–Since my sister, Kay’s, murder, I’ve received numerous emails, books of poetry, and comforting cards from the most unexpected people. I find it
absolutely astounding that women I’ve never met face to face & skin to skin have reached out to me.
One such woman was author, Beryl Singleton Bissell, whose daughter, Francesca, was also murdered.
I was surprised she actually read my blogs, which I must confess, have opened up connections and relationships I never thought possible.
Here’s what she wrote:
Dearest Kim,
I just posted a comment on your blog post. I am writing personally to remind you that I am here for you and not that far away that we couldn’t meet at my home or in Duluth should you wish. Loss like yours needs a listening, compassionate, understanding heart. I hope you have many such listening, loving hearts to help hold and perhaps ease your sorrow. My phone number is ————-
Love, Beryl Singleton Bissell
My heart performed a somersault after reading Beryl’s email.
Immediately, I knew I wanted to meet her.
Our book club had already read her memoir, The Scent of God, which she had written with profound truthfulness about her life as a nun in Italy, her desire to become a Saint, and her passionate love affair with the beloved priest, Padre Vittorio.
Nun? Did you say priest? Affair? Oh, My!
Utterly Thornbirdy, wouldn’t you say?
I knew this woman & I already adored her.
Continually, I find myself attracted to people who are authentic and beautifully flawed.
I arrived at Beryl’s home, which rested snuggly on the shores of Lake Superior on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
I was anxious & fidgety standing at her door-step. I mean, I wonder if she doesn’t like me?
There. She. Was.
Radiant. Smiling. Welcoming.
We hugged for a long time. The kind of hug where you understand the same kind of pain and shade and grief.
She led me into her lovely kitchen where she was preparing grilled salmon, string beans, small red tomatoes, warm (was is cardamom bread?) and homemade ice tea w/ limes.
And I thought, ‘O’, sometimes the simple things in life are the greatest kind of healing.
We ate our lunch outdoors listening to the waves brush softly against the rocks.
We talked about Kay, Francesca, life, death, and God. We talked about loneliness and love.
She told me about “centering prayer,” a practice she studied with the Benedictine nuns.
“I’ve found my home in this kind of prayer,” she softly said. “This kind of prayer has helped me move onward.”
We walked around her magnificent grounds and swung on her massive wooden swing.
She showed me Francesca’s grave site, which was blanketed with pink shells and several kinds daisies, petunias, and begonias.
I remember thinking, “I wonder if Francesca has met Kay yet?”
“Will you bring me to your writing studio,” I finally asked.
“Of course,” she smiled.
She worked from a small shed she had purchased from a writing retreat.
I was a rock-star groupie, a child in a candy store, the new student in the classroom.
So, this is what a real writing studio looks like.
So, this is what real manuscripts smell like.
I inhaled slowly, deeply.
Beryl told me her friend, Ann Patchett, loved ‘The Scent of God” so much that she passed it on to her own agent.
“Wow,” I said. “She really believed in you.”
“We all need somebody to believe in us,” she smiled again.
For a while, joy seeped back to me in tiny fragments.
I had forgotten what it felt like… my old life, my carefree days before Kay’s heart stopped.
Before I made my way back to Duluth, we ate slices of rhubarb cake that my mother had baked for Beryl for this special meeting.
We hugged again at the door.
This time, a little tighter, more familiar.
This time, recognizing that if Beryl made it thru those darkest hours, those blackest days, perhaps I could.
Yes.
Perhaps I could, too.
–Dear, Reader, who would you love to meet that you haven’t met yet? Somebody famous? Another blogger? Writer? Who inspires you?
