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Saturday, March 8, 2008

A day of reflection

It's hard to believe that 5 years ago today we lost such a wonderful person. My mother in law passed away from lung cancer. I might add that she NEVER smoked a day in her life. My mother in law was one of a kind. I can say that she loved me like her own, and I felt that. We never had a bad relationship like some people do with their in laws. I miss her hugs more than anything. She taught me the value of a hug. She always had one for me when I saw her and then when I left. I miss her. Today will be about reflection and life. Our friend passed away on Monday unexpectedly. We will be attending his funeral today. I feel the hurt that the ones who loved him will be feeling. I know it is a process of time that will heal their hearts. I wish I could take their pain away. However, I know that from experience they will learn a lot about themselves during this journey. I will reflect today and continue to be grateful for all of my blessing.

4 comments:

Laura Fuller said...

I can't believe it's been only 5 years; it seems so much longer. this was a really nice post about Margaret

Sheri said...

Everytime tragedy touches my life I feel the world shift and my perspective change. All those "significant" things are somewhat insignificant.

Thank you for that beautiful post.

Jen said...

Christi,

What a nice post. You know the relationship I have with my mother and law and how much I love her like my own. I'm glad you were able to have that kind of realationship with yours. Sorry to hear of your friends passing. Life is to short.

Ann said...

I have to agree with Laura...it seems like she's been gone for an eternity! Thanks for the rememberance of her. I know she loved you like she loved all of us. I don't think we'll ever stop missing her.