tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667593032852808578.post4963813767702631607..comments2023-09-25T09:32:05.234-07:00Comments on In the Quiet Heart is Hidden: PanicUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667593032852808578.post-43307973189488100482012-07-26T22:05:29.383-07:002012-07-26T22:05:29.383-07:00I had the most overwhelming experience tonight. My...I had the most overwhelming experience tonight. My friend's mother died suddenly yesterday afternoon. She had struggled with emphysema and alcoholism for most of her adult life and was not in great health but did not have any indication that death was imminent. Of course this has been so hard for my friend and I have been spending time with her helping her cope and try to make final arrangements.<br /><br />My friend's mother lost her first baby to SIDS when he was only 4 months old. I feel like my experiences with losing babies, especially this last one, has given me a glimpse of the grief that accompanies losing a child. In a quiet moment this evening, I had the most vivid image in my mind's eye of this woman, whose grief and pain weighed her down and contributed to her suffering and addiction, embracing her son surrounded by light and love. For just a second it was almost like I felt her peace and joy as her burden of heartache was lifted and I was so overwhelmed with the hope and peace that someday my sorrow will be lifted too.<br /><br />I love you so much Julie and I am so grateful for you, Jordan, and our sweet Jonah and the influence you have had in my life. I am a better person because I know you.A Few Tacos Shy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07102352681687134618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667593032852808578.post-9492812908492890852012-07-26T15:12:04.998-07:002012-07-26T15:12:04.998-07:00Thank you for posting this, Julie. I always feel u...Thank you for posting this, Julie. I always feel uplifted and edified when I read about your little boy.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294723704676187419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667593032852808578.post-59379887084298179352012-07-26T15:03:15.256-07:002012-07-26T15:03:15.256-07:00I love to read your writing and to hear your hones...I love to read your writing and to hear your honesty in your words. Thank you for being transparent and letting us come along with you.Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.com