so this is where the hard work was done
believe it or not, this is where a whole lot of the hard grief-work was done over the last 13 weeks.
on a cubicle floor.
this is actually the scene from this week’s reading of the “completion letter,” and in spite of its mundane nature, this quiet little spot has seen some really nasty, painful times.
note the nice candle, photo of Lori, and yet another iced latte.
we were encouraged to bring a photo so we could really read the letter right to the person it was meant for.
amazing experience, but i sure am glad it’s over… i’m really starting to breathe again, and yeah, i’m waking up with a smile on my face, which is something i haven’t felt in a long, long time.
looking forward to a relaxing weekend in the garden, with a guitar in one hand, and a trowel in the other, and perhaps a few friends to laugh and be silly with…
Cary,
I’m so incredibly proud of you. You have accomplished so much, and have done it with such courage and depth. Your unconditional love for Lori and the life you shared will soon turn in to a love for life - your life. Spending a weekend in your backyard with friends and family celebrating new beginnings sounds amazing. I will have a tall glass of red wine this weekend and think of you. Thank you for being a source of inspiration for me.
Love,
Julia
Congratulations on making it through, sticking to it and coming out on the other end with a smile!
I look forward to lot’s of laughs this summer and for the rest our lives…but I’m there for the tears too.
Love you,
Kizzy-lou
Good Work Son! I’m so Happy For You! I’ve Always been Proud of You but never as much as I am Right Now. I too look forward to All the Days to come that we will share, and All the Moments of Pride I will feel in the Future. Life does go on and Lori has given our lives More Meaning. Loving my children as I weep of Joy & Hope for New Beginnings for All . Love, Mom
Yea to smiles! Yea to silliness! Yea to guitars and gardening! I’m so happy for you, that you’ve found some peace. Cary you Rock!
XO Michele
So very proud of you and happy for you! Have an enjoyable weekend…
All the best,
Carrie
Cary -
I am so pleased for you, You amaze me with your strength and achievement. I hope if I ever need to be I can also be so strong and be able to overcome, move on and remember the good.
Enjpy your weekend, I hope California gives you some sun for the garden
Love
Lisa in England
Cary you have accomplished so much, I’m proud of you, know it’s been one tough ride but, you’ve allowed yourself to go forward and it’s great hearing that you are waking up with a smile on your face. Enjoy your weekend, hope it’s a good one.
Arlene (AJ)
Aahhh now we see the place that helped you so. This class sounds so healing and I am so glad it is helping you along the path of grief. Lori will always be by your side through the rest of your life. Enjoy her presence and feel her warmth. She will guide you and give you peace.
I’m so proud of you. I think that many people would not be able to go through the process you’ve just been through. It takes a special person to be able to look into one’s heart that hard. Lori is proud of you. I gotta say, in the past few days we’ve finally had some high 50’s - low 60 degree weather and it has felt like heaven to have my hands in the garden getting everything ready for the year. Hope your weekend was indeed great. Congratulations, once again. Yay to smiling, laughing and enjoying life!
Congratulations! A brave new world awaits. Don’t worry Lori will always be there to hold your hand.
Live on, love on.