Today marks the first anniversary of my moms departure. It has been a very hard journey, my whole life has been changed and so have I. When mom died, not only did I loose my mother, but also my rock, my shelter, part of my childhood and the women who´d had always been there for me. To me grief is the hardest thing I have ever gone through, it really changes you as an individual; my priorities changed, some friends changed, my life style and personality changed. There has been highs and lows, mostly lows and even sometimes it´s still hard to believe that she really is gone. We try to move on with our lifes, but there´s always a sense of void present and the arrival of special dates seems to enhance that void. Friday was her 60th birthday so alll these feelings come right back. Then Christmas is Thursday. When we least expect it, tragedy can strike. And it often does, in an instant. With little to no warning, our lives are turned upside-down forever. Nobody is guaranteed their health for another day—it can be taken suddenly by accident or diagnosis. Nobody is guaranteed the presence of their parent, child, or spouse for another day. None of us are even guaranteed breath in the morning Find joy and gratitude in their present blessings. Recognize every good thing in life is a fragile gift. Remove fleeting pursuits. Our lives are too valuable to waste chasing and maintaining unneeded possessions. Overcome the past and not make assumptions about the future. Instead, live each day in the present. Make the most of every opportunity. Forgive who needs to be forgiven. Express love and gratitude to those who deserve to hear it. Live lives of significance. Each new day is an opportunity to make a difference. Don’t waste it Our lives are fragile. They can change in an instant. Live today in light of this truth—and carry no regrets. I love you as well as the rest of the family mom. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:36:02 +0000
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