Kay’s Last Video: http://myinnerchick.com/2013/11/01/keep-holding-on-footage-of-kays-last-days/
Beryl’s Book: The Scent of God: http://www.amazon.com/The-Scent-God-A-Memoir/dp/1582433615
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Tina Drakakis
February 10, 2014 at 3:27 pmYou. YOU inspire me. xoxo
My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:30 am“& you inspire me, too, Mrs. Wit. xx
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Nikky44
February 10, 2014 at 3:30 pmYOU!. I would so love to meet you <3
My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:31 amSweet, Nikki,
one day we shall hug and talk and laugh and build some new memories! Xx
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Barbara
February 10, 2014 at 3:41 pmWhat an amazing story, Kim. I will have to read her book! I just need to add a few more hours in the day to catch up with all the reading I need to do!
I would love to set up a blogging conference/ retreat, sometime where all my fave writers/ bloggers, like you, could spend a little time together and share stories and tips and inspiration. That would be awesome!
xob
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:32 amI agree.
Lets do a phone conversation! WOW! I’ve done this before w/ Skirt Mag. Xxx
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Barbara
February 18, 2014 at 9:34 amI like the idea! Soon as things settle a bit we will BOOK IT! and btw…I bought the book!
xob
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Cheryl Lewis
February 10, 2014 at 3:45 pmThe beauty of your words, and your courage in writing them – oh not just the tough parts, but even the beautiful parts, because all writing takes courage – never fails to bring tears to my eyes. I am so, so, so very happy that you met and have a precious new connection. I love you, sweet Kim.
My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:34 amLove you MORE than pink cotton candy, Cheryl. xxx
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ed p
February 10, 2014 at 4:04 pmwhat a beautifully written account of your encounter and meeting with beryl. you are smelling like success more than ever, kim:)
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:36 ameddie,
i feel a success every time i tell Kay’s story.
how are you, dear? xx
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Jennifer Wolfe
February 10, 2014 at 4:07 pmWhat a beautiful experience…life surprises us in the most astounding ways. I’d love to meet Maya Angelou; I imagine the wisdom that just oozes from her pores.
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:38 amLove Angelou.
Her voice is like maple syrup seeping into one’s earlobes. Xx
I think I’d go back in time to meet Sylvia Plath. I’d give her Prozac and tell her to LIVE live live!
xx
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Debi
February 10, 2014 at 4:18 pmI’d love to meet you. 🙂 What a lovely story of you Beryl meeting. I’m intrigued and am ordering her book. Now. Thank you for sharing! Xx
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:38 amDebi,
I’d love to meet you, too, dear.
Perhaps you could show me some of your yoga moves! xx
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lisa thomson
February 10, 2014 at 4:20 pmWhat a beautiful union of two kindred souls, both healing. I can’t help but think Kay and Francesca both had something to do with you two finding each other. Beryl sounds like a special lady so it makes sense she would be drawn to you Kim.
I’m not sure who I’m waiting to meet but women who have come through to the other side always inspire me! I guess that’s why I like to hang out here 🙂
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:40 amO,’ I never thought of that, Lisa.
I def. believe Kay and Francesca could have set up that encounter.
Heavenly!
xx
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injaynesworld
February 10, 2014 at 4:25 pmWhat a wonderful experience for you. The Universe likes bringing kindred spirits together.
I would have loved more than anything to have spent that kind of time with my Nora Ephron. That’s she’s gone now breaks my heart.
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February 14, 2014 at 9:41 amNora wouldl have been a real ((KICK))!! x
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Mike
February 10, 2014 at 4:32 pmI continued to be blessed with amazing stories from my new world of blogging so this really resonated with me. I’m so thrilled you were able to meet Beryl! I loved the entire description of your visit and going to her shed and reading the manuscripts. Yes, Phoenix and I would love to meet some of my blogger friends in person. And right at the top of the list would be this beautiful friend of our’s in Duluth, Minnesota. Xxx’s and love to always from us, Kim! 🙂
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:43 amYessss.
we could all take a long walk on the Lake Superior LakeWalk! One day, sweets. xx
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Janelle
February 10, 2014 at 4:51 pmI am blessed to know you, Kim…so, so proud of you! I know Kay is smiling down on you. I found some old cards from you and Kay the other day…what treasures they are. I love and miss you both!
