The short pause,
the long pause,
the eternal pause.
Time waits for no one.
Remember to pause before your clock stops ticking.
Between life and death there is a cord that connects us.
A breath,
a gaze,
a movement,
a shadow,
a wave
as we ebb and flow leaving the shore and returning again and again, until our time on this planet has come to an end.
As one soul takes its place in the stars,
the other is placed in our arms to love and cherish to return the gifts once given by the last generation.
This is the circle of life that teaches us more than we wanted to know.
This is the place where we grow our wings and take flight when they feel too broken to lift our head.
This is where the gifts of loving crushes us, wondering how we will carry on but we do.
When we look into the eyes of this new being full of wonder and light, we see lifetimes of the torch being carried.
Dedication,
sacrifice,
wisdom,
love’s unconditional promise,
to love us through the ups and downs,
knowing that the souls journey never leaves us
but we morn the physical form as we knew it.
As we welcome our 2 new beings of light in our family:
Pudin Tane Casselli hee hee. I call her Ju Ju B for short since I think it will be Giuliana or Juliana but today is the actual day they will sign papers and make it official after 3 weeks. They used every last day but with good reason with the unexpected turn of events. What a fun Fri-Yay it will be to have a name! We wait with baited breathe!
And
Sienna Grace Georgakas like you know already who is adorable as well.
We say a blessing to
My Son in Law’s Father, Ron Caselli who passed at home the same day Narnia gave birth August 24th. Thanks for all of your prayers which made for a safe crossing during this sad time.
To a dear friend in town Laurie Krauss Lacob who would have been 67 on her Celebration of Life on August 15th after an impressive long battle with cancer. It was a beautiful celebration of life in the garden honoring her many gifts and legacy which was beautifully shared by her 4 children and family and friends that loved her.
To another dear friend Suzanne Kohlberg who’s Celebration of life will be on what would have been her 65th birthday Saturday Sept 3rd in New York, also to cancer. Sadly, I won’t be there to pay tribute to a special friend, I had the privilege to know for so many years.
Here are my 2 favorite videos I must play 6 times a day which truly light up my heart. Enjoy!
Have a blessed weekend.
I know this isn’t my usual fun and games Friday post but I’m still testing positive, unfortunately. I’m truly taking stock of strengthening my immune system and heeding the warnings signs that have been way off kilter for awhile now. I’m enjoying little peaks of the babies through the window and eating superb nutrient dense food, loading up on water, zinc, C and magnesium. My husband has been a rockstar taking care of us and taking her during night for a few hours as well. I’m on the mend and appreciate you all more than you know.
Love and hugs,
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Cindy
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Love the videos! Belated Congratulations Cindy.
Thank you so very much Goff!!! Glad you enjoyed them😘
Great videos and congratulations on their birth. Condolences to the bereaved families.
Thank you so very much Tangie! Much appreciated😘
I love the connection in your poem of the passing of souls and the gift of new life. Congratulations on these new young ones. They are adorable.
Thank you so very much Ali. I’m glad you connected to that. Oh and thanks. They really are precious! ❣️
Awww chool cutie cutie babies, my loving 😘😘
Like day& night, happiness and sadness filled in this post with touching updates about your Friends. Also factful, much inspirational words that you shared. Wish you the quick heal my Queen. Please Tc love n hugs 💕
They are soooo cute those videos and happy you liked sweet princess of the land. Yessss so true and happy you enjoyed my words in my poem. I’m grateful for your healing wish. Tomorrow I will be better.. I better.. lol Thanks and am on it😘😘😘
I wish you a speedy recovery, I’m close to you, I’m very sorry … my deepest condolences. I send many blessings 🙏❤️ Wonderful ad sweet videos of Sienna, I love it! ❤️ I sending you a huge hugs and much love 🙏❤️🌹😘
Thank you so much my sweet friend Ely! So very dear of you to say. I’m honored by your words and happy you enjoyed the videos! So happy to hear and thanks truly for the love and hugs. Back to you!❣️💞😘
Unfortunately, life and death come hand in hand. I’m very happy that you now have two very beautiful grandchildren and I’m so sorry for the losses.
Very true Pooja! I’m delighted as well Pooja and thank you for your kind words. Hopefully I’ll be back in the fray soon! 💞
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Love and hugs to you, Cindy! The circle of life. Blessings to all. 💞
Thank you so very much Nancy. I know you know. 💞
Beautiful poem Cindy! Congratulations on the little ones. The cycle of life is amazing…Condolences on the loss of your friends, cancer sucks. Be well.
Thinking of you and your family Cindy 🙏❤️
Sienna Grace shares a birthday with my youngest!
