Rest in Peace

In life we celebrate many holidays, many events. We live, laugh, and learn. If there is anything more precious than being able to be yourself, it's the joy and the opportunity to learn from another human being to become a better you!

I am often amazed at how many powerful and unbelievably strong people I met in this world. I tried to be strong, but occasionally I broke down. Then after I recovered, I try a little harder, then I broke down again. Breaking down for me it is not like having to go to the mental institute or anything like that, it is not being able to give my best to my love ones that day. I've got too many people depending on me to break down, or to give up.

Thank you for your kind words regarding my SO's father- his life line went flat this morning. The above description also holds true for how my SO is holding up. He is driven to give his best even at the time he is weakest. Emotional roller coaster, up and down, as I recalled this goes on for quite some time after you've lost someone you love. One minute you are feeling okay, the next minute, you are trying to hold yourself together!

It is okay to mourn and take time to soak-up, my darling...
No, he is determined to go forth and not let the emotions get in the way. To "celebrate life" the way his dad wanted. Emotionally, my SO has always been the rock, his temperament and his patience is to be envied and I admire such self sufficiency.

Below is a picture of Trinity brushing Mr. Rabbit, putting him into a nice and purr-y mode. He was quite happy and content to have all this attention. He too seemed to have "rested in peace."


19 Comments

  1. My condolences to your SO, and may he be able to express his feeling some days. It's too much to keep inside!

    Hope all of you are well..

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  2. So sorry to hear about your loss.

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  3. We know Loren's Dad is now resting peacefully after a valiant struggle. He gave it his all. Among the tears we know his strength is being carried on by your SO. He is a very unique nephew & I love him for it.. The mold was thrown away when he became the man he is. Thank You for the support you give him during this very tough time. Will see you soon at the "Celebration of Life Ceremony." Love & Hugs

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  4. Amanda, I offer my condolences. I am so sorry for your family's loss.

    Take care & God bless.

    P.S. The bunny is almost as big as Miss T. :-)

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  5. "It is okay to mourn and take time to soak-up, my darling... " - yes, it is okay to mourn and to listen to our emotions, one way of healing faster. I am sorry to hear about this, but I am glad to know as well your family is strongly holding on together. God bless SO's father's soul, and may your family continue to be blessed with strength during this tough time.

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  6. So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  7. Amanda, I'm very sorry to hear of the sadness your family is going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Your bunny pictures ae so sweet.

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  8. I am so sorry for your loss and you and your family will be in my prayers. Love the little bunny pics.

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  9. I am sorry to hear about your SO's father's loss. Life is always a celebration for me.

    The day lilies are beautiful, and I have seen them a lot in the gardens.

    Take care and hugs!

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  10. @Icy BC Thank you, you're right Icy, in time.

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  11. @liza Yes, it is so very strange to see the way Loren is approaching things now a days, thanks so much for staying close by and we will definitely talk more soon!

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  12. @Judy Sheldon-Walker Thanks Judy. The bunny honestly was really BIG!

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  13. @betchai Thanks Betchai. Family is the strongest bond we have.

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  14. @A Write Life He had a great life and a great family. He left behind some very wonderful people to carry on, so he has done well! :-)

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  15. @RNSANE Thanks for your kindness Carmen. We are stronger each day as a family and we will all get through this together.

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  16. @Poetic Shutterbug Wish it was her grandpa she was brushing the hair for. I bet he would have liked that.

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  17. @Ebie You're right Ebie, and always appreciate every minute.

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  18. I read this yesterday but had to leave.
    How true- "it's the joy and the opportunity to learn from another.." I'm sorry for the news..this was sad but a moving post-
    Very sweet picture of Trinity and the bunny- wow that is a big bunny-beautiful!!
    My very best to you and your family!
    Regina-

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  19. Hello I'm new. Great forum. Just found it on Google. Thank u for the Awesome community we have here :)

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