How do you mend a broken heart?

The grief comes in waves. I'll be humming along feeling hopeful about life, and then out of nowhere, I'm overcome with a sadness that feels like it's going to consume me.

I was listening to some old Bee Gees tunes over lunch today thinking about Mom, and looking forward to seeing her soon (heading to Comox tomorrow). I always feel a little trepidatious when I'm getting ready to go. I think it's because I start to anticipate how I'll feel when I see her again. Will she remember me? Will I be afraid? Will I be brave? Will I be at peace knowing there is nothing to fear except fear itself?

The song 'How do you mend a broken heart' played and I was swepted up by a tide of loss. Grief sideswiped me.

Strangely, however hard it is, I seem to embrace the pain and in doing so, it passes through like an intense summer storm. And then it's over.

Bee Gees _ How Can You Mend a Broken Heart ('71) HQ (with lyrics ...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sN05AMV9gY

Mother and Son

Scott makes the Comox Valley his second home - he's there a lot because of his work, and he likes to check up on Dad.  Dad's getting some nice new easy access shelves in the pantry thanks to Scotty!

It also gives him the chance see Mom who has been fairly stable these last few weeks, with the occasional bought of congestion.  Scott and Dad saw her the other day and mentioned they noticed a moment where she had tears in her eyes - I wonder what she was feeling?  The moment soon passed and she was smiling.