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<channel><title><![CDATA[Blog4Change.org - Comments for article: Today is my birthday]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.blog4change.org]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>webmaster@blog4change.org</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:30:26 UTC</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Today is my birthday]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/675/1/Today-is-my-birthday/Page1.html#Comment3547</link><description><![CDATA[What a wonderful open door God has plcaed before the church of today. A pagan world, weary and sick, often distrusting its own modern gods. A saving gospel strangely entrusted to us unworthy messengers. A divine Book with unused resources of glory and power. Ah, what a marvelous opportunity, my brethren! J. Gresham Machen, God Transcendent, page 154. Joe   we  got ourselves a God!!!!!!!!!!<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Michael at 1:14 am, Mon 23rd Apr 2012]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Michael)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:14:26 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/675/1/Today-is-my-birthday/Page1.html#Comment3547</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is my birthday]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/675/1/Today-is-my-birthday/Page1.html#Comment812</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Katrina.. a subject I know a reasonable amount about, both personally and professionaly. You see, Ive had 4 family members commit suicide (at different times), and nursed almost (but not quite) countless numbers of patients on thier last day of life. You have asked how you can let go - well who says you have to let go.. I say no - dont. 

but I can give you some words that "may" help. 

The pain in losing a loved one while difficult - can be reduced in the way you think about them and death. Death only can take away the ablility to hug someone and hear their reply - not your ability to  remember them, talk to them, honor them, laugh with and at them, see them in your minds eye. 

There are alot of things you can do to honor them - from helping others, by living your life better, to learning more, to smiling at a stranger - the list is endless, however - you need to allow it to occur. 

Yes there are the various susbscribers to different grieving processes - I've learnt most of them. I personally think theroy is a poor second to application. 

Why dont you get a river stone, smoothed my the waves - and place it in your pocket - when ever your feeling down feel it and hold it. Yes its symbolic - a rock, firm, steadfast, solid - much like what I am sure your relationship with your mum is like. 

I suggest you dont need to let go, rather hold them tight, love them as you always have. If you believe in religion then you can know it must be a better place than here - why would you want someone you love to be here when there is a nicer place they can be - isnt that real love? If you dont believe in some form of after life - and thats perfectly ok as well, then you still have the memories, the love and the light they bought you - how great is that ? What a blessing you have had !

Death is a illusion in my opinion- the only thing that dies is when its not rememberd and Im sure you will never forget.

Things like houses - are just that, things - worthless in the end - hold onto the real - love, light, laughter and all will fall in place. 

I hope it helps in some degree.. my love to you and your family.<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Troy Nurse at 11:24 pm, Tue 10th Nov 2009]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Troy Nurse)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:24:56 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/675/1/Today-is-my-birthday/Page1.html#Comment812</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is my birthday]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/675/1/Today-is-my-birthday/Page1.html#Comment639</link><description><![CDATA[I cannot offer solace from your pain , but I hope that you will find some comfort to know you had a wonderful relationship with her.
Its so difficult losing a parent, and when you lose the family home too... it marks an end of an era. Your Mum will watch over you and love you, and she will send you love in your tears and love in your laughter, take care...<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Katrina at 11:22 am, Fri 2nd Oct 2009]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Katrina)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:22:06 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/675/1/Today-is-my-birthday/Page1.html#Comment639</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is my birthday]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/675/1/Today-is-my-birthday/Page1.html#Comment641</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you, thank you, thank you...what a wonderful, comforting reply.  Today my home is up for an estate sale, so everything's going...It really does mark the end of an era.

Oh, the love that is within my heart for Momma cannot be described.  We had our disagreements, but the love is deeper than anything I could ever say.

She will forever be in my heart and thoughts...I feel her around me, too.  God bless...

A mother is forever...<br/><br/>
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