Good Friday/Easter Tidings

The ClubHouse: General Discussions - Jan -Apr. 2001: April: Good Friday/Easter Tidings

Nancy091158

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 05:07 am Click here to edit this post
As this is Good Friday, and the Start of the Highest Holy days for Catholics Everywhere,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter.

Here in my Home Town, we have a HUGE "CROSS" walk every good Friday to remember what Christ did for all of US. As well as a Walk for Hunger to help those less fortunate.

This also always reminds me of my mom's death(she had an aneurysm on good friday) so its bitter sweet.. but also a Rejuvenation of sorts

Soeur

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 05:38 am Click here to edit this post
Good Friday was her birthday in heaven, Nancy. That is really something. This is a very special day for you, be well in it.

We have had the practice of worshiping on Good Friday with a nearby L'Arche Daybreak community (daybreak). It is a large property and we join the community in walking the Stations of the Cross. It is a good place to go and every time I am there I feel pulled to connect in a deeper way with them. Whenever we puncuate our lives with things that we return to on an annual basis it is a reminder of our progress and that we are moving (being led I believe) towards (or away from) fundamental truths which authenticate (or negate) the gifts we are compelled to develop and share. I loved that quote you posted from Martin Luther King Jr. At my favourite monastery on the retreat house wall was the sign "The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace."

Nancy091158

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 06:05 am Click here to edit this post
wow, Sis that is so true. I remember my Mother's priest saying to her when he came to give her the last rites..(at about 6pm on good friday) that she COULD'NT did that day because it was Jesus's day. Kind of a silly comment to make. But as my Mom was a very sweet and special person it was a Perfect day ;-)

Karuuna

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 08:09 am Click here to edit this post
<<Good Friday was her birthday in heaven, Nancy.>>

I just wanted to thank you for these words, Soeur, and thank you for sharing about your mother's death Nancy.

My daughter was born on an Easter morning five years ago and died a few hours later, so it's always an incredibly difficult time of year for me.

Nancy091158

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 08:17 am Click here to edit this post
{{{{karuna}}}}} My mom died 6 years, it gets a little easier each year but its still a hard time. I'm glad i have my trip to look forward to ;-)

Moondance

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 10:16 am Click here to edit this post
{{{{Kar}}}} and {{{{Nancy}}}}

I love that Sis!<<Good Friday was her birthday in heaven>>

Willi

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 10:19 am Click here to edit this post
(((Karuuna)))

(((Nancy)))

I have company headed here soon so I will wish you all a happy Easter a tad early.

And for one time only (forgive me Juju)....

HAPPY EASTER!

Twiggyish

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 11:15 am Click here to edit this post
It is a holy day for all christians of all denominations =) Nancy,Happy Easter to you, too. I know it is hard every year to face, but it sounds like you have learned to make it something more than a sad day.

Willi, I thought that was Juju's bunny..LOL

Max

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 11:19 am Click here to edit this post
Sending good thoughts, hugs, and prayers to all of you. :)

On the lighter side... A co-worker just pointed out to me that today is "Good Friday the 13th"! Sorta ironic, eh?

Moondance

Friday, April 13, 2001 - 11:28 am Click here to edit this post
Max... LOL I love that!

Tess

Saturday, April 14, 2001 - 12:47 pm Click here to edit this post
This thread brought a little tear to my eye and tug on my heart. Our first baby was to have been born on Easter Sunday, 1994. Sadly, it was not to be and we have 4 little angels in heaven all together looking down on us. At this time of year I catch myself wondering what if... but then I think that if any little detail of our lives had been different, if we had tried one more time or stopped trying sooner, taken that other path, we would not have our sweet little Sarah. She came to us at 10 months old from Korea and we truly can't imagine life without her. Out of every heartbreak comes some good. Some times you have to wait an eternity it seems. My prayers are with all of you thinking of loved ones at this time. My prayers are with all of you actually. Now I need to go and clean a bit so the Easter Bunny doesn't trip over all the dust bunnies in the night.

Mishamisha

Saturday, April 14, 2001 - 03:19 pm Click here to edit this post
What colors do you need for puce? I'm busy dyeing my easter eggs today :)

Karuuna

Saturday, April 14, 2001 - 03:24 pm Click here to edit this post
Tess, thanks for sharing that. it's wonderful to hear how you've managed to focus your heart and thoughts on your blessings. Happy day of rebirth to you!

Tess

Saturday, April 14, 2001 - 03:46 pm Click here to edit this post
Hmmm, puce.... well, Webster's defines it as "brownish-purple. I'd guess a mixture of blue, red, and oh, brown? I don't have any brown easter egg tablets. Maybe you should try fuschia.

Thanks for the good wishes Karuuna. It's easier to try and find the good than drown in my tears. We are having major flooding here in Minnesota without me adding to the problem. :) We only found out last summer that all the pregnancies were doomed from the start and then I started with the what-ifs. A good friend snapped me out of it right away reminding me of the precious little angel I have right here on earth (blessedly napping as I write).