Thoughtful Thursday

July 30, 2009

Hi again, I’m back with a few words and a thought. Today was not a bad day, there was some rain in downtown, it lasted about an hour or so and it was so nice actually cooled the place off some. It would be so nice to get some more but just have to wait and see. I have been in thought a lot lately and confused even more. Most of the confusion is about the way life is leading me right now, trying to come up with a way to let the things I cant change just slide on by and focus on the things that I can do something about. It has been hard for me to get it right, but working on it! As I was leaving today for the job I picked up my mail from the box and was very happy to see a letter from my cousins back in upstate New York. It has been many years since I have seen them but I do speak with them from time to time, not as often as I should but I still keep in touch. Inside of the very nice card was a memory card from the funeral service for their mom, my aunt and I would like to share the words on the card with you.
When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, you musn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be thankful for the beautiful years.
I gave to you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it’s time I traveled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust, it’s only for a time that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life goes on, though you can’t see or touch me. I’ll be near. All my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone, I’ll great you with a smile, and say “Welcome Home.”
As I read these words before I left for work today I started to cry, but then I thought this is right for at first we grieve for the loss of a love one, but then I must rejoice for them and the times we have spent together. I know in time I will cry some more and I will feel lonely, but just as quickly I will smile and know that one day I will join all those I love and we shall sit down and talk and smile and remember.
I miss all those who have passed on and touched my heart in such a special way and pray for the day we are reunited and can talk and smile.
Well my friends and family I just want to share that with you today. As is always my way I share a photo or two. Again nothing special just some moment frozen in time. May your Friday be a good one and may the week that comes to a close have treated you well. Until the next entry please smile and have a good day. Keep that cool breeze to your back. Love, Pete