I am again met with the emotionally unexpected loss of a loved one. Death is inevitable for everyone, why is it so difficult to comprehend? Why do I curse this thieving specter? Is it my own selfishness to want everyone I love protected in an impenetrable bubble? Death is what makes us appreciate life. There is no deal making, no do over, no magic clock to set back. I can no longer call her, hear her laugh, lament together our grown children, our in laws, our lives. I desperately try to quell the monster of regret as I said goodbye.
My sister-in-law and friend had a wonderful life. She loved and was loved. We can honor and celebrate her giving, enthusiastic spirit by sharing her legacy. Read a book out loud today, to a child, a friend, someone who can no longer read, or outside in the fresh air to yourself and listen to the magic of words. Write, call, email a thank you to that special teacher and let them know what they meant to you. Do it today and if they are no longer on this earth say a prayer of gratefulness for the part of them that is in you.
Tell your mother and grandmothers you love them, hug them, sit with them and really listen to that story you think you’ve heard a hundred times. Give them your time and presence, as it is the most cherished gift a mother can receive. Do it today and if they are no longer on this earth say a prayer of gratefulness for the part of them that is in you.
If you have been blessed with a special person to travel through this amazing adventure with, show them how much they mean to you by simple acts of kindness. Bring them breakfast in bed, do the dishes, hold their hand. Remember how important they are to you and tell them. Do it today and if they are no longer on this earth say a prayer of gratefulness for the part of them that is in you.
She had a wonderful life and we were so fortunate to share part of it with her. She has left us for the most magical kingdom of all. It all goes so fast and before we blink, we will hear her in the distance. “Second star to the right and straight on ‘till morning”.
