Comments on: I had a dream… http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/ A "good enough" mom muses about alpha moms, adoption, computers, the State Of The World, Internet quirkiness, and the Kosmik All Fri, 25 May 2012 12:40:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: yote http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-143196 yote Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:46:41 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-143196 heres a link to a photo. http://prescottstreets.com/2010/08/09/yote-5/ heres a link to a photo.

http://prescottstreets.com/2010/08/09/yote-5/

]]> By: yote http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-143193 yote Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:38:50 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-143193 My deepest sympathies for your lost. Though we have never met and I never met your Mother I was very inspired by her to start documenting (photoblogging) some of my experience in Prescott. I moved here 3 years ago... almost to the day. Not long after starting school I was introduced to Granny J's Blog by a professor of mine, Dana Oswald. As a street artist I was always hoping Granny J would stumble upon my artwork and post it on her blog with her usual curiosity and wonder. But eventually I started a blog to document the street art and graffiti in Prescott. www.PrescottStreets.com I was even lucky enough to have Granny J comment once. Well long story short you mother was a huge inspiration to me and really helped have a sense of place on Prescott. I love it here and can really appreciate the little nuances like she did. My most recent piece of artwork is dedicated to your Mom. It is a Globe Mallow wildflower about 9 feet tall on the Granite Creek Trail, across the creek from Coffee Roasters back porch. I hope you can go see it. Sometimes the city takes them down... sometimes they stay forever. Again, my deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Yote My deepest sympathies for your lost. Though we have never met and I never met your Mother I was very inspired by her to start documenting (photoblogging) some of my experience in Prescott. I moved here 3 years ago… almost to the day. Not long after starting school I was introduced to Granny J’s Blog by a professor of mine, Dana Oswald. As a street artist I was always hoping Granny J would stumble upon my artwork and post it on her blog with her usual curiosity and wonder. But eventually I started a blog to document the street art and graffiti in Prescott. http://www.PrescottStreets.com
I was even lucky enough to have Granny J comment once. Well long story short you mother was a huge inspiration to me and really helped have a sense of place on Prescott. I love it here and can really appreciate the little nuances like she did. My most recent piece of artwork is dedicated to your Mom. It is a Globe Mallow wildflower about 9 feet tall on the Granite Creek Trail, across the creek from Coffee Roasters back porch. I hope you can go see it. Sometimes the city takes them down… sometimes they stay forever. Again, my deepest sympathies.

Sincerely,
Yote

]]> By: Sandy Banks http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-142914 Sandy Banks Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:22:47 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-142914 Just a few days ago I was driving with my daughter to Arizona and saw the exit sign off 17 for Prescott and thought about you and your Mom... My connection was with my father, and when he died, I grieved hard and heavy like you are about your Mom. I had several dreams - all similar to your "She's not dead" theme during the first year. I even had what I would call a 'visitation' from him and really felt his presence around me. I cried all over again when that feeling left. It takes time. He's been gone for three decades and I am older now that he was when he died. Just awhile ago I had another dream about him coming to see me and he was the age he was at his death, instead of being younger as he was in other dreams. We had a lovely chat and it was a comforting connection. When I woke up I was grateful and although I will always always miss him, I don't grieve for him. This will come for you as well.... in time. Just a few days ago I was driving with my daughter to Arizona and saw the exit sign off 17 for Prescott and thought about you and your Mom… My connection was with my father, and when he died, I grieved hard and heavy like you are about your Mom. I had several dreams - all similar to your “She’s not dead” theme during the first year. I even had what I would call a ‘visitation’ from him and really felt his presence around me. I cried all over again when that feeling left. It takes time.

He’s been gone for three decades and I am older now that he was when he died. Just awhile ago I had another dream about him coming to see me and he was the age he was at his death, instead of being younger as he was in other dreams. We had a lovely chat and it was a comforting connection. When I woke up I was grateful and although I will always always miss him, I don’t grieve for him. This will come for you as well…. in time.

]]> By: Kebba Buckley Button http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-142030 Kebba Buckley Button Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:07:05 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-142030 Kate (do I have your name right?), My husband and I live in Phoenix. We knew Julie from Prescott area Mensa dinners for the last few years; she had just lost her husband when we met. We have prayed for her health and well-being all that time. So much intellect and passion in a tiny body. One day, with 2 other friends, we drove around Prescott looking for things/sights Julie remembered from decades ago. We found an ancient walkway from one loop road to another, a huge satisfaction for Julie, as she remembered it being Right There. I jogged up and down the road until I found the actual entry point, since Julie was short of breath. Lately, the airwaves seemed, well, vacant, and I wondered if Julie was out of commission. I read today that indeed, she left 2 months ago. Please know that she is much loved and missed here. Now we pray for you and your family in this time of loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. And stay in touch if you like (kebba@kebba.com). All the best--Rev. Kebba Buckley Button and Ron Button Kate (do I have your name right?),
My husband and I live in Phoenix. We knew Julie from Prescott area Mensa dinners for the last few years; she had just lost her husband when we met. We have prayed for her health and well-being all that time. So much intellect and passion in a tiny body. One day, with 2 other friends, we drove around Prescott looking for things/sights Julie remembered from decades ago. We found an ancient walkway from one loop road to another, a huge satisfaction for Julie, as she remembered it being Right There. I jogged up and down the road until I found the actual entry point, since Julie was short of breath.
Lately, the airwaves seemed, well, vacant, and I wondered if Julie was out of commission. I read today that indeed, she left 2 months ago. Please know that she is much loved and missed here. Now we pray for you and your family in this time of loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. And stay in touch if you like (kebba@kebba.com). All the best–Rev. Kebba Buckley Button and Ron Button

