#105 aka the first Friday Fill-In of 2009
And…here we go!
1. The world is a little different and a bit diminished without Dad in it.
2. I love you was the last thing I said.
3. I wonder if our souls linger a bit afterward...
4. Who knows where there is for us at the end of all things.
5. There’s something to be said for departing this life quickly, quietly, peacefully and with love.
6. Right here with the dogs and in my comfy fleece jammies is where I want to be.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to seeing my friend, Diane, who I haven’t seen in quite a long time, tomorrow my plans include making more phone calls and Sunday, I want to take the dogs to the beach and kind of commune with nature in a place that was one of my Dad’s favorites!
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January 2nd, 2009 at 2:14 am
I hope you and the dogs have a nice time at the beach
and I am jealous of your jammies!!! I need new ones.
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 am
It sounds like a really nice thing to do! Just know that you are in my thoughts a prayers. Love Ya!
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:27 am
“3. I wonder if our souls linger a bit afterward…”
I believe they do. After my mom passed away, there was a time that I felt her presence around me… a comforting presence. I also remember when it stopped. When she must’ve felt I’d be okay enough for her to go.
I miss her very much and I often wrap myself around that time when I felt her with me…
I’m so sorry for your loss, Janet. I’m glad you have so much support around you.
I heard somewhere once that you’re never too old to feel orphaned. I know exactly how that feels…
It helps to know they are in a better place though, doesn’t it?!
Cyber hugs to you…
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 am
I bet the world is a bit diminished without him.
#5- I can’t agree more!
I think going to the beach with the dogs is an excellent idea. It’s good for the soul.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:50 am
I hope you have a peaceful reflective weekend
Thinking of you.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
Good morning! Let’s go out Saturday night! hugs
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Some deep answers today – great reflecting to start the new year.
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Happy Friday!
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Sounds like a wonderful way to spend a Sunday… A reflective journey can be healing and inspirational as well. Take care Janet
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Wishing you a lovely walk on the beach. Take care this weekend, Janet.
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Yes, they do linger, I felt my friend, David for about a month after he had died, and when my spirits were finally starting their upward climb, I felt his presence gently leave.
I wish you a beautiful time of peaceful solace, reflection and remembrance at the beach.
-Lea
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Very profound stuff. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
January 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 pm
It’s not hard to tell where your head was when you answered these. Take care, Janet, and have a good weekend!
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Hi Janet, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to find peace in the comfort that your dad is in a better place where his suffering is over. I hope you enjoy your time at the beach, thinking of him and reflecting on your memories of him. May peace be with you as well.
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
wishing you all the time and space you need for satisfying reflection.
much love to you & yours, ~M~
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I am sorry for your loss, your family will be in my prayers.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 pm
That’s the perfect way to remember him–I do believe our souls linger a bit–I know I could feel my mother’s.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:49 pm
being with your dogs and nature seems like a natural tribute to him. I do believe people linger…linger enough to calm a few restless souls.
wishing you peace this weekend…
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Such deep and touching answers.
(hugs)
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Don’t you think souls linger forever and wherever they are needed? I do.
January 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Dear Janet,
I’m late with my condolencies.
But they are from the bottom my heart.
As you wrote to me about Ruben.
A loss.
Yes it is. But also, we must aknowledge,it’s a part of Nature, which we are not “trained” to handle.
I’m convinced your Father will remain in your memories for ever.