Clint, I’m so sorry. Abby sounds like one of those rare ‘war buddy’ people who marks you for life and this is a beautiful tribute. And for what it’s worth, the regret is a grief reflex, not a verdict on you. Thank you for writing her into the room like this. May her memory stay loud.
You have my sympathy. What I write next doesn't alter that empathy with your sense of loss and grief. Speak to her now. She will hear you. You may not hear her reply. You might. You may not feel her close by. You might. But don't beat yourself up for not going to see her before she passed. It isn't too late for you to say whatever you want to say.
🥁🎸🏳🌈🌈🖤🤎🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤ Thanks Clint and Godspeed Abby, "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" (Wisdom 3:1) I'm verklempt. Many years ago, my favorite aunt died from cancer in an era before morphine was used. She and my uncle were married in Hawaii during WW2 in a native ceremony. I sometimes listen to The Hawaiian Wedding Song, and cry at "this is the moment of sweet aloha". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj3wwAJs5U4 RT 02:27 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤎🖤🌈🏳🌈🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
My condolences to you, Dear Clint! I think it interesting that you had a desire to get in touch and perhaps there is a part of us that is connected to the ones we hold dear and always will be on another level or dimension. Perhaps I read too much into things at times. Anyway, I am sincerely sorry for your loss! Keep Drumming!!!
Clint, Sitting with one's sadness is sad, painful, difficult ... but necessary. Visit with Miss Abby in the silence and she will visit you back. Life is like that. Death is like that. Sorrow is like that. Joy in memories is like that. Amazing what we can carry on both sides of today. Fondly, Michael
So sorry to hear of your loss, Clint. 💔 When my mom was saying her long, slow goodbye on the sludgy exit ramp of Alzheimer's, I tried to remember to say what I needed to say at the end of each visit, just in case. And yet, still I forget to do this with loved ones...and the truth is, we never know how long the exit ramp will be. Love to you and your aching heart, friend. ❤️🩹🕊️
Clint, I’m so sorry. Abby sounds like one of those rare ‘war buddy’ people who marks you for life and this is a beautiful tribute. And for what it’s worth, the regret is a grief reflex, not a verdict on you. Thank you for writing her into the room like this. May her memory stay loud.
You have my sympathy. What I write next doesn't alter that empathy with your sense of loss and grief. Speak to her now. She will hear you. You may not hear her reply. You might. You may not feel her close by. You might. But don't beat yourself up for not going to see her before she passed. It isn't too late for you to say whatever you want to say.
🥁🎸🏳🌈🌈🖤🤎🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤ Thanks Clint and Godspeed Abby, "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" (Wisdom 3:1) I'm verklempt. Many years ago, my favorite aunt died from cancer in an era before morphine was used. She and my uncle were married in Hawaii during WW2 in a native ceremony. I sometimes listen to The Hawaiian Wedding Song, and cry at "this is the moment of sweet aloha". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj3wwAJs5U4 RT 02:27 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤎🖤🌈🏳🌈🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
My condolences to you, Dear Clint! I think it interesting that you had a desire to get in touch and perhaps there is a part of us that is connected to the ones we hold dear and always will be on another level or dimension. Perhaps I read too much into things at times. Anyway, I am sincerely sorry for your loss! Keep Drumming!!!
I grieve with you, Nerd. It’s always too soon and a miserable surprise when discovering someone you love is taken away so suddenly and unexpectedly.
I can only hope for healing and understanding of your heart in time. 💔
So sorry for your loss. I am 100% guilty of not reaching out to people I care deeply for, and this is a good reminder to do it.
Clint, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
Clint
Lessons we all need to learn …
Your writing is passing Thats on to all of us Clint
There is such good in you and to be culled from your writing
You will find a way to honor her as you have done here
Be safe and well in knowing this
Thankyou for all you do
From soneone who appreciates this
Paul Friedman
Clint, Sitting with one's sadness is sad, painful, difficult ... but necessary. Visit with Miss Abby in the silence and she will visit you back. Life is like that. Death is like that. Sorrow is like that. Joy in memories is like that. Amazing what we can carry on both sides of today. Fondly, Michael
So sorry to hear of your loss, Clint. 💔 When my mom was saying her long, slow goodbye on the sludgy exit ramp of Alzheimer's, I tried to remember to say what I needed to say at the end of each visit, just in case. And yet, still I forget to do this with loved ones...and the truth is, we never know how long the exit ramp will be. Love to you and your aching heart, friend. ❤️🩹🕊️