Comments on: Cancer in a COVID World https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/ Musings on Mothering, Metamorphosis and More Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:54:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 By: LisaPullenKent https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4173 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:44:14 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4173 In reply to Pamela May.

That is one of the hardest tasks, I think, the redistributing of personal things. Their energy is imbued in special, lovely, physical objects. I highly recommend keeping a few unique, meaningful tokens. I can imagine the heartache in giving her fur coat away. Though time can help, I don’t think losses of this magnitude are ever healed. I think of you always, Pammy, and especially now with all these many many changes. You are such a light in the lives of so many. I hope you feel that warmth coming back to you, surrounding you in your mourning. I send you love from far away.

]]> By: Pamela May https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4172 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:57:38 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4172 Oh my, this just popped up on my phone, probably because I was re-reading your beautiful love letter yesterday, Lisa. It has brought tears again. Yesterday Richard and I went to the cemetery to finally order her marker. Thank you everyone for your sweet and loving comments, I’m just seeing them two months later because I didn’t know there were comments here.

Just this morning, Trisha and I took two very full cars loads of Barbie’s things to a consignment shop in West Seattle where her good friend volunteers. All the proceeds go for cancer. I almost cried when I handed her Barbie’s reversible faux fur long coat that she wore so much. But I’m very blessed to have many, many of her things.

I try to focus on her joy and happiness and not on my grief. Some days it’s harder than others. I think with Richard moving soon and someone else living in their house and giving away so many of her things has caused more emotion lately.

What a wonderful gift this beautiful woman gave us! How blessed we are to have had her in our lives!!

Love to all

]]> By: LisaPullenKent https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4171 Sat, 16 May 2020 13:55:02 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4171 In reply to Tina Winn.

Oh, Tina. I’m so sorry. You were close, like physically close, daily life close. I love how everyone in Seattle spent time together. It is truly a blessing to have family like that. I think probably one we take for granted until something shakes us to our core. But then again, I don’t think any of us take it for granted. I know the Pullen clan, certainly does not. I am sure Aunt Barbara, freed from her pain and limitations is now beaming her love to all of us. I hope you can feel her with you, cousin. I love you.

]]> By: Tina Winn https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4170 Sat, 16 May 2020 08:28:23 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4170 What a beautiful story and description of our beloved Barbie. I cried everyday after hearing the news and it was especially hard not being able to visit and be with her. While she was going through cancer treatment she would almost always show up for family events. Birthdays, holidays, sister lunches, just stopping by to visit, Etc. and was always in High Spirits with a smile on her face. I really don’t know how she did it she was so frail and had lost so much weight. I miss her every day but I’m glad she is now out of pain and in heaven with those she loves. Rest in peace my dear auntie, love you

Tina and Mike Winn

]]> By: LisaPullenKent https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4169 Wed, 13 May 2020 11:40:34 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4169 In reply to Alena Brown.

Thank you, Alena. What kind words. And thank you for your comforting prayers–I do think faith sustains through heartbreak and grief. The thought of being reunited brings immense hope. Thank you for reading.

]]> By: Alena Brown https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4168 Wed, 13 May 2020 06:11:52 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4168 You have written a beautiful tribute for your aunt. I used to live in your Grandma and Bill’s ward in Federal Way, and I’m thankful for the privilege of knowing them. I pray that your family finds comfort in knowing that this separation is temporary.

]]> By: LisaPullenKent https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4167 Mon, 11 May 2020 15:19:16 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4167 In reply to Cindy.

Thank you, Cindy. She was a force, a gracious, elegant force. And, as you know, was loved so dearly.

]]> By: Cindy https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4166 Mon, 11 May 2020 15:13:08 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4166 I both saw and felt your vivid expressions of love, grief, joy, memories, and hope. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful description of such a lovely spirit. By this I feel I have come to know Barbie so much better….rest in peace sweet one.

]]> By: LisaPullenKent https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4165 Mon, 11 May 2020 11:40:24 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4165 In reply to Starlyn Hjorth.

Me too, Starlyn! I was disappointed I couldn’t come up to Boise last year. Tell me who your mom is again. Is she Grandma’s (Florence’s) sister? Thank you for reading.

]]> By: LisaPullenKent https://lisapullenkent.com/cancer-in-a-covid-world/#comment-4164 Mon, 11 May 2020 11:37:38 +0000 http://lisapullenkent.com/?p=2456#comment-4164 In reply to thedamari.

Thank you, Ida. <3

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