Grandmothers are famous for their hearty meals and fresh baked cookies, their abundant hugs and kisses, and their insistent desire to spoil their grandchildren. Times spent at grandma's house are often marked by love, laughter, and contentment. In fact, grandmothers are often responsible for bringing the whole family together. Because grandmothers are such a source of joy for their grandchildren, they are always sorely missed when they pass away. To lose a grandmother is to lose a most valuable family member. Many grandchildren find a peace and solace after the loss of their grandmother by expressing their feelings through poetry.
This poem is dedicated to the life time founder of this blog who is sadly asleep in heaven watching over me and helping me feel inspired.
My heart never felt so much pain
The sky came together and dropped lots of rain
I thought my life was coming to an end
All I know is I will never give in
You were the reason I became who I am
You hold my life in the palm of your hand
You showed me right from wrong
But the day you died everything went wrong
You knew me oh so well
The day you died my heart fell
I will never forget you until I die
Maybe someday we will meet up in the sky
I know the lord took you cause it was time
But he should of let me say the right goodbye
I think of you from day to day
Wondering what you would think of me today.
Dealing Positively with the Loss of a loved one
The following list can be very supportive in our effort to cope with the departure of a loved one. If you find any of these helpful, write them down with large letters and place them where you can see them often. Feel free to alter them so that they apply more appropriately to your own specific needs. You could also make a cassette with such messages to play while in deep relaxation or as you fall asleep. Share these thoughts with others.
- I am an eternal soul and have the power to live an abundant and meaningful life. All is within me. I feel secure, protected and tranquil.
- My loved one is an eternal, immortal soul who continues to live in another dimension more beautiful than the one in which I currently exist.
- Since my loved one is very well and far closer to his or her true divine nature, I can be glad for him/her and can give joy to myself and to those around me.
- Everything happens according to wise and just divine laws which give us the lessons we need for our spiritual evolution. For some reason, it was best for my loved one to move on to another level of existence and for me continue on here, without him or her.
- Everyone on this earth has lost loved ones. This is a natural and universal aspect of material existence.
- The departure of the soul from the restrictions of the temporary physical body is a beautiful liberation from a very limited incarnated state.
- The loss of my loved one is a great opportunity for spiritual development through the cultivation of inner power, tranquillity, security and self-acceptance.
- I accept the perfection of the Divine Laws, and I release God, myself and all others for any responsibility for what is happening to me.
- My loved one would want me to be happy and to continue my life creatively and beautifully.
- I am a pure divine being and deserve unconditional love. I am acceptable, lovable and interesting as I am.
- The loss of a loved one is not related to guilt or punishment but, is instead, a great opportunity for spiritual development and inner growth.
- No one can be responsible for someone elses death. Each soul has selected the hour and the place when he or she will leave. Others are simply the instruments we use for our departure.
- I can, even now, correct my relationship with my loved one with inner communication and prayer.
- I open myself to my brothers and sisters in the family of humanity who are now sharing this planet. My loved one would want me to do so.
- I share with others my sorrow and joy.
- I find meaning in myself and my life by relating, serving, creating and evolving.
- Life is a divine gift and it is my duty to use it to benefit myself and others.
- Today, 40,000 parents have lost their children. Tomorrow, another 40, 000 parents will lose their children. I am not alone in pain. Departure from the physical body is a natural part of life on earth.
- There is one universal life force, expressing itself through all beings. The same consciousness that expressed itself through my loved one is now expressing itself through every being around me. When loving and offering to others, I love and offer to him/her as well.