Deidré
We don't have a recording this week. Our words are few.
Our daughter-in-law Deidré passed away unexpectedly last Friday. She leaves behind her husband Leon and 7-year-old daughter Ariana. Yesterday was the funeral service.
It doesn't happen every day, but in this case we don't completely agree with Emily.
We're not going to pack up our love.
Or is Emily saying more? That we and she are right?
After Deidré's death, we experience that our love for her is still an active force in our lives.
However, Emily describes another truth that we have also experienced. After such a sudden death, you tread water. You move in a haze and do things semi-automatically. You tidy up the house. Put things away. The instinctive work of those who mourn.
This is the difference between the long, lasting landscape of love and the sharp, devastating earthquake of grief. Our initial reaction, "We're not going to pack up the love," looks at the landscape. Emily describes the earthquake.
Death and love have many sides. And they go together.
George & Matilda
Dear Mathilda and George, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. So much is left unfinished in one's mind , when an unexpected death shatters the life of a family. All words seem inadequate, but know that I will be embracing you all in my prayers. May her soul rest in peace...and may you find consolation in your shared memories and your faith. With love, Gwynne
ReplyDeleteDear George and Matilda, words have no place at this moment but know I will hold you and the family in my praying heart. Love Desbe
ReplyDeleteDear George and Matilda my thoughts & prayers are with you and the family.. we as your Community are holding you and your grief in our hearts. With love and hugs Heather
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock!!
DeleteIʼm so sorry😥
Just feeling with you & praying that God’s care & comfort will carry you in this difficult time
My heart feels broken with yours dear Matilda and George. May you feel carried through these very difucult times. May wonderful memories of gratitude accompany you
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Oh my, I am so sorry to hear. This is beyond our understanding. May love hold you all in this difficult time and be with Leon and your granddaughter, Ariana. Love Caz 💛🙏
ReplyDeleteLiewe George en Matilda, my hart gaan uit na julle. Mag Sy Shalom vrede jul omvou en dra. Liefde,em
ReplyDeleteDear George and Matilda, I am so very sorry to hear this deeply sad news. I keep you both in my heart. With love, Paul
ReplyDeleteBeloveds. My heart feels for you all so deeply. I am holding you all in my thoughts, prayers and practices, may the love you've shared keep filling the gaps and salving the wounds. I love you.
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