Seek silence,
Gladden in silence.
Adore silence
As one progresses on the path, one seeks silence more and more. It will be a great comfort, a tremendous source of solace and peace. Den Ming~Dao
Due to a death in our family, I will not be attending Rhinebeck. My husband’s father passed away today and sadly it was on Ken’s birthday. I will need to stay home to care for the animals, while Ken, my son and my daughters head to Pennsylvania to be with Ken’s family. Although I am so disappointed not to be able to attend either the funeral or Rhinebeck, Ken knows that I will be with him in spirit. We can’t plan life or death……..it just happens.
I will leave you with some autumn pictures that I took this afternoon
that speak to me of that same silent peace that Dao’s
words speak of. Autumn in the mountains has such a gentle yet
vibrant spirit. I always feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful
piece of our country.
And to my friends who I will surely miss this weekend……I will be with you all in spirit as well~
The Woolen Rabbit 
My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Such lovely photos and profound sentiments. We’ll all be thinking of you.
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I’m so sorry for your families’ loss. My thoughts are with you.
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I’m sorry to here about your husbands dad, my thoughts are with you
((huggs))
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Really sorry Kim, thinking of you all.
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Kim, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts.
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Kim, I’m so sorry to hear of Ken’s dad’s death.
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So saddened to hear of your loss, Kim. I was hoping to see you in person at Rhinebeck, but instead I’ll be sending my best thoughts to you and Ken.
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I too am sorry for your loss. Sending cyber hugs!
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I’m sorry to hear that sadness has visited your family.
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You know my thoughts are with you, your husband and your whole family. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
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Oh, Kim – I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. My prayers are with all of you!
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My heart goes out to you and your family. How lovely to mix the Autumn images with the turning of life and death. You are all in my prayers.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Holding your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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My prayers are with you during this sad time.
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My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
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