I loves youse guys. I listened to a great dharma talk this evening at dharmaseed.org, James Baraz, Opening to the Moment, posted on 3/2/11. Just in case anyone's interested. He hits on some important concepts, (forgiveness of self and others, ceasing trying to "figure it all out", etc.) with humor and directness.

SanitySeeker, thank you so much for your beautiful story about your mother and the spiritual ceremony, the vision and celebratory feast. I am grateful for the presence of Rich and Joey in my life for as long as they were with me. They will always be with me in spirit. Maybe I'll find a meaningful ritual for celebrating them. Sunset, I appreciate the story of lighting the memorial candle for your father. I'm sorry for the losses of your parents, SS and Sunset. I'm thinking of you, ((((((Sundog)))))), in your frustration and so identify with that stuck feeling.