Thursday, July 4, 2013

Straight into my arms





I can't shake the feeling that Sophie is sad right now, her big dark eyes implore me to -- what? Do something? Be something? Stop something? Or is she me, me her, big dark eyes -- what? Do something? Be something? Stop something?

Listen:

You Crawled Out of the Sea
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12 comments:

  1. Ms. MoonJuly 4, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    If anyone would be able to tell if Sophie was sad, it would be you. Let me remind you that all of our children are sad at times. Just like us, as you so beautifully said.

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  2. Radish KingJuly 4, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Elizabeth you are remarkable and empathic yes do what you can. Mary is right. Love her hard as you always do.
    love,
    Rebecca

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  3. Maggie MayJuly 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    When we are close to a person who doesn't talk, emotions can surface in the face of the silent that are, as you said, a communal experience. I felt this with my grandmother. xo

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  4. T. July 4, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    This blog is a place of love.
    Always.

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  5. L. PetersJuly 5, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Mermaids who are watery and magical are probably super sensitive to their mother's energy...I think she missed you. Hugs to both of you.

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  6. Christy ShakeJuly 5, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    i feel the same way more than once in a while. sad, that is.

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  7. BirdieJuly 5, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    She is a part of your soul and you are a part of hers. Of course you would feel each others emotions. It is a beautiful thing but oh, it must hurt some days.

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  8. BirdieJuly 5, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Oh, a package to keep a piece of Victoria with you is on its way. xo

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  9. 37paddingtonJuly 5, 2013 at 9:21 AM

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  10. 37paddingtonJuly 5, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Dear Elizabeth, whenever I leave my children for a while I feel guilty even though I know they are fine and find my absence merely incidental. This is true to this day even though I know intellectually its silly. I may be a million miles off base but could Sophie be picking up a whisper of what you're feeling? Because truly if there is any hint of guilt you feel send it packing. Your respite was not just for you but for all those you love and who love you too. Just a thought from sunny hot Jamaica where I feel guilty for leaving my 21 year old working son alone in another continent. Mothers!

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  11. LeslieJuly 6, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I was thinking of her, praying for her, last night.

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  12. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Maybe she's missing her silly and funny and crazy brothers ...

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