My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:45 amI miss our long walks together…talking about life….laughing….I miss all of it. Xxx
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reneejohnsonwrites
February 10, 2014 at 5:40 pmOK, you had me at nun! Now I must read this.
I’m so glad you two got to meet, though I am sick about the great loss you each share and that likely brought you together. Perhaps you will help each other fill those voids with your friendship and shared passion.
BTW, your complexion looks soooo lovely. You are truly a beautiful person, inside and out!
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:49 amRenee,
you must read the book and tell me your thoughts. Okay?
You will appreciate Beryl’s honesty and fall in love with her Priest, whom eventually became her husband.
xxx
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Elephant's Child
February 10, 2014 at 6:04 pmHugs and love to you my sweet, inspirational, damaged, and triumphantly surviving friend. And hero.
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:50 amDear, S,
you continually make my heart a bit warmer. Xxxxxx
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Alison at Diamond-Cut Life
February 10, 2014 at 6:07 pmI love this story. . . .
the way your souls recognized each other right away.
The way all the boundaries
that our culture teaches us to have
can dissolve
if we adopt a certain tilt of the will.
I feel sure that Kay and Francesca have met each other.
They probably did that lovely tilt of the will
thing with each other, too,
letting their boundaries come down
so they could be close.
Maybe their doing that with each other
on the other side
helped you and Beryl to then do it with each other
on this side. . . .
bridging the worlds.
Love to you, Kim.
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February 14, 2014 at 9:50 amBeautiful, Profound words Alison. thank you. Xxx
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Chris Carter
February 10, 2014 at 6:50 pmOh what a BEAUTIFUL and HEALING meeting indeed!! What a lovely soul Beryl must be… and that book sounds amazing!! WOW!
I love that you met her. I love that a bit of a dream came true for you. I love that she took the time for YOU.
I would LOVE to meet Lysa Terkeurst… she’s my hero.
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:52 amI know!
I was like “Are you serious, somebody who doesn’t even know me has invited me into her home!!” WOWWw.
I looked up Lysa. She sounds like my kind of girl. I love people who LOVE God.
Xxxxx
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LM Young
February 10, 2014 at 6:57 pmI know this feeling. I know it, because this is how I felt when I read the excerpt of your book, about your beautiful Kay, on the radio show. Death always changes people…and when the life has been taken by another…the pain finds no words. My sister in law was savagely murdered…there are simply no words that can describe the great pain that causes.
As always Kim, I wish you a lifetime of Light and Love
LM Young
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 9:56 amI did not know this about your sister-in-law. Did your brother do this?
I am deeply sorry.
Nothing fills this void. Ever. No!
We must learn to live w it…fit it into our new lives…and for me, I know I will be with Kay again in Paradise.
LOVE to you, dearest! XXxx
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Hotly Spiced
February 10, 2014 at 7:12 pmWhat a beautiful woman and how lovely to have someone reach out for you like that. I’ve heard of many cases of nuns falling in love with priests or priests falling in love with a member of their congregation. I’m quite convinced that it’s totally wrong for the Catholic church to insist on priests and nuns having to be celebate and live such unnatural lives – it’s a recipe for disaster and aren’t we seeing a lot of that! Anyway…what a wonderful occasion and you must have come away feeling uplifted and greatly encouraged xx
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 1:45 pmI agree.
One must have a calling to do such a holy thing, Charlie.
Love when u visit me. XX
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Joan Peterson
February 10, 2014 at 8:05 pmBeryl sounds like just the kind of woman I would love to meet. I am so glad I have met you, Kim, and come to know you. Thanks for sharing this with us. What a lovely post.
