100 Words – Week 318
2013
Someone is watching Joan Rivers in the background, which is conflicting wildly with my internal landscape. I’m just home from spending a few days with my mother and sister after we learned of the passing of a close family friend. A friend who became family. My mother’s closest friend for as long as I can remember.
We knew she was ill, but it was still sudden.
So I’m swirling in that strange space of shock, trying to locate the ground under my feet. Where am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to feel? This woman played a huge role in my life when I was younger, but really much more of a role for my mother all these years. I loved her for loving my mother, and I’m not at all sure what that kind of grief looks like. I’m not there yet. Or I am and I don’t know it. This is all probably totally normal.
I’m reading a Michael Crichton novel that I picked up at my parents’ house. Not my usual fare, but it’s good dramatic entertainment to keep me distracted.
The word is:
Enough
Hug your loved ones word-nerdlings. Life is precious.
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I am sorry for your loss, VV. Death of a dearly loved one is never easy. I pray you find peace in her passing and joy in your memories of her. Write about her . . . it will help.
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I should write about her. I’ll be on a plane this weekend to attend her funeral. That would probably be a good time. On the other hand I’ll probably start crying and freak out the other passengers.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss! It sounds like she was a very sweet woman.
She was a very sweet woman. Thank you for your condolences.
I’m so sorry vel.
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Thanks Mr. Lance. <3
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Sometimes just being there for the person who is experiencing the loss – in this case your mother – is the very best kind of love and support you can offer, it shows that you understand how much they are hurting and you care. There is never a good time or an easy way to say goodbye to people who have been an important part of our lives.
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Sending hugs and prayers. So sorry for your loss
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