Footprints of Death...............
Well it's been nine months since my Dad passed away. I am moving through the grief process very well. I feel as though I have moved past the 5 stages of grief that I previously discussed in this blog. These days I see my Daddy in my dreams. My Mommy, on the other hand, seems to make her presence felt on a daily basis.
For those who have lost a loved one, please know that God can give you peace for anxiety and He can give you joy for ashes if you just invite Him into your grief and ask Him for his help.
As always, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Days 249-251
Footprints of Death...............
The only word that pervades my mind as I write this post is "peace." God has given me a new peace in my life that I have not known. I cannot remember the last time that I was not worried about one or both of my parents. I am so grateful that they are now able to rest and so am I. Amazing! I never thought that the death of my parents would ever yield a positive outcome, but I was wrong. Their ability to rest has given me the ability to experience peace, take deep breaths, take long walks, and just relax. Just relax? Weird concept for me, but I am learning to enjoy it.
As always, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
The only word that pervades my mind as I write this post is "peace." God has given me a new peace in my life that I have not known. I cannot remember the last time that I was not worried about one or both of my parents. I am so grateful that they are now able to rest and so am I. Amazing! I never thought that the death of my parents would ever yield a positive outcome, but I was wrong. Their ability to rest has given me the ability to experience peace, take deep breaths, take long walks, and just relax. Just relax? Weird concept for me, but I am learning to enjoy it.
As always, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Days 245-248
Footprints of Death...............
All is well. I am healing from grief pretty well. I still miss my parents deeply but I still have my drive and zest for life. So grateful.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose!
All is well. I am healing from grief pretty well. I still miss my parents deeply but I still have my drive and zest for life. So grateful.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Days 240-244
Footprints of Death...............
I am transitioning again but I am excited to see where this transition will lead me.
There have been a lot of tragedies and death amongst family and friends but I rest in the fact that God has it all under control.
As always, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
I am transitioning again but I am excited to see where this transition will lead me.
There have been a lot of tragedies and death amongst family and friends but I rest in the fact that God has it all under control.
As always, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Days 235-239
Footprints of Death...............
This seems like it was the fastest summer of my life. Death has taught me a lot about what it means to really live. I am amazed at my new perspective on life. I am truly enjoying my journey now. I cannot wait to see what's next.
For those who are suffering a loss. I offer my deepest condolences. Please know that things will get better and your mourning will again turn to joy.
As always, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
This seems like it was the fastest summer of my life. Death has taught me a lot about what it means to really live. I am amazed at my new perspective on life. I am truly enjoying my journey now. I cannot wait to see what's next.
For those who are suffering a loss. I offer my deepest condolences. Please know that things will get better and your mourning will again turn to joy.
As always, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Days 232-234
Footprints of Death...............
I know that this may seem weird but now that both of my parents are gone, the only time that I get to see them and interact with them is in my dreams. This morning I had a dream about my Dad. Here it is:
My Daddy was in his early 30's and he had still had both of his hands. He was wearing a basketball jersey as he was returning from playing basketball with the guys. We were all at a bbq and the women were inside getting the food ready while my Daddy and the guys were outside playing basketball. My Daddy was coming in to eat, when my Friend E and myself were coming out of the door. My friend E looked at my Daddy and said, "You have such beautiful eyes." My Dad looked down at her and said, "I got them from my father." This dream was significant to me for two reasons: 1). I was grown in the dream but my Dad was the age that he was when I was born. 2). The line that my Dad said to my friend E was the line that I always say to people when they compliment me on my eyes.
I know that this may seem weird but now that both of my parents are gone, the only time that I get to see them and interact with them is in my dreams. This morning I had a dream about my Dad. Here it is:
My Daddy was in his early 30's and he had still had both of his hands. He was wearing a basketball jersey as he was returning from playing basketball with the guys. We were all at a bbq and the women were inside getting the food ready while my Daddy and the guys were outside playing basketball. My Daddy was coming in to eat, when my Friend E and myself were coming out of the door. My friend E looked at my Daddy and said, "You have such beautiful eyes." My Dad looked down at her and said, "I got them from my father." This dream was significant to me for two reasons: 1). I was grown in the dream but my Dad was the age that he was when I was born. 2). The line that my Dad said to my friend E was the line that I always say to people when they compliment me on my eyes.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Days 229-231
Footprints of Death...............
I am progressively moving forward. All things have become new. I am happy.
I encourage everyone who has suffered a loss not be afraid to start anew. Our loved ones who have gone on would be happy to know that we are living life to the fullest. Be encouraged at whatever stage you are in your grief process.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
I am progressively moving forward. All things have become new. I am happy.
I encourage everyone who has suffered a loss not be afraid to start anew. Our loved ones who have gone on would be happy to know that we are living life to the fullest. Be encouraged at whatever stage you are in your grief process.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Days 222-228
Footprints of Death...............
Life is moving quickly, but I have no complaints. I cannot believe that it's already August. Wow!
I have been thinking a lot about this blog. I hope to do some interesting things with this blog in the near future. I will share with you all when the plan is ready to unfold.
Remember God and time really do heal the pain of grief if we allow them too.
Have a great night!
Life is moving quickly, but I have no complaints. I cannot believe that it's already August. Wow!
I have been thinking a lot about this blog. I hope to do some interesting things with this blog in the near future. I will share with you all when the plan is ready to unfold.
Remember God and time really do heal the pain of grief if we allow them too.
Have a great night!
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