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 1:46 pmJoan,
you would LOVE her!
have your read her book? Xx
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Kathy
February 10, 2014 at 8:30 pmOh, I love this story, Kim! And now I want to read Beryl’s book. I’m a memoir junkie. I’d love to meet Anne Lamott–and you, of course.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 1:49 pmKathy,
give me your thoughts on beryl’s book when you are done. Okay? xx
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ladyfi
February 10, 2014 at 9:25 pmThat was a beautiful meeting – brought tears to my eyes.
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February 14, 2014 at 1:49 pmIt was quite memorable, Lady Fi. xx
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nan @ lbddiaries
February 10, 2014 at 10:02 pm“And I thought, ‘O’, sometimes the simple things in life are the greatest kind of healing.”
So profound. How is it you take a few simple words and create a visual post that makes me feel as if I was sitting at your feet, listening to you share?
Someday you are going to get all of us who love you together in one meeting hall so we can hug you, visit skin to skin, lips to cheek, meet one another, and be better for it. Please?
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February 14, 2014 at 1:50 pmI shall hug you hard & we shall talk throughout the night, Nan. Xxx
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Angie@Angie's Recipes
February 10, 2014 at 10:13 pmWhat a wonderful meeting! Beryl sounds like a loving and sweet friend.
Have a great day, Kim!
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My Inner Chick
February 14, 2014 at 1:50 pmVery sweet, kind, & Godly.
I loved her! Xxx
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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
February 10, 2014 at 10:35 pmHow wonderful for you to meet each other! Nobody can understand what you’ve been through except someone who has been through the same. I can imagine that it’s quite an overwhelming but amazing feeling to meet someone like this. xxx
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:04 pmI know.
It was a memorable, healing meeting. Lorraine. Xx
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Monica
February 10, 2014 at 11:22 pmKim, Beryl sounds like an angel, one whose hospitality is graciously impeccable. I’m so glad she came into your life. I’m so glad she’s there to guide you, and you, her. We all need somebody to believe in us. Such a beautiful sentiment.
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:06 pmMonica,
Beryl is a Godly, compassionate, beautiful woman.
She walks the walk, ya know?
Perhaps, I’ll be able to do the same for a hurting soul one day. Xx
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Amy Tong
February 10, 2014 at 11:33 pmWow, that’s amazing someone open up to help others through tough times. Who say there’s no love in this world? We just have to open up, look around and listen, I guess. 🙂
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:06 pmAmy,
YES, there is LOVE…
If not, the world would cease to exist. Xxxx
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Rita @ The Crafty Expat
February 11, 2014 at 2:55 amKim, I’m so happy for you that you met this amazing woman. Her story sounds really interesting and I will look out for her memoir. How beautiful is that she reached out to you and even more that you two had the chance to meet and share your stories.
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:07 pmRita,
You will love her book. Read & give me your thoughts. Xx
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Choc Chip Uru
February 11, 2014 at 2:56 amTo meet someone like Beryl is only a miracle sent by an angel my friend. You are very lucky in this sense.
Hugs
uru
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:08 pmChoc,
I do not believe in Luck, but I do believe in LOVE! Xx
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Mandy - The Complete Book
February 11, 2014 at 5:31 amMy dear Kim, what a beautiful meeting. Beryl, like you is a remarkable woman! When you meet with her again, please give her a hug from me too!
Love to you friend,
🙂 Mandy xo
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:08 pmMandy,
She is quite Remarkable indeed!!
But… so are you! xx
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lisa
February 11, 2014 at 7:11 amWhat a wonderful experience for you, Kim.
I am truly so happy that you had the opportunity to meet this woman.
She sounds amazing.
Just like you.
xo.
My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:09 pmA wonderful, memorable experience.
I treasure this memory, Lisa. Xx
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Ellen M. Gregg
February 11, 2014 at 7:34 amHow absolutely lovely. Heartwarming and soul-lifting.
