Memories of Times Passed

I remember when I moved back from Houston– I was sitting in my mom’s front room with my Grandma and Mom. The feeling I had was just fantastic warmth and love. It was a feeling I could not describe, but I thought to myself, take this in, how wonderful the feeling of being home.

Now that is gone, the people who loved me unconditionally have passed into another life. That is why I feel lost – and it is so much colder here than before.

I don’t have the wisdom of my dad’s words, the adoring eyes of my Grandma, or the loving arms of my mom. If I could even have the essence of my life before they left – I would be the happiest woman in the world.

I don’t know why I cannot feel them – perhaps the pain is too great for them to come through. OR maybe I am just not listening in the quiet times for their whispers…

I am trying so hard to live my life and find my new center. Wobbly and off-balance, it seems so hard. I am like a newborn having to learn how to navigate this strange new place. I now have to create a different life – I have been dragged kicking and screaming, but the reality is stark – I have no choice.

My dad wanted me to be buried with him in St. Johns, Arizona – he expressed this desire before he died. I don’t know where I will be buried; I think I should be cremated, and my ashes sprinkled on all of my loved ones graves – showing solidarity and the love I hold for each one of them

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Messages From My Parents

I was going through my journal –  I believe I was prompted to go directly to this entry – I needed to read this today.

At the time I wrote this I was searching for something to comfort me or to give me a sense of peace. I told my brother how sad and lonely I felt, he said to me, “Why don’t you write mom and dad, they will reply” so that is what I did.

I must tell you – I have no doubt they did speak to me, I am thankful I wrote it down. –

Here is the entry.

Mom,

I miss you so much and wish I could just hug you and hear your voice even if it is just one more time.

Sarah,

I am right here beside you and will always be with you even if you do not see me in the physical – I will always protect you and be part of your life.

It will not be long until we are reunited and until then I want you to live a joyous and happy life. No more crying – we will be reunited in the blink of an eye. I am no longer in pain or sick and free from being limited in my mobility – it makes me sad to see you upset. I love you and want you to live a full life with no regrets…

Mom – do you see dad?

Yes, reuniting with everyone was such a joy – to see Wendy, grandpa, grandma and Grayson he is such a handsome and loving soul… And my mom how amazing it was to be in her arms again. Not to mention your dad wheeling and dealing all over the place …

I am so proud of my family – please say a special prayer for Colleen every night I want her to feel my comfort and for her to know that I am with her also. You brother and I are still in contact everyday – we talk quite often…
He is the best son any mother could have… Give him a hug for me.

Crystal – needs your prayers most of all.  

Dad,

I have had so much clarity on what I should do – new projects and plans I believe you are the guiding force behind those. But I have no energy and miss you so much…

Sarah, 

My little baby girl, yes your old daddy is right there feeding you idea’s so don’t think you are off the hook. I am going to bug the hell out of you every day. Remember when an idea hits you and is clarified it is me, we will still make our first million – as I have always said “you are the one that is most like me”. Together we will go far – I am behind you pushing. And yes I like the idea of you getting my blog off the ground and donating to AA will be an honor to me.

Thank you – and tell Amber I love her.

A little background: My mom and dad had been divorced for many years – but they did stay in touch and had a love for one another.  Every time my dad talked to my mom on the phone he would tell her he loved her. They died only 4 months apart.

My dad had written a blog before he died – it is something that I had told him I would help him edit and publish. He was a recovering alcoholic – and had been sober for 20 yrs. When he died I decided to edit and make sure his blog was published and made into a book.

I need to do that.

His blog is not for the faint of heart! He was irreverent, politically incorrect, and had an unusual sense of humor – I love him so…

If you have lost love ones try this exercise – it will allow your loved ones to come through and talk to you…

You may think I am a little crazy but try it. You will see that I am right 🙂

 

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Finding My Center

Since the passing of my parents – 2 short years ago, I have been in a sort of daze. I cannot put my finger on it, but I don’t find joy in life.

Being a successful business owner – and working in my profession for years use to give me satisfaction, but now I find it is not as fulfilling. I hope this changes.

Of course, I do find those sparks of joy when I have my grandkids – or see their little faces. Just the sound of there voice makes me smile.Facility no way
I guess that is why I am writing this blog. I am sure a lot of you out there feel the same way in differing degrees.

I have been finding that if I force myself to do what I need to – not just sit around and become immersed in the TV or play video games until my fingers are numb, I feel a lot better.

I can see how people start hoarding or eating or anything to make them numb. I have put on 30lbs in the last year, and 1/2 and I have to do what I need to do without the negative dialogue I have in my head.

It is a worry – I know that what we do daily is what makes our life successful or not. I am not going down the right track. As a young girl and woman, I was such a positive and happy girl. How sad

I feel it is as if I have lost her and in her place is this unhappy, grumpy, old woman “did I say that!”.

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