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Originally posted by Vi:
The emptiness is here today for my sister, for my cat Fleggie who died last fall. Sometimes I wonder how one can be fine with something and not fine at the same time.
Or how you can paradoxically agonize over the empty hole, and yet cherish it at the same time. Somehow the aching empty hole BELONGS here inside of me, because it represents the immensity of the presence and love of that loved one in my life. I don't want it to hurt so much, but neither do I want that hole to be filled up with anything else. I cherish the connection, it's as if the hole is the only tangible link I can still feel with my Mom or my Dad.

You surely aren't alone, Vi. My heart thoughts continue to be with you day and night. Early mornings are my worst times. It makes it easier to bear when I can remember to carry someone else in prayer during that difficult time.

[ July 12, 2005, 12:11 PM: Message edited by: Eagle Heart ]