Bittersweet

 

Inspiration

This beautiful digital artwork is by Alice Popkorn

 

My father is moving closer and closer to his transition into the non-physical.  It won’t be long now.  His wish is to pass in the home he has loved and lived in for almost 50 years and so my brother and I and Bob lift his head to drink and attend to his needs.  It is a privilege, this job of helping a parent leave this life with dignity and love.

There are moments when grief washes over me but deep in my heart I know this is not just a time for sadness but for celebration….of a life well lived and of transition to the limitless unknown.

I am so grateful for so much..

 

 

The grief that you feel is usually about death feeling like an ending.

There is never a reason to feel any grief about the re-emergence.

It is a new beginning of extraordinary proportion.

It is a goal,

it is an objective,

it is a knowing that is calling,

that is so powerful that there is a joyous romping beyond description.

If you could feel the way those Nonphysical Energies feel once they have made their transition

and they are refocused from that broader perspective,

having left behind any resistance that has kept this place from being that for them,

you would never again feel grief for them.

Abraham-Hicks

Comments

[olivia]

I'm so sorry to hear that your father is weakening kate. It is a privilege for you both and for everyone else who is there to be with him at the end. What a comfort it must be for him to know how much he is loved! Grief, sadness, celebration--all together--the beauty in this post is so tangible, along with the picture of the heron. I am thinking how much we all want this--dignity and love--and what a gift it is for all too, xoO

[Serena]

I'm sorry too that your father is close to his transition into the non-physical. It is never easy to let go even when, as Abraham says, the transition is an amazing experience. We are grounded to the Physical world and we naturally grieve and miss our loved ones who pass. Bitter-sweet it certainly is. Leaving this world bathed in your love will mean the everything to your Dad.

Love, light and peace to you all ~ xo

[Chris O]

Oh Kate, I am so sorry . . . but know all too well what it's like to lose a parent. I love the way you describe how you and your brother minister to your Father's needs. Your post is simple, loving and, if this word can be used, beautiful. I especially love the poem. A dear friend of mine passed away 8 weeks ago, of cancer, and the poem helps me remember her in a better place. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Kimbundance]

Oh sorry sorry to hear that. I know that with a continued faith and positive attitude you will do well. Love!

[Helen]

Thinking of you Kate and sending light and love xo

[Evelyn Lim]

I am sending love to you, your dad and your family. I am sure there is much to celebrate. Your father has lead a blessed life with his loved ones attending to his needs.

It is a great gift and privilege to be in touch with the joys and sorrows of life. Your post has shown me exactly that.

Hugs,
Evelyn

[Dawna]

Oh Kate, My heart goes out to you and Bob. Your post was so touching, with your compassion and kindness showing through. What good karma your father must have to be surrounded by so much love and tenderness and caring in his last days. It is so wonderful that he gets to spend them in his home surrounded by the people who love him. Blessings to all of you.

[Kate I]

Thanks so much to everyone for your kind and caring words here. It means so much to know that my father and my family and I are held in such love.

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