Yesterday morning I stood out on the deck and listened to the calls of the Great Horned Owls, then watched the most beautiful sunrise. The sky turned from ebony to light pink to the most gorgeous springlike day. Considering it’s November and it snowed last weekend, this kind of day was quite a pleasant surprise.
I was enjoying my daily five minutes of wildlife garden zen before I returned to caring for my mom.
The Robins sang from every available tree.
Cardinals fed on Juniper berries.
The ground under the Winterberry was swirling with the movement of Juncos.
I breathed deeply of this beautiful day, then turned to the tasks at hand.
My mom passed away yesterday afternoon, peacefully in her sleep, leaving a giant hole in my heart.
This morning the pair of Great Horned Owls called to each other, and the sun rose again to another beautiful day. The deer came to feed on the pumpkins. The air was filled with birdsong. And I will still enjoy my moments of wildlife garden zen.
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Oh Carole I am so sorry for your loss. Know I think of you often and wish you peace. If you need anything please let me know.
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Oh, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. How heartbreaking. I sit here in tears while I type this, but I know your mother’s legacy lives on in you. It is from her that you learned to appreciate the simple joys of life, and that is the best that a mother’s love can give.
Carole,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. But I’m glad to know you are finding solace in the wild.
I will think about you all when I’m out within it today.
-DB
Carole,
Sorry to hear of your loss. A hole in your heart and a hole in the universe but the world turns on. I’ve often had a similar thought while camping, looking at the stars and knowing they shine on whether I’m there to witness them or not. May your mother’s spirit dance with the stars.
Anne
By bringing her to nature, you provided a rewarding end to what must have been a very rewarding life for your mother. She was lucky to have you to make the end of this travelled path a soothing transition to the next path.
My deepest sympathy in your loss, Carole. May you continue to find solace in all that Mother Nature provides for us.
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learning of the passing of your mother and reaading your thoughts today, i know that nature will be a form of solace for you. god lives in the trees, plants, animals, the air we breath and the earth around us. he will watch over you.
losing a loved one is never easy. when you get to the memories that make you smile, you will realize you have passed grief and started to heal.
i second the spirit dancing in the stars, and add laughing with the swirling leaves in autumn, the blowing snow in winter, the rising sap in the spring, and the endless joyful shout of frogs in summer..
take care,
julianna
Oh, Carole, I’m so sorry.
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Thank you for this very moving and beautiful post, Carole. All blessings to you. I know nature will continue to provide wisdom and solace.
Beautiful tribute to your mom & nature. Peace & healing to you!
Carole, may you find continuing comfort and peace. Mom’s are such special people. I lost mine several years ago; and while I have peace, I still miss her. May God bless and keep you.
Carole, I’m so sorry for your loss. Peace…
Thank you for your inspiring messages of Natures Love to us all. We share your loss, O gentle heart!
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Peaceful, is good. My heart goes out to you.
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Carole, I too am sorry for your loss and the grief in your heart. May nature help you heal.
Peace, Kathyv
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I’m very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Yet thank you for sharing. Take care.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carole. It’s a beautiful post to honor your mom, and I am glad you are able to surround yourself with nature as you so enjoy doing. Peace be with you;-) Jan
I know you will carry your mom in a special place in your heart as I do mine. Having her there has given me comfort, I wish that for you.
Peace be with you. This has been a wonderful tribute to your mother.
So sorry Carole about your mom. My mother passed away 2 years ago and I’m missing her still. Her memory lives on to bring me joy. Your memories will bring you great joy as you go through the grieving process. God bless,