Bereavement

3catwoman3

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90. I'm so glad I saw your post and learned about kintsugi.

Thu Feb 10, 2022, 03:44 PM

Feb 2022

Last edited Fri Feb 11, 2022, 07:17 PM - Edit history (1)

I have a ceramic pot that was given to me long ago by my younger brother and only sibling. He died way too young at only 23, way back in 1978. A scuba diving adventure gone awry.

Several years ago, the pot got broken. I no longer remember how, but I could not bring myself to part with it. A few big pieces and lots of little ones. My husband is very handy with mending things, and did get it back together, after a fashion, but it is pretty fragile.

I am going to see if I can find someone who practices this art. The cup in your picture is beautiful. My mended pot is in shades of bluish green, and I think mending it with silver would be quite pretty.

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The strangest and most beautiful thing happened today at mom's funneral. [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2022 OP

How marvelous! Your beloved mom was able to send you a sign 💫 😇 MLAA Jan 2022 #1

I really think she did. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #7

Wow! My wonderful husband and is 25 years older than I am so I've been MLAA Jan 2022 #8

I think he will, MLAA. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #10

Weird, my hall light just went on by itself. That has never happened before. MLAA Jan 2022 #17

Possibly. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #18

Thanx for sharing your story. Botany Jan 2022 #2

(((((She))))) FalloutShelter Jan 2022 #3

About a month homegirl Jan 2022 #41

That is such a gift. FalloutShelter Jan 2022 #47

Sheesh - I heard my dad's voice, announcing himself like his answering machine message did. calimary Feb 2022 #87

That's so Sweet and Peaceful, she.. Cha Jan 2022 #4

You have been such a good friend to me. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #12

💙Aww.. as have you Cha Jan 2022 #21

A beautiful tribute to your mom. mia Jan 2022 #5

Peace. Totally Tunsie Jan 2022 #6

That is beautiful. Be well. Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #9

What a wonderful sign.. luvs2sing Jan 2022 #11

I got chills reading your post kimbutgar Jan 2022 #13

Good to know you had the signs too, Kim. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #23

Yes! I had that same feeling when my mother passed away. woodsprite Jan 2022 #38

+1 kimbutgar Jan 2022 #51

That sort of thing happened to me too, and I'm an atheist. BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #14

How comforting that you little loved one was being cared for by your Dad. 💗 MLAA Jan 2022 #22

Yes, so much so that I found myself crying "happy" tears. BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #27

What was your little one's name? MLAA Jan 2022 #36

Spike... BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #39

That is funny a 7 pound Spike! Like a Great Dane named Tiny. 😊 MLAA Jan 2022 #42

that's a good name for it NJCher Jan 2022 #43

I've heard "golden tears." soldierant Jan 2022 #60

BP, nothing crazy about any of this. I related downthread about my mom. I have niyad Jan 2022 #61

It IS very comforting. BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #63

How beautiful! I would definitely take that as a sign from your mom! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2022 #15

There will be signs. When my mother died, I felt the most loving, universal hug japple Jan 2022 #16

blessings kanda Jan 2022 #19

I am sorry for your losses, Kanda. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #79

I am glad she sent a sign to you. If you believe, you will see and hear. LoisB Jan 2022 #20

That's a beautiful and peaceful experience. brer cat Jan 2022 #24

{{{{She}}}} Hekate Jan 2022 #25

So glad your Mom sent you a sign, She! SheltieLover Jan 2022 #26

May you find peace in the loving memories of your mother FakeNoose Jan 2022 #28

💐❤️💐❤️💐 Tumbulu Jan 2022 #29

staying open is the key NJCher Jan 2022 #45

❤️ Tumbulu Feb 2022 #70

Yes, there are signs bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 #30

Go In Peace IA8IT Jan 2022 #31

That's a wonderful story. My father-in-law was a prankster. rsdsharp Jan 2022 #32

As a non-believer myself, I understand your experience as I felt something similar when my mom died Moostache Jan 2022 #33

there are theories NJCher Jan 2022 #50

That's where I fall too. BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #65

After my dad died appleannie1 Jan 2022 #34

One sales rep. who worked for husband had a photo of his immediate family at the cemetary sprinkleeninow Jan 2022 #35

Spirit can manipulate the physical. I'm happy for you! Karadeniz Jan 2022 #37

That is beautiful and comforting. Love never dies. Tanuki Jan 2022 #40

We love you. ❤️😘 NurseJackie Jan 2022 #44

Love you back, NJ. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #48

Beautiful... CaptainTruth Jan 2022 #46

On the one year anniversary of my son's death BadgerMom Jan 2022 #49

No one should have to bury their child. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #80

What a beautiful sign from your mom, sheshe2! I have tears in highplainsdem Jan 2022 #52

You told me their would be signs. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #62

Once it happens to you, BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #66

here's my story NJCher Jan 2022 #53

That's so cool. BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #67

The day my husband died in 1988, as we were toasting him with a very special bottle of wine OMGWTF Jan 2022 #54

Our hearts are not initially big enough to hold our beloved ones fully in our mourning lostnfound Jan 2022 #55

I'm so glad I saw your post and learned about kintsugi. 3catwoman3 Feb 2022 #90

I think that's a beautiful idea. lostnfound Feb 2022 #91

Love and hugs,she. gademocrat7 Jan 2022 #56

At my dad's graveside service dflprincess Jan 2022 #57

Kids and pets are more open to these experiences BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #68

(((((((((((((she)))))))))))) Thank you so much for sharing your mom's wonderful niyad Jan 2022 #58

Thank you my dear. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #69

Here is an odd experience I have been meaning to share here. 3catwoman3 Jan 2022 #59

Thank you for sharing. Blessings. WheelWalker Jan 2022 #64

I think so too, and I'm not religious, either, but this was a spiritual experience Rhiannon12866 Feb 2022 #71

You will ALWAYS BlueMTexpat Feb 2022 #72

Physics Icanthinkformyself Feb 2022 #73

What a beautiful thread! Thanks for sharing, sheshe2. You inspired so many heartfelt stories BComplex Feb 2022 #74

I am so glad others shared their experiences. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #82

I almost never bookmark threads, sheshe2, but I've bookmarked this one, both for highplainsdem Feb 2022 #75

That is a good idea, highplainsdem. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #83

My condolences pandr32 Feb 2022 #76

I believe you Jilly_in_VA Feb 2022 #77

That is beautiful, Jilly. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #84

I have received strong signs from loved ones who passed. murielm99 Feb 2022 #78

Hugs to you as well, murielm. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #85

Beautiful, and you are most probably right, she was free and wanted you to know. Escurumbele Feb 2022 #81

How blessed you are to have a lovely confirmation your mommy is free & released from a body that The_REAL_Ecumenist Feb 2022 #86

What an amazing experience. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2022 #88

I do and I love you. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #89

Lights blinked the day my Dad passed. Going to Canada Jul 2022 #92

The day MrsK passed kozar Jul 2022 #93

Thank you, Koz. sheshe2 Jul 2022 #94