Thank you very much Ingrid❣️
Oh how sweet is that. Happy birthday I think Ollie!!!🎉💕🎉
Birth and death (or the experience of his “Celebration Day” as Stephen Simon puts it), is a “Connection” in my book. Something so special and profound about that. Take good care of yourself (it sounds like you are), and hug the baby when you can. Every moment is a gift! Congratulations too on the birth. Hugs to your son-in-law. Hugs to you as well. ❤️🌀🦋🙏
Dearest Sheila,
yes, you know well the connection of both and it’s a gift alright. Yes, I am doing all of the right things and taking stalk. We are lucky for each moment and I’ll def make up for it the first chance I get.
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I’m sorry for all your losses, Cindy. It’s always sad no matter what the age, and theirs seemed pretty young. Praise the Lord for both those adorable babies. Lots of prayers for you to get better soon. I think your body was telling you it was time for a slow-down and take-it-easy break. I’m glad your hubby is such a sweetie.
Thank you Marsha. It really is Marsha. They sure do come in waves and I think we will see this a lot more. You are so right and I skid by for quite a while til I got the ax. I’m listening and he is a love for sure, thanks my friend❣️
Unfortunately, we have reached an age. When I was a kid every letter we got from my grandmother was another death, usually someone we didn’t know, but very sad to her.
Oh yes, that’s so true Marsha. I know it’s so sad to watch the parents loose all the friends. Now my husband can’t even see his 97 year old dad cuz i’m sick. The pits😘
That is the pits! For how long? Is it longer than 5 days now?
My God!
The babies are so adorable. May they have lovely lives, happy and healthy.
Your poem was so moving. Brought tears to my eyes. That’s the truth my friend.
Thanks so much Sadje! So happy you enjoyed the videos. Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed my poem Sadje. It must be the mode or mood I’m in. It is true and here’s a hugs from me to you and back again.. xo 💞
You’re always welcome my dear friend. Thanks 🤗🤗🤗
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You are in major grandma mode. Lovely poem.
Double the trouble Tim.. thanks so much 💞
Adorable videos of your smiling granddaughters, Cindy! <3 A poignant and lovely poem about the cycle of life.I love it! <3
Cindy, glad you are doing all the right things to recover. Hope you feel better and better with each passing day! <3
Glad you enjoyed them as well Cheryl and my poem. Delighted to know. Just what the doctor ordered I expect. Much appreciated and they’re not going anywhere so I’ll get my hands on them soon enough I expect. ❣️ Thank you Cheryl🙏🏼
You are a great grandma!
Why thanks truly Jacqui❣️
“This is the circle of life that teaches us more than we wanted to know…. ”
stands out this thought, Cindy 🙏
Condolences to all🌹
and best wishes to new beginnings ✨
hope you feel super great soon and thank you for sharing. Some words to look back on and reflect too. 🙏🤍🌹
I’m happy you enjoyed those words Destiny, thanks for letting me know.
Much appreciated! I’m looking forward to that. It’s a pleasure and yes looking back and into the future is a joy💞
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Your every word is admirable.Glad to see you as happy with babies.❤️🤗🌹💕💕💕💕💕💕🌹❤️
Thanks so much Dear Aruna! It’s lovely to see you. Thanks so. ❣️
Most welcome,dear!!💗💕💕💕💗
Those smiles are contagious! THANK you for sharing! Your poem is powerful. I’d love to share it with a few friends. Sending my condolences for your losses, my friend.
Aren’t they tho. So happy you enjoyed them as I you have some cherubs of your own. I’m delighted you enjoyed my poem. Thanks you and please do. Much appreciated💕
Move and Repose A Way of All Existence Yes
A Wave Tween Crest and Trough God Yes
A Human Tween Birth and Death
Yet THE Eternal Now
Breath We Take Yes If
We Listen Closely and See
The Eternal Now of Gratitude Appreciating
Once Again For This Breath Of LiFE NeW
As Birth And Death Teach So Well Winter
Creates Spring From Summer Fall FLoWeRS
Leaves
Falling
RiSinG SPRinG
A Child Crying Open
Arms Hugs And SMiLes of Relief…
Beautiful New Borns Indeed Dear Cindy
Not Sure What You Are Testing Positive
For Yet Whatever It is Yes Plenty
of Rest With New Born Poems
For Even More Healing With SMiLes..:)
Thank you dear Fred. Covid and I hope tomorrow it’s negative.. xo ❤️
Oh No! You Really
Didn’t Need COVID
Too! God Bless A
Negative Result
To Join The Rest
Of Humanity And
Babies With SMiles!!
