Saturday, February 11, 2023
Dear Dan and Debbie,
I offer you my sincere condolences for your loss but God's gain ! Try to remember that the bonds of love that linked your mom to her loved ones have not been destroyed, the bond of her physical presence is broken but the ties of love are transformed, they are invisible and silent but remain real, dwell deep within the soul and have a way of surfacing to the heart by bringing back many wonderful, joyful and perhaps sad and difficult memories and events, all realities of what made her human and real.
May I suggest you stand still in the heart of your grief and feel Aunt Rose's presence! Whisper her secrets of love and wait for that special moment of calm and serenity that will overcome your sorrow. In time your grieving will take you to places unknown so just go forward and trust in God's unconditional love and compassion. From this experience, love, hope, courage and strength will abound and bring peace to your heart.
With all my love and in prayer,
Sr. Kay Toner, vsm
Sisters of the Visitation of Ottawa
