Words for the Journey

Another year without you...It’s always so depressing     when I realize how long it’s been      since I’ve seen you; 

Loss changes things. Our worlds have been altered. Life is surreal. Our minds spin. We often end up asking the same questions - over and over. 

In rows of sweet red poppies On beaches by the seaIn dark of night and light of dayThey fought for you and meOn jungle floors that moved Or paratroopers in the skyOn ridges with no hope to winThey gave their life for you and I They fought with everything they hadFor those they'll never know They put aside life's luxuries

Everything feels different now. We're different. Loss has changed our world. No wonder this is confusing.From the Grieving Heart:

We wonder about a lot of things. Our questions multiply. How could this happen? Why? Why them? Why me? Why this? Why now? No wonder we get upset - and angry.  

Someone we love is missing. The world will never be the same. No wonder sadness pervades our hearts. From the Grieving Heart:

When we get hit by loss, our hearts are stunned. Our loved one was just here. What happened? 

When loss hits the heart, we shake inside. How could we not? We're missing someone very special.  

There are many changes that seniors must deal with as they continue to grow older. One of the most devastating and often unavoidable obstacles for older adults is losing a spouse.

 Feelin' GroovyEver had a song, a fragrance or box of cereal stir you to tears? It's been 19 years since my mom's sudden graduation to heaven.

I am now in my 5th year. I wish with all my heart that I could tell you that the pain of death goes away some, but I can't. Those who are here with me know this also. Yesterday, I had a total and complete fall. Looking back today, I realized that I have been holding that pain and sorrow in a tight ball that was held close to my broken heart.

“I’m feeling so lost...”