Wow, how time fly these days. It sure doesn't seem like it has been a few months since I blogged. I am not getting better at this... just slower, lol.
Today I am making a card for The Pixie Cottage Challenge #78. You should click on the link and go see all the wonderful treats those talented people created. They amaze me!!!
This card is also a little bit of reflection. I have never been the type of person to say goodbye when someone special passes away. I don't believe that saying 'goodbye' is a true statement. To me saying goodbye is when I am leaving and I don't know if I will ever see that person again. But, when someone passes away and I believe in my heart that I will see them again (in Heaven), I can't bring myself to say goodbye... so, I say See You Later.
This year has brought about many moments for me to reflect on death. I thought after my father passed away, 14 yrs ago, death (of any kind) would be easier. However, it doesn't. I have been emotionally broken this whole year! Death has come to me in the passing of a wonderful women (Aunt Debbie) and the loss of deep trust in someone I thought was heaven sent.
The good news is I have grown! I know that breathing can be difficult afterwards but, I will still breathe. I know that life feels a little more empty but, it is still life. I have learned thru death that time is precious! I spend more time looking up rather than looking down. I may never get over the hurt I have felt this year or stop the memories from flooding my mind but, I will go on.
So, I needed to say See You Later in a card. I wanted to put some things behind me. I need to move past a few boulders in my mind and keep smiling.
I pray each one of you have a BLESSED day.
Later, Linda
