Ruben and I have been friends for awhile. I knew his mother was ill and when she died I offered prayers of comfort for his loss. What I did not know was how his mother died. I was sorry I hadn't moved in closer to him at that time of his life. He talks about that time with me today, seeming to be in what I felt is a place of calm peace over the loss. That does not mean he is no longer grieving. 
approx 10:23-He mentioned the 'stairway of grief', where he and his siblings would go to cry together. He mentioned that 'grief is the cost of love'. Ruben's story is important, thoughtful and loving for his mother. 
approx 32:00-Ruben shows us how to have 'a celebration while living'. 
In our pre-interview, Ruben mentioned the book "Our Greatest Gift: A Meditation on Dying and Caring", by Henri Nouwen. 
Ruben also mentioned the book by Robert K. Greenleaf, "The Servant Leader".
Thanks Ruben!!!! 

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