I didn't realize how much I would miss keeping in touch...CaringBridge provided me with an unexpected gift during Dad's journey. It has been 5 weeeks & 1 day since Ben Brown took his last earthly breathe - and I am missing him more than I could have ever imagined. I didn't feel it was right to continue my journey on CaringBridge since that was his site --- I even consider maybe I shouldn't write again...That hasn't set well with my soul...So I am changing venues...
I have said many times that this journey we have been on has taught me a great deal. What I have learned in the last 5 weeks & 1 day is that my journey continues but it has taken a different turn. Losing a parent changes you. The heart that is in part my father's doing has been broken. Because I am his daughter I am working very hard to put in back together. And that is why I am here...Words on paper or screen seem to be my best way of praying and praying is the only way I know how to get my heart back together.
I plan on visiting often & we will see where this leads --- Who knows...But today we are off to surprise the boys...A campout is in their future and they have NO idea!!! You see I am still me ... Joy is found in simple --- a tent on a cold spring night, hothdogs on a open flame, reading by flashlight & lots of laughter ...
Glad to be back! Love, me
About Me
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- I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister & a friend ... To many I have a SIMPLE existence - in reality, I am on an EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY ... I found my soul - mate, I have the priviledge of loving & raising 3 unique young men, I was given life by 2 amazing parents, I am the sibling of my polar opposite & yet my other half, & I have been given the incredible gift of more true friends than one one person could possibly deserve ... Simple? YES! Extraordinary? FOR CERTAIN! Life is a journey...Lots of stumbles, even some falls --- But I believe the JOY is in the JOURNEY...Join Me & Welcome to my new realm of EXTRAORIDNARY FRIENDS...In order to find the JOY you have to BEGIN the WALK --- Let's GO ---
Hey Page! I knew you dad had been really sick but I didn't realize he had passed away. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that CaringBridge led you to reconnect with so many people and want to keep in touch.
I've been blogging informally on Facebook since I moved to L.A. and it is a great way to feel connected to people.
Look forward to hearing from you!
So proud of you, dear friend...and can't wait to join you on this journey. You have so much to teach!
ReplyDeleteAshley