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It has been a long time since I wrote a blog here. The last 16 months have been filled with turmoil. I often think it is just as well we don’t know what is ahead of us, or we would never get out of bed at all. I have lost three beloved cat family members in 12 months, the most recent 12 days ago. I was fortunate to have great love, and it follows that the absence of the loved one incurs great loss. Losses are cumulative, and I know from experience that grief will wait until you can handle it to unleash its full power. I am grateful that it comes in waves, and allows respite between the storms. I am now in a period of reconstruction of myself, trying to heal and move on. I have a birdfeeder outside my back door and I find it soothing to watch the antics of the blue tits, sparrows and robins all vying for a step up the pecking order ladder. Walking by water and in the woods helps too. Accepting the situation and forgiving myself for any perceived shortcomings eases the burden a little. When we are in this situation, it helps to be as kind to ourselves as possible. If you too, have lost someone special, my heart goes out to you. Take care and God bless.
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Thank you for writing Marese. I am very sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to loose loved ones. Nature really does help us, and birds are so beautiful and healing. God bless x
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Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them.
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Marese, I am so sorry for your huge losses. I was fortunate to know great love too and also experienced a great loss when I lost two of my beloved cats in three months. That was three years ago and although it is less painful, I still miss them so much. Reading your blog reminds me of that and my heart goes out to you too. I hope you are being kind to yourself and you feel healing and peace soon. We are lucky to have had them in our lives, just wish it could have been for so much longer.
Susan
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Thanks Susan. I know in my heart that they are safe and well in spirit, and that we will meet again – but as you say, it is the physical presence that is so missed. But sure what can you do except muddle through each day and plod on.
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Hi Marese so sad to hear of your lost ones . Time does heal but no matter what they will always be in your heart . Be kind to yourself and take care
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How beautifully expressed Marese.
Sending love and healing 💕
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Many thanks.
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