365 days = 1 year

Time ~ (Noun) A non spatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.

It is said that “Time Heals All Wounds” … But time is not tangible … if we can not see it, touch it, or taste it, how can it heal us? It doesn’t! Time simply passes. That is all time does … “in irreversible succession”.

It was a year ago today that my beautiful mother slipped from the bonds of this Earthly life to embark on her next great journey. 1 year … it seems like it was only a moment ago … the emotion, the sights, the smells, the whirlwind of events are still so vivid in my mind and I miss her more and more everyday. When Anna started walking I wanted to call her … when Ian lost his tooth I wanted to show her … and I when I feel like I cant do all this on my own I want to hug her.

Time has gone by so quickly. I can’t help but think about the things I wish I had done with her or the words I did not say to her. Thoughts of all the milestones my children and I will have that she will not see sadden me. But I am lucky. I believe in love enough to know she knew. The bond between a mother and child is a great mysterious miracle. As my mother she knew … she knew I loved her, and needed her. She was proud of me and it was her guidance and love that helped me to become the strong, resilient, compassionate woman that I know I am. I can’t say I don’t have regrets … I do; but I am wise enough to accept them and learn from them. I will not dwell on what I cannot change … it is what it is. (thanks for the mantra Suz)

I have learned not to take time for granted. I will tell those who mean the most to me that I love them. I will always share with my friends and family my gratitude for the gifts of faith, love, and wisdom they give to me. I will share the memories of Mom with my children so they will have a sense of who their grandmother was. I choose to remember all the time I had with mom (good and not so good) and to honor her for the woman she was. So you see, while life may throw a few challenges my way I am still the lucky one. I have health, love, family and friends. I am truly blessed.


Time simply passes … it is what we choose to do during that time that heals us. I choose to dance as if no one is watching, sing as if no one is listening, to love as if my heart will not be broken and live everyday as if it were my last.
I love you Mom!

POEM OF LIFE
- Author unknown

Life is but a stopping place,

A pause in what's to be,

A resting place along the road,

to sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys,

Different paths along the way,

We all were meant to learn some things,

but never meant to stay...