Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Why I write "Crossroad of Hope"......



I know I am late posting my blog today; I have been procrastinating – keeping busy.  To tell you the truth I just wasn’t feeling any sense of hope the last couple days.  If anything I have had a sense of hopelessness.  In seven days, Jay will have been gone two years; I miss his hugs, his goofy laughs, his pranks but most of all how he would look at me.  I knew with one look how much he loved me.
Then I came across this poem.  I immediately thought my writing is important.   My purpose is to reach out to the other parents in pain.  Every time I write I am keeping the memories of my Jay alive for others but most importantly for ME.


IF THEIR SONG IS TO CONTINUE, THEN WE MUST DO THE SINGING


We have to find that special way that will allow us
to sing our loved one's song loud and clear.
Knowing you are doing something
...
to keep your loved one's memory alive
keeps you passionately busy,
allows you to tell your sacred story,
adds joy to your heart,
brings an array of beautiful, loving people into your life,
and rewards you with a meaningful life again.
Your loud voice will echo in many hearts
making sure your loved one is never erased from memory.

~ Elaine Stillwell ("Singing Their Song,")


2 comments:

  1. Jay will always be in your heart. And you will always keep his memory alive. My brother, my hero passed away 44 years ago this July 6th, is always close in my heart. I don't think about what others might be thinking or doing...he lives on internally and forever with me always.

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  2. Nancy I am going to share your link with my sister Jacquie. Her adopted son David was killed in a hit and run 5 yrs ago July 20th, by an off duty drunk police officer. He his it for 2 yrs, before a friend came forward. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep blogging as you are not only helping others cope, but most importantly you. <3

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