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Dear Margaret, what a heart-breaking account. I'm floored by you; by the depths of your feelings, the scope of your mind; the infinite expanse of you. You are such a gift to everyone who has had the good fortune of encountering your writings. The world is better for you, and for Michael. Truly, better.

I trust it is so that you can bear this. And I trust even more that love abides. You are proof of it.

And you are in my heart and my prayers.

Thank you for sharing - so beautifully - this impossibility that is now part of your reality. ❤️

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Sep 3Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Perfect said.

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

I don't know you but am crying with you. What you said about finding meaning in the sacrifice of him going first so he doesn't have to endure the unendurable is just so very beautiful. What a beautiful relationship you have ❤️

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

I think of all of the death and destruction brought on by the plandemic and then I have to force myself to refocus on ‘positives.’ One positive, that it brought people together from around the world who likely would never have found each other, creating a larger circle of friends, of family, here in the ‘Stacks. I found you and though we’ve never met, if I could walk to your front door, I would ask if I could give you a hug. Then, I would hug you again.

Thank you for your words that have buoyed all of us these past few years.

Thank you for sharing Michael in today’s post and for sharing your grief, and your love with all of us.

We’re here for you, even if we’re hundreds or thousands of miles away.

With heartfelt condolences for you and your family, and in love & support, ~Renee

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

You don't know me, but I feel I've known you for years. Your kind words to me in the comment section of Coffee & Covid (when the whole world was upside down and children stopped speaking to parents) are permanently etched into my own heart. I have no words to express my grief for the loss of your dear husband. I know I speak for hundreds that we grieve along with you- I'm so very sorry. May perpetual light shine upon your Michael and may he rest in the loving arms of God.

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

❤️

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

I get what you’re feeling Margaret, on 5/20/23 my sweet husband of 38 years died suddenly. I believe Pfizer killed him, or a compilation of our government, The W.H.O. and many others with their long evil plan made it possible for Pfizer to kill him. There are many others just like you & I. He was my other half, my better half, my everything. I have tried to put my new life ahead of me but the anguish, loneliness, anger and sadness always peaks thru. Yes half of me is gone too. I will continue working on making my remaining half strong. There are sweet souls in my life that still depend on me. I grieve with you. My sympathies go out to you. I am saddened by your story. I hope I can give you a slight bit of comfort as we both move forward. Stay strong. 😢💖

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

So sorry for your loss as well. 🙏

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

oh no... no words I can offer will ever be sufficient, Margaret. just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Dear Margret, it’s not quite 2 years for my passage through the same kind of storm at the loss of my Michael. We’re so dependant on inadequate words! Am still blindsided sometimes by a wave of grief - so embarrassing when it happens in a public place. But there is truth in abiding love and life in our prayers for the dead. Will add you and your Michael to my prayers. May He comfort and strengthen you.

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Sep 3Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Wishing you peace and strength, K2 and don't EVER feel embarrassed for your moments of grief. ❤️

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Sep 3Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Thank you!

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Sep 3Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

❤️❤️

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Love is stronger than death. I hope these words feel true someday if not today. You're in my thoughts, prayers and heart.

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Sep 3Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

SO true, Nathalie!!!

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Oh my Goodness, what an unspeakably cruel blow for you.

Even, fearlessly spirited soul that you are, you must be beside yourself

with the agonising grief, the heart-wrenching shock of this.

I'm so sorry, dear Margaret Anna Alice, and can only hope that your searing pain

might be ever so slightly alleviated by the solidarity of what will be

a mighty torrent of comments here, all failing, like me, to find potent enough words,

but all intending to convey, I have no doubt, deepest sympathy and unconditional support. ❤️🙏

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Aug 9·edited Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know it is hard to remember this in times of intense grief, but you will see your love again. These NDE experiences that I have recently stumbled upon on YouTube are great reminders that we are souls having a human experience:

https://youtu.be/kX2zfEXMkDk

These reminders bring me a great deal of comfort. I hope that they do for you too. Sending you lots of love and support!

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Thanks Vee. I loved that video. My grandfather came back from death after seeing the light to say goodbye to my grandma years ago. My mom also came back 38 years ago to say goodbye to me as she saw her deceased dad thru the light calling her to him. I have had some of the experiences myself but not as dramatic as that woman in that video had. There’s so much more to life than most people fathom. Thanks for being so kind to me. You give me much faith and hope. Stay well and safe. 🙏☺️

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Oh, MAA, my heart is broken for you. It's unthinkable. I know there are no words that could ever put even the tiniest dent in your grief, but I hope the love and support I see and feel here bring you comfort. Sending love.

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

So sorry for your loss sister 😢❤️🙏🏻

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

This was the most devastatingly beautiful heartrending tribute to a beloved Love I have ever read. May your sorrows rest in God’s hands until you are reunited.

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OMG. I am so sorry for your heartbreaking, devastating loss of your beloved Michael. My deepest condolences. I wish I come over to your place and sing to you or read to you or listen to you or just sit with you. Two years ago I lost my best friend suddenly to stage 4 brain cancer. Your beautiful tribute to Michael is a gift to all of us who struggle with how to grieve. I love you, Margaret Anna Alice. Peace.

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Margaret -

Forget "Life goes on". Forget "Grateful for so many good years." Forget "Pull yourself together." Set aside the next 100 years for your grief.

- Josh

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Aug 9Liked by Margaret Anna Alice

Horrifically sad story. Very sorry for your loss. Very brave to share. Had me in tears.

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