tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388544345795341497.post2962382599722227399..comments2015-11-20T06:20:40.170-05:00Comments on Hope-filled Leigh: this and that and quillingHopeLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04513530299768593371noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388544345795341497.post-40642829894123856642014-01-09T23:33:42.651-05:002014-01-09T23:33:42.651-05:00I know just what you mean about Jenn. I think in s...I know just what you mean about Jenn. I think in some ways I got closer to her during this final year than ever before. Which means that I miss her more than I might have otherwise. Val is right, there's no need to justify the feelings. Much love to you!Nikki Starcat Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901355620720381016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388544345795341497.post-89199139768458799272014-01-07T08:56:07.871-05:002014-01-07T08:56:07.871-05:00I believe that everyone is entitled to experience ...I believe that everyone is entitled to experience grief in whatever way they need to. No one should justify their grief in terms of quantifying the relationship they had with someone. You loved Jenn. She was a truly special person. You two connected within the heart. Her physical presence in your life and in the world is missed and your heart is sad about that. No one can judge how long or how anyone grieves. I lost a friend I only knew for 4 years back in 1992. I still have moments of grieving him. The sting does get better over time, but whenever you think of her over the years of your life, your heart will be reminded that she is no longer physically here. The pain will be mixed with more joy during those moments over time. I think it is totally OK to allow your body, mind and spirit to go through whatever it feels it needs to.<br /><br />By the way, you are "the best wife and mother" just by being YOU. Enjoy this chilly January. It's great to see the creative outlets you are tapping into!! Hugs, Valdreaming in mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351781973941395751noreply@blogger.com