“There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival.” — Thornton Wilder
Grieving parents walk between two worlds. The land of the living holds memories and empty spaces. The land of the dead holds the presence that can no longer be seen. Love forms the bridge connecting these two realms. That love carries us forward even when hope feels fragile. The bond between parent and child does not break with death. Love remains as the only true survival. It holds memories close and offers strength in the darkest moments.
The pain of loss can feel like a vast chasm. Parents may question how to cross the space between presence and absence. The bridge of love offers a path that is neither easy nor straight. The journey asks for patience and grace. Love demands we carry grief gently, without rushing or denying it. This bridge supports every tear, every whispered name, every quiet prayer. Love in grief does not lessen the pain. Instead, love becomes the foundation beneath that pain.
Many grieving parents find moments when love feels both a gift and a burden. The bridge of love allows connection beyond physical boundaries. That connection invites remembrance and healing. Love invites parents to hold the past and present simultaneously. Through love, the living find ways to honor the dead. The bridge built by love offers a lasting sanctuary. The strength to survive comes from embracing that bridge fully.
Thought for today: Lean into love as your bridge. Let love carry you between what is lost and what remains.