I want to meet you, sweet Kim, and one day I will. xoox
My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:10 pmWe shall one day, Ellen. How fun & stimulating our conversation will be! Xxx
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countingducks
February 11, 2014 at 7:54 amWhat a lovely story about a lovely meeting. Couldn’t be more pleased that you two met
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February 15, 2014 at 12:10 pmDucky,
So happy I met you, dear! Xxx
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Valentine Logar
February 11, 2014 at 8:23 amI am working my way through those I want to meet. I made my way to you, because you inspired me, continue to do so. Now, for now I am just looking for me.
I love you.
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:11 pmVal,
I loved meeting your. So surreal and amazing.
I still remember that magical smile! 🙂 XX
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Alison
February 11, 2014 at 8:35 amI love that you met Beryl. What a blessing you both are to each other. xo
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:12 pmAlison,
yes, blessing is a most perfect word! Xxx
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karen sosnoski
February 11, 2014 at 9:30 amKim–
Tried to respond on my iPhone, but don’t think my comment went through, so will try again. I’m so happy for you that you had this meeting of minds and hearts and talents. I felt warmed by the descriptions of good food, comforting hugs, and meaningful encouragement. I love the way you open doors with your writing and then have the guts to walk through them. You’re an inspiration in so many ways!!
My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:12 pmKaren,
and you have been an inspiration to me, as well! LOVE!! Xx
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Jann
February 11, 2014 at 9:31 amAbsolutely awesome, Kim. I’m so happy for you. And I must, absolutely MUST, get her book. You two are an inspiration for all of us, and I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Sending kisses to you…xxxx
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My Inner Chick
February 15, 2014 at 12:14 pmOOOO, Jann,
you may recognize some of the places beryl talks about in Italy. You will love the book!! Xxxxx
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Liz
February 11, 2014 at 9:40 amKim,
I smiled big & teared up at this post. What a wonderful meeting!!! What a lovely post to share with us!
I gave my mother a copy of ‘The Scent of God’ for Christmas a few years ago. She loved it. My sister has borrowed it as well.
Kim, that is so wonderful she reached out to you & is a fan alike of your writing. I like how you got to visit her writing studio – that is awesome. I loved your description of it, smelling the manuscripts, feeling joy.
This whole post makes me smile, and tear up. : ) And that’s a good thing.
My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 9:58 amLiz,
I love your comments on this blog. Xx
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Debbie
February 11, 2014 at 9:46 amYou know, God sends special people into our lives when we need them most. I think your visit with Beryl, and hers with you, was the beginning of a beautiful healing that you both needed. How fabulous that you got to dine with her, relax with her, and even visit her writing studio!
Yes, I’d be willing to bet that Kay and Francesca were together, looking down from Heaven, pleased that they had a part in y’all’s meeting. After all, Earth might be the place for good-byes, but Heaven is the place for hello’s!!
Who would I like to meet? My list is fabulously long (yes, dear, you’re on there!).
This post warms me — literally. Your description of the flowers and such convinces me your meeting took place far away from this bitter cold season!
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 9:59 amDebbie,
I agree.
GOD LIVES. I’ve been so mad at HIM, but I know HE LIVES and has plans for all of us.
Xx
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Tammi Pekkala Matthews
February 11, 2014 at 10:54 amso glad you made it 🙂
My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:00 amMe, too!! x
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Deborah Batterman
February 11, 2014 at 1:11 pmMaybe even more often than sometimes, ‘the simple things in life are the greatest kind of healing.’ We just need to keep our hearts open to those moments.
My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:00 amYes,
this, my dear, transforms lives! Xx
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elizabeth
February 11, 2014 at 1:30 pmDear Kim- I know I know you almost as well as I know myself and I know one day we shall meet in the flesh and hug and drink red wine together.
I would love to meet up with David again and meet John Lennon. And I would stop by to see how Kay and my family’s Kathie (who was also murdered) are doing
love you.
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:01 amElizabeth,
you are first on my list, My Sweet. Xxxxx
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Marie
February 11, 2014 at 2:33 pmYOU. Definitely you KIM.
