Tuesday, January 14, 2014

A Mourning Break

Mourning Cloak

 “Lost love is still love. . . . It takes a different form, that's all. You can't see their smile or bring them food or tousle their hair or move them around a dance floor. But when those senses weaken, another heightens. Memory. Memory becomes your partner. You nurture it. You hold it. You dance with it. 
Life has to end. . . . Love doesn't.”
 
― Mitch Albom, 
The Five People You Meet in Heaven


My only brother died unexpectedly last Thursday. My grief makes it difficult to concentrate on writing, and so I am taking this week off from the blog.  I plan to return with a new review Tuesday, January 21.
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14 comments:

  1. Anita SlateJanuary 14, 2014 at 1:33:00 AM EST

    So very sorry to hear this. May peace and comfort surround you during this difficult time.

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  2. QuantumJanuary 14, 2014 at 4:52:00 AM EST

    So sorry Janga.

    In times of loss I like to sit among the plants in my garden to reflect.

    Death Is A Door by Nancy Byrd Turner
    Death is only an old door
    Set in a garden wall
    On gentle hinges it gives, at dusk
    When the thrushes call
    Along the lintel are green leaves
    Beyond the light lies still;
    Very willing and weary feet
    Go over that sill
    There is nothing to trouble any heart;
    Nothing to hurt at all.
    Death is only a quiet door.
    In an old wall.

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  3. HelenaJanuary 14, 2014 at 5:47:00 AM EST

    I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts. Unless it helps you to write, do of course take as long as you need before writing again.

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  4. Victoria JanssenJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:50:00 AM EST

    I am very sorry for your loss.

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  5. ConnieJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:29:00 AM EST

    I lost my only brother suddenly. It leaves a hole in your heart. My deep condolences.

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  6. irisheyesJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:46:00 PM EST

    Oh Janga, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

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  7. JaneJanuary 15, 2014 at 3:14:00 PM EST

    Sorry for your loss, Janga.

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  8. Keira SoleoreJanuary 15, 2014 at 9:01:00 PM EST

    Janga, I'm so sorry to read this. How heartbreaking for you. ((hugs))

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  9. pjpuppymomJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:42:00 AM EST

    My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you, Janga.

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  10. WendyJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:27:00 PM EST

    I'm so sorry for your loss Janga.

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  11. gleecadyJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:26:00 PM EST

    My sincere condolences

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  12. Hellie SinclairJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:41:00 PM EST

    *HUGS* I am so sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts as is your family. May peace and comfort surround you during this difficult time.

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  13. Debbie SJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:03:00 PM EST

    I am so sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you. DLS

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  14. JangaJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:10:00 AM EST

    Thank you all for your sympathy, prayers, and kind thoughts.

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