“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.” —Leo Buscaglia It seems like yesterday. I blinked and the day was here. It has heartbreakingly been ten years … Continue reading I Know For Certain…
Death
The Only True Borders…
“The only true borders lie between day and night, between life and death, between hope and loss.” ―Erin Hunter
Transition
"There is no death! What seems so is transition; this life of mortal breath is but a suburb of the life elysian, whose portal we call Death." -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We Only Have Ourselves
No, this won't be a cheerful post. If you ever expect that level of dishonesty from me, please unsubscribe/unfollow now. I'm many things, but direct and honest are the top too words used to describe me as a person. Obviously, I share the good things, too, but I temper most of my enthusiasm. I am … Continue reading We Only Have Ourselves
The Eerie Stillness of Bad News
Today, #Covid19 claimed the life of a family friend. His crime? Being told it was safe to have surgery, so that he could get back to being the healthy, active person he was. 😡 They are NOT preserving a life if Covid is part of the diagnosis, and it's important for people to know this. … Continue reading The Eerie Stillness of Bad News
The Grave Itself…
"The grave itself is but a covered bridge,Leading from light to light, through a brief darkness!" -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
From Dust…
"From dust thou art to dust returneth, was not spoken of the soul." -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Life Is Tragic…
“Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun inexorably rises and sets, and one day, for each of us, the sun will go down for the last, last time. Perhaps the whole root of our trouble, the human trouble, is that we will sacrifice all the beauty of our lives, will imprison … Continue reading Life Is Tragic…
When The Raw Pain Is So Unbearable
“When the raw pain is so unbearable and unbelievable, you may wonder if you can go on. But, you can, and will. And life can be good again—when you work at it. It’s a conscious choice to decide to move through grief, mourn the loss of the person you love, and heal.” ―Chelsea Hanson Late … Continue reading When The Raw Pain Is So Unbearable
The Mystery of Death
“The mystery of death, the riddle of how you could speak to someone and see them every day and then never again, was so impossible to fathom that of course we kept trying to figure it out, even when we were unconscious.” ―Francine Prose
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 