The Ebb & Flow of Life
First, let me get this out of the way first and foremost. I have not left and do not plan on leaving. I'm just much more discerning where I input my thoughts. Much less stress that way 
Now, for my newest entry:
I wanted to post this several days ago, actually last week but time did not permit. So, now that I have some down time, I'd like to share my thoughts about this past Memorial Day weekend.
On Saturday, May 23, two events were going on near simultaneously. The first was a formal funeral to lay to rest the ashes of my SIL's father. The second was the wedding of my niece. A funeral and a wedding, both happening an hour a part. It struck me how this was a snippet of life in one day.
My SIL's father passed last year the day before his birthday of a heart attack. They cremated him per his wishes, but they still wanted to bury him, lay him to rest. That didn't come together until this 1 year anniversary on the 23rd. So there's a portion of my family in grief, re-living the loss as if it were just yesterday. Like picking a scab right off a wound. But it also had a silver lining. It was an opportunity to remember his life. How he touched others. How much love he shared and the love still left for him. All in all, it was a reminder that we all come to the end of our own road, eventually, some day. Each at our own time and our own way. What legacy will we leave behind and how will our lives have impacted those around us?
Next we have the wedding. The beginning of a journey of two young lives becoming one. The start of a relationship of sharing and loving in a whole new way. It is such a stark contrast to the first event, even though both are, in their unique ways, a celebration of life. There was such joy and love surrounding the couple. Nothing but best wishes and love. Letting them know there is support to help them as they begin this new chapter of their lives together. There was a radiant glow to the service. You knew they were anxious and nervous. Maybe even some subdued fear. That was all surpassed by the happiness and love they showed one another and that enveloped them from the families. So there's a part of my family in complete happiness.
So there we have it. A new beginning and a final end. Part of a family hurting, part of a family reveling. Saying a final goodbye, saying a first hello. The ebb and flow of life, all in one day.
Now, for my newest entry:I wanted to post this several days ago, actually last week but time did not permit. So, now that I have some down time, I'd like to share my thoughts about this past Memorial Day weekend.
On Saturday, May 23, two events were going on near simultaneously. The first was a formal funeral to lay to rest the ashes of my SIL's father. The second was the wedding of my niece. A funeral and a wedding, both happening an hour a part. It struck me how this was a snippet of life in one day.
My SIL's father passed last year the day before his birthday of a heart attack. They cremated him per his wishes, but they still wanted to bury him, lay him to rest. That didn't come together until this 1 year anniversary on the 23rd. So there's a portion of my family in grief, re-living the loss as if it were just yesterday. Like picking a scab right off a wound. But it also had a silver lining. It was an opportunity to remember his life. How he touched others. How much love he shared and the love still left for him. All in all, it was a reminder that we all come to the end of our own road, eventually, some day. Each at our own time and our own way. What legacy will we leave behind and how will our lives have impacted those around us?
Next we have the wedding. The beginning of a journey of two young lives becoming one. The start of a relationship of sharing and loving in a whole new way. It is such a stark contrast to the first event, even though both are, in their unique ways, a celebration of life. There was such joy and love surrounding the couple. Nothing but best wishes and love. Letting them know there is support to help them as they begin this new chapter of their lives together. There was a radiant glow to the service. You knew they were anxious and nervous. Maybe even some subdued fear. That was all surpassed by the happiness and love they showed one another and that enveloped them from the families. So there's a part of my family in complete happiness.
So there we have it. A new beginning and a final end. Part of a family hurting, part of a family reveling. Saying a final goodbye, saying a first hello. The ebb and flow of life, all in one day.
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