Dear Charlotte, a beautiful and gentle walkthrough of mourning. Last night I was restacking this with four or five paragraphs; my grams' ashes are off Kings Canyon Byway! And I shared about my coping with mourning through a series of charcoal drawings--we had a two-second electric short on the "hill" and poof it was gone. Thinking of you!
Oh no! I'm sorry, I hate it when I lose a litbof writing. 🙈 Been there, done that! Thank you for where your warm thoughts. I am sure what you wrote was wonderful and comforting being that your Grams ashes are up there next to my Dad’s. What a beautiful place to take someone’s essence to live for eternity. And, what a beautiful tribute to her to dedicate your artistic talents to memorialize her memory through charcoal drawings. 💖
I haven’t been there in a while, but many family vacations were spent up at Hume lake.
Thank you so very much @Simone Senisin it blesses my heart to hear you say I touch hearts. I am so happy you liked it and it has meaning for you in your life. Have a beautiful day, and bless you!✨💜🤗
Bless you too Charlotte. I am off to the beach for a swim today, it’s hot down here 🌞 I scattered my mother on the beach I grew up on — as per her wishes. So, any beach I am on, I know she is with me. Thank you. 🥰
She loved the beach … it was my childhood happy place, still is. So many memories of being at the beach with Mum. Even as an adult, I would drive across town so we could spend the day together at the beach — our bayside inner city beach. 😊
wow, you're story is beautiful, the details brought up so many similar memories of the last days with my own dad. Thank you for sharing Charlotte. I love the photos. I lived in Northern CA for several years, I LOVE the Sierra Nevadas. So many adventures in those mountains, and a magical launching place for moving on.
@Karafree I’m So thrilled that you can relate and my words touched your heart. When I think about it, my experience during that time, And where I was living just east of Tahoe in Reno at the time - the mountains were especially meaningful to me, because I was so close to them every day. I think I skied the entire winter away, I’m tired of my father each time. Bless you! I hope you are enjoying a magical weekend! ✨🤗💖
People on their deathbed tend to want to be told or at leas want to know it’s okay to go. They know who is there and who is not. I don’t think dad was truly being mean and grumpy, he just wanted to know he had the acceptance from loved ones that he could leave. Even though you experienced extreme pain and grief while this was happening, please appreciate the fact you did get to say goodbye. I last saw my dad on New Years day 1989 and 4 days later he was gone. When leaving the house that day it was assumed, “see ya next week”. Next week as we knew it never came. Never really said “goodbye”.
No doubt, your dad got you through that first performance and was also watching over when Jonathan was attacked. I believe his spirit was present when all the vitals were missed and care was promptly and correctly administered and achieved the positive result. I’d be willing to bet there’s another divine message from him to you in there someplace that only you would know and recognize. Finally, his spirit was alive when he brought the bond between you and your brother closer on that trip to the mountains. You put him in one of his favorite settings and with that he has a way to reach you from time to time. I believe messages are sent from loved ones. It could be smells, music or a remembrance in which you think “wow, was that dad (or mom) talking?”
Thank you so much for relating your story. And doing so in such a positive and uplifting way. Dad & Mom, I am sure, are quite proud of you and the person you are.
Ken, tears welling in my eyes as I read your encouraging and comforting words. Not of sadness but one of joy and celebration, with some sadness mixed in between. 🥲 I’m extremely grateful for your empathy and understanding beyond what I could know, because when you live it, you miss other perspectives. I never saw the event of my father’s passing through your eyes, I’ve ring solace and closure. I think now he passed away at just the right time. Just a few days before my husband‘s accident. Without his spirit there to guide the surgeons and comfort my first husband, he may have lost his arm. During that time, I received a lot of strength and I always wondered where that power came from? How did I manage, and receive the capabilities to move on? With my father in the arms are God, I was touched by that strengthened force. Thank you so very much for your empowering message this morning. It has made my day!
One guarantee, we all share these experiences. Everyone has their own story. I am fortunate to have had my parents until their elderly years, and knew about when they were going to pass. I believe it’s much more traumatic to lose somebody when their death is unexpected. Bless you, I know that had to of been a tough time today. Sending you much love and gratitude my friend!