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I know right Fred! I so agree but I guess I needed the reminder to take better care of me. Hugs and love💞
Yes! Same to
You Dear FRiEnD ☺️❤️🤗
((( <3 )))
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My deepest condolences on your losses, Cindy. Wonderful poem, truly enjoyed.The girls are precious , many blessings to them. Beautiful .💕
Thank you so very much Grace. I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed my poem. They really are so precious. Thanks so much Grace💗😘
My pleasure 💕
Hi Cindy, those videos are so precious and I’m sorry you’re still testing positive. But it sounds like you’re taking care of yourself. Your words are beautiful too. My condolences for those who have passed also. And what’s interesting is my daughter and SIL are visiting from TN and we’ll celebrate her birthday on Sept. 3rd. Life is surreal, isn’t it? Anyway, take care and feel better. Hugs 💐
Hi Lauren,
They really are so cute. They suffice when I can’t hold the babies right now. Thanks so much. I have got to get out of this room tomorrow. I’m feeling like a caged animal. lol Oh thank you so very much and I really am. No choice which is good. I saw that you are having a time with them and celebrating her birthday.. how lovely and HB to her. It really is. Is your FIL still with us/.
hugs and love and have the best time. 💗
2 new beings of light!!
A great share
Thank you so much Devang❣️
They really are❣️
I’m so sorry for the loss of your family and friends. Maggie
Juju and Seinna pretty kids with a pretty granny❤️
Awwww thanks so much Sheereen💕
Dear Cindy,
What a blessing those two cuties are!!! I love the videos!!
I hope you are 100% in no time. With so much going on in your life, it is easy to forget to take care of yourself.
Sending prayers to the ones that passed and to the ones that are in mourning.
Blessings
Hi Ana Star! Oh I’m delighted you are here to see the babies and the videos. I’m happy you enjoyed the cuties!!!. You’re so right. It was like me, need anything! I got the message and am here picking up the pieces. Thanks so much for your prayers for all concerned. Hugs and love❤️❤️
Cindy, I hardly have words . I cried throughout this. Your love, light, wisdom. Sienna, Ju Ju B,…the losses. The pause. I feel so blessed to know you. I’m so touched by you. I know we all are. God bless you, amazing lady! I love you and your precious family!💛💛💕❤️🙏🏻
Oh my dearest K.L. I’m crying now reading you and your knowing empathetic heart at a time when you are personally are reading me while marching the brave warrior dance. I am honored and I am touched by you daily. Thank you for your beautiful words that truly lift me to experience more love and more joy always. I love you too😘😘😘
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As we grow up, we realise that life is filled with never-ending ups and downs. Capturing cute videos of new life is all we need to fill our hearts with love and hope. Please take good rest and get well soon Cindy.
That’s such a great way of saying it Ranjana! Hope is the seed that weaves us together and brings us joy for sure. Thanks for this wonderful message always my friend!💗
Beautiful poem reflecting on those lost and new birth. I love the video! Stay blessed, Cindy! 💖
Thank you so very much Eugi! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video as well!!! They make me so happy to see!!! 😘
Most welcome, Cindy! 💖
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Covid is nasty so it’s good you are resting. A lovely post and delightful videos 🌞💕
It really is and it sure takes while to get over. Oh I’m happy you enjoyed the videos. I just finished reading your chapter in This is how we Grow, Robbie,
I was really happy to hear the whole story of the boys. i knew it was intense but it was truly unbelievable. Amazing what you and the boys had to go through. Knock on wood this is the end of this chapter for you! You are so strong!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
You had me with the first three lines! 😊 A passing at the same time as a new life beginning. 💞 Gave me goosebumps. Life is something! Best to you and your family. 💐
Oh thank you so much Michele. Life is something and so unpredictable. Much appreciated always💞
So many ups and downs in this post! Beautiful babies. And poems. 🙂
Thank you so very much Betsy! I’m glad you enjoyed my poem and the babies.. 💗💗🙏🏼💗
Such a beautiful & heartfelt poem…many congratulations…2 souls wear the new bodysuits…n I’m sorry to know for those souls, who decided to rest in peace as stars…a heart touching post from the beautiful heart of yours, dear Cindy ✨❤️💫❤️
Thank you so very much Navin! I love the nakedness of the birthday suits. I am always most appreciative of your kind hearted words Navin!
Thank you so much and I hope you’re healing is gong well. Hugs and love to you💗💗💗
You’re very welcome, Cindy…my healing is going well…but then influenza thought of saying ‘Hi’ to me…however, I’m feeling better ✨💟💫
Oh I’m glad to hear and happy you escaped that little bug!!! You’ve had enough to deal with 💕
Lovely videos, Cindy! Congratulations 🎉 I liked the wisdom in your poem related to life cycle.. Hope you are fine now. Wishing you all the best 👍💐❤️
Thank you so much KK! Happy you enjoyed it. I am fine the text isn’t showing it.. 😉 Thanks my friend.