]]> By: Diane http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-141205 Diane Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:11:41 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-141205 I have had such similar dreams since my Dad passed away last fall. He was also cremated and sometimes I wonder...in my dream...when I discover he is alive...well, who the heck did we cremate then? One dream was- I was standing in his house, now empty and being put up for sale, and I hear him come in the front door. I think- well, how the heck am I going to tell him why none of his things are here anymore? As Joan said so beautifully- I know I will never be the 'self' I was before. I am still trying to figure out exactly who I am now. Writing helps and blogging helps because it isn't long before people around you stop asking how you are. Reaching out as a writer and listening to others who understand is very comforting for me. Hope that it is for you too. I have had such similar dreams since my Dad passed away last fall. He was also cremated and sometimes I wonder…in my dream…when I discover he is alive…well, who the heck did we cremate then? One dream was- I was standing in his house, now empty and being put up for sale, and I hear him come in the front door. I think- well, how the heck am I going to tell him why none of his things are here anymore?

As Joan said so beautifully- I know I will never be the ’self’ I was before.

I am still trying to figure out exactly who I am now. Writing helps and blogging helps because it isn’t long before people around you stop asking how you are. Reaching out as a writer and listening to others who understand is very comforting for me. Hope that it is for you too.

]]> By: 3cmum http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140511 3cmum Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:46:04 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140511 HI. That fog will go but not for a while. Just go with it. Those of us who have been there can attest you won't ever be the same but you will find a way thought. So hang on in there. And those dreams, well enjoy them. I so look forward to mine! HI. That fog will go but not for a while. Just go with it. Those of us who have been there can attest you won’t ever be the same but you will find a way thought. So hang on in there. And those dreams, well enjoy them. I so look forward to mine!

]]> By: Joan http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140464 Joan Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:28:08 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140464 Aw Kate, I'm so sorry but it just sucks. When my mom passed I felt so adrift, like I was out lost on a raft in the middle of the ocean - no rudder, no ground in sight. This lasted quite a while and to be honest all those things you "should" do (thank you's, responsibilities) went out the window and I just gave myself permission to just "be" and not "do". I didn't start feeling like myself until about 8 mos. later, and yet, with the 3 year anniversary coming, I know I will never be the "self" I was before. Hang on tight to those you love, including yourself, and I give you permission to just "be" until you're ready for more. (And enjoy her dream visits - I look forward to mine!) Aw Kate, I’m so sorry but it just sucks. When my mom passed I felt so adrift, like I was out lost on a raft in the middle of the ocean - no rudder, no ground in sight. This lasted quite a while and to be honest all those things you “should” do (thank you’s, responsibilities) went out the window and I just gave myself permission to just “be” and not “do”. I didn’t start feeling like myself until about 8 mos. later, and yet, with the 3 year anniversary coming, I know I will never be the “self” I was before. Hang on tight to those you love, including yourself, and I give you permission to just “be” until you’re ready for more. (And enjoy her dream visits - I look forward to mine!)

]]> By: Dina http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140401 Dina Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:24:46 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140401 Sorry, Kate. I don't have any words to make you feel better... just wanted to let you know, you're in my thoughts. Sorry, Kate. I don’t have any words to make you feel better… just wanted to let you know, you’re in my thoughts.

]]> By: Anon in AV http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140381 Anon in AV Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:00:26 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-140381 Missing her, too. My husband's mom died June 14th. It doesn't matter if you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, it's still your MOM... and no one, nothing can prepare you for that day, that moment when MOM is taken from you, off this earth. You have a community who cares, OmegaMom, and these kinds of posts are good...helps you grieve, find support, and hugs. Missing her, too.

My husband’s mom died June 14th.

It doesn’t matter if you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, it’s still your MOM… and no one, nothing can prepare you for that day, that moment when MOM is taken from you, off this earth.

You have a community who cares, OmegaMom, and these kinds of posts are good…helps you grieve, find support, and hugs.

]]> By: Jean Woodman http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-139908 Jean Woodman Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:21:54 +0000 http://omegamom.com/2010/06/28/i-had-a-dream/#comment-139908 I wish there was something I could do r say to help you, but there is really nothing I can say. We can empathize, all of us who have lost close loved ones, but that really doesn't do much good, except to let you know you are not alone. There is light at the end of the long hall of loss but it takes time. Did she have a lawyer to handle all the legal nitty gritty of tying up all the loose ends? I wish there was something I could do r say to help you, but there is really nothing I can say. We can empathize, all of us who have lost close loved ones, but that really doesn’t do much good, except to let you know you are not alone. There is light at the end of the long hall of loss but it takes time. Did she have a lawyer to handle all the legal nitty gritty of tying up all the loose ends?

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