C'MON INTO THE LIGHT ON THURSDAY

Coming Into the LIGHT

APRILS FOOL DAY 2010

No joke

Let the light in, always. Always look to the light, to the rays of HOPE, of the promise . . .

Good morning Thursday, good morning indeed ~ ~ ~


The little seed huddled in the dark is protected from the cold. It germinates silently in the dark, moist soil. I've watched, I've planted them myself... tamped the ground and forgotten or just trusted that when the time is right... the warmth of spring and once the light and warmth found just the proper timing... Those little seeds would find their way coming into the light ~

 Just when ready, the warmth of the newly strengthened sun brings it forth to the surface, to form a bud, grow a wee bit stronger, soak up the light and eventually burst forth and bloom. Often surprising me... with its growth, with its beauty and its announcing itself! "

I AM HERE, I HAVE FOUND MY WAY INTO THE LIGHT, NOW WATCH ME, ADMIRE ME, ENJOY ME AS I GROW!"

Speaking of growing... Lily the Black bear and cubbie HOPE left the den yesterday and were gone, and gone, and gone... More than 800 viewers watched the den cam more than 16 hours and it was "empty" no girls! They were seen 25 feet away cuddled up sleeping... They are getting out and about! HOPE is learning to climb trees, is exploring, is coming into the light... Leaving us at computer screens, going through "Bear Withdrawal" and tears were splashing across cyperspace yesterday... She is growing, moving and exploring and "we just are not ready"... sound familiar??? http://www.bear.org/
to read and see the den, Lily and HOPE I hope!







There are times when you must plant a seed and wait.

Sit quietly and let nature nurture the seed. For by doing nothing, the seed will germinate and bring forth it’s bloom.

We do indeed reap what we sow.  Seeds sown with turmoil, misdeeds, trouble,  are thwarted in their growth if not tended and nurtured.

When life's' circumstances of pain, illness, grief or loss and trauma are sown in seeds, they germinate at their own pace, requiring many hands to support their care and tend to their nurturing. 

For each journey back to the light is unique. There is a season for everything. And so it is with grief. We cannot rush the seasons, nor dictate their length. We must allow the seasons to come, and to change. Just as grief can be a long dark night, eventually the sun will rise again. The hope for today and for a better tomorrow will return.


Slowly perhaps, but the hope flickers dimly at first, then grows stronger over time. Then the time comes where one realizes the need to choose their path into healing and healthy ways of being and then doing . . . and so it is.



The message being.


Lend a light. Be the light, for someone in the cold dark space of loss, grief or depression. That space moistened many tears, that table covered by krumpled kleenex.

They too will benefit from the pull the light has on all of us. Provide them with warmth and light. \

A waiting bright space where they can feel the warmth. This is in my opinion best done with a warm smile, a cup of coffee, a gift of your time, a gift of your caring friendship. A copy of Healing Heartaches with a note saying to read it when the time feels right to them, a message saying that you have read it, what it meant to you or to others along the way... But not just Healing Heartaches; there are many great reads that speak to the heart... What are some of your favorites; books or sayings that touch your heart and fill your soul ? Share them with a friend who will benefit. Just speak from your heart, or refer them to someplace or something that will.






We do not know the moment when the light will reach them. So stay strong, be patient, and just offer caring and support.

For many, the grief seed is planted deep.

The flower cannot be jerked form the soil on demand, nor can the heavy hearted be dragged from their grief, but must be coaxed by warmth, and light and time. Gently nurtured…. try to not give the answers ... just listen compassionately to the stories and the questions... Heart already knows the answers . . . It needs no interpretations, just to hear self ...






And so my friends, provide the light. Gift the warmth of your caring and nurturing to someone in pain. Be not demanding, nor dismissive of the very real sorrow and the desire to linger longer in the comfort of grief. For when the griever is ready, you may have provided the light needed nudge them into the warmth of healing.




“A smile is the lighting system of the face, the cooling system of the head and the heating system of the heart” Author Unknown

It is April 01... April Fools Day!
I was going to play an April fools joke on myself today and not blog at all... but decided that would be a cruel joke to me and to YOU... so ... April Fool . . .

The fire here is burning brightly . . . the embers are hot, hot, hot ... Sending prayers and thoughts of healing energies, hope and messages to those who asked of what you want, want you need!

YOU know the content, it's on its way, on the winds.

There are some powerful angels on this side, on the other side... Together we are a fearless force, with bear spirit...

For:

Chris, prayers, thoughts and many who continue to wrap you in their arms, many have written me asking that I remind you that YOU need no interpretations of angels... after all they are YOUR angels!

Jilly, wishing you a STRONGER day today and sure that Lily the Black Bear and baby HOPE are at your house since they were not in their den yesterday, know that many are writing me to ask about YOU, to send prayers and hugs. If you want to send Jill a message you may do so, to encourage, love and send her best wishes, mention this blogspot, and keep em upbeat at www.caringbridge.org/visit/jillschub

Cindy: our thoughts and prayers are with you up there in DC land as you fight Cancer... you are not alone, we all are with you from across the country here, feel our energy, our strength, and know that we are fighting alongside you.

Denise, you are a survivor, a care-giver, a strong woman... Many stand in "awe" of all that you have travelled through and now are doing, may it comfort you to know that you have much support ~

Jim, there are many resources around, stand tall, find others to share with, get heard, feel the blessings of great docs, a great wife who is there to walk through this with you... We are with you as well, holding you in thoughts and prayer.

Judi Moga, one more treatment... rest, you are a Warrior, you have seen what warriors are made of along your career... you have learned from the best! We will stand with you as you move into your day, with amazing grace and gratitude for what you do for so many... Thank you

My dear Tink, MS better run for the hills before Shauna runs over it on her bike in April ~ You are an inspiration to many, we will Stand For YOU and Stand With YOU, STAND UP, STOMP, LIVE, LAUGH, and know we are with you always, RIDE ON Shauna

For all the other warriors, survivors I am here to tell you:

CANCER SUCKS

But,

YOU ARE AMAZING,

STAND UP

S T O M P

CELEBRATE YOU

YOU DESERVE IT,

YOU ARE YOUR BEST RESOURCE

YOU ARE THE ONLY YOU IN THE WORLD

SO

TAKE BEST CARE OF YOU

AND JOIN WITH ME

IN

SENDING HEALING ENERGY

TO THOSE THAT NEED US TO

Wherever you are today

Whatever you are doing

Know that I wish you enough

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Walk In Beauty,

author of

Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life

http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/