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Comment by Lynn Williams on July 3, 2014 at 11:31am

I am thinking of you Gale and your son Michael and reflecting on the first months after Kyra died. I remember intense constant numbing pain and tears. I also remember losing myself in reading about other parents grief journey. Just knowing you are not alone in this and you will survive the death of your child can get you through the most difficult moments. The meditations from healing after loss are inspiring to me still now. Much love to you Lynn

Comment by Connie K on July 3, 2014 at 10:58am

Yes Gale - this is what we have to hold on to. I am so glad you are gaining insight and comfort from "Healing After Loss". I have read it everyday since my baby took flight and it really does help center me with insight and hope. When I in a get in a dark place, the voice and survival of others who have been there really help to shine a light on those of us starting our journey. I tell you I spend at least an hour almost everyday reading things that give me hope when all I want to do is curl up and give up. Turns out, we are all on the same journey. Death of the body is inevitable but we live like it's not - like that's all there is. I have found a community of people hurting and struggling but finding new more meaningful, giving ways to live their lives both here on this sight and in Compassionate Friends. The spirit lives on and it is my son's spirit that helps and guides me. I have to have faith. Not only will we be together again on the same plane, but we are still together. That is the only way I can get through this. Faith is a constructive force - but that doesn't mean it hurts any less just that I have to be patient and try to kind. And community is here to help us get through this - life's greatest challenge. And today is especially challenging.... love to all