Living With Loss, One Day at a Time by Rachel Blythe Kodanaz is the book I would recommend for anyone beginning or in the early stages of grief. The memories you created and your love will live forever. Embrace the love and cherish the memories, as they will always be a part of you remain in your heart.
Jan’s Yahrtzeit Reminds Me Why Love Never Dies
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Today is crucial as it marks Jan’s first Yahrzeit, which coincides with the Hebrew and secular calendars.
During my walk, I remembered a passage from Rachel Kodanaz‘s book “Living with Loss, One Day at a Time” on page 138. The passage poses a thought-provoking question about whether someone would rather have their years shortened or not have any at all.
Reflecting on this question, my answer remains unchanged. Although the thought of Jan’s life ending when we first met would have initially caused me great sadness, I would have eventually come to focus on the love we shared rather than the time we lost.
Jan’s love changed me, and its effects on my life are growing stronger daily, whether we had one year, ten years, or almost fifty together.
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Living With Loss, One Day at a Time
Jan's Soul is a Light from God
Estimated reading time: 0 minutes, 51 secondsThis is the prayer I said over Jan’s first Yahrzeit candle.
The human soul is a light from God. May it be your will that the soul of Jan Lilien enjoys eternal life, along with the souls of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, and the rest of the righteous in Gan Eden. Amen.
Jan and the Righteous Thirty-Six
At Celebrate Jan Day, Rabbi Dr. Renee Edelman spoke about the thirty-six righteous people. Jan, according to the Rabbi, was one of the thirty-six. “Jan was one of those who did the most to help other people,” said Rabbi Renee. She highlighted Jan’s spark and smiles that invited people to join in conversations. “Her soul […]
Jan Was the Wind Beneath My Wings
One of the most poignant moments during Celebrate Jan Day was when Cynthia Manno sang “Wind Beneath My Wings.” Not only is Cynthia an accomplished vocalist, but she is someone Jan enjoyed listening to her voice. We had heard her on many occasions but most often at the Salem Roadhouse Cafe. Jan was and always […]
Jan's Love is All I Ever Needed
Estimated reading time: 0 minutes, 51 secondsRichard W. Brown speaks about grief, sharing Jan’s love, and how Hanson Park became the site of Jan’s Memorial Garden.
