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elspeth's avatar

Oh Jennifer...what a beautiful way to say good-bye. You have been the best daughter in the world to her and to your dad. My deepest sympathy and prayers.

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BornAlive's avatar

ohhh i am so familiar with this portal you and your beloved have passed through. everything you mention in this tender message, i created some variation of in a grey noisy hospital room for three weeks. after my hand in the matter, that space transformed into a veritable temple. finally my mother came home and died IN her own bedroom in her home six weeks later. i would not trade the ‘claiming of a moment of closeness in the dwindling of time’ for anything in this whole wide world.

may your mamas passage through the bardo and beyond be as peaceful as her passing and may YOU be utterly present to the animal body moving grief loss and sorrow through your tissue as it all arises blessing you into yet another stage of your own precious life.

honor thy mother and thy father,indeed.

many prayers of mercy, love and protection to you,jennifer.

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Jayne Doe's avatar

May your mother truly be at peace now and may God bless you and your father. I myself practiced almost the exact same protocol during the passing of my beloved child at our home and surrounded by all the people he loved and cared about. His favorite color was purple and he crossed the river bearing payment and many gifts. Lavender that he grew was one of them.

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Jennifer Depew, R.D.'s avatar

Thank you for sharing your story. My condolences for you too.

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Heidi Heil STOPS Thymectomy's avatar

I'm so sorry Jennifer. 😪💔🙏💐

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Jennifer Depew, R.D.'s avatar

I appreciate your kind words, and flower emoji, Heidi. It snowed on springtime here - the winter cycle briefly visiting again.

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jon archer's avatar

Condolences to you

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Ol' Doc Skepsis's avatar

As a retired church musician, I offer some of my favorite settings of the Requiem Mass text.

May peace be ever in your heart, Jen. 🙏🏻

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzFhYRDOpJo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJI935M21uQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI_U6o7tAzk

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Jennifer Depew, R.D.'s avatar

Thank you, that first one is healing feeling. soothing vibrations.

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DrFred57's avatar

Your/our loss when our parents slip away is their gain. We still miss them but are happy for them nonetheless.

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SomeDude's avatar

sorry for your loss.

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StellaMaris's avatar

❤️😽

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CuriousG's avatar

God bless your mother’s soul and may her memory be a blessing for you.

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Kerry's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss. 🙏

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The Menta1ist's avatar

Heartfelt condolences, Doc. May God give you the strength and fortitude to overcome this period of immense grief. I am sure she moved on feeling so proud of you and the great work you have done to heal people with your knowledge, dedication and selfless service.

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Jennifer Depew, R.D.'s avatar

Thank you so much the Mental1st.

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The BarefootHealer's avatar

Energy doesn't die, it recycles. She's just changed form.🤗

My heart hurts, and holds your loss, it also sends a ripple of energy out and back to you, to nourish your heart while you heal. You honour your mother. 🤗

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Jennifer Depew, R.D.'s avatar

Thank you BarefootHealer - I will have to spend some time in nature grounding.

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Carol_007's avatar

That was very beautiful and peaceful, Jennifer. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. 💕🙏💐

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Phar Percheron's avatar

You were so close to your beautiful parents. You took such exquisite care with them. I wish you peace and rest in these coming days when they are not physically with you. And you have given us such lovely caretaking recipes. Black Seed oil and cypress is something I would like to use on my own legs at least. ✨💜🪻🍃☔☄️

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cassiopea64's avatar

♥♥♥

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