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Carolyn Kurien's avatar

This Mother’s Day was especially hard. I lost my two daughters ( estrangement). It seems that no matter who is still here in our life to celebrate with us; those that are missing cut us like a knife. I’m sorry for your hurty parts. God loves you always🌸

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Carolyn,

Oh so sorry for your pain. I wonder if estrangement isn't harder than anything. You know what's possible but also impossible. May comfort bring us under the wings of love. Many Hugs, Linda

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Hannah Dean's avatar

Which is exactly why I treasure you ! H

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Holly Berkley Fletcher's avatar

I kind hate all these forced occasions, personally. I am sorry you felt hurty! ❤️

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Holly,

These occasions always stress me out, too. I was hurty but now I'm OK. Until the next one. Hugs, Linda

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Sherry V. Chidwick's avatar

Thanks for sharing the hurty parts with us, Linda. I'm sorry. So much loss. You have so much manure mixed in with your soil that, hopefully, something beautiful will grow there eventually.

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Sherry, How nice to hear from you. Thank you so much--I'm counting on beauty no matter how many of those drunken cabbage loopers fly over me. I don't know what will bloom, but something beautiful will indeed appear. Much love, Linda

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julie elder's avatar

Ugh. That sounds rough.

First everythings are the worst after losing someone so important that it doesn’t make sense that you’re breathing.

Thank you for always being real.

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Julie,

I know too many who have complicated relationships with their moms. It's important to see them. Thanks for your support! Hugs, Linda

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Hannah Dean's avatar

You always put my minor sufferings into a perspective that reminds me savor the blessings of my life, and you are one of the blessings I treasure. Hannah

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Oh dear Hannah, I always say, "your pain is YOUR pain." Please know that I don't need to compare--too many always have a more bitter cup. But I do treasure your friendship and faith as we walk it together. Many hugs! Linda

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Pam Mulcaire's avatar

as always, dear girl, you say it best

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Linda S Clare's avatar

I hope you had LOTS of sappy cards from your Joe. Another friend says she takes out all her husband's cards and rereads them. Mine all say, "I love you, Sweetheart." I'll take it. Bless you. Much Love, Linda

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Pam Mulcaire's avatar

Actually, I cannot see his handwriting yet or listen to music or look at pictures-it has actually gotten more difficult as time has gone by-still have not found my rhythm but working on it. Thank you for sharing your words with us

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Pam,

That's me too. I have a lot of trouble with stuff like that--although I have a photo on my desktop and say "Good morning" every day. We'll just keep walking in love as we reimagine our lives. ~Linda

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