understand the emptiness, I understand the pain, and I know how hard it is not to be able to scream when I want too, or to talk about my baby girl for fear that someone won't like it. <br /><br />I am so glad that you are going to make that call, they are such wonderful people. Most of the people I spoken to who did reach out to the Hospice grief people found them quite helpful, knowledgeable and understanding. You are taking an important step towards healing. <br /><br />God Bless You and your family, know that the love never dies, and your Mother is always in your heart. Listen for the gentle whisper, feel that soft touch, and know that she is near.<br /><br />Love, Rose Mary xoxoxRose Mary Saraivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277954414057319565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473270951204999405.post-77071239365572688362010-11-20T15:34:32.767-05:002010-11-20T15:34:32.767-05:00I am going to get in touch with Compassionate Care...I am going to get in touch with Compassionate Care Hospice. They were wonderful people to my Mom but also to me & my Dad. Thank-You for sharing your night with us. It is true the holidays are coming and I am not looking forward to it at all, and my family do not understand and I cannot mention my Mother, it hurts deeply. She did live, she was my best friend, My Mother, My Confidante, and I feel like an empty shell, I have done nothing to prepare for Christmas and I don't know if I can do it. I did buy what I had to for Thanksgiving so that my family can eat together but oh I dread the day and it is not even here, but I will do what I have to not because I want to. God Bless You Rose Mary....& your loved ones also...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851422256455563599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473270951204999405.post-7620992940592380502010-11-19T09:18:56.791-05:002010-11-19T09:18:56.791-05:00If you have a Hospice or VNA in your area, check w...If you have a Hospice or VNA in your area, check with them. Also local hospitals will list interfaith services that are being offered around the holidays. The most beautiful aspect of the entire evening was knowing that our loved ones are cherished, that they need to be remembered, and that so many people understand the need of all those who mourn to allow their loved one to live on. It was an amazing tribute to life.<br /><br />Good Luck and God Bless!<br /><br />Rose Mary xoxoxoRose Mary Saraivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277954414057319565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473270951204999405.post-33999996374288577802010-11-19T09:12:24.426-05:002010-11-19T09:12:24.426-05:00The description of your evening was so moving that...The description of your evening was so moving that I was brought to tears. That sounds like such an amazing experience. You've inspired me to look for something similar in my area. I'll keep you posted!Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595135534176791064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473270951204999405.post-54427309687219575572010-11-18T23:53:19.662-05:002010-11-18T23:53:19.662-05:00Thanks HaisleyThanks HaisleyRose Mary Saraivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277954414057319565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473270951204999405.post-66761368289483895432010-11-18T23:49:47.947-05:002010-11-18T23:49:47.947-05:00I agree with uI agree with uhaisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516159252772906193noreply@blogger.com