Oh Charlotte, this is so beautiful and I am definitely crying. What a lot you went through in that short time. Thank you for writing this all out and sharing your experiences and reflections ❤️
Thank you for your comforting words @Jenn I love what @Ken Macko I wrote about how serendipitously my father passed away just a few days before my first husband‘s terrible accident. I know my father was with God watching over him. ✨💜🙏
@Bliss I am so glad you liked it! That blesses my heart. I’m hoping my readers receive a consoling message from my experience. Have a beautiful weekend!✨🤗✨
My heart was with you throughout this writing, Charlotte. It is difficult to lose your Dad. Then to deal with a tiger attack? I can't imagine. I'm happy you found peace in the end. Thank you for sharing this incredible piece of your life history. It shows how resilient we are as humans. Blessings to you. Lois
Those times were definitely tough ones. When I count the number of people impacted by those circumstances the I realize it wasn’t just me, but the vibration sent out reverberated to include all those lives touched by the events. For instance while my ex husband was hospitalized over 200 weren't working as a result., I trained our assistant to be on-stage with me and I continued knowing this was the only way for them to put food on the table, pay bills etc. Its a big responsibility, and that hit hard. In life these affairs built resiliency, and that I can be a thankful. Bless you!!Thank you for reading and commenting Lois✨🤗💜
I am sorry about the loss of your Dad; at least he seems to have left on a very happy note, and he went peacefully. He is in Heaven with the angels. I had a Dad who died near the end of 2022 at age 80; he died peacefully from complications of heart disease. His last days were in sedation as his body was shutting down gradually over the days. He lived an amazing life but with some physical problems. He is now in Heaven with all his friends and relatives that went before him.
Thank you Charlotte for your beautiful word and memory , and talk of his honoring and cherished spirit.
I would like to talk with you about so many things, but this isn't the place for it.
Only your graceful writing desribing and embodying the spreading of ashes into the very landscape of his soul, which we know so well from your living description.
I love this beautiful tribute to your father. You have perfectly captured the essence and love of saying goodbye. Losing our parents is a difficult journey. Your story of the love between your family is wonderful. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to perform in the show and then have your ex-husband attacked by a tiger. The pictures helped bring your memories to life. Thank you for this. I wish I had your talent to share the memories of my dad who passed on in 2002. Bless you Charlotte! 🩷
What an absolute beautiful post, Charlotte. Oh, such sadness, the passing of your parents. And how scary that Jonathon was mauled by the tiger just preceding your father's funeral. I like how you say your father is looking down on you from those beautiful mountains and your mother's ashes are dancing in the waves of the ocean. You have such a great attitude.
Thank you very much Cameron, and in the photo of my father holding my little nephew Zachary you can see he is wearing his Masonic ring. He never removed it, just like his wedding ring. My brother who is a mason and the one pictured in the photo with myself now wears it. ✨💜🙏
Wow, that’s beautifully poetic Elizabeth. Thank you! I never thought of that bench in those terms. We all have a bench to wait on for our turn. Sending you much gratitude. ✨💜✨💜✨
Exquisite my dear. You reached my soul with this one. ✨💙✨
Dear Charlotte, a beautiful and gentle walkthrough of mourning. Last night I was restacking this with four or five paragraphs; my grams' ashes are off Kings Canyon Byway! And I shared about my coping with mourning through a series of charcoal drawings--we had a two-second electric short on the "hill" and poof it was gone. Thinking of you!
Oh no! I'm sorry, I hate it when I lose a litbof writing. 🙈 Been there, done that! Thank you for where your warm thoughts. I am sure what you wrote was wonderful and comforting being that your Grams ashes are up there next to my Dad’s. What a beautiful place to take someone’s essence to live for eternity. And, what a beautiful tribute to her to dedicate your artistic talents to memorialize her memory through charcoal drawings. 💖
I haven’t been there in a while, but many family vacations were spent up at Hume lake.
