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UPDATE 8-31: My dad passed away on Monday, August 23rd. He fought with everything he had, but in the end, he was just too worn out to continue. Now healing must commence for those of us left behind. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to stop by and read my posts, and to those who have shared their hearts, too. And especially, thank you for the caring you have shown. Words will never be able to express my gratitude.
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Still waters run deep.
Watching someone slowly make their way back into this world from the nebulous depths of a closed head injury reminds me of this proverb. While everything on the surface appears still, we can only guess at what is churning below, or how deeply consciousness has submerged while the body heals. The occasional ripple of response that breaks the surface gives us only a hint (and hope!), just as the calm veneer of a quiet lake or river doesn't tell of the life teeming below.
Miracles do happen. Our family has been blessed by your prayers and your healing thoughts and energies, and we are so grateful. Thank you.
Once again, the original photo was taken by my son, Philip. Thanks, Philip.
The path to haiku your heart begins on Rebecca's blog. Enjoy.
Peace to every hearth and home.
~Deb
Beautiful picture - and may the healing continue for your family member.
ReplyDeletemy thoughts seek to join the waves of healing being sent your way...i love the blue canoe
ReplyDeleteSuch turbulence in the waters for the ones hovering in little boats of hope, waiting to see their loved one break through to the surface and take a deep breath of love.
ReplyDeleteAll my thoughts go out to you and your family for smoother waters....soon
ReplyDeleteso beautiful....wishing you well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very expressive haiku. "Shades of healing beckon."
ReplyDeleteMay your loved one continue to heal as you continue to pray and hope and love. Miracles do happen.
Blue canoe—
ReplyDeletewhere I float and dream,
love, of you.
dear deb,
ReplyDeletei have just returned home from a family cabin on a small peaceful lake in minn. i am just now making the rounds, drinking in each haiku one by one.
to your image of a calm lake....i extend my prayers, hopes and desire for beautiful perfect healing.
warmly,
rebecca
Still sending positive energy and prayers.
ReplyDeletePeace.
ah.. yes, this haiku is well written.. deep and positive.. good one! :)
ReplyDeleteMy Haiku for HMH
Oh what a beautiful peaceful image... just where I would like to be right now :O)
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and all you hold dear.
ReplyDeletePeace.
Thank you to each of you for your kind comments, and for your healing thoughts and prayers. Each is appreciated in a way that cannot be adequately expressed.
ReplyDeleteI've added an update at the top of this post.
Blessings of peace and love.
~Deb
dear deb,
ReplyDeletei have come looking in on you and am so sorry to find that you have the unimaginable task of saying farewell to your beloved father. i only know you through a "handful of words" small yet powerful haiku that have tied our hearts together across the miles.
the journey you are now walking ties our hearts closer still.
holding you in love, compassion and understanding.
you are in my heart as you traverse this most challenging terrain. walk in peace....always towards the light. you will never be alone.
xoxoxoxoxo,
rebecca
my heart is with you deb. may comfort wrap around your every thought. may you find your father in the very light around you always.
ReplyDeletemay your heart crack open in the stunning awareness of peace, a continuum of love.
Rebecca, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and compassion, and beautiful, heartfelt sentiments. I will return to the blogging world and Haiku My Heart soon, just righting myself as I go...
ReplyDeleteBlessings of peace and love to you.
deb- Rebecca sent me here and here I am to tell that I hope the powerful peace which death can sometimes bring with it which blesses those left behind, is with you and yours. I am sorrowful for your loss. I feel these are clumsy words but please know they come from my clumsy heart.
ReplyDeleteDeb - I hope it helps at least a little to know that, though words seem like dust at times of great grief, there are many beautiful haiku souls gathered around you right now.
ReplyDeleteOh, Deb - you have my condolences in the loss of your father. I send you the deepest peace you could know during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteTake good care of you....xoxo
Dear Deb,
ReplyDeleteI have just come to know you, here, but know that I am weeping with you in the loss of your father. May you be surrounded by love and grace during this very difficult time.
Ms. Moon, Meri, Delphyne and Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI'm overwhelmed by this response and the caring and kindness of folks I've never met. Words are often inadequate and that's okay... the sentiment is expressed with love, grace, peace and beauty - which are felt - nonetheless.
Ms. Moon, the clumsy heart belongs to all of us, maybe to remind us of this divine and precious humanness.
Love and gratitude to all.
Dear Deb, May you be surrounded with compassion, caring, nurturing and healing during your days ahead...as always.
ReplyDeleteYou are surrounded by love and compassion, I hope it helps...hold it in your heart.
ReplyDeleteDeb and Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI greatly appreciate your kindness and warmth. Truly, I am blessed and grateful to have found such a supportive community.
Thank you.
Love and peace,
~Deb
blessings and peace to you in the loss of you father.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to read about the loss of your father. I hope things are going as well as possible for you and your family now.
ReplyDeleteDeb, it is sad to watch our dear ones go, but his memory will remain fresh and always intact in your heart. One day you will hold him close again...take time to nurture yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt is good meeting you today.
Gris
Deb, William and Gris, thank you for your kind thoughts and condolences. It's difficult to realize that it has already been over a month. Memories do remain fresh, and it's always the good ones that surface.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your visiting.