Comments on: New 52: Week 2

By: Lissa

Lissa — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:57:57 +0000

I am sorry for your loss. I am so glad that you were willing to share with us on “grief” It is such a normal, yet abnormal feeling thing. I have many items of my loved ones, that I treasure. I wore my Grandads robe for 7 years. (it still is good condition) now I have my dad’s and my sister’s. There is comfort there. Wills are important. My family knows my wishes. Everyone is in agreement- when the time comes.. “Spirit in The Sky” by Doctor & the Medics will be played at the memorial:)
Peace, love & light

By: Suzie Ridler

Suzie Ridler — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:48:10 +0000

Oh this is such a touching post. I only met her a few times but she always seemed so special and bright to me. I agree, it is important to write a will Jamie, you have taught me that. It is something I want to work out on my own and hope that is OK. Just letting people know their wishes is so important, guess it is something we should consider and ponder. This is the season of passing, I see so many losing people and animals they care about. Wish we could fast forward through winter but it is part of a process. Part of a cycle. Hugs to you Jamie.

By: Bree

Bree — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:31:00 +0000

Jamie,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your post was perfect and completely true. Although my Justin’s family has trouble talking about his father, who passed four years ago, we find that remembering him in our daily lives brings us closer as we share memories of him. I hope you and Justin will be comforted always by the precious memories you share. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful insight!

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:11:18 +0000

I am sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing how important it is to create a will. I’ve noticed that sometimes it is easier to talk about the death of someone than talking about writing up your own will (because that means you will die!!!). Very thought provoking post. Thank you.

By: storytellerdoc

storytellerdoc — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:54:26 +0000

My strongest sense is smell…and I still can’t go to my parent’s house (it’s been almost 4 years since Mom passed) without stopping in the master bedroom and smelling her perfume bottle and clothes left-over in her closet….death is a part of life that can be made beautiful by the one passing and I learned much from my mother on how to do it in a loving, unselfish way.

Thank you, Jamie, for a beautiful, poignant well-done post.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:48:08 +0000

My sister-in-law just sent the family a copy of her ethical will, which lays out her principles and beliefs that she wants to pass down to her family. (This was prompted by her best friend’s recent death.) It is so much easier for the family when a loved ones leaves a will and last wishes. Thank you, Jamie, for sharing this important topic. May happy memories of your mother-in-law comfort you and your husband.

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:40:59 +0000

Thank you for reaching beyond your comfort zone to share this with us.