Conversation – 16

Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad today is your birthday. 💕🌹We your family miss you
so much. I love you dad. 🌹😘🌹I’ll be seeing you. 😎

I’ll Be Seeing You
Song by Billie Holiday

I’ll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children’s carosel
The chestnut trees
The wishin’ well
I’ll be seeing you
In every lovely summer’s day
In everything that’s light and
I’ll always think of you that way
I’ll find you
In the morning sun
And when the night is new
I’ll be looking at the moon
But I’ll be seeing you
I’ll be seeing you
In every lovely summer’s day
In everything that’s light and
I’ll always think of you that way
I’ll find you
In the morning sun
And when the night is new
I’ll be looking at the moon
But I’ll be seeing you

@shoelady60,

Happy Birthday to your mother from all of us on the Conversation Thread.

May she have many more. 😘💕

@shoelady60,

4 your mother. 💕🌹

Of course everyone can have a piece of that cake. 🤣😘

@shoelady60,

This is for your mother. 💕😘

The Process of Grieving

Grief can arise from many life situations, but know it is not a permanent state of being.

When we experience any kind of devastating loss, whether it is the loss of a loved one, a dream, or a relationship, feelings may arise within us that are overwhelming or difficult to cope with. This sense of grief can also come up when we are separated from anyone or anything we have welcomed into our lives. And while it may feel like we are caught up in a never-ending spiral of sadness and emptiness, it is important to remember that the grief we are feeling is not a permanent state of being. Rather, grief is part of the process of letting go that in many ways can be a gift, allowing us to go deeper within ourselves to rediscover the light amidst the seeming darkness.

The emotions that accompany any kind of loss can be intense and varied. A sense of shock or denial is often the first reaction, to be replaced by anger. Sometimes this anger can be directed at your loved one for “abandoning” you; at other times you may feel outrage toward the universe for what you are enduring. And while there are stages of grief that people go through — moving from denial to anger to bargaining to depression to acceptance — the cycles of grief often move in spirals, sometimes circling forward and then back again. You may even experience moments of strength, faith, and laughter in between. While these emotions seem to come and go sporadically, it is important to feel them, accept them, and allow them to flow. With time, patience, and compassion, you will eventually find your center again.

As we move through our grief, we may find ourselves reluctant to release our pain, fearing we are letting go of who or what we have lost. We may even regard our movement toward healing as an act of disloyalty or giving up. Know that while the hurt may fade, the essence of what you had and who you loved will have already transformed you and forever stay with you. If anything, once you are ready for the pain of your loss to subside, their memories can then live more fully within you. Remember, that healing is a part of the spiraling cycles of grief, and that in letting yourself feel restored again, you are surrendering to a natural movement that is part of the dance of life. This is my truth. 🌹💕😘

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California wishing you and the family many blessings. Take good
care of the kitties. 🌹

Cherie,

Have a safe and good morning in S. California. 😎😘

Go ahead the water is just fine. 🤣😎

@shoelady60,

Happy Birthday to your mom I hope the entire family have a great day. 😎😘😘

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎💕🌹A Very Happy Birthday to your mom enjoy this day
and just have a fun time. 💕First a toast to the birthday girl. 😘

@71flowerchild,

Good morning in New Mexico I know you are packing up to go back to Texas. 🌹
I am glad you had the time you did. Have fun shopping at your friend’s Jewelry Store
make the most of it. 😎💕I know the fur babies are aware something is going on again. 🤣

The Moon put on a spectacular show and it was beautiful I stayed out really late. 😎
No worries my side kick Poppy was besides me and hubby knew I was out he had
the security cameras on me. 🤣 I stayed near the house. Well enjoy these few days.

@toberkins,

Good Morning in S. California enjoy this beautiful day with your husband. 😎💕

@taci,

Good Morning in AZ know you too are going on an emotional journey. I know you miss
your mother. 😘💕The moon was beautiful last night and I was outdoors at 1:00 a.m.
just gazing at the moon. 😘😎💕I slept like a baby.

Taci enjoy the trails today and you never know what you will see. 😎

@oodiebom,

Good Morning on the Gulf Coast. 😘😎💕Oodie thank you for all your sage advice to me
over the years. The first year is the hardiest I don’t know what I feel. I just know there is an
empty void in my heart yet it is full of love for my father. 💕

The waves are so strong today all I am trying to do is stay above water. I will be fine.
I did not know I would feel this way the family are all checking on me that helps.

So many memories and emotions. 😎

@bichon18,

Good morning in Florida. Here is to a safe day Amy for you and Jerry.
Give the fur kids a nice OZ pet. 😘🌹