Thursday, July 1, 2010

It is a beautiful summer day in July,the temperature is around 74 and there are blue skies,white clouds and the sun is shining. The landscapers came early this  morning and cut the grass..oh the sweet smell of freshly cut grass.
Today is the wake for dear Bill,a friend and companion of my mother,who lost her husband at age 54...way too young. They never got to take that trip to Hawaii. But when she met Bill some 12 years ago he pushed her in gentle ways to widen her horizons..take  trips...enjoy life. And she did. He was good for her and she was good for him. This past year, his battling prostrate cancer, has been long and dreary. But it was a time of letting ago again. My dad died in his sleep...no goodbyes.
So today I put aside me, and my ailments,my concerns,my wantings, and love my mother by being with her.
I'm certain she wishes it were a blustery, dreary, stormy, day.
But me, I'm glad God showed up in sunlight.

9 comments:

  1. Sending you and your mother loving thoughts and hugs, Suz. It's never easy to lose a loved one, but I'm glad they had as much time together as they did.

    Sylvia

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  2. Thank you Sylvia, your words bring me a warm smile and comfort

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  3. You are a good daughter...I'm sure you are appreciated at this time of loss for your mom...just being there.
    Also glad the day shines on you with blue skies...Happy 4th July weekend!

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  4. Ah, so sorry to read of this sad loss. I'll be keeping you and your mom in my thoughts.

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  5. Your poor mum, suffering it all twice!Death hurts the survivors but a wake is our chance to celebrate the positives in a lost one's life and it is clear you are headed that way. Give mum a hug from us.

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  6. My thoughts are with you and your mother, Suz.
    Sylvia

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  7. Nice post Suz, and what a wonderful daughter you are. All the best to you and your family.

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  8. love that last line.
    so sorry for your mom's loss.
    glad you are going to be with her.
    more sun this weekend, i think.
    enjoy dear Suz.

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