This woman wears kindness on her face. And your face transpires love.
xoxo
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:01 amMarie,
Would that be fun to meet in France?! WOW. I’d love to see you face to face. Xxx
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solidgoldcreativity
February 11, 2014 at 4:33 pmAmazing story about Beryl’s past and also about your meeting. True life really is stranger than fiction. You describe the day wonderfully well. I wanted to be there with you both! Kisses from MLB xx
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:02 amNarelle,
I hope, by my writing, that you were there w/ us, dear. Xx
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Sandra
February 11, 2014 at 5:35 pmBeryl’s story is truly Thornbirdy! I haven’t thought of that movie in years. I’m so happy that you two had a chance to connect. I also hope that your spirit was uplifted and that you will find some much deserved peace. You’re awesome girl!
My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:03 amSpeaking of The Thornbirds..
I’d LOVE to watch the entire series all over again! Xx
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Gary
February 11, 2014 at 5:44 pmInspiring and hopeful through the power of empathy you have both shared.
Of course, you inspire Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar. And me, her mere human.
Hugs, hope and peace,
Gary x
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February 16, 2014 at 10:04 amAhhh,
I love you and Jack Russell dog! Xxx
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Ilene
February 11, 2014 at 8:30 pmEverything about this post gave me chills. That Ms. Bissell reads your blog, that she reached out to you, that she invited you into her home and took the time to bond with you – on so many levels. this is the best of blogging if you ask me. The surprise connections we make and the events that they lead to – the ones we never would have predicted. I am so glad you made this new and special friend.
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:05 amllene,
True. Social Media is SO POWERFUL and exciting.
It’s truly changed my life!
Xxxx
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Blond Duck
February 11, 2014 at 9:49 pmI hope we get to meet one day!
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:55 amPerhaps,
we will, Ducky. X
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Pam Hogeweide
February 11, 2014 at 11:04 pmYOU!!!!!!!!!!
I will have to take a number by the look of the comments!
SO wonderful you could meet and comfort one another. The meal sounded DE-LISH and your mom’s cake and (swoon!) her writing studio. I would have just ORGASMED right there!
Thanks for posting this. I love experiencing life through your humble, grateful gorgeous eyes.;….
My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:56 amNo Number!
Walk directly to the front of the line, darling! Xxxx
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A Cuban In London
February 12, 2014 at 9:11 amThis is such a moving post. Blogging can build bridges and establish connections that we thought would never exist.
Your post touched me. Stay strong.
Greetings from London.
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:57 amDear, Cuban in London,
I love the idea of building bridges! xx
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Tina @ Girl with a New Life
February 13, 2014 at 8:52 amWhat a beautiful inspiring post. I read the first page of her book on Amazon, and I’m going to put it on my reading list this year. Gorgeous writing. What a talent.
I was just thinking the other day that being an artist of any kind means being emotionally open and exposed. The way Beryl was so courageously open to reach out to you confirms that for me. (Think about all of the possible rejection she faced in just that single communication.)
When people ask me who I would most like to meet, I always wish for a time machine so that I could meet my mother and father while they were young, before the burdens of life set in.
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:58 amI love love love
that you’d meet your mother and father.
How moving and beautiful. Xx
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Liz
February 13, 2014 at 5:01 pmIt was fate that brought you two together, to share, to comfort each other, to grieve. I love that blogging has made such things possible. Love it. xo
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My Inner Chick
February 16, 2014 at 10:59 amI believe every single person we encounter is meant to change us, transform us, help us grow, learn, experience…
even the bad people!
Xxx
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jen
February 13, 2014 at 6:21 pmWhat a touching story Kim!
I can honestly say; YOU inspire me Kim.
As a person who has experienced considerable pain; most privately
I adore your openness, your passion,
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My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:32 am& YOU inspire me, as well, Jen. xx
We both know GREAT pain & we have survived.
