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Fiona West's avatar

Natalie, firstly my condolences on the loss of your mum. Yet as your words indicate, she is never lost from you, your heart and soul. I resonated deeply with your description of you mum being part of nature. When my dad died 2 years ago I had an incredible sense that he was all around in nature, that I was closer to him that ever before. It has given me great comfort and deep connection. The arising of grief often takes me by surprise, but I welcome its presence and I am full of gratitude for how deeply my heart now feels.

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Natalie Swanson's avatar

Thank you for this—there is such comfort in resonance❤️

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Leah's avatar

I love the rawness in your missing your Mom. It's so genuinely beautiful. I am glad you both have your love of nature to connect you, even now.

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Natalie Swanson's avatar

It’s a gift to me when you get these ramblings, Leah. Thank you😘

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Sherry Hunerkoch's avatar

Beautifully written words yet again.....I, as I'm sure everyone else who reads this, feel what you are feeling. I'm sure not to the extent you feel them, but I feel what you are conveying when you put your thoughts in words on paper. Thanks for sharing, sweet girl.....

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Natalie Swanson's avatar

Oh I do hope it resonates, Sherry--it's the whole point of sharing at all! Thank you for reading and responding. Sending LOVE:)

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