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Vetty's avatar

Gentle peace to you in the space you find yourself with your beloved mother. I have been there too, the child from too far away, forgotten but still recognised. My own dear Mumma once said to me 'I don't know who you are but you're lovely'. It was enough.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Oh, this is indeed lovely, Vetty, what a precious memory 🙏

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Kathleen Schmidt's avatar

Almut--it is so difficult and intense when what we thought would be, is not, not even close to what we imagine. I'm so sorry that this is that time for you...too many uncertainties combined with loss. I'm so glad, though, the love of mother and child was awakened in your mother...to recognize you with a warmth in her soul. And you shared tears of love, and joy and hope...that which binds generations together. Peace be with you on your journey though this time. 🙏

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Bless you, dear Kathleen, for your kind and wise words. May this whole world recognize what binds generations together also.

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MartyRaths DonnaBuell's avatar

We are holding you, Chuck, Hannah, your mother and all who love her, in our hearts.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Much thanks, this is so good to know, dear friends.

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Carol Ann Vaughn Cross, Ph.D.'s avatar

This is Beautiful. Praying for you.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you, Carol, blessings also to you.

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Bernd Herbek's avatar

Das klingt nicht gut, was Sie momentan erleben, Frau Furchert

In vergleichbaren Situationen meines Lebens habe ich mich in den letzten 25 Jahren immer an meinen Konfirmationsspruch gehalten ( Jesaja 40,31 )

Wenn ich nicht irre, dann haben Sie auch diesen Konfimandensspruch. Versuchen Sie es, ich bete für Sie.

Liebe Grüße von Bernd Herbek

What you're experiencing right now doesn't sound good, Ms. Furchert.

In similar situations in my life over the past 25 years, I've always held on to my confirmation verse (Isaiah 40:31).

If I'm not mistaken, you also have this confirmation verse. Try it, I'm praying for you.

Best wishes from Bernd Herbek

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Many thanks, dear Bernd, I think inbetween spaces are like this. They belong to the road even if we do not like them much while we are in them. Much thanks for reminding us of the eagle who stayed faithful and flies high 😇

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Ce's avatar

What a touching image of you and your dear Mother- warmed my heart. Sending prayers and kind thoughts your way in hopes for calm centering in this time of liminal space. Find time for much needed Rest as we see more clearly in still water than waves 🙏❤️. And, as always, thank you for your insightful poetic writing-so helpful for my spiritual journey!

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Much thanks, Ce, I am glad to hear how my writing arrives in your heart. Much blessings for your journey.

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Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

Almut, such a beautiful moment in such a hard place. May you find peace there and we await your words here...Much love.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

So lovely to hear, Linda, thank you. 🙏

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Christine Vaughan Davies's avatar

Oh friend, thanks for this update on all that is going on with you. I'm holding you and your family in my heart. Your words here are so gentle for all of us in an in-between state. The thresholds can be so profound if we're not overwhelmed by them.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you, thank you, dear friend. Somehow I am not a fan of thresholds 😇 😎

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sally's avatar

Praying for you and all your family and you travel your various roads.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Blessings to you, Sally 🙏

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Donna Wessel Walker's avatar

Peace to you and God's loving presence with you, in closeness with your mother so near and yet so far, and with Chuck and little one so far and yet so near in your heart. You do not need to stretch to connect them all; all are enclosed with you in loving embrace.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you for that lovely image, Donna !

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Carol Spencer's avatar

Thank you, Almut. Concerned about you, your husband, your mother, your little one. May you know love and peace and wisdom within your family - and in your "village."

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you for your concern, dear Carol. Love and wisdom and peace, yes, may we all know it and not forget it.

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Cindy Modlin Adams's avatar

I’m sorry you’re having to go through such a tough time, the downs, sorrows seem more intense right now so be kind to yourself I am glad you’re able to find some moments of peace and thanks. You are blessed and a blessing to us.🙏🏻

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Thank you, Cindy, it is nourishment to hear that even my thin places still hold blessings for this community 🙏

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Carolanne Brown's avatar

Thank you for recognizing and celebrating liminal places and spaces.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Oh, that is so lovely said and recognized, Carolanne 🙏

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

This is lovely. Blessings in this in-between time.

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

And blessings to you, also, Mary.

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