Mourning

by Jamie Ridler on November 30, 2009

in My Life

rainbow

We’ve had some sad news at our house, a death in my husband’s family. We’re caring for each other through the sadness and mourning the loss of a loved one. We’re celebrating family, love and connection and all the precious moments that make life beautiful.

I won’t be sharing a podcast tomorrow, but will be back next Tuesday. Wishcasting and Full Moon Dreamboards will both be here on Wednesday. It will be nice to share those circles with you.

This rainbow I’m sharing today showed up in my window 15 minutes before we received the news. I take it as a loving sign from the Universe that our loved one is at peace and smiling on us.

Jamie

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{ 38 comments }

Lisa November 30, 2009 at 4:09 pm

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Jamie and Family}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
in my heart.

Christine Claire Reed November 30, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Jamie and Family, Much peace and clarity to you in this time of sadness. I think you are EXACTLY right about the rainbow. :)

darlene November 30, 2009 at 4:42 pm

i am so sorry for your loss, sending you and your family much love and warmth, xox

pen* November 30, 2009 at 5:03 pm

thinking of you all
xo

Sarah Lulu November 30, 2009 at 5:10 pm

Sending you prayers and love in your loss. xxx

Shell November 30, 2009 at 5:11 pm

I send you and your family all my love and hugs.

Suzie Ridler November 30, 2009 at 7:15 pm

Oh Jamie, what an unbelievable sign you got and I am so sad, so sad for your loss, for everyone’s loss, especially your sweetie. I hope that the photo brings comfort to him.

Shirl November 30, 2009 at 8:05 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss, Jaime. Much love and hugs to you and your family. What a beautiful sign the rainbow is. Hold tight to that and the comfort it brings.

Nolwenn November 30, 2009 at 8:15 pm

I’m sorry for the loss of a loved one. This rainbow is pure beauty, I remember you shared it with us on Twitter.
I send a bunch of love for you and your family.

michky November 30, 2009 at 10:44 pm

much love and light is being sent from me to you and yours.
be kind to yourself in this time and take the time you need.

alisha November 30, 2009 at 11:27 pm

so sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Lee December 1, 2009 at 12:00 am

So sorry about the news, Jamie. Sending you and your family lots of love. And what a special rainbow! Big hugs.

Pamela Sweet December 1, 2009 at 12:30 am

Jamie, I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray you and your family be comforted and find peace during this sad time. Much love and hugs to you all.

Robin December 1, 2009 at 12:51 am

I’m holding your hand from afar, as are many others. The rainbow is a true sign.

alex December 1, 2009 at 6:04 am

so sorry for your loss, and what a beautiful sign to receive.

Andi December 1, 2009 at 7:23 am

So sorry for your loss, keeping you all in my thoughts (hugs)

Cynthia December 1, 2009 at 8:05 am

My thoughts are with you lovely one. xo

Barbara December 1, 2009 at 8:23 am

I am sorry to hear about your loss. And yes, what a wonderful gift with the rainbow.

Rebekah December 1, 2009 at 8:42 am

((Hugs)) You and your family are in my thoughts.

Janet December 1, 2009 at 8:55 am

Jamie, What a sad loss for you and your love. Sending you strength and beautiful white light for support.

pixiemama December 1, 2009 at 9:17 am

So sorry.
xo

Heather Plett December 1, 2009 at 9:40 am

So sorry Jamie.

In your grief, may you find a little comfort from the words of John O’Donohue’s blessing for grief…

When you lose someone you love,
Your life becomes strange,
The ground beneath you becomes fragile,
Your thoughts make your eyes unsure;
And some dead echo drags your voice down
Where words have no confidence
Your heart has grown heavy with loss;
And though this loss has wounded others too,
No one knows what has been taken from you
When the silence of absence deepens.

Flickers of guilt kindle regret
For all that was left unsaid or undone.

There are days when you wake up happy;
Again inside the fullness of life,
Until the moment breaks
And you are thrown back
Onto the black tide of loss.
Days when you have your heart back,
You are able to function well
Until in the middle of work or encounter,
Suddenly with no warning,
You are ambushed by grief.

It becomes hard to trust yourself.
All you can depend on now is that
Sorrow will remain faithful to itself.
More than you, it knows its way
And will find the right time
To pull and pull the rope of grief
Until that coiled hill of tears
Has reduced to its last drop.

Gradually, you will learn acquaintance
With the invisible form of your departed;
And when the work of grief is done,
The wound of loss will heal
And you will have learned
To wean your eyes
From that gap in the air
And be able to enter the hearth
In your soul where your loved one
Has awaited your return
All the time.

Paula - Buenos Aires December 1, 2009 at 10:21 am

I´m sorry for your family´s loss. {gentle hug} WIll be thinking of you and yours in the days to come.

Jamie Ridler December 1, 2009 at 11:07 am

Thank you so much everyone for your loving words. I feel so held. You are beautiful spirits all.

linda December 1, 2009 at 11:11 am

I’m so sorry for your loss. Time will heal…all the best to you and your family!

Karen December 1, 2009 at 11:29 am

May peace be with you and yours during this time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

christa December 1, 2009 at 2:10 pm

jamie, sending you prayers for your loss. We lost my husband’s mother this past May. What a beautiful sign you received from her!

Tess December 1, 2009 at 2:15 pm

So sorry for your family’s loss of your rainbow loved one.

Serena December 1, 2009 at 6:13 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a comforting gift, that rainbow message!

Olivia December 1, 2009 at 6:21 pm

I send you my condolences as well, Jamie. I wish you and your family, especially your husband a time of mutual comfort and healing grieving. Blessings and love to all of you, O

storytellerdoc December 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm

Jamie

It was with much sadness that I read of your family’s recent loss. Please know good energy is being sent your way. May good memories sustain your faith. Your view of the rainbow is stunning.

Jim

Kathryn - Collage Diva December 1, 2009 at 7:39 pm

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. That rainbow is a sign of connection and love. On the day before Thanksgiving I went to a funeral for my friend’s mom. I too witnessed an amazing sign showing me that all will be okay. I could also see the great cycle and our individual cycles in the message too. Do take good care of yourself. I know you are surrounded by a lot of love.

Elizabeth Scott December 2, 2009 at 11:20 am

So sad to know of your loss. Wishing you both lots of peace.

brandi December 2, 2009 at 5:58 pm

brightest blessings upon you and all those surrounding you….. my father told me once long ago “it is never goodbye but till we meet again” as for the rainbow i always believe it is a gift from the one who has passed saying ” i am still here ” though you may not see them they are still within us…so very sorry~ brandi

Linnea December 3, 2009 at 11:20 am

Jamie, I’m so very sorry. Please extend my sympathies to your husband. It’s so very hard.

The rainbow, though, is so very promising … a smile from Spirit.

Sarah December 8, 2009 at 8:45 am

Oh Jamie..how did I miss this hon..I am so deeply sorry! Huge gentle hugs to you all. What a wonderful sign..the rainbow. Take care Jamie..you will be in my thoughts and prayers hon, Sarah

Amy December 8, 2009 at 10:50 am

Sorry to hear of your loss! I am looking forward to wishcasting Wed. Take care

Marilyn December 8, 2009 at 6:59 pm

Sorry for your loss Jamie and I do wish you had a fabulous birthday too …

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