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DELIGHT – The Circle of Healing Love

August 10, 2024 by Gayle Harper 4 Comments

Not long ago, our long-time friends, Earle and Dalene, suffered that most unspeakably painful grief of losing their adult son. What we know is that grief is a form of love – it hurts so badly because we have loved so deeply. One of the ways that Dalene has found to help herself walk through this is to turn to the love and share it.

So, she crochets baby booties, in different styles and colors and carries them with her everywhere. When she sees a pregnant woman, she approaches and says, “Excuse me – I’m just a crazy old grandma and it looks as if you are expecting someone new. May I give you a gift for the baby?” Then she pulls the perfect pair from her bag, gives it to the woman and walks away without another word. Says Dalene, “You cannot imagine the looks I get. It is SO MUCH FUN!”

When she learned we have a new baby in our family and another on the way, she gave me an adorable pair of Mary Janes and a precious pair of red high top Converse. The Converse went to Galveston to await the arrival of our first great-grandbaby in January. The Mary Janes went to Vermont to our new great niece, Eloise. Here she is modeling them for you.

What Delights me about this is seeing how Love thrives everywhere, even in the most painful of human experiences. And how when we turn to that Love and let it move through us, it ripples on and on – far beyond what we can see or imagine. Love is the only true power there is. It is unstoppable – uncontainable and eternal. All we need to do is open our hearts and let it shine forth!




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  1. Mary Sue Chatfield says

    August 10, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    Your friend’s way to share love is delightful! Good for her.

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    • Gayle Harper says

      August 12, 2024 at 11:17 am

      Yes! It sends love in so many directions!

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  2. Diana West says

    August 12, 2024 at 11:34 am

    I also lost my son quite suddenly earlier this year. My only child. I’m at a point where I have quit asking, “Why?” and “What Happened?” I am just grateful for the 54 years we shared, both the good and the bad. I am so appreciative that he came into my life and I had the opportunity to be his mother. Your piece inspired me to keep loving.

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    • Gayle says

      August 12, 2024 at 12:17 pm

      Oh, Diana, I am so sorry for your loss.
      Thanks you so much for sharing this. It inspires me to keep writing and, more importantly, I will be sure that Dalene sees this so she can see how the healing Love moving through her is helping others.

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