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Tania Ortiz Welch's avatar

This. Exquisite in every way. I’m touched all the way to the insides of my bones. This, your words, the details of these final moments all feels simply like LOVE. Thank you.

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Elena Brower's avatar

Tania... it was... thank you so much for being here. x

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Stephanie Alberts's avatar

In every way….💚

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Isabel Cowles Murphy's avatar

"Is this the heart sutra?" words that will reverberate like the sound of the bell. Enormous gratitude for you and James and Lou for allowing us to witness this beautiful way of living.

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Elena Brower's avatar

can you IMAGINE. i only realized it many hours after, that her last words were "Heart Sutra" - James and I burst into tears upon remembering that.

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Laura McKowen's avatar

Oh my God. Everything.

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Elena Brower's avatar

love you

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Sabrina Y. Smith's avatar

Wow. (tears flowing). What a conscious, beautiful, peaceful way to exit - surrounded by so much love 🕊️

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Elena Brower's avatar

Thank you so, so much. x

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Emma Del Rey's avatar

Thank you for sharing Lou’s journey with us. Reading your words gave me a moment of perspective, all we have is now.

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Elena Brower's avatar

exactly. now.

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Lynn Jericho's avatar

An unfettered and full of grace crossing. Elena, thank you for the beautiful words and images.

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Elena Brower's avatar

glad you're here, unfettered Lynn... with love

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Patricia Russo's avatar

I'm out of words, crying deep tears as your share touches a grief within me having to do with the loss of my sister and how it could have been so much more beautiful... Thank you for the invitation to sit with this, but more so for your exquisite example of true faith and courage. Thank you ❤️

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Elena Brower's avatar

sending my love, Patricia. x

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Mara Raskin's avatar

תודה רבה ❤️ May her memory be for a blessing..

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Elena Brower's avatar

toda...

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Sarah Ezrin's avatar

Thank you and James and his fierce mama for allowing us in during such an exquisitely vulnerable time . Sending love to you all here on the other side of the veil

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Elena Brower's avatar

she was fierce. smiling. trusting. she made it look easy in the end. epic.

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Stephanie Alberts's avatar

Epic… I’ve always loved that word but this goes it a much deeper meaning🙏🏼

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Debra's avatar

Tears streaming after reading of the wonderful transition experience you orchestrated for your dear one and some tears, I’m sure, for my mother who has also recently passed through. Thank you for sharing this poignant moment with us.

~debra

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Elena Brower's avatar

gosh thank you Debra. thank you.

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Soul Beckons Wild & Wise's avatar

What an incredibly moving and beautiful post. The gentle words and beautiful photos of such an intimate and sacred moment will remain in my heart. Thank you.

Only love ❤️

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Elena Brower's avatar

thank you too... it was the most special day for James and his mama. he's grateful for your comment.

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Lizzy Co (she/they)'s avatar

I was well and truly softened by this. What a lovely human experience you captured. We should all go so peacefully.

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Elena Brower's avatar

thank you, dear Lizzy. may we all.

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Rosie Acosta's avatar

This was so powerful, and so beautiful. Sending love and blessings to you, James and your entire family. What a courageous journey.

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Elena Brower's avatar

Love you Rosie. x

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Dominique Fugère's avatar

Thank you for sharing this with me Elena. Tomorrow will be one year since my Mom died. She died chocking. The result of Parkinson. 6 days to make it to the other shore...She could have chosen medical assisted dying. But she didn't have the strenght to do that. Maybe she was teaching us something at the same time.

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Elena Brower's avatar

dear dominique

thank you for sharing this

indeed the teachers and teachings are all so near

deep bows to you and your family.

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Barbara Hohenberg's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful words, and the lovely photographs. It’s so moving to read and I do feel her peace, and I feel honored to be there with you. I send all of you my love.

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Elena Brower's avatar

Thank you, dear Barbara. Your presence here is highly appreciated.

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morena sal's avatar

So beautiful Elena. Much gratitude for sharing this moment.

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Elena Brower's avatar

gratitude to you for bearing witness, morena. x

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