Here is my sister Louise’s response to Profound Protection of the Heart. I keep coming back to read it again and again. There’s a powerful leading here.
Profound protection of the heart….
It’s what I wanted to give you in Miami when you were so badly hurt – what I wanted to give Mom and Murray and the kids – what I hoped for Gregory. And it is what I wished I could give myself, too, then. But I felt like all the layers were peeled back and what was left was raw and exposed – that there was no protection – no safety zone.
I guess that being in love means that the very love that is so important to our being – so magical and all-encompassing – also leaves you vulnerable to great pain. Love isn’t safe. It’s dangerous.
But then that one night in Miami when I thought I was losing my mind with grief and pain and fear, I allowed – or maybe forced – myself to imagine a life without you. I realized that even though it felt like we had no protection, it was the love that we had for each other that would get us through. It was the love we had for you – whether you survived or not – that would help us get through. So…it was there after all.
A profound protection of the heart.
I got such a visceral response from this message. So beautifully written. So simple yet so complex. Thank you.
Hi Leslie, Thank you so much for your comment. Your description is perfect. I’ll make sure Louise sees it. Hope to see you soon. Love & Light, Valerie
amen, dearest daughters – I am forever, forever, grateful that Louise and Gregory were with you when your need was so great. mom
I agree – very simple yet profound. An absolutely lovely sentiment.
Love is worth it!
Love,
Irene
Dear Irene, “Love is worth it… ” Those four words cover it perfectly. Thank you. Love & Light, Valerie
Thank you for sharing Valerie. I also loved reading Louise’s response, so inspiring! It is so hard to see beyond when we are in pain, but love and faith is all we need.
Margarita
Dear Margarita, It’s so good to be in touch with you. I wish the staff had let you in to see me when I was at Jackson. Louise told me you had come to visit. I would love to catch up with you. Perhaps we could Skype sometime. Write to me at valerie@acupofkindness.com if you’d like to connect via phone or Skype and we can arrange a time. Love & Light, Valerie