My Mother,
a little girl,
sits,
in my father’s easy chair.
moment by moment
healing in the evening…
The Hard Easy Chair
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58 responses to “The Hard Easy Chair”
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In the quiet of the evening …
you captured a very tender moment,
touching to be allowed in.
Thank you, Corey. -
Such a beautiful moment captured.
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Those quiet moments are often the most important. Remembering those gone and those still with us. Remembering good times and bad and sometimes just remembering. It’s all part of the healing process.
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One half of the whole, bless her heart xx
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Dear Corey
Your Mum looks so tired. May she take the time to rest along with her grieving.
Thinking of you all
Kathy -
Best place. His chair, to remember.
I send love from across the sea. -
This is a tender portrait.
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Bringing such comfort to her heart and soul.
Alison -
Only love can break a heart.
Only love can mend it again.
Healing hugs and much love and many prayers to your Mom and all of you.
Thank you for sharing your heart.
I love you
Jeanne
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That you can see the child in your mother, who is at once a little girl and a strong woman, is a testimony to both of you. It will allow you to set aside your own grief for moments in favor of helping her with hers, and she in turn will be able to do the same for you. What a beautiful portrait of sorrow seeking strength.
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We can see glimpses of who they were, if we look closely with loving eyes.
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The photo of your precious mom says it all (no words needed)…continuing to pray for you and your family.
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The picture of grief. Thank your mom for me for allowing you to share it with us. She’s a very generous woman.
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Dear Corey,
It is so good for your wonderful Mother to have you there to watch over her…and to Love her. I know the look on her face… such sorrow can only come from having such deep LOVE! I wish I could cover her in a warm healing embrace..but I think your Dad is doing that in his chair!
God Bless You dear Corey…and your whole family and especially your Mother. Rest is the Best thing.
Leslie -
Continue to think healing thoughts for your mom , you and your family Corey.
This picture says so much. It draws out so much emotion.
xox
Constance -
……….and I see you Corey, cozied up in a chair across from her, the two of you, though sad, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket of love offered by your family and many, many friends around the world. You are there for her. At times such as this, the parent becomes the child, and love revolves. Be patient, tell her she is recognized and can mourn now. Later her days will glow again and she will carry on being the strong woman she is, remembering Mr. Amaro with smiles rather than tears.
Meanwhile dear Corey – try to find some happy moments. Stop over at my blog, perhaps you will get a little lift – today is my 300th post – I like to think how this past year of blogging brought me to wonderful friends and creative people such as yourself. My life has changed because of this circle of friends! (You’d enjoy the giveaway book so make sure to enter!)
(((Mary))) -
My heart aches for your mother. The thought of losing my true love is unbearable. Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way.
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Thank goodness she has YOU and the rest of her family to help her through….
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ah my friend…
I love you so. -
Corey,
I am thankful that your mother can find some physical comfort in sitting in your fathers chair, where she surely feels his presence. I am also thankful that you are able to sit at her side and comfort her as well. Praying that your broken hearts will be bound up, that joy will replace your mourning, and that you will be carried from strength to strength as you heal.
Blessings,
Miss Sandy -
A long, long hug (abraço) for your Mother and you Corey.
Love* -
So poignant…my heart aches for you both. I am glad that you are together.
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A big hug Corey! Your family is as well a lucky one to have you.
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A tribute, really, to healing. You and she look quite alike . . .
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I remember a photo from last summer of your Mom playing with the grand daughters. She looked so proud and had a huge vibrant smile on her face. May all of you see that smile once again, with time. Time, grieving takes time and should not be rushed. Hugs to Mrs. Amaro and you Corey.
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I know she is so glad you are with her.
Rosemary -
Hi Corey,
What a journey your family has had, and what a loving tribute to your Dad that you have shared with us.
Sending love and light to you,
Shirley -
Thank you Corey for sharing this tender portrait. Your mother is so strong, and yet so fragile; curled in the comfort of your father’s chair, she can rest her grief as her family gathers around to protect her. My heart aches for you all, but please give it time…give it time…a joy will return to you because it is the core of your being. I have seen it in your blog and in the pictures you have shared in the past of your vibrant family.
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You have captured so much emotion and tenderness in this portrait it goes straight to my heart xoxo to you and your dear mother, N
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You have captured so much emotion and tenderness in this portrait it goes straight to my heart xoxo to you and your dear mother, N
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Yes, Corey, thank you for sharing this moment in time. Please tell your mother there are even strangers who love her and are lifting her up. I pray peace and comfort for her. I cannot imagine the hole your father’s passing has left. May God fill her up with His everlasting love – and you also.
