Thanks everyone, for your kind words of sympathy in the loss of my Mom.
You know, I can't be sad. Mom had a long and lovely, happy life, and she is with Dad and Linda (my sister) and that makes me happy, if one can feel that emotion at a time like this.
I have a little story to share with you though....
Mom's favorite song was "At Last", by Etta James, she said it always reminded her of Dad. So about 10 minutes before she passed, I played it for her, because I knew wherever she was, she was on her way to dance with Dad again. The last line of the song "....and here we are, in heaven....for you are mine at last" was especially poignant to me.
So, Friday night after the memorial we had a family gathering out at my sister's house, and later that night when I was leaving, as I got in my car and started it, immediately "At Last" came on the radio (not something you hear a lot on XM!), followed by "Haven't Got Time for the Pain" by Carly Simon, who was my sister Linda's all time favorite artist! She was all Carly, all the time.
I just laughed, and took it as them telling me Mom made it okay, they were there together, and it's okay for me to go on and not hurt over it.
Funny how those things happen when you need them the most.
This one's for you, Mom. I hope you and Dad are still dancing.
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You are welcome. There are many ways we receive messages. I need to listen to my inner thoughts more as usually they are warning me of something. Take care Julie.
This is a beautiful, touching entry. It is amazing how things work out. 'hugs from afar'
Hold those memories close, let them bring a smile to your face each time they happen. You got it right, celebrate their life, and smile back.
Condolences on the loss of your mom.
I love this post.
Yes they are dancing. The song already makes me cry, so of course, this post combined with the song..
buckets.
Thanks for this beautiful post and I hope so, SO much that your heart feels okay.
Hugs.
It's totally weird how those things happen. You turn on the radio and it seems that THE SONG (whatever it is) will be playing.
Such a bittersweet post...
Again, so sorry for your loss, Julie.
*hugs*
So sad for your loss Jules, but glad for the peace your Mum now finds.
The song is beautiful and although I knew it had never truly listened to the words.
I still shed tears for my Mum but also bask in smiles when I suddenly stumble upon a bucket full of memories xx
OMG, I so love this song...my mom used to sing it all the time when I was a kid. Reminds me of my Eddie, too. Dance on, Betty, dance on.
Great post...I hope you and your family are doing well.
Beautiful. It was a message. They always find a way. We just have to be receptive...as you were.
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