Comments on: Lost & Found: “Joy is Greater Than Sorrow”

By: jo

jo — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:02:34 +0000

sorry about your aunt’s passing, claudia (and frieda).

nice links throughout this post.

the inseparability of joy and pain — you penetrate this mystery, you have reached the very heart of life. let me know, okay?

hugz.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:11:56 +0000

I really appreciate your kinds words, Edi. This past weekend at Frieda’s graduation (yay!) I saw my mom and she gave me my auntie’s necklace. I am so proud to have it and now it means even more.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:10:12 +0000

I’m always so glad when you stop by, T.A.! I hope you and your grandmother had a good chat.

By: Edi

Edi — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:39:40 +0000

I read a post like this, it is so full, so very full. I remember that post about your aunt! I take pieces of this, savor them and think about them sporadically. Usually, I don’t respond? What is there to say, so much food for thought! As the joy and sorrow resolve themselves, there will be peace.

By: Thinking Aloud

Thinking Aloud — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:12:37 +0000

Stopping by always leaves me with sites to visit, questions to ponder and emotions on which to linger. Tonight is no exception. I have not spoken to my grandmother in a bit and she is quite up there in age. She is the one who gave us the the fresh apple muffins and sorrel before bed. I am going to call her tonight.

Sorry for your loss and thanks for the reminder.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:16:03 +0000

Thanks so much everyone for your kind words. Just writing this post and hearing what you all have to say in response makes me feel stronger already.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:13:03 +0000

Awww…Frieda. You’re the best.

By: Frieda

Frieda — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:31:38 +0000

Claudia,

I remember those plates of cookies and glasses of Tang :-).

When I attended Auntie’s service yesterday, I too was reminded of how grateful I am of our friendship and our sisterhood. Auntie was a representative of a long dynasty of phenomenal women. A long line of women who didn’t hide their intellect or choose to be doormats for anyone. They embraced their strength and allowed their thoughts and ideas to shine through for the world to see . And when they confronted obstacles, they plowed through them; making a way, when there seemed to be no way. We must now carry on the torch and instill the same sense of grace, integrity, and strength within our daughters and our nieces.

Auntie wasn’t afraid to let her light shine. And in doing so, she gave the two of us permission to do the same.

Frieda

By: elliottzetta

elliottzetta — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:49:18 +0000

Hey, Claudia–I’m sorry to hear about your loss…it probably doesn’t help to hear this now, but remember that the ancestors live within us–quite literally they are our DNA, our flesh and bone and blood…I know you’ll continue to honor your aunt in the way you live your life. Thanks for taking time to shine light on others despite the shadow you’re standing in…z

By: Wilhelmina Jenkins

Wilhelmina Jenkins — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:53:57 +0000

Sometimes life is just overloaded with loss. Your aunt sounds like a wonderful person who lived a full life. I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.