I have found myself crying a bit yesterday and quite a bit today as I prepare a condolence package to mail. The mother of an old friend of mine passed away last week from cancer. I only reconnected with this high school friend over the past year or so but I feel this death more than I expected so here it goes...
(I apologize ahead of time for the downer theme)
- To Miss Georgia (the mom mentioned above) - Much like my own mom, she was always around in high school. 1 of a team of moms helping us do everything and get everything the most out of our high school years, in a good way. She always had a smile to share and even after years of not seeing her, a huge hug to share. I was blessed to see her last fall/summer? looking well and enjoying time with her beautiful grandchildren. May her family find peace and keep warm memories.
- Which reminds me of Andy's mom and that's probably why I'm crying. I think what makes me the saddest is knowing that my kids didn't get quite enough time with her. They remember her but her memories will fade. Which brings me to...
- While sad, I am so wonderfully grateful more each year for my own parents. I love seeing the adoration in my kids eyes in regards to their grandparents.
- It seems every time someone passes I think back on my own grandparents who have all passed on, the last one 15 years ago. I cannot believe it has been that long. I still get tears every once in awhile over that. I wish they could have stayed around longer.
- That also makes me grateful to be an adopted granddaughter to Andy's 3 living grandparents. They have truly treated me as one of their own and it is a lovely feeling.
So with that, I end this - I figure with such a heavy subject, 1/2 of 10 is better than a full 10.
I wish love, hugs, happy memories and peace to anyone who has lost a love one both recently or years ago. It is character building for better or worse and each loss becomes a part of you and travels with you.
Much love. S
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