Someone like Von, would already remind himself of how fortunate he is, time spent in darkness before. Even more so now, having been there again, and most of all having left Em behind. Images like this remind me to be thankful too, so very beautiful.
Grace, a good friend of mine and my son's godmother died tragically on Sunday. She was swimming alone in a neighbor's pool and apparently had a seizure and drowned. She was in her 50s and leaves behind four daughters and a husband (a great mentor to me for many many years and my son's namesake). This chapter is a testimonial to both shock and gratitude. Shock in the sense of being dumbfounded at sudden and unexpected death (so Von just stares-no words because there are no words). Gratitude in taking stock of what we do have that we often take for granted (In Von's case, he is staring because he can, because he can see again and the beautiful lights are a pleasure he had often overlooked and taken for granted--so he stares at the wonder that was always there).
Thanks for asking and thanks for caring. I leave on Thursday for the visitation and attend the funeral on Friday.
Oh, I did get the stitches out today and the pathology report came back clean. So, for me, the news today was good. The incision looks much better without all those stitches. One more week of bandages and, best of all, I'm off the meds. I have my mind back. ;-)
Oh, Trée!!!! I'm so so sorry for your loss. That dear family and your family must be in shock. I pray that you'll all find some peace and comfort at this time. Another vivid 'lesson' in living in the Present Moment, huh?? Big hugs!
Great news about your face :) Soon you can start videoing your grin again....it always makes me so happy to see it, like a burst of sun on a rainy day!
So much you've been through...and I was not here for you. This thought has been weighing heavily on my mind. You have never been far from my thoughts but that is not something you would have known without the words expressing it, much less without me knowing these sorrows you have suffered. Yet you were always on my mind. My heart is always open to you.
All that matters is that you are here now. Eternity is the endless nowness. :-)
As coincidence would have it, I'm in Jacksonville for the week, the home of my friend referred to in this post. Lot memories on the plane flight in and the drive to the hotel.
Bless you for this comment. It means more to me than you know. Thank you O.
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Someone like Von, would already remind himself of how fortunate he is, time spent in darkness before. Even more so now, having been there again, and most of all having left Em behind.
Images like this remind me to be thankful too, so very beautiful.
After the phone call this morning, I've been staring all day. If Von were here, we would stare together without saying a single frailing word. :-)
I see the shape of a woman.
Lying face down on the beach. Now you know why Von is staring. ;-)
what phone call?? today was the day you were going to get your test results, right??? please tell me it was a good news call, my sweet friend
Grace, a good friend of mine and my son's godmother died tragically on Sunday. She was swimming alone in a neighbor's pool and apparently had a seizure and drowned. She was in her 50s and leaves behind four daughters and a husband (a great mentor to me for many many years and my son's namesake). This chapter is a testimonial to both shock and gratitude. Shock in the sense of being dumbfounded at sudden and unexpected death (so Von just stares-no words because there are no words). Gratitude in taking stock of what we do have that we often take for granted (In Von's case, he is staring because he can, because he can see again and the beautiful lights are a pleasure he had often overlooked and taken for granted--so he stares at the wonder that was always there).
Thanks for asking and thanks for caring. I leave on Thursday for the visitation and attend the funeral on Friday.
Oh, I did get the stitches out today and the pathology report came back clean. So, for me, the news today was good. The incision looks much better without all those stitches. One more week of bandages and, best of all, I'm off the meds. I have my mind back. ;-)
Oh, Trée!!!! I'm so so sorry for your loss. That dear family and your family must be in shock. I pray that you'll all find some peace and comfort at this time. Another vivid 'lesson' in living in the Present Moment, huh?? Big hugs!
Great news about your face :) Soon you can start videoing your grin again....it always makes me so happy to see it, like a burst of sun on a rainy day!
Thank you Grace. I am ready to smile again. Not just yet. But soon. :-)
That is beautiful! I could stare at that too, whether I'd just regained my vision or not. No other words needed - fabulous!
*HUGS* to you and Jack and again, I'm SO happy for your GREAT news!
OMG - I'm so sorry about your good friend passing away! May she rest in peace and all her loved ones be comforted. *HUGE HUGS*
words are poor comforters...
yet those who die, never really die...for they will be alive constantly in our hearts...
Take care...I am sorry I cannot say much today...its just not possible for some unexplained reason that I myself do not know...
Karen and Mona, thank you both for your thoughts. Very much appreciated.
Kind of looks like someone's shadow in the confessional. Or staring through tinted glass at a figure inside. Very nice.
Jack, that is a brilliant observation on this image. Love it! Thanks for the kind words my friend.
So much you've been through...and I was not here for you. This thought has been weighing heavily on my mind. You have never been far from my thoughts but that is not something you would have known without the words expressing it, much less without me knowing these sorrows you have suffered. Yet you were always on my mind. My heart is always open to you.
All that matters is that you are here now. Eternity is the endless nowness. :-)
As coincidence would have it, I'm in Jacksonville for the week, the home of my friend referred to in this post. Lot memories on the plane flight in and the drive to the hotel.
Bless you for this comment. It means more to me than you know. Thank you O.
With love,
O
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