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greet grief entering into the pain as you move through life s losses greet grief entering into the pain as you move through life s losses skip to content home a simple act of kindness can soften loss about me older posts the journey begins posted on april 28 2013 by greet grief i was introduced to grief unexpectedly on february 13th 1990 in a nondescript room of a local hospital that had a sign on the door that read quiet room within five minutes of being ushered into that room two more titles were added to my list of roles wife daughter sister friend mother r n volunteer i was now a widow and single parent there was nothing quiet about my journey through grief except for god s voice whispering i am with you always even though i couldn t hear it this blog is not only about my story but it is a way to share things i learn as i listen to accompany and facilitate support for many others going through the valley of dark places may you find this to be a resource for help healing and hope share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest like loading posted in my story 6 comments tears come with joy and sorrow posted on august 18 2016 by greet grief i visit my first husband s grave to tell him that our son is getting married and i tear up and when i see our daughter in her wedding gown for the first time the same thing happens two children getting married 5 weeks apart that alone could make anyone cry there are many times over the last year and a half of their engagement period when my emotions feel raw tears spilling out as i plan showers and think of the life changing events that will take place my 85 year old mother prays daily that she will be at both celebrations despite the many ailments that she struggles with her desire to be a part of the celebrations keeps her motivated and she crosses off each day on her calendar mom s prayers are finally answered as we gather with friends and family from all over the country at the first wedding in may now tears flood her eyes when she sees her beautiful granddaughter as a bride and five weeks later as her grandson escorts her down the aisle looking at pictures tears come again when she sees five of her six grandchildren gathered beside her and she recalls highlights of each wedding she deserves those tears after fighting through all the adversities that could have made her participation impossible those tears signal her victory and they are tears of joy but the most difficult tears to watch come on our last day of the second wedding as she gathers with her family before going home she has enjoyed every minute of both celebrations but as she pushes her walker to the awaiting car she seems tired and frail http www shutterstock com hugs and kisses from her loved ones bring out the final set of tears as she says i was just getting used to being around all of you i have my whole family here and now i have to leave eyes move around the crowd and each of us chokes back tears or dabs our eyes with tissue promises to call and get together soon can be heard but we all know the unspoken truth we are a family that gathers at weddings and funerals and sadly we sense deep down inside that our matriarch just attended her last two weddings share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest like loading posted in aging family grandparents grieving life s losses my story parents relationships transitions uncategorized tagged celebration daughter family funerals joy life loss losses matriarch memories mother son sorrow tears truth wedding 2 comments mountain top moments posted on july 13 2016 by greet grief two weddings five weeks apart mountaintop moments galore as my summer fills with parties the gathering of family and friends travel and fancy clothes all to celebrate the marriage of our two children my mind revisits all the details and i try to recall every minute of those life changing days but whether it s celebration or loss replaying the details over and over in your mind is part of the process details are foggy at times yet others bring razor sharp clarity i think back to the days soon after my first husband s death and i know they were my darkest days so far i ask myself but when did i start to see the gifts how long did it take before i could remember the mountain top moments within my grief now 26 1 2 years later i see that they did exist the unexpected presence of a friend allowing me to cry on her shoulder or a warm meal shared the porch light left on next door the toy given to my young son at his father s funeral the donation made to the zoo to support my husband s favorite animal the notification that my husband s organs gave the gift of life to three people on valentine s day those may not seem like mountain top moments to you but looking back they are just that moments that took my breathe away moments that touched my heart in a profound way sometimes just looking up and out brings the gift of healing so if your view is blocked by the shadow of the mountain right now bring your gaze up take a deep breath and give yourself time slowly but surely you might see with new eyes share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest like loading posted in faith family grief growth healing inspiration nature summer widowhood tagged darkness faith family friends grief healing hope loss nature 2 comments help within a stone posted on april 1 2016 by greet grief the teary eyed middle aged woman sits across from me with her head resting in her left hand her little finger is in her mouth the nail being bitten off the white haired man beside her repeatedly wipes his weather worn hands on his blue jeans as he introduces himself the young woman who sits furthest away from the group rolls her tissues into a ball between her two hands i watch this nervous energy in every support group i facilitate every time grievers gather so i hand them my stone a soapstone i purchased online years ago when i started facilitating support groups i wasn t sure how i would use it but i love its symbolism the stone is heart shaped golden yellow about 2 ½ x 2 ½ and fits comfortably in one s palm there are dark lines that seem to be cracks throughout the stone although none of them have broken the heart in half the surface remains smooth even and intact despite the presence of the lines in mark nepo s book entitled the book of awakening he states symbols are living mirrors of the deepest understandings that have no words we ask the smallest items of everyday life to carry unbearable meaning for us and the dearest one s work like aladdin s lamp so when i offer this small symbol every person i hand it to examines the stone turns it in their hand and rubs the surface then i say this is a healing heart it has been held by hundreds of grieving people their tears have spilled onto its surface and their hands have supported it just like yours their pain was once as raw as yours but they have continued to live and travel through the darkness i invite them to tell the group their story while holding the stone of course they are given permission to pass never feeling pressure to share or they can wait until the end if it feels more comfortable by that time then i sit back in awe of the transformation that occurs i see the deep inhalations as participants take their turn rolling the stone over and over in their hands their brokenness is acknowledged their nervous energy has a place to land a deep sense of connection to others is established they now feel empowered to tell their story as they hold this small symbol of hope and healing did you have a symbol or special possession that helped you through your journey of loss tell me about it here share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin more email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest like loading posted in behavior bereavement caregiving death grief grieving support groups uncategorized tagged grief grieving healing loss support symbols 2 comments older posts recent posts tears come with joy and sorrow august 18 2016 mountain top moments july 13 2016 help within a stone april 1 2016 living after a child dies january 10 2016 looking death in the face the story of a naïve nurse october 8 2015 search for follow blog via email enter your email address to follow 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