It is with sad hearts that many of us are trying to survive the holidays. We have lost one or more family members and friends. Perhaps their loss was this year, perhaps we are marking yet another year of holidays without our special person(s). Whatever the reason, whenever it happened, a chair is empty. Our hearts are empty, or not as full.
I want to acknowledge the difficulty of your situation. I am sorry. There is no magic. If you want a numerically listed group of ideas, it is on the internet. I am here to just say, sit beside me.
Let’s just hold on to our sanity together. You are not alone. Please share with me your pictures, your stories, your favorite memories, even your regrets. I lost someone four months ago so have no answers nor will. It just is.
Long time ago a supervisor chanted “That was then, this is now”. However unhelpful this person was, the chant’s truth does not escape its relevance today. Just for today, in the now, write your heart out to me. I am here. This blog can be as interactive as you need.
My heart breaks for what breaks yours.
Blessings on our empty chairs. Love still sits there.
Pepper