Comments on: Dia de los Muertos

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:55:26 +0000

magpie | please continue to share your heart with the world. your ability to capture the emotion from your loss, serves as the seed to help plants heal and grow where others’ tears gently weep.

simeon.
just beautiful.
you are remembered sweet angel.

By: Juanita

Juanita — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:07:23 +0000

I just came across your blog this evening. Your heart-wrenching story touched me in a deep way. I, too, lost a son named Simeon three years ago tomorrow. Your ability to share your immense sorry and loss of innocence is amazing. Thank you for sharing your story. I am holding up the light for you as you have done for me. Peace to you.

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By: Ruby

Ruby — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:32:51 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story. I read that book when I was younger, too. I’m glad for the reminder.

Your blog is a place of great sensitivity and beauty.

Brightest blessings,
Ruby

By: Jenny Schroedel

Jenny Schroedel — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:03:04 +0000

This is a wonderful post–my friend Claudia sent me the link. I also enjoyed poking around your blog tonight! Anyway, I’m at work on a book about infant loss, Naming the Child: Stories of Infant Loss (Paraclete Press, Spring 2009). I’d like to speak with you over the phone about your story, and perhaps include and excerpt/quote in my book. Would you be up for that?

If so, drop me a line at jen@dayblue.com.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Jenny

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:33:54 +0000

Magpie Ima,

It’s odd that our culture expects us to “get over” this kind of loss. One of my seminary professeors, Dr. Thena Ayers talked to me about her mother’s death and said something like: “Nothing fills in the void their passing leaves, but in time, the edges get softer.” I think that’s a good metphors for the grieving/remembering expereience, yes?

By: Magpie Ima

Magpie Ima — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:13:53 +0000

I am struck by your story and most especially by the names. Benjamin was my brother who ended his life nearly 5 years ago. He was uncle so my son Simon David, named in part after my grandmother’s first child David who died as a baby. My grandmother still aches for that baby after all these years and I continue to tiptoe around the hole my brother left. We can’t help but remember them, can we?

By: lucy

lucy — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:06:59 +0000

wishing you peace to hold your sorrow.

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By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:31:51 +0000

Thank you everyone. I actually look forward to remembering Simeon, and his story — as well as remembering my Grandfather “Buddy,” each time this special day rolls around. All Soul’s creates a space in my life to remember bittersweet things, and to honor the people I miss. The kids and I decorated our mantle as our dia de los muertos altar yesterday. It looks so festive with all it’s icons and colors. I highly recommend this holiday of remembrance!

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:20:22 +0000

Dear dear Rachelle-
This is such a beautiful piece and a wonderful remembrance of a boy so beloved. My heart aches with you as I read it. I wish you both peace.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:26:52 +0000

Let me offer my thanks for your story and my sympathies for your loss.

By: inkberryblue

inkberryblue — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:47:12 +0000

I’m so sorry. This post really struck a chord with me too ~ it mirrors my family’s story. Thank you for sharing and helping me grieve. I’m sending love and understanding to you. x

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:37:19 +0000

Yes, I would like to add my thank you for this story about Simeon whom you loved.
This day and this month I remember the sudden death of my father in November 2000.