Today I went to a funeral of a child. A child so full of life and enthusiasm and joy. I cannot even begin to imagine what the parents are going through, how the pain in their heart will make each new day seem impossible. No parent should have to bury their child. And yet it happens. I have friends (more than one) who have lost a child. We are born into this life. And one day we will die. We are not told when or how. I try and teach my children this. Do not be afraid of death. Because it can happen to anyone at anytime. It is up to us to make each day count, for we are not guaranteed another. Peace be with you.
Author Vonita
New Thoughts
Saw this scribbled on the board at my gym. Thought it was worth sharing!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Best wishes to all
Who are giving thanks today
Wherever hearts may be
Wherever souls would roam
May each day of our lives
Be a Thanksgiving Day!
All the best to wonderful friends I have met.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
❤
Voices
This morning my oldest friend (from when I was thirteen) called me instead of texting. We had a brief connection where we could speak for awhile. She is in Johannesburg, and timezone difference make it somewhat more difficult than texting. Afterwards, she texted me and said it was so nice just to hear my voice. This evening I listened to an interview of an online friend of mine. It is the first time I heard her voice. And it sounded exactly like I thought it would sound! When my mother passed away, I remember thinking I will never hear her voice again! But I do. I hear it in my dreams. Our voices are a gift. It allows us to express ourselves. Yesterday I said words that expressed my soul. And today I was left wondering, why did I say those things? Because it was the only way my soul could express itself. Each soul is unique. Including mine. And that is okay.
Lacking Confidence
Sometimes
I wish I could be less of me
And more of others that I see
If only I could stop and be
The only me that makes
Me unique
COB Challenge
On Saturday I left my water bottle at a game of cricket. It is my constant companion, so was really missing it at my Monday spin class. After school pickup on Monday, I decided to drive past the park just out of interest. And there we go. Just where I left it. Untouched and unmoved!
You Are My Company
This morning I walked my daughter to school, instead of dropping her off outside the gates. When we entered the road that her school is in, there was only a short way to go, and she is getting older now. I said to her, you can walk the rest of the way by yourself. And she replied, I don’t want to, I want you to walk with me, you are my company. One little sentence that made my heart soar, and heart sore for knowing that she will grow and fly away. Yes, my child, for now, I am your company, and you are mine.
❤
One Source
What story do you have
Do you have to share?
What do you feel?
What do you need?
If you could speak
So I could understand
If I could speak
So you could understand
What would you say?
What would I say?
Whilst we share
The same air that you
Breathe in
The same source that you
Breathe out
That I breathe in
Again.
OWPC: Ant
A literal take on this topic, never knew how difficult it is to capture ants! They are always on the go!
http://jennifernicholewells.com/2015/
11/17/one-word-photo-challenge-ant/
Being Vulnerable
When I am alone and lost
And don’t know where to rest
When my moods are low
And I’m failing every test
Your love takes hold
You reach for me
I take your hand
We are meant to be
❤
Thanks to my husband
For helping me through
Difficult days
Image credit: Alex Wong
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