Thank you for your penned words. This coming February 22 it will be two years since my precious husband Richard’s passing. Sorrow is indeed a process. Strange how several weeks before he passed I was in the kitchen and Jack Cross’s presence was so palpable to me. I had a remembrance of the magnificent sounds of music Richard shared with him from his NDE . Jack was so amazed and excited to hear about this magnificent described music, MUSIC in eternity . As they shared going to the opera in Manhattan together on earth, may they now share their love of classical music together in eternity. Is that ok , Lord?
Oh Kathleen! I remember that Vividly!! Incredible! I’m so grateful you reminded me of it. Yes! I bet they are enjoying music in ways we can scarcely imagine!
I’m so sorry about your wonderful Richard. This anniversary must be so, so difficult. I’ll send up a prayer now. I hope you do something really special on the day. Something he would know you *love*. And sending love right now too —- across the miles. Your soul is so deep and lovely Kathleen! ❤️🙏
I think I mis-sent this. I’m a complete Spaz on social media!! Take 2:
Leora!! Oh my Lord! I seriously cannot imagine a reader I would rather touch than YOU!! I’m so grateful you would take the time. My file in so many ways started with you and Lis in your Needham office. Sending So Much Love Your Way!!
That refusal to abstract loss feels honest and almost merciful. I also found the “object trace cells” image quietly devastating — the brain lighting up at the place where someone used to be. That explains so much about those early months when everything feels like a glitch in the map. The way you hold tension — nothing for it, and yet learning; no lesson, and yet practice — mirrors grief itself. It reminds me that some forms of surrender aren’t about resolution but about staying present to what cannot be solved. I’ve been circling that kind of surrender lately too, if it resonates at all: https://theeternalnowmm.substack.com/p/the-surrender?r=71z4jh
What a beautiful read and response! Thank you so much for this. I'm sorry that I'm just seeing it now. I will certainly read this post you've attached. Yes, early grief is so much like a constant glitched state. Well said. And surrender to it a key part of the journey but one I could not simply not rush. Although I tried. I've been amazed at what we're learning from the new research. It makes So Much Sense of the confusion and lostness and pain. Delighted to meet you and appreciate so much these thoughts.
Leora!! Oh my Lord! I seriously cannot imagine a reader I would rather touch than YOU!! I’m so grateful you would take the time. My file in so many ways started with you and Lis in your Needham office. Sending So Much Love Your Way!!
Beautiful mom!
Dear Kara,
Thank you for your penned words. This coming February 22 it will be two years since my precious husband Richard’s passing. Sorrow is indeed a process. Strange how several weeks before he passed I was in the kitchen and Jack Cross’s presence was so palpable to me. I had a remembrance of the magnificent sounds of music Richard shared with him from his NDE . Jack was so amazed and excited to hear about this magnificent described music, MUSIC in eternity . As they shared going to the opera in Manhattan together on earth, may they now share their love of classical music together in eternity. Is that ok , Lord?
“ oh death, where is thy sting..”
With love being sent to you,
Kathleen Caine
Oh Kathleen! I remember that Vividly!! Incredible! I’m so grateful you reminded me of it. Yes! I bet they are enjoying music in ways we can scarcely imagine!
I’m so sorry about your wonderful Richard. This anniversary must be so, so difficult. I’ll send up a prayer now. I hope you do something really special on the day. Something he would know you *love*. And sending love right now too —- across the miles. Your soul is so deep and lovely Kathleen! ❤️🙏
I love this Kara- thank you for writing and sharing it.
I think I mis-sent this. I’m a complete Spaz on social media!! Take 2:
Leora!! Oh my Lord! I seriously cannot imagine a reader I would rather touch than YOU!! I’m so grateful you would take the time. My file in so many ways started with you and Lis in your Needham office. Sending So Much Love Your Way!!
I am so sorry to be slow- I am very new to substack and so happy to have found you here. Thank you for your sweet words and sending much love.
That refusal to abstract loss feels honest and almost merciful. I also found the “object trace cells” image quietly devastating — the brain lighting up at the place where someone used to be. That explains so much about those early months when everything feels like a glitch in the map. The way you hold tension — nothing for it, and yet learning; no lesson, and yet practice — mirrors grief itself. It reminds me that some forms of surrender aren’t about resolution but about staying present to what cannot be solved. I’ve been circling that kind of surrender lately too, if it resonates at all: https://theeternalnowmm.substack.com/p/the-surrender?r=71z4jh
What a beautiful read and response! Thank you so much for this. I'm sorry that I'm just seeing it now. I will certainly read this post you've attached. Yes, early grief is so much like a constant glitched state. Well said. And surrender to it a key part of the journey but one I could not simply not rush. Although I tried. I've been amazed at what we're learning from the new research. It makes So Much Sense of the confusion and lostness and pain. Delighted to meet you and appreciate so much these thoughts.
A hard topic, beautifully written and much needed dive into grief that is so real and ever present around us. Thank you.
Leora!! Oh my Lord! I seriously cannot imagine a reader I would rather touch than YOU!! I’m so grateful you would take the time. My file in so many ways started with you and Lis in your Needham office. Sending So Much Love Your Way!!