Heaven got a new angel today and I am remembering my uncle in Germany who was recently hospitalized due to Covid. My aunt (his wife) is also in the hospital and on a ventilator now. What a said time, really any time to lose a loved one, but especially so close to the holidays. My heart is heavy and a wish for his children, my cousins comes to mind over and over. “Much strengths” my heart reminds me of the feeling of loss and grief and what a difficult and hard journey it is. Today I remember his spirit and the last time I saw him, telling stories from his youth, trying to show off his new motorcycle, riding it a little too swift and wiping out in front of an audience. I will hold on to those stories as they bring smile and put aside the tears and the sadness.
Looking out the window this morning, after receiving the bad news, the sun came over the ridge, resting on my frozen fence. The frost was lifting and rising towards the heavens. I stood and just watched. To me it was symbolic of his spirit rising to be with the other angels already in heaven.
“When those you love die, the best you can do is honor their spirit for as long as you live. You make a commitment that you’re going to take whatever lesson that person or animal was trying to teach you, and you make it true in your own life. It’s a positive way to keep their spirit alive in the world by keeping it alive in yourself.”
~Patrick Swayze
Death is final, such a strong emotion. Ruthless and unforgiving, your memory remains but you are just no more. It takes your last breath and time and time it takes the breath of us who are left behind, missing you, trying to find hope and a smile in the memories you left behind.
Rest in piece my uncle. Your spirit lives on forever.
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Rhapsody Bohème 
Such brutal truths and profound reminders in life. You brought such beautiful perspectives to the very painful. Wish you peace and strength too.
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Much appreciated and needed. Thank you so much my dear friend. You always brighten my day. 🙏🏼💙
May peace be with you.
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death is something
somewheres
nowhere
nobody knows
for your uncle
best wishes
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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🙏🏼💙thank you kindly
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I am deeply sorry……..I wish I could write something that would help ease your pain but I know there isn’t.
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I know and I know that there are no words that can convey. Thank you for you kindness and your big heart. It does make a big difference 🙏🏼💙 thank you.
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…..sending you blessings and praying God’s protection over your heart.
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Bless you. 🙏🏼💙
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Thoughts are with you and his family. I know you’ll honour his spirit.
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Thank you my friend. 🙏🏼
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Always 🙂 xx
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💙💙💙
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I’m so sorry for your loss, dear Rhapsody.
You are right, we need to honor them by remembering, what we could learn by them.
Much love and huge hugs for you, dear friend<3
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Thank you Irene. As always your words mean a lot and bring comfort, letting me know that I am not alone. Big love to you.
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