http://opentohope.com/dealing-with-grief/washing-dianes-body-caring-at-the-crossing/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:08:51 -0800 hourly 1 http://opentohope.com/dealing-with-grief/washing-dianes-body-caring-at-the-crossing/comment-page-1/#comment-738 Priscilla Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:02:46 +0000 http://test.opentohope.com/?p=2905#comment-738 Today April 26 would have been my brothers birthday he left this world Feb. 02 09. Ron , was the last of my family my grief is still raw. He, was ill for a long time with alzheimers but at least I was able to visit him and tell him I loved him. I, believe he knew when I was there as he would open his eyes and at times give a little smile. My, loved ones will always be in my heart. Priscilla Today April 26 would have been my brothers birthday he left this world Feb. 02 09. Ron , was the last of my family my grief is still raw. He, was ill for a long time with alzheimers but at least I was able to visit him and tell him I loved him. I, believe he knew when I was there as he would open his eyes and at times give a little smile. My, loved ones will always be in my heart. Priscilla

]]> http://opentohope.com/dealing-with-grief/washing-dianes-body-caring-at-the-crossing/comment-page-1/#comment-680 Lavender Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:46:05 +0000 http://test.opentohope.com/?p=2905#comment-680 This is one of the most touching stories I have ever read. I had not heard about this ritual, but I have always been very unsure about ice and embalming to preserve a body. Thank you for sharing this - I am touched, and it has given me plenty to think about and discuss with my family. This is one of the most touching stories I have ever read. I had not heard about this ritual, but I have always been very unsure about ice and embalming to preserve a body. Thank you for sharing this – I am touched, and it has given me plenty to think about and discuss with my family.

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