Life Moves On

I had a another conversation this morning with my neighbor who lost her daughter a couple of weeks ago. She was in her early 40's and we both agreed it was way too soon for her to go. I simply can't imagine her loss, and don't want to allow any thoughts of something like that happening in my life. It just doesn't seem right that a child should go before their parents. My mom experienced that with the loss of my brother. I have no words when I think of her pain.


Each time I've seen my neighbor since, it seems that we share many beliefs:

• that life moves on ... whether we choose to participate in it or not
• that sometimes our loved ones give us signals before they get ready to go
• that sometimes they give us signals from the other side of the veil
• that we will never be the same but will learn to live a "new normal"
• that people, when hearing of our loss, can feel rather awkward, not knowing what to do or say
• that it's okay to cry 
• that everyone has their own version of grief
• that we almost always ask ourselves "what if?"
• that faith can bring grace and peace, so it's okay to let go and let God

Namaste'