enna Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 How fitting that today on the 4th year anniversary of our Mary’s Bill’s death that she opened a new grief healing website that will add to the already important work she is doing here at our grief healing discussion groups site as a moderator and counselor along with Marty Tousley, the founder of this very helpful discussion site. Thank you for this new site, Mary. Those who go to it will find many healing pieces of information to assist us on our journeys. Mary, we are holding you in our hearts today as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 To Anne, and all 0thank you for your loving words. I am having a quiet day remembering, being grateful, and honoring. To Bill May there be some beautiful surprise Waiting for you inside death Something you never knew or felt, Which with one simple touch Absolves you of all loneliness and loss, As you quicken within the embrace For which your soul was eternally made. May your heart be speechless At the sight of the truth Of all your belief had hoped, Your heart breathless In the light and lightness Where each and every thing Is at last its true self Within that serene belonging That dwells beside us On the other side Of what we see. By John O'Donohue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wifflesnook Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I've copied that poem. It fits my feelings about my beloved Pete. Our love transcends death, Mary. Though I'm not a Christian (don't know what I am) I truly believe that. The love that you and Bill had for each other and that my Pete and I had for each other is still very alive. I hope you are finding good comfort in your memories today. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feralfae Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Dear Mary, Congratulations on taking this big step to on your journey of walking back into more active interaction with the world as you continue to heal and be held, with Bill's love and inspiration. How wonderful that you are opening yourself up to offering the gift of your wisdom to more people. With your wonderful heart and wisdom, you bring great gifts to us all here, and now to even more people. What a fitting way to celebrate the love and lovingkindness you and Bill shared! What a perfect tribute to your love and the compassion both of you have brought to healing others. A beautiful and wonderful offering from your spirits. Thank you. I am off to explore your new site. Congratulations! *<twinkles>* fae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 A most beautiful grief reflection on the metemorphosis of a butterfly found on our Mary's new website: Personal Growth and Grief Support Center. Thank you, Mary. http://www.personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/04/metamorphosis.html#comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thank you, Anne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I think this is such a great video. The presentation is given my Louie Schwartzberg, a time lapse photographer, and it so fits what Mary posted on her blog last week about metamorphosis. How many of us really do think about pollination and the consequences if it didn't happen. In my book, he is a marvel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Oh, I think these articles have to be shared. Our Bill's Mary has written another article titled: "Walking With Those Who Grieve" that can be found on her new website, Personal Growth and Grief Support Center. A topic that we need to address over and over again. The links following the article are well worth the time. Again, thank you for this wonder site, Mary. It is sure to help many who are grieving. http://www.personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/reflections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Anne, thank you so much for inviting people to read my blog. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Such a meaningful article today on our Mary's blog ~ this article touches on secondary loss of a spouse and reminds us that these "triggers" may come and are normal. Thank you, Mary, for yet another 'tool' for our healing. http://personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/04/the-fog-lifts-only-to-reveal-secondary-losses.html? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thank you, Anne...and now the links to resources even work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Another beautiful and insightful reflection from Bill's Mary in her blog this week from her Personal Growth and Support Center: Words of wisdom as I approach the 2nd year anniversary of my Jim's death. I have not found a word for this loss either and probably will not in this lifetime. http://personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/05/is-there-a-word-for-it.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 June 1, 2014 Grief's journey needs persistence ~ how else is there to say it? Some insightful questions to reflect upon as you read through this reflection. Thank you, Mary. http://www.personalg...eflections.html Thank you, Fae. It happens sometimes that the link does not work. This is a good one this week. ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feralfae Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 HI Dear Anne, the link is not operational. Weird. Here, I copied it form the page: http://www.personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/reflections.html *<twinkles>* fae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 This week's blog from our Mary's 'Personal Growth and Grief Center' reflects on transitions. http://www.personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/06/about-transitions.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I thought I posted this a few days ago but I guess I didn't. This is such a good read from Mary's 'Personal Growth and Grief' site that I wanted everyone who reads here not to miss it. Anniversaries have such special memories for us ~ thank you, Mary, for yet another great read. http://personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/06/a-special-dayalone.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Another thoughtful article ~ food for thought. Thank you , Mary. A question she asks: "What do you do to comfort yourself and heal your grief?" This I did not do in the first months but I now can say that I allow my tears to flow, I try to practice kindness and I work on my grief journey daily. http://www.personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/reflections.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thank you, Anne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I am posting this here today for those who may not see it on Mary's blog. This week she talks about her Bentley ~ the topic is "Waiting" ~ a very meaningful one as we all wait with her. http://www.personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/07/waiting.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 What a perfect topic for Mary's Blog today ~ "Patience". As we all move through our own grief over the loss of a loved one it is good to reflect on our own patience. I so could relate to this topic today as I remember all the need for 'patient times' I found myself in while caring for my Jim and then my Benji. Patience seemed easier then than it does now. A question I'll always have is how does one practice patience with our grief when our losses are so great? I would like to wake up one day soon and be united with all those who have touched my life but for now I too have to be patient. http://personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/07/patience.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feralfae Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thank you Mary. As I read your wonderful piece on Patience, all I could think of were those days when I thought I could not go on, and I would reach deep into myself and remember that I loved Doug,and that I needed patience and strength so that I could keep manifesting that love to him as he was preparing to leave. Sometimes it was tough. I agree with Anne that patience was easier then than now. Now, these days, I feel as though I am waiting for my life to start up again, that everything is on hold, that even all the steps I am taking to try to build a new life are merely the motions and gestures of a person who is hoping that her life will open up and begin to hold more of those gifts we associate with life—joy, contentment, happiness, happy expectation, dreaming of future days, planning for future days, and most of all, that life will open up and hold more of the delight of love flowing through my being, making my heart shine again. Sometimes I have glimpses and hints of this new life, and that keeps me going. But it takes more patience now than it did when life at least held the purpose of caring for Doug. These days, I am slowly learning to care for and honor my own life and body again, and still live with and carry the grief. What a journey! Thank you Mary, for your wise words. namaste, fae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enna Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Another excellent article written by Mary and available to read on her "Personal Growth and Grief Support Center" blog ~ ON CAREGIVING. http://personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/08/caregivers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thank you, Anne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Take a moment to remember a part of our childhood ~ Mary's blog this week is a wonderful reminder to "go gently" as we each travel our own journeys. http://personalgrowthandgriefsupportcenter.com/1/post/2014/08/row-row-row-merrily-merrily-merrily.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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