For years, I knew Sitalakshmi as my friend Raji’s mom. It was only in the last weeks of her life that I found out her name and the meaning of Sita and Lakshmi in the Hindu religion. Sita is the Goddess of Harvest. Lakshmi is the Goddess of Wealth and Purity. I knew her as … Continue reading In Memoriam of Sitalakshmi
Category: Easing Passing
When I learned that a longtime friend, Ray and his wife, Jane, had lost their daughter, Cheri to cancer, I was saddened for them. It is difficult to lose a parent or sibling, but that happens as we age. It is a major deviation from “what is supposed to happen” when we lose a child … Continue reading Realizing Good from the very Sad
My parents were truly amazing. I kept in touch with Dad every day by phone. We visited my Mom and Dad every few weeks from Columbus to Parkersburg. When my Dad passed, the day itself was very calm. We all thought my Mom would be the first to go because of her health, but that isn't the … Continue reading Change of Scenery