Oh Charlotte - what an absolute beauty you find in Ashes💖Thank you for sharing his love with us, scattering his memory over us all...
We lose our people suits in one way or another R. H., but no matter our essence lives on to tell a new story.
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Hi Charlotte, you weave such beautiful words and descriptions, in telling your stories, straight from your heart that touch ours. Thank you. 🙏❤️😇
Thank you so very much @Simone Senisin it blesses my heart to hear you say I touch hearts. I am so happy you liked it and it has meaning for you in your life. Have a beautiful day, and bless you!✨💜🤗
Bless you too Charlotte. I am off to the beach for a swim today, it’s hot down here 🌞 I scattered my mother on the beach I grew up on — as per her wishes. So, any beach I am on, I know she is with me. Thank you. 🥰
Beautiful @Simone Senisin her essence living forever with the sands of time. ⏳💖
She loved the beach … it was my childhood happy place, still is. So many memories of being at the beach with Mum. Even as an adult, I would drive across town so we could spend the day together at the beach — our bayside inner city beach. 😊
wow, you're story is beautiful, the details brought up so many similar memories of the last days with my own dad. Thank you for sharing Charlotte. I love the photos. I lived in Northern CA for several years, I LOVE the Sierra Nevadas. So many adventures in those mountains, and a magical launching place for moving on.
@Karafree I’m So thrilled that you can relate and my words touched your heart. When I think about it, my experience during that time, And where I was living just east of Tahoe in Reno at the time - the mountains were especially meaningful to me, because I was so close to them every day. I think I skied the entire winter away, I’m tired of my father each time. Bless you! I hope you are enjoying a magical weekend! ✨🤗💖
A few things come to mind as I read.
People on their deathbed tend to want to be told or at leas want to know it’s okay to go. They know who is there and who is not. I don’t think dad was truly being mean and grumpy, he just wanted to know he had the acceptance from loved ones that he could leave. Even though you experienced extreme pain and grief while this was happening, please appreciate the fact you did get to say goodbye. I last saw my dad on New Years day 1989 and 4 days later he was gone. When leaving the house that day it was assumed, “see ya next week”. Next week as we knew it never came. Never really said “goodbye”.
No doubt, your dad got you through that first performance and was also watching over when Jonathan was attacked. I believe his spirit was present when all the vitals were missed and care was promptly and correctly administered and achieved the positive result. I’d be willing to bet there’s another divine message from him to you in there someplace that only you would know and recognize. Finally, his spirit was alive when he brought the bond between you and your brother closer on that trip to the mountains. You put him in one of his favorite settings and with that he has a way to reach you from time to time. I believe messages are sent from loved ones. It could be smells, music or a remembrance in which you think “wow, was that dad (or mom) talking?”
Thank you so much for relating your story. And doing so in such a positive and uplifting way. Dad & Mom, I am sure, are quite proud of you and the person you are.
Ken, tears welling in my eyes as I read your encouraging and comforting words. Not of sadness but one of joy and celebration, with some sadness mixed in between. 🥲 I’m extremely grateful for your empathy and understanding beyond what I could know, because when you live it, you miss other perspectives. I never saw the event of my father’s passing through your eyes, I’ve ring solace and closure. I think now he passed away at just the right time. Just a few days before my husband‘s accident. Without his spirit there to guide the surgeons and comfort my first husband, he may have lost his arm. During that time, I received a lot of strength and I always wondered where that power came from? How did I manage, and receive the capabilities to move on? With my father in the arms are God, I was touched by that strengthened force. Thank you so very much for your empowering message this morning. It has made my day!
One guarantee, we all share these experiences. Everyone has their own story. I am fortunate to have had my parents until their elderly years, and knew about when they were going to pass. I believe it’s much more traumatic to lose somebody when their death is unexpected. Bless you, I know that had to of been a tough time today. Sending you much love and gratitude my friend!
Thank you. Your response has made not just my day, but the whole weekend. Double love and gratitude to you in return.
