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I wanted to start a post for people who are able to write about how they plan to find comfort over the holidays in the midst of grief.
Many of us struggle with this time of year and ideas or suggestions could be very helpful for those who can't conceive of finding peace right now... Here is what I do:
I have posted this prayer previously but I find it comforting and read it often, especially at holidays and anniversaries. I found this among my mom's things and know this is also how she found comfort... I hope all of you grieving find some place of comfort during the holidays as this time of year can be especially difficult.
In the rising of the sun and its going down, we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.
In the opening buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
~~Hebrew Union Prayer Book~~
For those of you missing someone on this holiday weekend, I hope this prayer brings you comfort as well...
Many of us struggle with this time of year and ideas or suggestions could be very helpful for those who can't conceive of finding peace right now... Here is what I do:
I have posted this prayer previously but I find it comforting and read it often, especially at holidays and anniversaries. I found this among my mom's things and know this is also how she found comfort... I hope all of you grieving find some place of comfort during the holidays as this time of year can be especially difficult.
In the rising of the sun and its going down, we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.
In the opening buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
~~Hebrew Union Prayer Book~~
For those of you missing someone on this holiday weekend, I hope this prayer brings you comfort as well...
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
this will help my family. we lost my brother the day after thanksgiving last year, and this year will be difficult, to say the least. I am going to read the poem at dinner, I think it will help my parents and my brother's wife.
thank you again...blessed be to you.
The first time I'd heard that lovely poem was this year at a Remembrance Service when it was read, and then handed out at the end on a laminated bookmark. I've placed it near my Mom's pic.
It's true. I remember her and have been all day/week. The things we'd be busy doing, particularly the night before Thanksgiving from cooking preps to the little things like watching the pre-parade balloon inflation - not only do we remember with a sore heart - but remind others never to take those simple moments for granted. How I wish I had them back !
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning.
We will remember them
When they passed, like mom and my MIL, I took the "baton" that was handed to me. I promised to take care of everyone and everything that they held near and dear. They went in peace, knowing that as long as they knew me, I NEVER broke a promise.
Though my heart aches with grief, it is an honor that they have entrusted me with the family until my day comes. I also know that they will be watching over us, and will "hold me up" in my own moments of weakness.
Rainbowmama