February 25, 2008
Because life isn’t easy…
These last few months have been incredibly difficult here at Makeup Bag. Finding out our dad had liver cancer and losing him shortly thereafter has left us devastated.
The initial shock is beginning to wear off and we’re only now accepting the finality of it all.
This realization has left us a vacant, blubbering mess these last few weeks. Our tears have been endless, leaving our eyes sore, red and puffy (and driving our family crazy—our littlest daughter (age 5) finally told us last night, “Would you just STOP thinking about Grandpa already? All this crying just can’t be good for you.”)
Looking for a little reprieve, we turned to Wei East Intensive Herbal Eye Treatment. These herb-soaked pads gave our eyes instant relief with their cooling, pampering effect.
Each pad (soaked with a pure herbal blend of green tea, Tibetan chrysanthemum and peppermint extracts) is placed over the eyes while lying down for ten minutes. (Just so you know, we cheated: the first four minutes were purely relaxing, the last six minutes were spent reading our daughter a book with the pads folded in half so our eyes were uncovered—leaving the folded pad over just our puffy eye bags.)
Our eyes were immediately soothed and remarkably less puffy.
Wei East Intensive Herbal Eye Treatment is just $36 for 16 treatments and is available online at weieast.com.
I’m so sorry things have been so tough. The eyepads sound amazing.
Comment by HEIDI — February 25, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
After recently going thru a similar thing with my dad I can relate. Cry your heart out, get your rest and remember all the wonderful things about him. And to get thru the day, use those great eyepads. Best to you.
Comment by kari — February 25, 2008 @ 6:45 pm
I’m going through that process myself. My brother passed suddenly two days after Thanksgiving at our parents home. So we were all there…It’s not the same as a parent though, I would be devastated to lose either of my parents.
Comment by Rebecca — February 25, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
Comment by ally — February 25, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
erika, how adorable are 5 year olds? the eyepads are there, so let those tears flow. i’m sure it’s extremely difficult to lose a parent. i’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Comment by kia — February 25, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
I’m so sorry, Erika. I didn’t know you lost him. After my Dad passed away, I would see men wearing the same kind of Aloha shirt, and those black-rimmed glasses and think, “Is that him.” Now I read an article or hear music that I know he would have enjoyed. It’s hard, but it will change.
Comment by soos — February 26, 2008 @ 2:07 am
I’m so sorry Erika
I wish you only the best. Take care of yourself!
Comment by theMuse — February 26, 2008 @ 10:36 am
I have not had to go through the pain of losing a parent, but I already dread it. Family really is everything … I hope you are able to get through the pain soon and feel he is always with you. And listen to your daughter, wise words from someone so young
Comment by Critty — February 26, 2008 @ 11:28 am
*hug*
And you’re spot on (as usual) - those eye pads are just awesome!
Comment by stephie — February 26, 2008 @ 11:38 am
I’m so sorry for your loss, Erika. It must be so difficult.
Comment by Jen — February 26, 2008 @ 5:28 pm
I am so sorry too, Erika! My sweet dad died saturday night while I was at his house doing his laundry. His heart just stopped. I am very sad, and my eyes are so puffy that I may just look into the eye pads. Love, and (((Hugs)))
Comment by Carol — February 28, 2008 @ 4:28 pm
I love Wei East products. I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my dad 4 years ago this Sept. Wish I had this product then. But… the waterproof mascara was helpful then. My condolences.
Comment by CB — July 17, 2008 @ 3:51 pm