I hope to meet you someday in the flesh Ken, and give you a big hug! 🤗 Until that time, here are some big virtual ones! 🤗💖🤗💖🤗 @Ken Macko
Me too. You’re one of my faves here 😉
Oh Charlotte, this is so beautiful and I am definitely crying. What a lot you went through in that short time. Thank you for writing this all out and sharing your experiences and reflections ❤️
Thank you for your comforting words @Jenn I love what @Ken Macko I wrote about how serendipitously my father passed away just a few days before my first husband‘s terrible accident. I know my father was with God watching over him. ✨💜🙏
Yes, I think he must have been called to that higher purpose! That is a wonderful, comforting thought ❤️.
I thought so too, and one I’d not thought of until I read Men’s comment ✨💜
How wonderful that he was able to see it that way, and shared that with you 💕❤️✨
Thank you for sharing this emotional piece Charlotte, it looks like a beautiful resting place.
@Bliss I am so glad you liked it! That blesses my heart. I’m hoping my readers receive a consoling message from my experience. Have a beautiful weekend!✨🤗✨
My heart was with you throughout this writing, Charlotte. It is difficult to lose your Dad. Then to deal with a tiger attack? I can't imagine. I'm happy you found peace in the end. Thank you for sharing this incredible piece of your life history. It shows how resilient we are as humans. Blessings to you. Lois
Those times were definitely tough ones. When I count the number of people impacted by those circumstances the I realize it wasn’t just me, but the vibration sent out reverberated to include all those lives touched by the events. For instance while my ex husband was hospitalized over 200 weren't working as a result., I trained our assistant to be on-stage with me and I continued knowing this was the only way for them to put food on the table, pay bills etc. Its a big responsibility, and that hit hard. In life these affairs built resiliency, and that I can be a thankful. Bless you!!Thank you for reading and commenting Lois✨🤗💜
I am sorry about the loss of your Dad; at least he seems to have left on a very happy note, and he went peacefully. He is in Heaven with the angels. I had a Dad who died near the end of 2022 at age 80; he died peacefully from complications of heart disease. His last days were in sedation as his body was shutting down gradually over the days. He lived an amazing life but with some physical problems. He is now in Heaven with all his friends and relatives that went before him.
Thank you Charlotte for your beautiful word and memory , and talk of his honoring and cherished spirit.
I would like to talk with you about so many things, but this isn't the place for it.
Only your graceful writing desribing and embodying the spreading of ashes into the very landscape of his soul, which we know so well from your living description.
I love this beautiful tribute to your father. You have perfectly captured the essence and love of saying goodbye. Losing our parents is a difficult journey. Your story of the love between your family is wonderful. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to perform in the show and then have your ex-husband attacked by a tiger. The pictures helped bring your memories to life. Thank you for this. I wish I had your talent to share the memories of my dad who passed on in 2002. Bless you Charlotte! 🩷
What an absolute beautiful post, Charlotte. Oh, such sadness, the passing of your parents. And how scary that Jonathon was mauled by the tiger just preceding your father's funeral. I like how you say your father is looking down on you from those beautiful mountains and your mother's ashes are dancing in the waves of the ocean. You have such a great attitude.
This is a wonderful tribute to your father, and family, Charlotte. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you very much Cameron, and in the photo of my father holding my little nephew Zachary you can see he is wearing his Masonic ring. He never removed it, just like his wedding ring. My brother who is a mason and the one pictured in the photo with myself now wears it. ✨💜🙏
Thank you for pointing it out! I had missed it as my eyes were drawn towards the bolo tie, another out of fashion thing that I love.
It is awesome that the ring was able to be passed down to your brother!
I have the bolo tie. It was worse for war because my Dad wore it for years. I took the tied part ofbitvsnd made a necklace! 😍😍😍
It is really great that you were able to repurpose it into a necklace!
Wow, that’s beautifully poetic Elizabeth. Thank you! I never thought of that bench in those terms. We all have a bench to wait on for our turn. Sending you much gratitude. ✨💜✨💜✨
Oh Elizabeth, thank you so much! I feel like time guiding my pen! ✨💜🙏🤗
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