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Its not crying, not sobbing.....usually totally quiet. Triggered by a thought, word, song, memory. Quiet realization that I have woken up in a new place....looking like someplace I remember, but strangely alien. Liquid falls from my eyes in a strange, continuous stream...unbidden, but unable to stop. It happens anywhere....at my desk, in a restaurant, at the airport security line. What is this weeping of my eyes? It is my soul pouring forth. I miss you.

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Comment by Joyce on July 4, 2012 at 8:25pm

Carol,thanks for this, perfect description.  I too love the last line!

Comment by Dianne in Nevada on July 4, 2012 at 8:21pm

This is lovely, Carol ... it is my soul pouring forth.  Me, too.

Comment by Ccdague on July 4, 2012 at 7:07pm
I woke up one night this week with wet eyes....I don't remember being upset about anything particular.....I still weep. Thank you all for your love and support
Comment by Sherbear on July 4, 2012 at 6:46pm

Thanks for posting this... It's difficult to cry alone. I wish I had him to hold me while I cry because he's no longer here. Kind of an oxymoron.

Coming here and reading that there are others right now all over the 4 corners of the earth who are weeping over the same pain is HUGH! I think I can make it....today. Tomorrow....I'll have to remind myself that you are all here and some will be weeping, so I won't feel alone in my pain.    ((((((Big Old Hugs))))))))

Comment by DonnaReid on July 4, 2012 at 3:34pm

I love your description of weeping being your soul pouring forth!

Comment by carolynne on June 19, 2012 at 12:38pm

This happens to me a lot, too. Out of completely nowhere sometimes. And frequently when I read the blogs here, knowing that you are all feeling this horrible emptiness, too. (((hugs)))

Comment by Cristina on June 6, 2012 at 10:49pm

I wrote this several months ago, because I was looking at a fine portrait I have of him up on my wall, and when the thought went through my mind, it went through with just one word different than what I had expected to hear myself thinking...

When you look down on me

Do you see

Your tears

On my cheeks?

It felt so right, I know my baby is missing me, too, from over there, or at least feels the sorrow of our too-soon parting.  Sometimes,  I am doing the crying for both of us.  Thank you for your post...

Comment by Cathy on June 6, 2012 at 10:37pm

You never get used to the weeping, it can happen anytime, anyplace. I have learned to control it somewhat, I can wait until it is just me at home, but I am 2+ years out. I keep hoping I can move on and start living, but that hasn't happened yet. I guess one has to be patient...

Comment by Suz on June 6, 2012 at 10:17pm

Carol,

This strange crying happens to me, too. I thought I was the only one. I am so used to "marching through" and I guess the tears will come, even in a different form. I, too, feel so broken and sad and miss my dear Jud more than I can even explain. I know you and Denny also were blessed with a wonderful relationship. I can make it through this if I have company in my journey who can help me put meaning to this "grief" that is so alien and unpredictable. Thanks for doing just that.

Big hugs,

Suz

Comment by Ccdague on June 6, 2012 at 3:50pm
This phenomenon also began for me at Denny's diagnosis in January 2009. I t is more difficult for me to control than overt crying. Thanks for the encouragement. It feels endless.

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