grief
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Connection to the Earth
Disclaimer: This post was drafted long ago and not published. After Eid, God deemed it to be the right time for me to visit my Mom, Dad and sister. It seemed like an eternity had passed since laying my mother to rest. Living far away from your loved ones is difficult when they are alive… Continue reading
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The Russian Doll Boxes
My Mom’s room in my house is known as “Nano’s Room” and remains in tact the way she decorated it, filled it with her books and personal effects. In her dresser, there are 9 drawers and each one has her signature personal effect – her tin boxes. Many Baby Boomers, my generation of Gen Xers… Continue reading
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Competitive grief
Ever since the passing of my sister in December of 2018, I didn’t know grief like I do today. And after the passing of my father and mother, each loss has brought about it’s own uniqueness with compounding impact. I have suffered loss my living grandparent, of extended family, friends and seen friends lose loved… Continue reading
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A trifecta: my Mom’s 82nd Earthly Birthday, the Summer solstice, and the longest day of the year – incoherent ramblings of my state of mind
Before the month of June started, I’ve had a horrible pit in my stomach that has been aching with the thought of my Mom’s birthday (June 21st) – her first birthday after her passing. Similar to years past, I had this strong desire to be with her on her birthday. This time in a very… Continue reading
About Me
I’m an ordinary but deeply spiritual person. I try to be devoted to the many roles in life I have been blessed with. I love my tight circle of family and friends, laughing, traveling, photography, technology, pomegranates and cats.