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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
For a while I have tried to find a thread I had started when I joined the forum that could be a "home" thread for me.
Being busy about the forum has been a coping style, where I can acknowledge all my different life experiences that had been silenced. Possibly do some good and prevent things from getting worse. Like the little boy with the finger in the dyke.
Feeling fragile
Needing Nurture
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Big warm squishy hug @outlander
Few words atm
Stay Safe
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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MaggieSenior Contributor
I’m so sorry to hear that @Appleblossom .
I hope the sunshine helps. Grief is such a hard journey, one you know too well. Sending the warmest thoughts your way. Take care where you can. 💜💜💜
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thank you @Maggie
This grief, is giving me an experience of a good and natural grief. An old lady and old friend. A life lived well. Good memories. No bad ones with her. I took her on a holiday when she was still on high care, but we were old crones and had it all covered. She was fine and my holiday place was not wasted, as it has been with those who have had too much. I will speak at her funeral. First time I have been invited to speak.
Flowers for her, tho she was a hum ho gardener .. lol
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MaggieSenior Contributor
A life well lived @Appleblossom . Good and natural grief , are very different to the grief of loss life can bring in other ways. Your holiday with her sounds memorable for you both. I hope it gets a mention as you farewell her. That’s a very special gift to be doing, one she will be smiling on from wherever . Did you share music together ? That might be a silly question, but it’s not intended that way. Take care Apple. 💜💜💜
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Oh yes @Maggie we sang the most beautiful sacred music, sitting next to each other for a few years and talked about teaching music.
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Appleblossom I’ve thought about posting this, then changed my mind, then changed it again.
If it’s not ok, please let me know, and I’ll remove it. Very much thinking of you. 💕💕🌸🌸🌸
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ucqbkJVzurI
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@Maggie
Thank you it is beautiful. Do not worry. Probably perfect for me atm.
@NatureLoverI am going to the funeral of a good friend tomorrow. Thanks for caring enough to ask. I did not want to derail Lees thread, so tagged you here.
@Emelia8Thanks for your supports.
I hope you ALL are doing fine ... well enough ... at least.
Hugs Apple
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Thank you for tagging me, @Appleblossom ...I did wonder if it was the funeral of your best friend tomorrow. 😥 I think you are speaking at it?
Wishing you much strength for tomorrow...I hope you can sleep well tonight. I will be thinking of you, as you honour your best friend, and grieve for her. ❤
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
@Appleblossom 😒💕
I'm sure it will be a very sad and highly emotional farewell to your good friend tomorrow. I will be thinking of you and willing some strength your way. I hope there is some space reserved in your day for some quiet reflection and self care.
Emelia 🌸
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