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Jodi @ Heal Now and Forever
February 14, 2014 at 3:33 amSomeday you and I will meet my darling. I just know it! and it will be as splendid as that! xoxoxo
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My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:33 am—As splendid at that!
YES. yes. yes.
it will be beautiful, Jodi. xxx
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Lady Jennie
February 14, 2014 at 12:26 pmThis is really inspiring, especially as a memoirist. Is that a word? Her book sounds like something I would want to read. I’m really happy you could meet your hero/friend.
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My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:34 amIf “memoirist” is not a word, it should be!!
xxxx
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Totally Heavenly
February 14, 2014 at 2:47 pmWhat a lovely story. I hate what you had to go through, but you have made so much good out of something so bad, the way you have reached out to so many people, and I have always loved your raw honesty.
Happy Valentines day to a very special lady
*kisses* H
My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:34 amYou are truly quite Heavenly, aren’t you? xxx
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Kimberly
February 14, 2014 at 9:54 pmHug and feel the same kind of pain…babe, one of the most powerful hugs I’ve ever received was from my roommate on the psychiatric ward. There is something dehumanizing as I walked on the unit. The nurses inspecting my wounds on my arms and legs…taking my pen and spiral notepad (that had my inner thoughts) because I could kill myself with the spiral part…then I walked in my room and she came up to me and hugged me so hard. Kim, that feeling…there is just something about it. I’ll never forget it.
I am so glad that she reached out to you and that you both met. How wonderful that is.
xoxo
My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:36 amOOOO, Kimberly,
I’ve experienced a hug like that before. Wonderful. Accepting. Understanding.
—-this is the same kind of hug I will give you one day. xx
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Aussa Lorens
February 15, 2014 at 5:49 pmI find myself wanting to meet everyone I meet via blogging. I’m hoping that a lot of you all go to BlogHer this summer because I’ll be there! It would be amazing.
Her memoir sounds absolutely juicy and intriguing… nuns and love affairs? I must know more!
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My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:37 amBlogHer seems intimidating to me, but I’d still like to experience it. Xx
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
February 16, 2014 at 11:00 amThat is just the most perfect thing! I’m so, so glad the two of you connected and I know it’s another step in your moving forward process. What a gift that was!
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My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:38 amLiz,
I love unexpected gifts. Especially when they are NOT MATERIAL gifts.
Xxx
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Katie @ Pick Any Two
February 16, 2014 at 11:41 amWow, this is an amazing story! I am so glad you two were able to connect like this! I would love to meet Toni Morrison. Her novels absolutely changed my life, and I would love to express their impact to her in person.
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My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:39 amKatie,
Can you imagine? Toni Morrison. What would you ask her?
Amazing. I’d want to meet Plath! xx
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Beth Teliho
February 16, 2014 at 5:28 pmohhh, how amazing you met her and spent time in her home! What a magical afternoon that must have been. I’m so happy you two found each other.
The list of bloggers/authors I’d like to meet is ridiculously long. All of them. I want to meet all of them. Including you, sweet lady.
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My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:40 amI agree.
So many bloggers. I talk to one from NY every month or so…
She would be at the top of my list…
and you, dear. Xx
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Glamorous Glutton
February 17, 2014 at 3:32 amWhat a wonderful meeting, I really want to read her book, it sounds fascinating. GG
My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 7:41 amWonderful.
Memorable.
xx
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Dawn
February 17, 2014 at 9:55 amThis made me so happy, I read it through glassy eyed tears grinning the whole way. What a gift she gave you, and I’m pretty sure you gave her a gift back. I’m glad you connected. And I know you’ll pass the support on when the perfect opportunity presents itself. I know what it’s like to hug another person who has experienced the same grief, it’s simply wonderful.
My Inner Chick
February 17, 2014 at 10:06 amDawn,
Then you understand.
Yes, I shall pay this forward, dearest. Xxxx
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Vidya Sury
March 20, 2014 at 10:04 pmHugs, hugs, hugs. All I can say. My heart goes out to you.
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