Comments on: Torn

By: Kathy Spice

Kathy Spice — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:56:38 +0000

Aaaaw, Kath, I’m so sorry. Grief is like that, it comes in waves. At first the waves are coming one after another, then slowly but surely, the space between them will get longer. I’m sure your mom was with you and looking at all of those beautiful buildings right along side you.

By: Keith~Circle Blue

Keith~Circle Blue — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 02:37:16 +0000

Yesterday was the anniversary of my mother’s death. It has been years now, still the day is not like any other. The most helpful thing anyone said to me was: “Your grief is yours. It may be similar to others, but it is all yours. And, the only way through it, is through it.” I can’t imagine going on such a trip so soon after my mother’s death, but I can’t imagine my mother would have been very pleased with me if I hadn’t gone. She would have wanted me to go and to have the time of my life. Needless to say I would have gone and been filled with ambiguity…and, I’m sure I wouldn’t have had the time of my life. I look forward to hearing about your trip. And, I suspect there is a very good chance your mother will be reading as well, although commenting even less.
~Keith

By: Shybiker

Shybiker — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:36:16 +0000

I understand. It’s hard to enjoy sightseeing when you’re still struggling with grief. Return to blogging only when it helps you feel better.

By: Trobairitz

Trobairitz — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:16:20 +0000

I like Fuzzy can’t imagine your inner turmoil since I haven’t experienced a loss like that before. I think it is good that you and hubby didn’t cancel your plans but at the same time I can understand how it can be hard to enjoy yourself and be happy when you have just had a love one pass.

Write when the muse strikes and we’ll be here. Take care of yourself so you don’t get worn down.

Oh, and I must say those pictures are gorgeous. The architecture is amazing. And here I thought Notre Dame was big when we went to Montreal. I think I need to add Milan to my bucket list. I am glad you had your zoom lens with you.

By: Fuzz

Fuzz — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:59:47 +0000

I can’t imagine the inner turmoil of wanting to enjoy yourself while you’re grieving. Just know that we’re here to listen at whatever pace you feel like talking.

The Duomo is quite a sight. Amazing what man can do when driven by passion.

::hugs::