“I am a resident alien among you; sell me a burial site among you, that I may remove my dead for burial.” (Genesis 23:4)
After Sarah dies, Abraham feels lost, dazed, confused.
As with most losses in our lives, we feel an initial numbness, even shock that leaves us in a transitional state. It is our way of coping and is part of a necessary process of surviving. For some it will last a long time, for others it will be shorter. Whether you have had losses in your life or not, we are all now in a transitional state because of the overwhelming loss brought on by COVID. Many in our community arte feeling dislocated. That is normal. Until we all land together, be patient with yourself and with others.
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