Hi All,
I had the chance this morning to think a lot about questions...
I was on a walk, as has been my new routine, to get coffee at a little place in our town. I love my walks... they give me time to think, and reflect and contemplate.
After my coffee I decided to walk to our Farmer's Market to get some flowers to put on my Mom's grave on my walk back home.
I got some red gladiolas because she always liked going to the market and getting those for her home...
I got to the cemetery, placed the flowers on her grave, and decided to lay down on the soft grass next to it, and contemplate. I was lying there, staring up at the sky, when I heard a voice... which surprised me, since I hadn't heard anyone else walk in. He was kind enough to warn me about bugs in the grass... so maybe I shouldn't be just lying around in it!
I got up, and went to chat with this individual, and learned about why he was in the cemetery at that moment.
It seems, he was visiting someone too...
I had asked, on the first part of my walk, some questions about things that were on my mind, and had also asked for some help and guidance today... actually one of the questions I asked, was for an amazing experience today...
I got that at the cemetery.
I was there visiting my Mom, which for me is always bittersweet and frequently makes me sad...
However this morning, the gentlemen who was kind enough to warn me about bugs... was there to visit his daughter.
He told me his story. Then, he let me ask him questions about his daughter, and her life, and his family. He was amazing in his candor, and in sharing all that made his daughter such an amazing life force.
My heart was heavy, as I am certain any person would be, realizing that I was there visiting my Mom, and he was there visiting his daughter... of course my question was Why? Why do children sometimes have to leave so early, when their life is just starting, and they could do so much more for the world?
I don't have any answers for that question....
I do though, have a response... Make a difference in someone's life... listen... take time... be kind.
He shared his daughter's legacy with me...
MaddysVoice.com... http://www.maddysvoice.com/
If you have a question about how to make a difference today, check it out. Hear her voice, and choose to help.
Until next time,
Be kind... Pam