Going on 18 years now since my dad was called home.
And it took me a long time to realize that
the process of grieving is not
something one can ignore.
It is not about being weak or strong
or how long one should grieve.
Grieving is a journey of acceptance.
A new way of seeing.
A lesson on life and death.
An awakening to living a true life.
Grief is an act of love we have
for those we love and hold so dear.
It is really a journey of love in the presence
to a new journey of love in the absence.
I always take death very badly, Pat. But maybe I’m no better or worse than other people. Life was designed so badly I think. We should be able to live as long as we wish.
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Me too, Dai. I accept it better now as I get older. Have a good day! （*´▽｀*）
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Yes, I know what you mean, Pat. It is more acceptable to me too but still a bit terrifying.
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Yeah, I’ve always been a scaredy cat when it comes to attending the wake of a funeral. But I felt peace in my heart as I held my dad for a few minutes before he passed. I think dying alone is terrifying. But if loved ones are by our side, I believe we will find peace in our heart.
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I really admire your thinking, Pat. We should be designed not to die I think
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Well, think of it this way. When the time comes, I’m just going into the next room and the only difference is that I’m will never step out of that room again..∩(︶▽︶)∩
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I will have a few glasses of the best red wine
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Haha….I think you should have a few bottles of red.
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well I hate the hangovers next morning
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Well, lemon juice might help. ∠( ᐛ 」∠)＿
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