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Oh Corey. I just want to hug and hold and comfort your mother. But it is safe to say that her Mother, the Mother of us all, is gently holding her for us all. Annie
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Corey, cette photo me fend le coeur.
No words needed, it’s all in the photo.
Much love. Colette -
I am sure sitting in that chair feels like he is holding her telling her I am fine you are still needed here. I will always be with you and my love will always be there to help you stand tall and proud.
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A (Hug) to your Mom, dear Corey. I know that she feels comfort in that chair, and comfort knowing you’re with her.
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Corey, I’m not sure you’ve been getting my comments, as I haven’t seen them on the blog, but I want you to know I am holding you and your family in my heart.
Take care, my friend, take care.~~Dee -
I am sure that having you near is also healing to her, Corey. Give her our love.
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Corey,
a picture paints a thousand words.
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I’m so happy that you are staying with her for a while especially since you were both doing a flip flopped schedule. It will give you both a quite moment together.
This is a lovely tender photograph.
Hugs, Ellen -
A thousand words spoken, without saying a word.
Sending my love and prayers that her broken heart mends perfectly. xoxox -
It looks like your mom is trying to hold onto as much of your dad as she can while sitting in his chair… still feeling his energy there.I am praying for your mom big time right now Corey as she is no doubt feeling vulnerable.Your photo is amazing …so simple but it says so much.Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Thinking and praying for you all…
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A picture paints a thousand words…
It comforts me to know that you stayed with her. Bless you Corey.
Give your mom a hug for me.
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Such tenderness, such pain and such love…I send both of you hugs.
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Dear Friend,
I scamper in and out of the blog world pretty quickly these days. With my daughter home from college, a garden bursting, and three other “schooling” kiddos, I am fresh out of leisure time but still I pause each day to check on you and your dear Mom. My prayers continue during this difficult and sometimes surreal time of healing. After any traumatic blow our bodies and minds float a bit while the gravity sinks in. It is truly a blessing that your mom is not doing,doing,doing to keep from facing reality (though it may not feel so until many days gone). Prayers wrapped in e-hugs sent to you.
Your friend,
Debbie
p.s.
My teakettle is singing if you are in need of a little step away from the fray for a bit — Grass Valley is not too far (or I could bring a thermos …) Looking forward to meeting someday. : )
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Just read on a way-back post of yours that Westport is your favorite spot. I laugh! We LOVE Westport and often take our RV and park in a campground right on the beach. Our last trip with Andrew found us at Westport in a chilly February with the place to ourselves — Ah a little bit of Heaven! Sweet memories sustain me … -
My heart goes out to your mother in her quiet grief. Her feet bare to walk with him on the sacred ground of their love for each other.
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I love the photograph of your mom all curled up in your dad’s easy chair. She must be thinking back to their marriage, having children and grandchildren, and other good memories. It makes one realize marriage is worth it all – the love that keeps on giving for generations to come.
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It’s comforting to know that you are by her side during this difficult time, sweet Corey. You have my continued prayers.
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The photo speaks volumes. My heart breaks for you all.
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Bless you Delores
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May God continue to bless you both. That you both will find comfort and strength in one another through His love.
I’m glad you are together.
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I’m so glad you are with her, Corey.
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Dearest Corey- it has been forever it seems since I have visited you and now that I do this evening, I find you have lost your dear dad… oh, I am so sorry for your great loss. There is nothing in this world that can replace a father… I know this now. It is hard to believe that my daddy is gone almost two years now. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of him and wish he were still here with me. I will say a little prayer for you and your family, esp. your dear mum… it is so good that you can be there with her…
All my love and thoughts,
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Corey – your mom looks so small and sad in this photo. Even though I don’t know her I’m wishing I could give her a big hug and tell her it will be alright…. please give her a hug for me. Marva
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A touching portrait of your mother. She looks so lost …it’s as though she has lost half of her soul. As I tell my mother …things will never be the same again, but how I hope that she can find some contentment with her remaining years.
Sending you angels to surround you and your mother through you grieving …alice -
You are right, Corey, and so are your husband + children : your place is definitely there with her at the moment…
My heart sank completely when I saw this picture.
I do hope the chair will get less hard and much easier soon for your mum… -
oh this picture of your mother tears at my heart…to lose a loved one is SO difficult, im so glad you are there with her Corey…healing takes time
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Hold her close Corey.
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Oh Corey, toutes mes pensées vont aussi vers ta maman !
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