Woven into Each Day, Love

“The person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed.” – Bennet Cerf

“Remember Me:
To the living, I am gone.
To the sorrowful, I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea – remember me.
As you look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty – remember me.
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity – remember me.
Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved,
the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.” – Margaret Mead

“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching,
Love like you’ll never be hurt,
Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.”― William W. Purkey

Two years ago today, Mom passed.
Not a day goes by that I/we don’t miss and think of her, and smile.
Dad, coming up on 9 years in April.
From loss, to grief, to laughter and sweet memories.
And then back through it all again in different ways.
The shape and substance of love.
Time goes slow, then fast.
Really fast.
Befores and afters.
No do-overs.
Know what’s important and put your time and attention there
Faith, family, friends, humanity.
Be kind, patient, listen, generous, forgive, forget, remember, grateful, be present this day.
Invite awe, fun, wonder, joy, laughter, light in and cast it back out.
Love well.
The only act that truly changes the world and gives meaning and purpose to our days.

“Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence.” – Plato