There have been three passings since early March. The first was someone we knew but really got better acquainted after her leaving. The second passing was even more of a shock wave. I didn’t know her at all really and had never met her before. She was only 16 years old so this makes a big impact whether you know them personally or not. These two bright beings chose to leave the planet early in a more expedient fashion….with many layers of understanding and misunderstanding.
Tonight we will attend a visitation for someone who took his leave via cancer. A neighbor and colleague of sorts but I didn’t know him all that well. A good friend of a good friend, with very different lives. Poignant to be so close and yet to know so little, and once again learn more about them after they have moved to another plane of existence.
Things are so hectic on the farm and I have so many calendars that my appointment book can get lost in the shuffle. I found the poem above and thought it fitting. Despite feeling melancholy I found this to be uplifting and I really have needed it after dealing with a personal crisis as well. We are here for a reason and it can seem overly simplistic to say it in these ways….but today I am remembering to be grateful. Not everyone has the luxury of growing old, we do have the luxury of leaving with grace…..Amen and so let it be….
Dear Tabby 