Jackie is driving me over to Elizabeth’s who will take me to Oxsted for Michael’s funeral. Today’s header picture is taken from ‘Becky’s Book’ which uses the seasons as a metaphor for managing loss.
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Jackie is driving me over to Elizabeth’s who will take me to Oxsted for Michael’s funeral. Today’s header picture is taken from ‘Becky’s Book’ which uses the seasons as a metaphor for managing loss.
Sending you all thoughts
Thanks very much, Sue
Thinking of you. Take care.
Very many thanks, Dad. It was a good day
I so wish it had not happened but I am pleased that it was a good day.
Thanks again
Condolence again Derrick!
Thank you very much, Arlene
I’m so sorry you are having to do this, Derrick. I don’t think there are any words for this occasion that have not already been said. Heartfelt sympathies.
Very many thanks, John. Much appreciated
My thoughts and my love to all your family!!
https://www.deviantart.com/hetorakelt/art/Blue-Tear-animated-400389835
Thank you very much, Efi
Thoughts with you, Derrick. A hard day.
Thank you very much, Frank
Once again, many condolences and sending you healing thoughts.
Many thanks, Sheree
Best wishes Derrick!
Much appreciated, Andrew
Michael’s leaving too soon will have left such a hole in your heart Derrick that I cannot begin to imagine the heft of. Yet I also know that he, his life, his siblings and all your loved ones will sustain and nourish you as you move on. Love has a powerful way of moving in to nurture and heal as the grieving abates.
All so true, Pauline. Thank you very much. X
You are in a lot of people’s thoughts, Derrick. I love the Henry Scott Holland poem…you probably know it…
“Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.”
Take care of yourselves.
Thanks very much, Mike. I hadn’t known the author
My heartfelt condolences, Derrick.
Very many thanks, Helen
A trip no father should ever have to make, Derrick. Wishing you and those who knew and cherished Michael all the support possible from a distance.
Vale Michael. 🙁
Very many thanks, Bob
My heart is heavy for you Derrick, Soak up all those glorious words about Michael, let yourself cry, Michael will truly know grief, and he’ll be free.((Many Hugs))
Thank you very much, Ivor
You are all in my thoughts and on my heart today.
I’m so sorry you are having to bury your beloved Michael. 🙁
Let the tears flow as you celebrate his life. I know you are surrounded by love.
(((HUGS)))
Thank you very much indeed, Carolyn X
Thinking of you and yours. Not a day a parent should have to experience. Many hugs. <3
Thank you so very much, Merril X
Always know that your friends are standing behind you.
Very many thanks, GP. I do, indeed
Derrick,
Thinking and praying for you, Michael and your entire family on this heartfelt day. Always remember that Michael’s spirit is alive and vibrant and all those fond memories of his zest for life will continue to have a special place in your heart and that of your family members forever. He is smiling down upon you all from heaven.
Very many thanks fo these lovely words, Gary
Beautiful. Safe travels, dear Derrick. My thoughts are with you and with those you hold dear.
Thank you so much, Leslie
My sincere condolences for your loss, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy
Praying for you and your family, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Jill
Yes, we are standing with you. My heart is full of sorrow for you and your family. So very, very sorry.
Thank you so much, Laurie. I knew you would be X
With you in thought, Derrick. 🙏🏻
Much appreciated, Sylvia
With you today as well, Derrick and Jackie, and hoping all the stories will comfort you. All the stories and all the love.
Very many thanks, Pleasant. It was a good day
That is a beautiful book you made for Becky, Derrick. What a wonderful gift of love! My own eyes were filled with tears.
We will all be standing with you today, and every day.
Very many thanks, Lavinia. Your words are much appreciated
Becky’s book says everything about life, and about the Winter and Rain and Autumn and Spring. About sunrise and sunset. Even though the cycle of decay and rejuvenation goes on, the flowers that wilt never see the light of the day again. My heart goes out to you.
Maple yellow, maple red, I see
the killing splendor of your canopy
outside my window as I lie abed
gathering this morning’s go-ahead,
whispering this small apostrophe—
how gracefully you ride time’s tyranny
and know exactly how to be a tree,
rubrics never read, sermons unsaid,
maple yellow, maple red.
Soon you will die, to some degree,
turn prickly gray as colors flee;
but you’ll grow back the brights you shed.
This time next year, I may be dead
while you, most likely once again, may be
maple yellow, maple red.
Cynthia Jobin
A most heartwarming understanding of Becky’s Book, and who better to quote from that Cynthia Jobin with this beautiful poem?Very many tanks, Uma
Holding you and your family in my thoughts.
This is much appreciated, Becky
Hold each other close in your shared grief <3
We did, indeed, Rosaliene. Thank you very much
<3
Thank you very much, Donna
Praying for you my friend
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome
My parents suffered your loss, something a parent should never never have to go through. Again you have my thoughts and sympathy.
Very many thanks, Sue
Thoughts are with you and your family x 💖 x
Yoiu will know, Melanie. Very many thanks X
So sorry for your loss, Derrick. Comforting thoughts I send.
Much appreciated, Maria
Derrick my friend I love you and I am thinking of you and J and all of your family today and all days. The picture just about had me howling. I know Michael knows he is loved. As you are.
Very many thanks for the love and the message, Candy XX
Very sorry for you and your lovely family. May you gain strength from each other xx
We did gain much from each other, Jenny. Thanks very much X
May your friends and family comfort and strengthen you on this difficult day, and in all the days ahead.
Thanks very much, Linda. There was much comfort
I bet you are exhausted. Much love and hugs to you both. <3
That is true, Jodie. Very many thanks XX
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Your grief is incomprehensible to those of us who have never had to experience such deep loss. Losing a child… regardless of his/her age … is taking things out of order. My heart goes out to you and your family, Derrick. I pray the words and happy memories shared by family and friends today brought you some measure of comfort. God be with you. <3
It was a heartwarming day, Jan. Thank you very much.
I’m glad you came away with your heart warmed..♥️👍🏽
Kindest regards my friend.
Thanks very much, Ian
With love and prayers.
Thanks very much, Clare
Perhaps my profession makes me biases 😉 but I have always felt that art is a good health way to display grief. After the lost of a love one, I spent two years helping myself heal by reupholstering a chair
https://reallifeofanmsw.com/2016/12/25/the-smile-on-my-face-2/
Perhaps you are in your profession because you understand that. Thanks very much, msw
My thoughts are with you and your family .
Thank you so much, Sylvie
I hope this wonderful book will comfort and console you in your tragic loss.