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laurjil 09/15/2013

Yesterday was The Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippor.It is a day of atonement.You are supposed to fast, but it s said by Rabbi's, those that are sick need to eat.I fasted some but mostly prayed,grieved and cried.I pray for everyone suffering to ease all our pain.This is beggining of a new year and though i say it every year(and lately its been the opposite)but may this be a better year.The book that Emily wrote about sounds like a good read.Though i am not ready at this point to focus but would like to read that and also "why do bad thing happen to good ppl"For that is the question that runs through my mind daily.I wish all of you a happy ,healthy new year.Please remeber to be grateful for the ppl in your life.Until they r gone you cant imagine the pain.As my love one taught me and i hear his voice telling me everyday its ppl that matter in life.

PeaceN2You 09/15/2013

I hope this is the beginning of a better year for you. I first read "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" after my mother died at the age of 36 when I was 18. It was a life changer for me. Rabbi Kushner is a very wise man.

laurjil 09/15/2013

Peace,I'm so sorry about your mother.I know they say time heals,but i havent come nor does it feel like i will ever be.There .is no greater pain than losing a loved one.

PeaceN2You 09/15/2013

Thanks. I'm sorry for your loss as well.

I think time just toughens the wound somewhat like scar tissue. It makes it easier to get through the day to day but its not like we ever forget, and there is always a sight, smell, sound waiting to trigger the memories and bring the feelings back to the surface.

It IS a great book and it helped me a lot.

naturegirl65 09/15/2013

I hope it's a better year for you too. Healthier and happier.
I have heard of that book several times and I still haven't gotten around to checking it out. My "books to read" gets longer. :)

I am grateful for my hubby and my loved ones. I tell my husband often how much I appreciate him. It is so important to do that.

Thank you for your post and the reminder.

deleted_user 09/15/2013

For anyone interested here is some information on Yom Kippur.
Click on the link below:

http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday4.htm

laurjil 09/15/2013

Thx for the well wishes and thx daisy for that post.I am not that religious but like the article said it is the most important day in the Jewish Year>I do it out of respect for my family and my heritage.,and to atone for sins that we commit alot when we say things without thinking.And i pray to be a better person.But I pray everyday for the relief of pain for all of us suffering.

RosePark 09/15/2013

Thank you for praying for all us...I appreciate it.

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