To Every Thing There is a Season

[TonyiaR7]

Thank you for your enormous outpour of love, comfort and support regarding the death of my mother, in particular, and my father-in-law, Isaac, who passed a month after my mom, Miss Mary. They were exactly 10 years apart in age. Fortunately, he passed at 96 with Alzheimer’s. It was time to end the torment and suffering.

I have cried enough. I have mourned. Soon it will be my birthday on Labor Day and my mother passed 3 days later. We had a grand time together the day before her passing. We sang spirituals, quoted scripture, talked, ate dinner together, watched some TV, giggled. I put her to bed, and the next day instead of lunch. . . Her spirt is with God. I sat holding her hand for hours. I was happy and jubilant on the day of her burial, What a glorious day! No more tears, suffering, or pain.

And to those who loss parents, friends, relatives, love ones, acquaintances or a neighbor. Even with some of our losses and gains with MS. My heart is with you. I empathize greatly. May you have comfort & peace. With life, and with MS, … One must not have a spirit of fear. Stay strong.

To everything (turn, turn, turn)

There is a season (turn, turn, turn)

And a time to every purpose, under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die

A time to plant, a time to reap

A time to kill, a time to heal

A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything (turn, turn, turn)

There is a season (turn, turn, turn)

And a time to every purpose, under heaven

A time to build up, a time to break down

A time to dance, a time to mourn

A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together

To everything (turn, turn, turn)

There is a season (turn, turn, turn)

And a time to every purpose, under heaven

A time of love, a time of hate

A time of war, a time of peace

A time you may embrace, a time to refrain from embracing

To everything (turn, turn, turn)

There is a season (turn, turn, turn)

And a time to every purpose, under heaven

A time to gain, a time to lose

A time to rend, a time to sew

A time for love, a time for hate

A time for peace, I swear it's not too late

[jimeka]

I haven’t heard that song in quite some time. Thank you, it’s so appropriate for what’s going on in the world at this moment. Take care, blessings Jimeka 🤗

[BlanketTime1]

i've noticed since my dad died that my emotions seem right on the surface, or at least recently they have. at first i was numb, more focused on my mum, comforting her. and i was grateful he wasn't suffering anymore (he had parkinson's), but for the last month everything makes me cry. it goes in cycles, i think. still sending you 🤗.

[TonyiaR7 in reply to BlanketTime1]

I cry in cycles like I have PMS. But at least my goal is not to cry on Labor Day (my birthday) or the anniversary of her death 3 days later. I had moments I had to be numb when my father in law passed I had to deal with the emotions of my other family

It is good to cry. I may cry but I will definitely be happy! I cry every time my sons come home and they will be home on Labor Day. I want to smile for myself as well as them. Maybe through tears. But not mourning on that day. It’s work to mourn, and I am exhausted.

I send🥰 to you. It is no right or wrong way, BlanketTime1. I am sorry for your loss. I remember when I loss my dad and had to comfort my mom. I stayed numb until she passed. I did not realize it. I dealt with both deaths around Thanksgiving/Christmas. Thinking more of dad. Finally. Take care. It will be a some time, that is what my pastor told me.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Thank you, TonyiaR7 , for this lovely post. It’s tough to see your loved ones suffer, and it’s so bittersweet to no longer have them on earth. They will always be in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers. 🤗

[twooldcrows]

so wonderfully wrote ..sorry for all of the loss but like you have said it is for what is to happen in our lives but terrible in the loosing them the compassion of being about to talk and doing things but we still can talk to them for they are always with us ...i truly believe they are ...memories are great ...living your future ...love and much happiness to help you ....take care and be safe...there is never any right words and time for the grieving ...

[JTZES]

That is how I was answer this due to the Title of the post. This song was taken directly from the bible.

Stay strong!!!

[TonyiaR7 in reply to JTZES]

Yes. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.