I wrote this on FB where I had asked for prayers for my 56 year old SIL who died on Christmas Eve. Our family has been rocked by the death of Tom's brother and now his brother Todd's wife.
I'm an only child. That seems funny to say at darn near 64 years old, but it's true. I remember being so overwhelmed by Tom's never ending family and having a rough time with names and whose kid was whose. He had a joyously loving group of parents, aunts and uncles and cousins - let alone the eight brothers and sisters (and he wasn't always positive on names of cousins). The aunts and uncles have left us - now Tom and I are that age and we have an astounding group of nieces and nephews to love and laugh with and count on. I've never valued that family more than I have this past month. They have banded together to help and hold on to each other through grief - and now I know that we will all do it again with love. We will band together and celebrate the life of Carolyn and tell her story.
I'm so incredibly glad that I am not the ruler of the universe - even though I once aspired to that position. My "Why" is no longer as angry. My hugs are a little bit tighter and my "l love you" is much more heartfelt and offered up more often.
As you celebrate the birth of the Christ child reach out and hug the ones that you love a bit more tightly. Look into the eyes of your loved ones and tell them how you feel. Nothing on this earth is promised to us. Don't forget that as you spend today with those you love. Tell them! Out loud and often. Who knows when you will get the chance to do so again.
We are at the time of life where this happens but shouldn't at the age of 56! Said goodbye to 1 sister and 2 brother-in-laws in the last few months. Gorgeous composition!
Love every word and the picture. Now a grandma myself with a more sidelined roll at Christmas and my mom and in laws aging too fast. Already lost a sister and a nephew and learning to enjoy the gift of the present.
You have a beautiful honest heart. I pray you will know an overwhelming comfort from our Father in heaven who sees , knows , understands and loves without limits.
Beautiful photo and words written so well. So sorry that you have lost so many. It has been a month for me losing several friends and family. Sure is not easy this time of the year. So many have not learned to come together, they would rather continue to be separated and angry. I hope you can find some peace in all that has happened.
You've not had an easy time of it, Cathy! Wish I could do more to offer comfort - I'd hug you if I could and offer to go on a photowalk with you. Beautifully composed shot!
December 27th, 2014
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