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Grieving your way of life?

Grieving your way of life?

April 27, 2020 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

With the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home attempts to keep us safe, people are grieving. We grieve for our way of life, the loss of freedom of movement or seeing our friends. We mourn the loss of a paycheck. We grieve for the loss of stability. There are some in the throes of grief for the loss of control. They don’t like to be told what to do. They feel the stay at home order is an overreaction-a way to be controlled by the government. There are pockets of protesters who think they have the right to assemble without protection, except they believe in their”right” to flaunt their assault rifles openly. It’s their right to demand their states’ Governors re-open for business as usual. Their most ridiculous demand is their “right” to get a haircut. They have no regard for others. Because they don’t believe the virus is a threat, their rights are more important than those who do believe it. At this point in the pandemic, more than 50,000 people have died, and a BILLION people diagnosed with the virus in our country alone. Where is the proof these folks need that it isn’t a hoax? Where is their respect for the rights of the people who do believe it is a severe situation? Why do they think their rights outweigh everyone else’s? I am mystified. But, I also question whether or not the protesters (more like terrorists since they are carrying around weapons) were paid to stir up trouble as a way to distract us from the shenanigans going on in DC. I pray these folks don’t really want others to die because they want to be able to get their nails done or their hair cut.

I am grieving what appears to be the loss of sanity and reason. I grieve for those who have lost loved ones to this virus. Yes, our way of life has changed, but we have to unite not divide over the way our leaders have tried to wrangle an unprecedented for our life situation. We must stand together to get through this or it will just take that much longer.

My youngest daughter has been ill for the past two weeks. Her fever has been up and down for 12 days. She is entirely miserable. Fortunately, some of the symptoms are subsiding and she doesn’t have any lung issues.  She stayed home except for riding her bike or taking a walk…always alone. One of her four housemates decided it was not essential to keep at home. She also invited non-residents into their home on numerous occasions. This housemate didn’t care if she exposed the others. She apparently doesn’t care if her friends get the virus from my daughter, because she is still having people over. As Keili’s mother, I am furious about the stupidity and lack of caring that caused my child to be infected and forced to endure what she described as a combination of Mono, the worst flu ever, and getting hit by a Mack truck.

Yes, folks are grieving over the changes in our way of life. But we still have our lives. Think about those who don’t and the loved ones left behind. We are all in the same canoe. We must all paddle together to get to the other side of the pandemic. We must all be respectful and caring about each other. We cannot lose our humanity.

Be well, be strong, and be safe.

Shirley

 

Mahalo to Marc Szeg for the great photo.

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Reviews & Testimonials

Books are often described as good, exciting, motivational, or inspirational. Rarely do you find one that is truly life transforming. ‘Over the Rainbow Bridge’ is just such a book. It is absolutely miraculous the impact the story of this little nine your old child had on my perception of life, death, and God. My life has been inspired and enhanced by Cory’s story. If you are depressed for any reason, you will have a change of heart and mind after reading how Cory dealt with every day life in the short time he was here on earth. I can hardl… Read more
Carrie D. Hewitt, Newly Encouraged Mother of Four
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Anyone going through the grieving process would benefit from this quick read. Six-Word Lessons on Coping with Grief is filled with keen insight and wisdom from the author who lost her own son, and through her own grieving process decided to become a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. In her quest to help others, Enebrad shows tremendous courage and transparency in dealing with her own grief to help others going through the grieving process. Beautifully done.
Lonnie Pacelli "The Project Management Advisor", Bellevue, WA
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The written word can be very powerful and moving, and every so often there is a book that can truly change lives; Over the Rainbow Bridge is that important. It is a true account of a heroic child’s mission in his short life to teach us about love and life, that one and both are the same: eternal. In our culture, where death is almost a taboo subject, Over the Rainbow Bridge will help us confront our fears and embrace life in a “down to earth” way. It is accessible, a comfort to read, as if being embraced by an old friend.
Gei Chan, well-read Artist & Designer
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Over the Rainbow Bridge is an intelligent and emotional book that exhibits an unforgettable life and death of a child wise beyond his young years. You don’t have to be grieving to get Cory’s life lessons.
Karen Minton, MA, CAN, Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Maine
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This is a must read for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.. It is a quick read and knowing that the author has dealt with loss helps you to know that there is no right or wrong way to grieve, we all deal in our own ways. I have read this book three times so far and each time I find something new to help me with the loss of my granddaughter. I will continue to read over and over again and I plan to purchase this book for any friend or family going through this process!
Barb Bottman, Snohomish, WA (after reading Six-Word Lessons on Coping with Grief)
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Although I haven’t experienced too much loss, this short, to-the-point book gave me a wealth of very important information on how to help others cope with grief, and how to know what to expect when it happens to me. I learned about things to say and not to say to those grieving, and how important it is to let yourself go through the process when you experience loss. The author knows what she is talking about, as she has experienced extensive loss herself. Concise and helpful tips!
P. Pacelli, Sammamish, WA (after reading Six-Word Lessons on Coping with Grief)
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I just have to tell you that your book has become a part of me.  I have milked it by only reading it when I was alone and quiet.  I feel I know little Cory now.  It has been a privilege getting to know his sweet spirit.  Thank you so much for sharing a small part of him with me.  I would love to see the video that was made.  Bless your heart for the pure love and strength that you instilled in your sweet baby.  Cory is a true gift to all who get to share his story.
Pamala Butler Iacovitti, Wichita Falls, Texas (after reading Over the Rainbow Bridge)
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The greatest gift I received from reading “Over the Rainbow Bridge” is a comforting peace about death and dying. Death is not an ending, but the beginning of a new phase. Powerful. Thanks Cory for your wisdom.Through the life of this 9 year old boy, I learned more insights about heaven and the afterlife than I ever learned by attending church. I don’t know who I’m more impressed with—Cory, a young man who even in death was the most positive, inspirational person I never met; or his mother Shirley who had the courage to really list… Read more
Shelly Heesacker, Freelance TV Field Producer for ‘Oprah’ and ‘The Dr. Phil Show’
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This book on coping is such a gift. It’s a quick, concise read that any busy, grief stricken person can benefit from. Knowing that the writer has experienced grief is powerful, she has walked down the lonely, painful journey herself. Thank you for this book as we grieve the loss of my beautiful mother-in-law!
Joanie Raaum (after reading Six-Word Lessons on Coping with Grief)
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Cory was my favorite patient ever and he taught me more than I could ever teach him. His lessons about Summerland (the afterlife) were profound and his drawings of what he saw ‘Over the Rainbow Bridge’ helped thousands of people get in touch with their long-buried emotions.
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross, Famed researcher & author of 16 books ‘On Death and Dying’
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