BUTTERFLY OF THE UNIVERSE
It is with great sadness that I tell you of the passing of my dear mother. She died on Wednesday night in the arms of myself, my husband and daughter. With peace and dignity.
"The caterpillar dies so the butterfly could be born and yet, the caterpillar lives in the butterfly and they are but one. So when I die, it will be that I have been transformed from the caterpillar of the earth to the butterfly of the universe."
-John Harricharan
Helen Dorner Shechtman
June 28, 1914 - May 20, 2009
49 comments:
Karen it is such a huge thing to have your mother pass on, she is very blessed to have been surrounded and held by those who loved her as she made the transition. She also had the blessing to have lived a long life and from the looks of her with lots of spirit!
Karen I am so sorry about your mom's passing. She is now in Gods hands. It's very hard when a parent leaves us, it's almost as if we become orphans. My dad passed almost 2 years ago and he was 96 and lived a great life. I'm sure your mother with her years enjoyed life to the fullest and that's what we have to think about in times like these. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.
my thoughts are with you and your family...what a beautiful tribute you shared and the blessings and love you feel come out through your post.
my deepest sympathies to you and your family, Karen
I am so sorry - my heart and thoughts fly out to you. It is beautiful that she chose to go in your arms and surrounded by her family.
My dear Karen,
Your darling mother is beautiful! My heart feels for your loss, my friend. These are wonderful pictures to cherish. And I still remember my most favorite-the black and white one Emily took of her grandmother and that you have framed in your house. It touched me deeply with all of the energy of Emily's love and your mother's presence.
She will always be with and in you! Mothers never leave. Mothers are present ALWAYS, even when they're not.
xoxo
Isabel
So sorry for you loss. Sending well wishes & virtual hugs to you & yours
May you know the joy of memories. May you be comforted by friends who are unafraid of your pain. May you carry your mother's light in her absence, along with your own.
My sympathies go out to you and your Family Karen. take care xoxo Marie
i'm so sorry for your loss...your post is beautiful
So sorry for your loss, Karen.
I'm glad your mom was able to spend her last moments with you. And while it doesn't feel like it right now, it does get easier. xoxo
I am so sorry for your loss.. I know words do not help the pain, but just to let you know you are in my prayers.
Katelen
Karen,
I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. It's always devastating to lose a parent, but I'm glad you were all together with her.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Kate
Oh Karen, my heart aches for you. There is nothing like our mother. I lost mine in 2004 and my heart still aches. However, it is also filled with gratitude. How fortunate that you were with her. I send you loving hugs.
Such sad news, but a lovely tribute to your mom - who no doubt was an exceptional woman. Big hugs and lots of love to you and yours. xoxox
What a wonderful piece to commemorate Helen....your therapy has begun.
Hugs, Joy
Sorry to hear of your loss. Marvelous tribute you've given her. Hugs to you and your family.
Love to YOU Karen!
In memory of how grateful I am that your mother Helen, was born and lived to have such a gorgeous daughter as You!!
xox
Constance
Bless your heart, Sweetie. I am so sorry. Can't say anything else.
Love
and peace on your heart.
Karen, so sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing I can say will ease your loss, but my heart and best wishes go out to you all at this time.
Very sorry to hear that, but happy you were able to say your goodbyes and be with her..
Again, sorry for your great loss Karen, what a wonderfully long life she led.
What a beautiful piece of art to commemorate a beautiful woman, your Mum. Hugs to you.
My very deepest sympathies. Such lovely photos. She was a beautiful young woman. And what a darling she looked like in the current one, with those sweet, laughing eyes. God bless. She so reminds me of my best friend's grandma.
Karen,
so sorry for your loss.
that beautiful face!
I can see you smiling out from her eyes.
x..x
steph
sweet friend
such a beautiful Mother
such a beautiful loving daughter
grateful for the gift
of your togetherness
at her passing...
xox - eb.
oh karen, i'm so sorry...your words & photos are a beautiful, loving tribute to her. i hold all of you in prayer in this difficult time...
Requiem Æternam
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis,
Dómine,et lux perpétua lúceat eis.
Requiéscant in pace.
Amen
Dear Karen, I am so sorry about your loss.
Your tribute to your Mother is so beautiful and moving.
xoxoo
You and your family were blessed to lovingly support your mom's transition. I was blessed to read about your respect for her life. Please accept my sympathy for any sorrows you may have.
Sandy M.
Dear Karen,
My thoughts are with you right now and I send me deepest condolences. This is a such a beautiful tribute to your beautiful mother.
All my best,
Holly
karen, i'm so sorry.
how beautiful to think of the circle....she held you when you arrived, and you held her when she left.
sending love and holding you in my thoughts.
I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Thank you for sharing your lovely tribute to her ; I'm sure she will always remain a stong presence in your life and art expression. The best to you and your family.
I hope this doesn't give you an overload, but I have passed an award on to you.
Thinking of you...
karen, your mother is so beautiful... i think there are no words when someone very close to us leaves. i will just say that i am sending you love... xo
Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. You talked about her so fondly and with so much love. She must have been an inspiration to both you and Emily as I recall seeing her in your artwork. And how PROUD she must have been of YOU and your beautiful, creative family. Thinking of you...
What a beautiful lady your mother is in both pictures, and what a beautiful way to pass--in the arms of loved ones.
Karen,
We do not know each other but my heart aches for you. May the passing of time releave your sadness and be replaced with wonderful heartfelt memories.
Karen
Karen,
Since the first day I met you, I have been impressed with the pure love you felt for your mother. So many of us (I count myself in this number), find reason to sigh and grumble about our aged mothers, but not you. Not once. Not ever.
The butterfly of the universe. Yes. I love this.
And I'm thinking of you, sweet friend.
xo
Oh Karen, I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss; this post is a beautiful tribute.
dear karen
i just had
to come back and tell you
i am still thinking about you
and
the missing place
in your heart♥
I wish you and the family a long life. You know I am thinking of you. Speak again shortly.
xo
I am so sorry for this loss... our mothers are so special, and yours beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very hard time. Roxanne
me again missy
thinking of you
a
butterfly daughter.
Oh dear one - I am so very sorry to hear of your sadness... how blessed you were to have loved so deeply and shared her last hours in this life. I will keep you all in my thoughts and pray you are finding peace. xox Deb
Thinking of you....are you headed to Squam?
hope you're well.
x..x
Karen,
My love and heartfelt condolences are with you, she sounded like an amazing woman and the post you dedicated to her is beautiful. love to you!
Thank you for these photos to honor your mother. My condolences to you.
A beautiful tribute by one herself who is so beautiful.
You do your mother proud.
Life goes on, the wheel keeps turning. All that's changed is your mother's perspective. One day you two shall again share the same perspective, and all will be revealed.
We are light. Thank you for sharing yours with us. Karen much love to you from me during your time of great sorrow. Mother's are one of a kind. Never to be replaced.
She's safe in your heart.
xoxo
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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