Leadfeather Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Catharsis. I have started packing for my trip next week. One of the items I packed was a small amount of Christine’s ashes. As I look at them in their small plastic baggie, is it seems so strange that these grains of grey ash and white bone once housed her consciousness. With this base material she once watched a sunset, gave birth to our sons, held my hand, ate ice cream, sunbathed, and painted murals. These atoms are now just atoms, she no longer animates them. She like Dante’s Beatrice has “turned back to the eternal fountain” through which all things were made. Leaving behind the memory of a relationship that, like this ash, is no longer alive and growing. This would have been the week of our anniversary. The week of her birthday. This is the second time these dates have come and gone since her death, the second time the earth has revolved around the sun. The second time I have had to face them, the first time I have done so when I am not in shock. I mourn but I am also grateful. Grateful that God gave me the opportunity to have Christine in my life for whatever period of time He chose. Grateful that He has given me the strength to keep going. Grateful that even when we suffer, life can still be good. Life is a gift. Enjoy the sunsets, and the ice cream, and the people who pass through yours. This is not the end. upload pics direct link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybec Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokenHeart2 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Thank you LF! So well said! Hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donswife Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 thank you for sharing what an amazing picture Good luck on your journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piecesofapart Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Beautiful writing from the depths of your soul--have touched mine. Wishing you peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peony Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Your writing is very insightful and inspiring. I hope you have a wonderful and peaceful trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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