Members dutchhook Posted March 2, 2012 Members Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 For this story and other short stories about loss and grief, click here: http://hoogenakker.net/?p=664Feel free to share this with any loved ones - Steve...............(cont)..... As I think about what could have been different over the last year, there was one thing we never did. We both knew what to do, but because we were always honest with each other, I know we both felt like doing this wasn’t in tune with our ne’er said honesty pledge, but sometimes we have to fake it til we make it.What’s the one thing? Teri and I BOTH needed to be held by each other every once in awhile VERY tightly with full body contact and whisper into each others’ ears, “Everything is Going to be Alright” over and over and over again. Maybe til the other fell asleep, or their breathing slowed and deepened. Wow! Simple, powerful, an eternity of comfort with a few words. Why we didn’t take the few minutes to do this, when it would’ve provided comfort for an eternity, I don’t know.Does the statement stand up to scrutiny? No!Does it stand up to logic in the face of certain death? No.Can you then follow up with questions and doubts? No.Don’t lessen the magic, there will be plenty of time for worry. Just be engulfed by the glow of the moment and let your comfort work it’s way deep into your loved one. Or harder still, to calm the inner child inside of yourself, and not to squirm, as you are the one accepting of the love and comfort. See, even in the face of death and an uncertain future, You Never Lose the Right to say Everything is going to be Alright to the one you love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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