Always my pleasure 💖
Its like the butterfly knew you were capturing😄
I loved that too, thank-You!❤️
Sorry for your loss, but Congrats on the beautiful grandchild!
Thanks so much Dawn💕
WOW—you’ve had your work cut out for you—get better soon! I was just going to use that old COCACOLA slogan and say that visiting here truly is “The Pause that Refreshes!” <3
You’ve got that right Johnnie! i’m working on it and feel better but dang, still positive. Awwww that is very cute. I like that, “The Pause that Refreshes”. I”m ready! 💕💕 Thanks my friend❤️
Now all you need is a Coke and a smile—and I can feel the smile from way out here! 😀
Beautiful. So many changes in your life recently… so the line, “This is the circle of life that teaches us more than we wanted to know” is especially meaningful. Best wishes for healing, and enjoyment of the new ones in your life, and gratitude for those whose lives have crossed over.
Thank you so very much Steve. Yes, lots is right and I’m glad those lines spoke to you. Thanks for letting me know which ones did. I appreciate your knowing heart and wishes! 💕
You’re very welcome, Cindy!
Beautiful poem and lovely videos. Congratulations dear Cindy to the newly borns. Condolences to all the family members of your bereaved friends. Take care of your health and have a great fun Friday 💞💞
Glad you enjoyed our new additions Kamal and my poem. Thank you so very much. Happy everyone is doing well. I appreciate your wishes and care. Much love to you ❤️
You are always welcome dear Cindy. Love and hugs to you. Have a wonderful week ahead 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻💘
Very kind of you Kamal💕
Thanks dear Cindy ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️
Two souls passing in the night! My he rest in peace and may the baby live a long healthy life. Many blessings to you and your family. Love your poem!
And how precious is your new little baby.
Oh thanks dearest Belladonna. Yes, it’s like that and happy you lied the poem. It does often seem the way. Thank you for the blessings my friend😀
You’re welcome Cindy!
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Beautifully written post! The way you describe the circle of life and the connection between generations is truly touching. My question for you is, how do you find strength and comfort during times of loss and sadness?
Oh Cindy, my sweet Energizer of them all, first, let me offer my belated condolences for your SIL’s father and your dear friend that passed away. These things can knock you for a loop and your heart aches miserably. I am so saddened to hear this news. But the bright spot with your eloquent words of hope and joy, are those two adorable Grand babies of yours. Now Ju Ju B? Girl…only you G’Mama! 😜
Daddy’s little girl looks at you so inquisitively. Her smile is priceless. But that Sienna looks like she’s giving you the side-eye, telling you to back off because she is trying to get her beauty rest and will catch ya later gator! LMBO! 😂😱🤣 Thanks for sharing this heart-warming post that tugs at our heartstrings! Sending you honey bunches of hugs and smooches dawwwwlinkkkk! 🥰💖😍✨😘
Cindy, thank you for adding some positivity to the world around us. During my recent trip to visit my Montana family, my wife and I were blessed with special time with our youngest grandchildren, ages 18 months, 3, 5, and 6.
And thank you for reading and commenting dear Richard. Oh what fun was that. I hope you have it on your blog posts. I’l look forward to seeing the pics. ❤️
What sweet little babies! So beautiful. I know you are a proud grandma. Glad all has gone well. Sorry to hear of the loss of a grandpa. Hope you are on the other side of Covid!
Aren’t they just the sweetest, Dwight. T.Y. Yes, indeed and so proud of what amazing mothers my girls are. Yes, so sad for sure
Thanks, I’ve just turned a corner💗
Wonderful.
Congratulations, Cindy. Beautiful videos and such angelic smiles. Sorry for your loss. Your poems are lovely. I loved the line, ‘As one soul takes its place in the stars,
the other is placed in our arms to love and cherish to return the gifts once given by the last generation.’
Cindy,
I am so happy I came upon your blog and I am now following. Your writing deeply touched me, with the hello to new earthly spirits and goodbye to those becoming celestial beings. Thanks for sharing.
Many Blessings
Lisa.
Thank you so much Lisa. I’m truly honored by your follow and words. I’ll come looking for you tonight💕💕💕
You are welcome Cindy. I look forward to connecting more. Blessings, Lisa
That sounds great Lisa. And to you
A rich post of all dimensions of love, both bequeathed and lost. May you continue to recover into pure health!