On Aug.2 my dear friend, Lindsey, lost her mother. Kris was a mom to so many, myself included. Nurture, support, encouragement, those were just her way. She was the sort that always made you feel better about yourself when you were in her presence. Beautiful. Generous. Gone too soon. http://www.legacy.com/IdahoPress/Obituaries.asp?page=lifestory&personid=131262690
There is a lot of grieving going on in our community, amidst birthdays & summertime visits from friends. This is the bizarre mix of life that we are experiencing. I want to feel through it all, though. To stay away from the pull to numb out. There is this great idea I have grabbed onto about not wasting your pain.
"Everyone says love hurts, but that isn't true. Loneliness hurts. Rejection hurts. Losing someone hurts. Envy hurts. Everyone gets these things confused with love, but in reality love is the only thing in this world that covers up all pain and makes someone feel wonderful again. Love is the only thing in this world that does not hurt." unknown
AUB, This is beautiful..."I want to feel through it all, though. To stay away from the pull to numb out. There is this great idea I have grabbed onto about not wasting your pain." All of these feelings are a healthy part of having closure/saying good-bye to loved ones.
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