Seek silence,
Gladden in silence.
Adore silence
As one progresses on the path, one seeks silence more and more. It will be a great comfort, a tremendous source of solace and peace. Den Ming~Dao
Due to a death in our family, I will not be attending Rhinebeck. My husband's father passed away today and sadly it was on Ken's birthday. I will need to stay home to care for the animals, while Ken, my son and my daughters head to Pennsylvania to be with Ken's family. Although I am so disappointed not to be able to attend either the funeral or Rhinebeck, Ken knows that I will be with him in spirit. We can't plan life or death........it just happens.
I will leave you with some autumn pictures that I took this afternoon
that speak to me of that same silent peace that Dao's
words speak of. Autumn in the mountains has such a gentle yet
vibrant spirit. I always feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful
piece of our country.
And to my friends who I will surely miss this weekend......I will be with you all in spirit as well~
My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Posted by: Risa | Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 03:39 AM
My prayers are with you during this sad time.
Posted by: Marguerite | Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 09:13 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. Holding your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Bliss | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 05:35 PM
My heart goes out to you and your family. How lovely to mix the Autumn images with the turning of life and death. You are all in my prayers.
Posted by: Kim from Soul Knitting | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 12:49 PM
Oh, Kim - I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss. My prayers are with all of you!
Posted by: Jackie | Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 08:10 AM
You know my thoughts are with you, your husband and your whole family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Anne | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 07:21 PM
I'm sorry to hear that sadness has visited your family.
Posted by: Laurie | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 10:52 AM
I too am sorry for your loss. Sending cyber hugs!
Posted by: Liz | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 09:12 AM
So saddened to hear of your loss, Kim. I was hoping to see you in person at Rhinebeck, but instead I'll be sending my best thoughts to you and Ken.
Posted by: Nathania | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 08:40 AM
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear of Ken's dad's death.
Posted by: Chris | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 08:39 AM
Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts.
Posted by: Liz | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 07:46 AM
Really sorry Kim, thinking of you all.
Posted by: Tracy | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 05:16 AM
I'm sorry to here about your husbands dad, my thoughts are with you
((huggs))
Posted by: Vicki | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 01:22 AM
I'm so sorry for your families' loss. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Cara | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 12:28 AM
Such lovely photos and profound sentiments. We'll all be thinking of you.
Posted by: Norma | Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 11:37 PM
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: Kathy | Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 10:50 PM