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Arlington cemetery is amazing, Pam. I agree that the burials are very touching.
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today I went to a funeral at Arlington.. my BFF lost her husband 1 1/2 years ago and his service was today. It got pushed back once due to COVID, and so today was the day. I got chills just driving into the site, and the service was so beautiful and powerful. She had to have him creamated and she will be buried with him when her time comes. All the soldiers were out putting flags on the graves,, so inspiring. Although the drive was horrible, I was so honored to be there.
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Sendhelp, that is a great link! Sometimes I have things like this on in the background, and my cats will hear it and come to take a look, if there's a bird video. They then keep looking round the back of the i pad to see where the birds have gone! You cannot beat the sound of a blackbird singing, and they are at their best in May. I feed them sultanas while I'm gardening, so they're always nearby with their lovely song.
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Bird Sounds Spectacular : 8 HOURS of Beautiful British Birds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-1BFUpeSc8
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I have found that music helps. Birdsong would be wonderful!
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Golden, thank you. I’m so sorry about your son. That does put things into perspective for me. I’ve been getting on with some gardening today, just taking one day at a time. I am thankful for the birdsong that has kept me company all day.
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chriscat - many years ago we had 20 deaths of friends and family (which included a number of young people) in a 5-year span. It was unreal. And that was before my youngest son was killed. I remember one day aged 13, he told me that he had his next funeral outfit picked out. You don't want that for your 13 year old. Every time the phone rang I expected bad news. One day I found myself grieving 2 uncles, 2 cousins, and a friend and didn't really know who I was grieving for. I did it in batches. Yes, you have to look for the positives and just keep on going. The floor still needs to be swept, meals still need to be made, and enjoyed, and so on. Time helps. (((((((hugs)))))) I understand.
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NeedHelp, that moon was wonderful here last night. I had my second COVID jab in the evening, then drove home as the moon was rising from behind our hill. It creates an optical illusion when it does this, so the moon looks enormous against the horizon. I was so grateful to get my second jab and despite everything that is happening at the moment, it’s important to see and be thankful for the positives.
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I can’t sleep tonight. Just walked outside to see the moon. It’s absolutely stunning!

Completely full moon with clouds floating by. Sort of eerie looking like something out of an Edgar Allen Poe poem!
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Cloudy here Send so I won't see it.

Oh well..☺
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Tonight's Supermoon
Flower moon
blood moon is @ 100%,
and .....

in a few hours, a total lunar eclipse!
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I just got an invitation to book a vaccine appointment from the original pharmacy site where I signed up over 2 months ago - meanwhile I am now 3 weeks post 1st dose and feeling pretty happy I didn't wait. I really thought that there was a screw up and that got lost in cyber space so I never expected to hear from them, the long delay is kind of concerning if you figure some people have probably been waiting all this time 🤔
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She should be reported to supervisor in writing with a CC to the CEO of the hospital.

So sorry that this happened to your little guy, CW!
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Yeah, apparently it all happened so fast Barb - His mommy had just barely pulled him onto her lap and the nurse swooped in before she even had a chance to help hold his head steady as she was asked to do, I imagine from there it was all damage control. I don't care how stressful your job or how bad your day has been, I can't imagine treating a little one that way.😒
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Oh, man, that SUCKS, CW!

I recall that my grandson, a bit younger, ended up in the ER with breathing issues and the nurse wanted to get something done quickly. My son in law basically body blocked her and insisted on explaining to him what the nurse was going to do. I have NEVER been so proud of him, but it took quick thinking and courage to do it.
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My little great nephew (3) has a cold with fever so he was sent for a covid pcr test and wound up with nurse ratched, not only did she not explain what she was doing before she shoved the swab up his nose she dropped it and had to do it twice - poor little guy 😢
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Pam, I am so glad that your mom’s service was beautiful! She was watching from heaven.
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Thank you Chriscat. I appreciate your words and I agree. I like to think that people sit on mom's bench and read the inscription wondering about her, who she was and what she meant to those who loved her.

I'll pray that someone kind will sit there tomorrow, say her name out loud and send special thoughts out to the universe. I think of her every day. Tomorrow won't be any different.
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Gershun, sorry to read you are feeling low. Anniversaries like this can be painful. If you are unable to go to the park, or if you do, and the bench is occupied, can you take comfort in knowing the bench and park are being enjoyed by other people? There are memorial benches in a park local to me. I see the inscriptions on them when I’m walking past, and although I never knew these people, I feel their voices or those of their families are being heard across the generations of people using the park. Then I see the young children playing there, and I’m reminded of our place in the cycle of life. I find this strangely comforting. Of course your mother would understand if you can’t make it this year. Be kind to yourself on this day, especially if you haven’t been well lately, and just allow yourself to feel however you feel.
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I've been binge watching shows. It's cloudy and depressing here today but I did get out for a walk yesterday.

It's the anniversary of my mom's death tomorrow. I usually go and sit on the bench we had dedicated to her at her favorite park across from where she used to live on this day. I've got five remaining siblings and yet I'm usually the only one who goes. Because it's Mother's Day tomorrow and it may be crowded there I may have to skip it this year. Even with covid I imagine there will be the usual mob there. I usually have to sit patiently (or not) waiting for someone to move from the bench when I go. I haven't been feeling well lately so not sure I'm up to it this time. If I don't go I'm sure my mom would understand.
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Moms service was beautiful, and the rain did its thing the day before and after,, it was beautiful and sunny for the service. Just family and 2 friends from MD, and it was just right. even the dogs behaved! We left one in our bedroom and one in the bathroom at Aunts during the service, and even the chihuahua was pleasant to everyone at the meal at my Aunts. Of course it helped everyone was giving them nibbles from the food! I managed to get through the reading, and the pastor was wonderful. Got to see about 20 relatives I have not seen in awhile, and we all shared memories and laughs.
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Cwillie!

You have been busy!
Going by what is happening 'out there' in the world, I am content to stay home.

Later, I am going to check on the live beach cams throughout the world.
Then try to shower all that sand off between my toes.

Hope your weekend is everything you thought it could be.

See you later....
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CW,

It’s a beautiful day here! I am getting ready to eat a quick bite of something before I go to my hair appointment.
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Hello out there, how is everybody doing this weekend? Anybody?...

I have checked all my usual web sites, gone for a long walk, and played what seems like a thousand games of scrabble and solitaire. I'd go for another walk but my feet hurt, and besides the weather is cold and cloudy and unpleasant. Can't go anywhere because we are still supposed to stay at home (but judging by the volume of traffic everybody else is having family visits for mother's day weekend anyway) And..... it's only 2:30......
(sigh)
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Thanks, Pam.

Our moms lived a long life! Mom was 95!
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NHWM,, my thoughts will be with you also.
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Will pray for you, Pam.

We are having mom’s service soon.

Our moms will be there with us in spirit. At least that’s how I feel.

They are united with our dads now, free from any pain and at peace.
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We are having Moms burial next Tues. I know she has been gone since 1/8, but I am having a hard time with this. My cousins and Aunt have most things in hand as it will be in the town she grew up in. and I am so blessed to have all the help. But I swear I just "lock up" when I have to decide anything! It was a chore emailing the pastor about her, and he is a wonderful man my Aunt found who knew my mom,, our talk was very comforting. I just want to hide rather than deal with any of it! I am stressing about everything, and terrified that when I read the poem I picked out I will choke up. I did that at Dads service, but caught myself just as hubs was about to take over for me. So pray for me,, Im going to need it.
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Cwille,

Fantastic!
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😌🎆💃Got my Moderna shot today, my second dose will be Aug 18! 💃🎆😌
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