My grief journey began in 1994, when I received a call that my dad’s father had just passed away. My grandfather was a quiet man who loved my grandmother dearly and cared for her in means of cooking, laundry,cleaning, and bathing. She had not been well for years and only had one lung so she was on a respirator most of the time. I was close with my grandma, she was full of life, funny, loved to cuddle and was so kind. My grandparents had a bond that was like no other. On the day of my grandfather’s funeral we went to visit my grandmother in the “old age home”. She was not feeling well herself and had been in the home for a while. When she saw us she said “He is gone isn’t he”. That’s when I knew what a connection they had. Six months later, in Spring of 1995 my grandma passed away. We had their funerals together, celebrating both of their lives. In 1997, my mom’s father grew ill after having multiple strokes, he was hospitalized for a while and during that time,he was really trying to make it to my wedding which was at the end of September. Unfortunately, he was unable to make it and passed away 2 weeks before my wedding and just before his 50th wedding anniversary. My grandfather was a man of character who loved his grandchildren dearly. He loved to take us fishing and hunting and was a proud business owner with the love of his life~ my grandmother. In 2001, my mother’s sister became ill after having a tooth extracted. Normally, it wouldn’t be devestating, but she had the autoimmune disease called “Systemic Lupus Erythematosus”~ Lupus for short. So any infection you get, your body does not fight off. The infection then spread to her blood. After weeks of being in ICU she succumbed to the infection and passed at the age of 48 years.
Living and being surrounded by chronic illness has been around me since birth as my mother has also being living with Lupus and Fibromyalgia. Though you would never tell as she has always put on a tough front and spoke positively about her condition. She is very private and doesn’t like people to be aware ( I bet I’ll hear about me mentioning this in this note) but I feel this is necessary for all of you to know that I have been through living with Chronic Illnesses and have also lived with someone with a chronic/life changing illness.
Through my spiritual journey, I have learned a great deal on death and grief and it’s meanings as well as studying about angels. Grief is not an easy journey but it’s one that you need to get through for you to enjoy the rest of your time on this earth. We only get ONE chance so why not live it to the fullest and happiest. Grief can take years to get through if you don’t work through it or just try to bury it. Let me help and guide you through this tough time. My compassionate and understanding demeanor will make you feel comfort and a soft place to fall but will also be there to ask the tough questions.
Now you know a bit about me, I love for you to share your story with me!
