Grief Coaching and Spiritual Living

Part Eight Love's Enduring Presence Amidst Heartache

Dr. Donna

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What happens when the unthinkable occurs, and you're thrust into a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainty? Join us as one courageous mother recounts her profound journey through grief, sharing the raw and intimate moments following the loss of her son at Stanford Hospital. Her story is one of vulnerability and resilience, underscoring the unexpected strength found in community and the kindness of strangers during the darkest hours. Experience the poignant moments of farewell, where the soft melody of harp music provided a fragile peace amidst the turmoil of loss.

Through heartfelt storytelling, this episode offers a glimpse into the delicate balance of love and loss, reminding us of the preciousness of life and the importance of expressing gratitude to those dear to us. The grieving mother's narrative not only captures the sorrow but also highlights the unexpected bonds and empathy that emerge in times of crisis. Tune in to witness a moving tribute to her son, offering solace and insight into the enduring power of love and the human spirit.

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So this is part eight. So, yes, she's driving me and I have a bottle of wine with me because I just couldn't cope. And it's so weird because I'm a social drinker but I only drink, like if I'm having dinner with friends and I really don't drink a lot, I keep wine handy in case I have people over and all of a sudden I'm just chugging a bottle of wine in the passenger seat because I can't process what's going on. And you know my poor, you know neighbor. She's trying to talk to me and you know be there for me and you know she was an angel. We eventually, you know, lost touch how life is sometimes. But you know know, if she ever sees a video, you're an angel and I thank you because it was hard, because I remember getting to the airport and I was just numb and I was just crying and I told the lady at the counter. I said I need a ticket. I didn't have a ticket or nothing. I said I need a ticket. You know I gotta get to Oakland. You know I got to get to Oakland because my son just died at Stanford Hospital. So my daughter I called her my daughter-in-law, but my son's girlfriend mother picked me up from Oakland. I was able to get on a plane right away because it's like a shuttle service between Oakland and Burbank. There's a lot of flights throughout the day, just like between between Oakland and Burbank. There's a lot of flights throughout the day, just like between Oakland and Los Angeles. So I was able to get on a plane pretty quick.

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And you know, his girlfriend's mother picked me up and you know we're just silent and then his mom she goes. I think he had a stroke. That's the only thing that can make sense. And I thought, yeah, I don't know what else can be. And it was and nothing else was just said until you know we got to the hospital and you know they had them in a room and I asked them to play harp music and you know I went to go talk to them and I said you know I'm sorry it didn't work out because it was supposed to work. And you know it's okay to leave us because it's okay to go home, it's okay to go home.

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And I just remember just giving him a kiss on the cheek and saying goodbye and listening to the harp. And you know his father was there, his siblings were there, his girlfriend and her family, some of his friends were there. We just couldn't process anything. And you know he was at peace in his hospital bed and you know his doctors were crying. You know there are doctors with empathy out there and one of the doctors was so angry that you know he passed. And you know it was just like a shock it really was and you know, just to sit there and to think, well, he is gone and he can't talk and I have to tell him I love him and goodbye. You know I just spoke to him the night before and so it was just hard. It was a challenge.