Four years ago, my 26 year-old son took his life. I visit him often at the cemetery and always bring fresh flowers to place at his grave. After a series of visits, I noticed that the woman next to him never has any flowers. So on my last visit, I brought flowers and placed them at her grave site, from my son and me.
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- Posted by divanurse
- Sep 1, 2012
- Comments (21)
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jsmc10 wrote: This is so thoughtful, it upsets be when i see unattended graves :(
Marilyn wrote: Early grief seems to be all consuming, feeling like there is literally nothing else in the world that will ever matter again. Your awareness and kind action are sign posts that healing is possible. And, in fact, is really happening.
Petro wrote: Our daughter also took her life and i know how difficult is the new road to travel on. Your act of kindness is indeed a special act of kindness. Bless you.
denisemj wrote: How kind of you :)
ajitha wrote: Very thoughtful gesture. God bless.
Jami2D wrote: Now the two can keep an eye on each other just like neighbors do. Those may have been the only flowers that she has received and maybe your the only one who took the time to notice. Beautiful.
momov3 wrote: Moving through your constant pain and yet seeing another's lack or need is sign of your great character. Bless you and thank you for sharing.
Fikirte wrote: Brought a tear to my eye reading it. Thank you for sharing your kind heartedness. I am very sorry for your loss. I will pray for god's comfort and healing for you
Fikirte wrote: Brought a tear to my eye reading it. Thank you for sharing your kind heartedness. I am very sorry for your loss. I will pray for god's comfort and healing for you
Milana wrote: Woah. Such a short reflection, but such an immense message. Wow.
