Words for the Journey

Last days with my terminally ill father (from the book Given Time to Say Goodbye)November 13 - Prescious moments

I swear, and I probably swear too much, but some times, some words I really and deeply mean it.  And this is one of those words and times where I swear through gritted teeth.

There are times in life when everything seems gigantic. Conflict, stress, tragedy, loss, death, and grief and just a few of things that can grip and squeeze us with seemingly merciless power.“Everything that happens is big now. Every little issue is magnified, because I'm by myself,” Tiffany shared, wringing the napkin in her hand.

 

"When you have lost a child"Takes more to breathe deepTakes more to reach outTakes more to hold onTakes more to let goTakes more to releaseTakes more to believeTakes more to understand"When you have lost a child"

My dear wife Patty,

People deal with death in different ways. Some people handle the grief rather well, while others let it eat them alive. Losing someone in your life is never easy, and when it comes to losing a parent at a young age, it becomes a tough subject to talk about.

Ever feel like screaming? With all that’s happened to and around us, it’s hard to believe we aren’t screaming most of the time.Perhaps we are – silently, in the deep recesses of our hearts.Maybe it’s time we let a little of that pain out. Betty went a little nuts – on purpose

I Didn't Say Good Bye Your heartbroken husband, Dominick

Extract from Given Time to Say GoodbyeFacing my dying father for the first time after he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

I met you on my morning walk.

  I feel that there are some of you that need to release the guilt you carry. It is very common as we are working through a journey in Grief to add more grief to our own path all on our own. Today is the day that you are going to let go of that extra pain or guilt as it is no longer yours to carry.